PKR Youth claims BN-PN alliance aims to challenge Anwar’s leadership
PKR Youth chief Kamil Munim has accused the BN-PN political alliance of prioritizing power-seeking over public service in the Negeri Sembilan state elections. He claims the alliance is a strategic move to challenge Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's leadership.
Why it matters
This highlights the internal political friction and shifting alliances within the Malaysian government, which could impact national stability.
PKR Youth chief Kamil Munim said previous disputes among opposition parties, including PAS and Bersatu, showed that their political relationship shifted according to changing interests.
PETALING JAYA: PKR Youth chief Kamil Munim has claimed that the Barisan Nasional (BN)-Perikatan Nasional (PN) alliance for the state election in Negeri Sembilan is driven more by political interests than by efforts to serve the people.
Kamil, the political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in his capacity as finance minister, alleged that the alliance was aimed at building political momentum to challenge Anwar’s leadership.
"BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi wants to become prime minister and is working with the opposition to build momentum to bring down Anwar.
"They are exploiting racial and religious issues to win Malay support... After that, they will end up fighting among themselves for power," he told FMT.
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