LETTER | It is expected to be an arduous journey for him compared to other prime ministers before him.
| We can never predict how Anwar Ibrahim would behave and govern this country if he assumes premiership.
Even in and out of prison, Anwar had played a significant role in galvanizing the opposition then and in no small way contributed to Pakatan Harapan’s victory in the 14th general election. A prime minister in waiting is in a way like the US vice president – powerful and yet powerless. At least the US vice president is a formal position.
Similarly, Anwar’s political enemies and vested interest group may also want to prevent him from attaining power. They may find him more difficult to handle than a leader chosen from within the “establishment”.
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