Removal of ‘Bersatu Five’ springboard for Dr Mahathir’s do-or-die offensive against Muhyiddin, say analysts
Analysts agreed that Dr Mahathir will fight tooth and nail in retaliation against his sacking. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
“He might then appeal to the Registrar of Societies and may even seek a judicial review. If he does seek a judicial review, there is the possibility the judge concerned may issue a temporary injunction, but that remains to be seen,” senior fellow at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs Oh Ei Sun said.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia's Prof Azmi Hassan said Dr Mahathir would surely challenge the sacking since it was advantageous for the latter to remain in Bersatu, a party he co-founded with Muhyiddin in 2016. Awang Azman dubbed the move “a timely political strategy” as it coincided with the Bersatu’s upcoming party elections where Mukhriz was challenging Muhyiddin for the presidency. Dr Mahathir has already won the chairman post uncontested.
With the latest development, the Opposition bloc led by the Pakatan Harapan coalition will now likely seek to benefit from the fallout.
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