Ramasamy must understand Anwar is not a powerful PM because PH is only one part of the government
Former Pulau Pinang Deputy Chief Minister Prof Dr P Ramasamy said that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is a reformist in rhetoric but not in action.
As a highly educated and experienced politician, Ramasamy must understand Anwar is not a powerful PM because Pakatan Harapan (PH) is only one part of the unity government namely Madani.
Dominated by DAP, Anwar's party PKR is a minority party in the coalition of PH itself.
By winning less than the required simple majority (but higher than Perikatan Nasional led by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin) in 15th general elections in November 2022, PH, the Anwar-led coalition is clearly weak and had no strength at all to form a government on its own independently.
Without consent and blessings from the then Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Paduka Ayahanda Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al Musta'in Billah, after supported by several other coalitions, such as BN and political parties in Sabah and Sarawak, Anwar wasn't qualified to become a prime minister in the first place.
Politically, DAP secretary-general Encik Anthony Loke Siew Fook was the best candidate for prime-minister-ship but PH was determined to choose Anwar.
That's the reason deputy PKR president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli is not guaranteed to be Anwar's successor if anything happens to the Tambun MP.
So, I believe Anwar is fully aware of his weak position and has no choice but to follow the rhythms of the rest of unity government components in order to keep himself in power.
Apart from listening to all component parties in the unity government, Anwar has to do something to make himself looks relevant in the current political arena, domestically and internationally.
It's not surprising if Anwar goes for his own personal glory, including actively having frequent overseas trips, the results of which are still questionable.
Below is an article written by Prof Dr P Ramasamy, taken from Murray Hunter blog, published on 1 February 2025.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rightly emphasized the importance of national unity and development in Malaysia’s multi-racial society.
Few would disagree with this vision—except for those who are outright racists or religious bigots.
However, Malaysia has seen very few national leaders willing to truly walk the talk on unity and progress.
The time has certainly come for Anwar to lead by example, proving that he can move beyond racial and religious politics to embrace a broader national framework.
Yet, despite his rhetoric on diversity and pluralism, Anwar remains entrenched in the same ethno-religious dynamics that have long defined Malaysian politics.
Over the past two years, he has shown little indication that he is capable of transcending race and religion in governance.
In fact, he appears no different from his predecessors—except that he masks his true inclinations behind the facade of progressive reform.
Anwar’s rise to power was firmly rooted in the existing Malay hegemonic framework.
Without it, he would not have become prime minister in the first place.
His promises of sweeping reforms were, in retrospect, more about political posturing than genuine transformation.
If he truly believes in dismantling Malaysia’s deeply entrenched racial and religious structures, he must take concrete steps to do so.
Is he bold enough to ensure a more balanced ethnic composition in the civil service, which remains overwhelmingly Malay?
Will he address the dominance of Malays in public universities and matriculation programs by ensuring fairer admissions for non-Malay citizens?
Or will he resort to the well-worn excuse that any such move would violate the so-called “social contract” between ethnic groups?
Symbolic gestures—such as asking Malay extremists not to oppose Chinese New Year celebrations or attending Thaipusam—are insufficient.
Real reform requires dismantling institutionalized racism, something Anwar seems either unwilling or incapable of doing.
First, he lacks the intellectual conviction to appreciate why a race-based system must be overhauled for the sake of national unity and progress.
Second, his political survival depends on maintaining the very system he claims to challenge. Any serious attempt at reform would likely shorten his tenure in power.
Structurally speaking, Anwar’s multi-racial rhetoric is little more than political theater.
He remains bound by the same racial framework that has shaped Malaysia’s leadership for decades.
In short, Anwar should stop pretending to be a great reformer. He has proven to be a major disappointment to Malaysians who had hoped for genuine change.
The appearance and act on the above video are for illustration purpose only.
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