The Cracks in Anwar's Coalition: A Leadership Test for Malaysia The recent resignation of Nurul Izzah, deputy president of the People's Justice Party (PKR), has exposed deep seated tensions within Malaysia's ruling coalition.
As Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's daughter, her decision to step back from party politics is a significant blow to his leadership and the credibility of his coalition.
For years, Anwar has touted the unity of his Pakatan Harapan (PH) alliance with Barisan Nasional (BN), but beneath the surface, cracks have been forming.