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A Crack at Malaysia's Institutional Remodeling

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Dishinin' to Shake Up Malaysia's Power Structure
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 - Steering Malaysia's power structure towards reform is no walk in the park, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He stressed that progress will happen, but at a steady pace with cooperation from parties outside Pakatan Harapan (PH).

Anwar, who's the PH chairman and PKR president, stressed the difficulty of implementing massive reforms in a short timespan.

"Gonna be a long haul, ain't no two-year fix. But fact is, we ain't lookin' back. Days come and go, and progress will follow," he said at the launch of i-Rise, a research and innovation hub in Islamic economics.

Despite the challenges, Anwar views Umno and Barisan Nasional as formidable partners in this reform crusade. He referred to them as "solid supporters" who'd stand with him through the negotiations and discussions necessary for reform.

Not everyone within PKR is as optimistic. Critics, like Subang MP, Wong Chen, are impatient about the pace of reforms, fearing little progress during Anwar's term. Wong is considering a break from politics due to his concerns, citing the potential for the administration to slip back into old habits without meaningful institutional changes.

Wong supported former PKR deputy president, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, during the recent party elections, but both ended up on the losing side. Rafizi later offered to resign from the Cabinet, adding to the internal strife within PKR.

The ruling coalition, though, remains unbothered, insisting that reforms are a long-term endeavor requiring patience and unity. They've pointed out progress, like the reinstatement of the Parliamentary Services Act 2025 and over 30 legislative amendments since 2023, as part of the Madani reform agenda meant to strengthen governance and institutional stability.

Nonetheless, internal party dynamics and political pressure persist, shaping the reform landscape in Malaysia.

Amidst the ongoing reform efforts in Malaysia, the government's focus on remolding institutions was highlighted at the launch of i-Rise, a research and innovation hub in Kuala Lumpur.
The general news in Malaysia has been filled with discussions about progress in politics, particularly in relation to the government's institutional remodeling efforts.
With the upcoming elections in mind, various political parties in Malaysia, including PH, Umno, and Barisan Nasional, are actively participating in the nation's institutional restructuring process, showcasing the impact of politics on this endeavor.
The reform-focused news trickling out of Malaysia has put a magnifying glass on the government's actions, with critics like Subang MP Wong Chen questioning the pace of institutional changes and fearing potential setbacks.