Anwar's Unseen Threat: The Rise of Rafizi and the Fracturing of Reformism in Malaysia The recent decision by Idris Jala, Speaker of the Malaysian House of Representatives, to reject by elections for two key opposition held seats has injected a new dynamic into Malaysia's politics.
While attention remains focused on Anwar Ibrahim's struggling coalition, a more insidious threat is brewing – one that could erode his support base.
Rafizi Ramli, once a stalwart of Anwar's Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), has been quietly building a power base outside the coalition.