UMNO's Unity Government Dilemma: A Balance of Power The recent exchange between UMNO president Zahid Hamidi and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has sparked speculation about growing tensions within Malaysia's unity government.
The language used by Zahid and his allies has been notable for its bluntness, particularly in the "guru" reference that some have interpreted as a veiled attack on Anwar's leadership.
The Malaysian unity government, formed after the 2022 general election, represents a tenuous balance of power between UMNO and Pakatan Harapan (PH).