Nation at a crossroads: A crunch general electionAfter months of intense pressure, the prime minister finally succumbed to the desperate call from certain quarters for an early general election, despite the impending monsoon season. (Malay Mail/Choo Choy May)By Anil NettoAfter months of intense pressure, the prime minister finally succumbed to the desperate call from certain quarters for an early general election, despite the impending monsoon season. It is common knowledge that the so-called court cluster want an early general election as a way out of their legal troubles — no matter the cost to the people and the country. Many opposition MPs, activists and others too were against an early election. The push for an early general election shows that the quest for even more power among certain quarters unfortunately supersedes the people’s wellbeing.

Source: The Herald October 21, 2022 06:36 UTC