Malaysia's Coalition Under Strain: A Cautionary Tale for Democratic Governance Recent developments within Malaysia's Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition have sent shockwaves through the country, raising questions about the stability of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration.
The surprise resignation of Transport Minister Anthony Loke and the decision to grant house arrest to former Prime Minister Najib Razak have sparked widespread outrage.
The decision to allow Najib to serve his jail term from home has been widely criticized as a slap in the face for Malaysia's justice system. His reduced fine, $5. 15 million on a debt of $10.