Since his failed attempt at forming the next government on September 16, 2008, Anwar Ibrahim has been strategically avoiding talk of setting another deadline to form the next government.

There is no question that his reputation took a hit when not even a single BN parliamentarian from a major component party crossed over to join his Pakatan Rakyat coalition. Having failed to win power through that avenue, there is another path to power that is open to Anwar, one that is more legitimate and sustainable.