COMMENT | These are strange times. The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a lockdown. And the lockdown caused Parliament to be prorogued. Restrictions in movement and of gatherings of more than a few people effectively stilled opposition political activity.

Individual opposition MPs make statements here and there but there is little sign of an organised political party speaking coherently and comprehensively on issues affecting the nation.

Many of us accepted that the shock of the sudden and unexpected loss of office by Pakatan Harapan would have left them dazed and confused for a while. But it has been a long while now. And there are still no signs of the gathering of the troops under one leader to mount a counteroffensive. Speaking metaphorically, of course.

In fact, there is Dr Mahathir Mohamad who behaves as if he is still the undisputed leader of Bersatu and of Harapan. Muhyiddin Yassin has sacked Mahathir and his son and friends as members of Bersatu. Mahathir disputes the validity of his and their dismissal. And there is Anwar Ibrahim who has installed himself as ...