COMMENT | Muhyiddin Yassin took 17 minutes to end his 17-month government. With a breaking voice, he told the nation, for the first time, that he has lost majority support in Parliament. He pointed the finger at others who tried to pull him down, recounted only the positive vaccination programme, and made a final reference to his namesake: Abah (“father”).

“Abah” might have started as an internet banter, but it has served as an explanation to the organising concept behind Muhyiddin’s government. By appearing faultless, unchallengeable and controlling, his government has created permanent damage to our democratic system. This is the 500 days of Abah politics...