COMMENT | Not too long ago, they were the epitome of brotherhood, united in the name of race and religion and the catchphrase was perpaduan ummah (Muslim solidarity). Nothing could break them even if their ideologies did not match.

They organised meetings and forums - hugged and praised each other. Then they moved in unison to make a “backdoor entry” to the seat of the power.

None had any qualms about doing it and unseating a democratically elected government. For the record, history was made and written....