Without an electoral mandate in a deeply politically polarised country, after the pandemic crisis in a country in need of recovery, without the same level of available funds of earlier governments, and with high expectations for results - inevitably, there would be gaps for any leader who took the helm.
In this second piece, the focus is on key deficits that the Madani government faces as a result of its (in)actions or decisions. The aim of raising these is to engender a discussion to address governance weaknesses.
Deficit of trust
Anwar entered and was socialised into politics in a different era, one in which leaders were believed and trusted. Ironically, it was his trauma of the 1997-1998 Reformasi period that helped break this mould.
His challenge of Dr Mahathir Mohamad at the time, and the onslaught response to demonise him, has left an imprint across generations.
Today, his...