ANALYSIS In his Merdeka message on Aug 31, penned amid the ongoing crisis in Selangor, PKR deputy president Azmin Ali delved into the history of the Malacca sultanate.

Recalling Anwar Ibrahim’s remarks in 2009, Azmin said the opposition leader had underscored the importance of handling issues pertaining to the monarchy with moderation, wisdom and firmness.

In this context, Azmin cited three scenarios - the first Hang Tuah, who possessed blind loyalty for the sultan, the treacherous Hang Tuah, who spilled the blood of the innocent, and in between the two friends-turned-nemesis, Bendehara Paduka Raja, who was loyal and wise...