COMMENT | As I write this on what could possibly be the eve of the imminent departure of Malaysia’s first backdoor prime minister, my humble wish is this: Let no evil men ever attempt to hijack a duly elected government from the people, ever again.

Here are Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s 10 mortal sins which I find unforgivable.

1. A reluctant Pakatan Harapan player post-GE14

Now, we know why Muhyiddin was not really an active Harapan player after the opposition coalition’s historic victory in May 2018. Muhyiddin chose to sulk after he was not given the finance portfolio which he requested from Dr Mahathir Mohamad. This was revealed by Mahathir himself.

I cannot recall any significant contribution from Muhyiddin during Harapan’s 22 months in federal power, even if we leave out the few months he was on medical leave.

He was a mere “passenger”, to the best of my knowledge.

2. Consorting with shady characters in Harapan

History will not remember Muhyiddin kindly. By his association with Harapan traitors such as the most vilified Azmin Ali, Muhyiddin’s name will be tainted forever.

Muhyiddin, Azmin, and their fellow traitors are so infamous for their deeds that their names have become synonymous with treachery.

For a good part of 2019 during Harapan’s rule, Muhyiddin was more involved in hatching his plan of betrayal rather than helping Harapan to govern.

3. Main player in Sheraton putsch

Muhyiddin, “we know what you did last summer”. Yes, we do.

After he arbitrarily declared that Bersatu...