In the general election of 2008, a political tsunami hit Malaysia and Perak was one of five states lost by the previously impregnable Umno/BN.

However, while Penang and Selangor have remained in Pakatan hands ever since, Perak experienced repeated turbulence, starting with the toppling of the elected state administration in 2009.

 In the 14th general election (GE14) in 2018, Ahmad Faizal Azumu, also known as Peja, squeaked in through the doors of Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan with...