KUCHING: The resignation of two senior ministers (Economy Minister, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, and Natural Resources and Environmental Minister, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad) signals the beginning of serious internal cracks among Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) that could lead to long-term instability for the party, said political observer, Datuk Peter Minos.
He noted that the fallout may be linked to growing discontent within the party, especially following Nurul Izzah Anwar’s victory over Rafizi in the PKR deputy president race, a contest that has reignited public debate about nepotism.
“Many inside and outside the party viewed her win with suspicion. Nepotism in politics is never well received.
“It weakens public confidence and leaves a bad taste for voters,” Minos said in a statement today.
Although Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has publicly stated he had no influence over his daughter’s candidacy, Minos believes the damage may already be done.
“Whether or not the PM had a hand in the decision, perception matters. He could have advised against it. Now it’s too late,” he said.
He cautioned that if Members of Parliaments aligned with the resigning ministers also leave, it could spark a chain reaction.
“These cracks can spread. Like wildfire in a forest, a small blaze can turn into an inferno that consumes everything,” he added.
Reflecting on the Prime Minister’s decades-long struggle to build PKR from the ground up, Minos said it would be a tragedy to see it unravel due to one political misstep.
“Anwar gave his time, energy and personal resources to create and sustain PKR.
“But now, one error could bring it all down,” he added.
Comparing PKR’s situation to the downfall of UMNO, he pointed to how misconduct at the top leadership level had severely damaged the once-dominant Malay party.
“If PKR falls apart, it would be another blow to Malay political unity in Peninsular Malaysia, a unity that is already fragile.
“Political disunity among Peninsular Malays poses a serious problem for the entire nation,” he stated.
Turning his attention to Sarawak, he urged all local political forces to remain united under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).
“This is a big lesson for us. We must not let external and internal forces divide us.
“If we stay united in GPS, we are strong, respected and in charge of our destiny. If we fall into disunity, we risk losing everything,” he stressed.
