DISCUSSIONS about the upcoming general elections have long been a staple on social media.
Following the establishment of the Unity Government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the online sphere erupted with a surge of comments and lively debates surrounding the next General Elections (GE).
PN supporters kowtowed to coalition leaders who set the tone, calling for the rejection of Anwar’s regime from day one.
But with time, it is clear that PN will not be able to overthrow the Madani government because they simply do not have the numbers in Parliament.
“Aset terbesar Anwar Ibrahim adalah Perikatan Nasional, kerana Perikatan Nasional adalah pembangkang yang tak berfungsi.”
– Shahril Hamdan (dalam Keluar Sekejap bersama Hamzah Zainuddin)— Syefful Ezrin (@SyeffulE) March 22, 2025
Thus the voters are now aware that the only chance for them to deny Anwar a victory will come with the next GE.
In a post by Syefful Ezrin (@SyeffulE) shared on March 22, 2025, quotes by Shahril Hamdan from the podcast Keluar Sekejap (featuring Opposition Leader Hamzah Zainuddin), are mentioned.
“Anwar Ibrahim’s greatest asset is Perikatan Nasional, because Perikatan Nasional is an opposition that doesn’t function,” it was said during the podcast.
This statement suggests that Shahril Hamdan views PN as an ineffective opposition, which indirectly benefits Anwar Ibrahim.
Netizens are now debating the post with a reflection of mix agreement, criticism and nuance.
Cen Polo (@CenPolo) on X simply agrees, saying, “Very well said,” while Zaidi (@shohokuboys82) also agrees, noting, “That’s a really spicy take,” which suggests the statement is seen as a bold and sharp critique of PN.
One user, Sauffie (@Sauffie84) provides a detailed critique of PN, arguing that the coalition lacks professionals and is instead filled with figures like “penceramah masjid, kaki tambah isteri, kaki tunjuk batang 1 inci, kaki fetish BDSM, askar pencen.”
Not all the comments are against PN, but they have a twist in their meaning or in what the users are trying to say.
Ibnu Ghouse (@IbnuGhouse) counters the idea of PN being entirely ineffective by saying, “Tapi PN begitu berfungsi momokan org melayu,” meaning “But PN is very effective at scaring the Malays.”
Claudio (@TiminJais) echoes this, stating, “PN doesn’t need to function in parliament, they just need to spread fear-mongering among their voters. Their grassroots are strong.”*
This highlights PN’s ability to maintain voter support despite their perceived ineffectiveness in governance.
Zhair (@Zhairmengkekek) adds, “PN tak function tapi pengundi dia function,” meaning “PN doesn’t function, but their voters do.”
This reinforces the idea that PN’s voter base remains active and loyal, even if the coalition itself is dysfunctional.
The X thread reveals a polarised but insightful discussion about Shahril Hamdan’s claim that PN is a dysfunctional opposition, which benefits Anwar Ibrahim. —Mar 23, 2025
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