MUDA and Syed Saddiq's Hypocrisy
The Johor state elections are running up to be one of the most exciting sideshows in politics in recent decades, as we see the culmination of a years-long rivalry between Bersatu and PPBM come to ahead in 3 way battles for control of the state. The drama doesn’t quite end there as we continue to see PH struggle with its ideas of a principled coalition – as DAP and PKR/PAN argue over the viability of incorporating the newest kid on the block: MUDA. Not to be left out, MUDA and Syed Saddiq rallied their large online support bases to entertain the idea that they would be collaborating with Pakatan in their election debut. Yet their jump from party to the field has been wrought with controversy – especially in the on-going discussion for seat allocations with PKR. This led to handwringing from Saddiq particularly, who said that he could not stomach working with frogs – but where was this nobility back in Pakatan? Unless he wants us to forget that he was part of Bersatu? The original home f