PSM: Left coalition to act as watchdog

(left) PSM president Dr Mohd Nasir Hashim and (right) PSM secretary-general S. Arutchelvan.

PETALING JAYA: As Malaysian voters vacillate between the programmes of Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat, much has been said, but little has been done, about establishing a genuine 'third' force' in Malaysian politics.

Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) has been treading an unusual path, co-operating with Pakatan, but also finding itself in a number of unpleasant tussles with its component members.