Realising the Malaysian dream: A tale of rulers, revival and reformasi

Anwar chairing a special meeting on cost of living issues, ' Majlis Tindakan Sara Hidup Negara 2022' in Putrajaya. – Photo courtesy of the Prime Minister Office

CAN you find a scenario where a monarch is faced with political upheaval whilst balancing a constitutional duty as a neutral arbiter, respecting the will of the people and finding a way to push a divided country forward? Sounds familiar?

Note that this isn't a plotline from the hit Netflix series The Crown (although at this point, Netflix might consider making a Malaysian spinoff) but a reality that Malaysia was faced with after their recent general election which led to a hung parliament – the first of its kind in the country’s history.