A double-edged sword


PETALING JAYA: The corruption charges against former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin could prove to be a double-edged sword for the government, say political analysts.

If the prosecution manages to present a strong case against Muhyiddin and his fellow Bersatu leaders, it could strengthen the hand of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and reverse the “green wave” of the last general election.

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