‘Pihak pengimbang’ paves the way forward in Johor

New perspective: Mohd Puad said the use of the term ‘balancing force’ is more wholesome and accurate.

ISKANDAR PUTERI: For the first time in history, Johor assemblymen who are not in the ruling coalition will be known as the “balancing force” or “pihak pengimbang”.

Last Thursday, the Ruler of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, suggested that the term “opposition” be reexamined, prompting this radical change.