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What if PH won the majority but Anwar lost his seat?

Gombak voters split over ‘Sheraton Move’ and its impact on Azmin’s political fortunes in GE15

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — When he was declaring his commitments for the betterment of Gombak should he win the parliamentary seat in the 15th general election (GE15), Pakatan Harapan (PH) hopeful Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari described Ulu Klang as his rival Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali’s stronghold.

In theory, Azmin’s stronghold is Ulu Klang,” he told reporters last Thursday afternoon at a press conference after revealing his manifesto for Gombak.

However, Gombak voters based in the area seem to be divided in their perception of Azmin and how much the 'Sheraton Move' in February 2020 weighs in their GE15 vote.

Azmin had played a significant role in the political manoeuvre, as he led his faction of lawmakers and supporters — dubbed the "Cartel” — out of PKR to throw their support behind Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), which abandoned PH to partner with the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition and seize control of the federal government.

For some Gombak voters, this reeked of betrayal.
Making a mockery of the people’s mandate

First-time voter Adelle Adrian was studying abroad when 'Sheraton Move' happened, heightened her fear over the situation, and it is something that she feels has coloured her decision. On twitter updates and some news portals to figure out why there was sudden shift in power govt we as Malaysians didn’t vote for,” the 24-year graphic designer said, describing the matter as "terrifying”.

"I don’t blame Azmin solely for 'Sheraton Move', but I do distrust everyone who was involved in it, so when it boils down to my vote, it does play a big part.”

Mess Lim, 32-year waitress in a family-owned work, She took it more personally who voted for Azmin during last election have no respect for him, as the unexpected Sheraton Move had shocked her and enraged her when she found out. For her deciding factor not to vote for Azmin, weighs in. We should learn from the past and this taught me not to trust these people.

Harris Sivapatham, a 65-year-old civil contractor, agrees with Lim regarding the violation of the people’s mandate. Basically, those that participated in the 'Sheraton Move' stabbed the people in the back, he said also called Azmin "selfishly ambitious”, before adding, "Azmin should be finished once and for all in GE15”.

A retired teacher, KJMK (who prefers not to reveal her real name), said that she had high hopes for Azmin, but lost all confidence in him after the 'Sheraton Move'. It has certainly opened my eyes to all the trickery of conniving politicians whose personal agenda is more important than the welfare of Malaysians, 69-year said of the political coup.