Deliver reforms or risk losing perception war, Putrajaya told

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USM’s Sivamurugan Pandian says the opposition will seek to exploit public dissatisfaction over various grievances including over the rising cost of living.   Read More: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/12/11/deliver-reforms-or-risk-losing-perception-war-putrajaya-told   Laporan Lanjut: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2025/12/11/laksana-reformasi-elak-kalah-perang-persepsi-putrajaya-diberitahu   Free Malaysia Today is an independent, bi-lingual news portal with a focus on Malaysian current affairs.    Subscribe to our channel - http://bit.ly/2Qo08ry   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Check us out at https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com  Follow FMT on Facebook: https://bit.ly/49JJoo5  Follow FMT on Dailymotion: https://bit.ly/2WGITHM  Follow FMT on X: https://bit.ly/48zARSW  Follow FMT on Instagram: https://bit.ly/48Cq76h  Follow FMT on TikTok : https://bit.ly/3uKuQFp  Follow FMT Berita on TikTok: https://bit.ly/48vpnQG  Follow FMT Telegram - https://bit.ly/42VyzMX  Follow FMT LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/42YytEb  Follow FMT Lifestyle on Instagram: https://bit.ly/42WrsUj  Follow FMT on WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/49GMbxW  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Download FMT News App:  Google Play – http://bit.ly/2YSuV46  App Store – https://apple.co/2HNH7gZ  Huawei AppGallery - https://bit.ly/2D2OpNP   #FMTNews

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00:00With the Madani government in its fourth year in office, analysts warn that reform pledges must deliver tangible results

00:07or risk the administration losing ground in an escalating perception battle with the opposition.

00:14University Science Malaysia's Siva Murugan Pandian said the opposition will be looking to exploit public dissatisfaction

00:21over multiple issues as the next general election nears,

00:24including the rising cost of living and perceptions of elitism within government ranks.

00:31He said that although Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had previously promised reforms in multiple areas, the system looks the same.

00:39Siva Murugan said this narrative sticks because of controversies around appointments to government-linked companies and procurement issues.

00:47He said meaningful reforms, particularly in GLC governance, procurement laws, and institutional independence,

00:55including to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, would significantly help with public trust.

01:01Meanwhile, Shaza Shukri of International Islamic University of Malaysia expects the opposition to focus on Malay rights,

01:08citing the Urban Renewal Act and Kampung Sungai Baru redevelopment.

01:12However, James Chin of the University of Tasmania argued that the government's most urgent priority is the economy,

01:20as improving economic conditions could help Anwar win over past supporters.

01:25Hanyu Jo, FMT

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