| Sumario: | The text analyzes the new political situation generated by the 15th General Election of Malaysia (15th GEM), marked by the lack of a majority political coalition or party legally authorized to form the government of Malaysia for the 2022–2027 period. The author highlights the results of the 15th GEM and the political horse-trading between the Pakatan Harapan and the Perikatan Nasional to proclaim themselves winners of the election; likewise, it highlights the role of the Barisan Nasional, as well as the state alliances Gabungan Parti Sarawak and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah as determining factors in the appointment of the next prime minister. The article also describes how, for the third time, Yang di Pertuan Agung was forced to bring his moral authority into play to force political parties to resolve the resulting institutional crisis. Furthermore, the author draws attention to the social changes underlying the election results. In this context, the text argues that Anwar Ibrahim’s appointment as prime minister creates a delicate situation: by following through on his pledge to clean up government, he risks dismantling the country’s governance structures; but by abandoning this program, he would reveal that his drive to become prime minister was only motivated by personal reasons.
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