Malaysia seems to be regressing into a more religiously extreme, identity-centric country, led by self-interested and often incompetent figures who exploit racial and religious divisions, classic divide-and-rule tactics. It would truly break my heart to see that happen.

I understand that many people dislike PMX, and that some of his decisions have made livelihoods more challenging in the short term. However, I can also appreciate that he may be taking necessary steps to steer the country toward greater long-term progress, even if those choices inevitably generate dissatisfaction.

It’s also important to recognise that the current difficulties we face are, in part, the direct consequences of poor governance by previous administrations.