Zaid Ibrahim mocks Wee Ka Siong and PM Anwar, calls out MCA’s dilemma and power concentration

 

FORMER UMNO and PKR leader Datuk Zaid Ibrahim has taken a swipe at MCA President Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong over his recent remarks on the party’s future, calling his optimism misplaced and his reasoning laughable.

At the same time, Zaid delivered a sharp and sarcastic critique towards Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, whom he portrays as the ultimate powerbroker in Malaysia.

 In a social media post, Zaid found humor in Wee’s plea for Chinese voters to give the Unity Government more time.

“He forgets that no change also takes time,” Zaid quipped.

He questioned how MCA could ever regain relevance when its survival depends on Chinese voters abandoning DAP, an unlikely scenario given DAP’s strong alliance with Anwar.

“DAP is Anwar’s primary partner. Why would the Chinese opt for MCA? That will never happen,” he added.

Zaid didn’t stop there. Turning his attention to Anwar, he unleashed a scathing critique of the Prime Minister’s sweeping control over Malaysia’s key institutions.

“They call themselves reformists,” he mocked, before listing Anwar’s extensive influence.

According to Zaid, Anwar’s grip on power extends far beyond what is normal for a democratic leader. He serves as Prime Minister and Finance Minister, a rare combination that leaves no independent check on economic policies.

Zaid also pointed out that Anwar oversees the Federal Territories, Religious Affairs, and Legal Affairs through ministries that have been reduced to mere departments under his office.

“So Zaliha, although she carries the title of Minister, is a department head. Naim, although a Minister by name, is just a department head. Azalina? Same story,” he remarked, criticising the lack of independent ministries.

He further accused Anwar of holding unchecked authority over key institutions, including the Attorney General’s Chambers, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), the judiciary, and even the Inspector-General of Police.

“The PM selects and approves judges. The IGP should be independent, but in practice, he sees himself as subservient to the PM,” Zaid claimed.

With his characteristic wit, Zaid painted a picture of a leader who controls not just the government but also its oversight mechanisms.

“And that’s not enough! He makes the appointments, and he can terminate them. There is no oversight—only absolute control,” he concluded.

Zaid’s remarks highlight deep-seated concerns over both MCA’s relevance and the concentration of power in Malaysia’s political system.

Whether his critique will spark debate or be brushed aside remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—Zaid is not holding back. — Focus Malaysia