Salahuddin Ayub claims Harapan already has the numbers to topple Muhyiddin's government. Does Harapan really have the numbers? Or is this just psych warfare?
If it's just psych warfare why bother? The answer is that it works. When a coalition of rivals has razor-thin majority of only two MPs, everybody who has thrown their lot with that coalition has to be constantly concerned about crossovers. If just a small handful of MPs defect, the Perikatan government collapses and Harapan takes over.
As such, Perikatan MPs have to constantly think about whether it makes more sense for them to stay put of jump ship. They don't want to be left behind once the frogs start jumping. And believe me, jump they shall, the moment there's any inkling that Harapan will be taking over.
A lot of MPs have bet their political careers on Perikatan being able to last as the government of the day. They have a lot to lose if Perikatan is toppled. To them, their only chance of avoiding being thrown into the political wilderness is to jump ship before anyone else does and say to Harapan, "You see, I was willing to jump over to you guys way before anyone else," in the hopes that Harapan will forgive and forget.
So, Perikatan MPs can't possibly sleep well these days. They know that if Harapan should be able to regain power, their goose is cooked.
Harapan MPs have got nothing to lose anymore. They've already been betrayed and backstabbed. They might as well continue with the psych warfare. And they will. Watch it intensify in the days ahead.
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