Syahredzan: Unexpected results real chance for M'sia to move forward

INTERVIEW | Like most Malaysians, Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan is learning to cope with the shifting paradigms of the nation’s political landscape.

The first time MP has suddenly found himself part of a federal government coalition that also includes the one-time dominant BN.

However, as the DAP man told Malaysiakini in an exclusive interview, he views the unexpected 15th general election results as a real opportunity for Malaysia to move forward from its long-time quagmire.

“It’s a major shift in our politics. You're talking about arch-enemies now working together. As for ourselves, we have been demonised by our political rivals and are still demonised, but at the very least, one of the political rivals is now with us in government. So, that sort of attack has lessened considerably.

“Of course, at the same time, we have also gone on the attack numerous times. In fact, if you look at my campaigns, a lot of it was about taking on Umno.

“But now that we have this situation with Pakatan Harapan, BN and others allied in a unity government, it gives the opportunity for us to actually reset our political discourse and framework,” he said.

Syahredzan expressed the hope that...