PKR: The Cabinet Strikes Back Pt 2 (Political Satire)
3 Jun 2025 • 9:00 AM MYT
Dr. D. Ananda
Lecturer at a university, commentator, published writer
Family party https://www.nona.my/nikmat-lebaran-yang-sederhana-nurul-ilham-nurul-iman-anwar/
“When a clown moves into a palace he does not become a king. The palace becomes a circus.”
- Turkish Proverb
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — Just when you thought the drama had ended with Rafizi's graceful swan dive out of the Cabinet and Nurul Izzah’s political mic drop, the Cabinet has decided to strike back—and not with policy papers, but with plot twists that would make George Lucas sue.
Rumours of a new rebellion swirled as whispers from within Putrajaya suggest the remaining ministers, a mix of reformists, loyalists, and confused technocrats, have decided they too deserve screen time. “If I can’t trend on Twitter, am I even in the Cabinet?” asked one anonymous minister, holding back tears and a strategic resignation letter.
Meanwhile, Rafizi—freshly unemployed but spiritually rebranded—was spotted giving TED Talks in Bangsar cafes titled “How to Lose Gracefully (And Maybe Come Back Next Year).”
Rafizi is now unemployed. Last seen watching Mission Impossible Final Reckoning at the Cathay Cineplex in Pandan The Straits Times Picture
Sources say his calendar is now fully booked with brunches, book deals, and brooding walks in Lake Gardens.
He said ““I have submitted my resignation letter from the Cabinet to the Prime Minister. This resignation will take effect from June 17. Starting today, I will utilise my remaining annual leave until June 16,” he said in a statement on Wednesday (28 May).”
Rafizi explained that he entered politics to promote a political culture rooted in accountability and the people’s mandate. It seems his mission has now vaporized when he he was unceremoniously challenged and unconvincingly defeated at the PKR party polls a week or maybe a month ago. Will get back to you on that once the invisible party elections data are ‘undoctored’ for posterity, history and the family tree.
Anwar Ibrahim, the original trilogy’s main protagonist, continues to act like the Jedi Master of political survival. “This is not a dynasty,” he declared firmly, while accidentally adjusting his daughter's nameplate at the Cabinet office. “We are all equals in this party—some just more equal than others.”
As for Nurul Izzah, she's gone full Princess Leia mode (drastic gostan 180 degree turn from change from Puteri Refomasi) : calm, composed, and wielding the lightsaber of generational power like she’s been training for this since the ‘90s. Her supporters call it leadership. Her critics call it succession planning. Tomato, tomato.
With new alliances forming, old grudges simmering, and every resignation letter typed in Times New Roman (because drama deserves style), Malaysians brace for the next episode in this never-ending political space opera.
Who needs another itineration of “Star Wars” when we have our own Hans (Rafizi ) Solo, Princess Lei and the terrifying Darth Vader, all costumed up and ready to take flight, under the cover of immunity, he hopes, with a brand new Death Planet heading directly to your nearest ‘mamak stall’, coffee shops, neighborhood gossip and Umno circles.
Coming soon: “Return of the Manifesto (Still Pending on success of previous episodes)
Sources say his calendar is now fully booked with brunches, book deals, and brooding walks in Lake Gardens.
He said ““I have submitted my resignation letter from the Cabinet to the Prime Minister. This resignation will take effect from June 17. Starting today, I will utilise my remaining annual leave until June 16,” he said in a statement on Wednesday (28 May).”
Rafizi explained that he entered politics to promote a political culture rooted in accountability and the people’s mandate. It seems his mission has now vaporized when he he was unceremoniously challenged and unconvincingly defeated at the PKR party polls a week or maybe a month ago. Will get back to you on that once the invisible party elections data are ‘undoctored’ for posterity, history and the family tree.
Anwar Ibrahim, the original trilogy’s main protagonist, continues to act like the Jedi Master of political survival. “This is not a dynasty,” he declared firmly, while accidentally adjusting his daughter's nameplate at the Cabinet office. “We are all equals in this party—some just more equal than others.”
As for Nurul Izzah, she's gone full Princess Leia mode (drastic gostan 180 degree turn from change from Puteri Refomasi) : calm, composed, and wielding the lightsaber of generational power like she’s been training for this since the ‘90s. Her supporters call it leadership. Her critics call it succession planning. Tomato, tomato.
With new alliances forming, old grudges simmering, and every resignation letter typed in Times New Roman (because drama deserves style), Malaysians brace for the next episode in this never-ending political space opera.
Who needs another itineration of “Star Wars” when we have our own Hans (Rafizi ) Solo, Princess Lei and the terrifying Darth Vader, all costumed up and ready to take flight, under the cover of immunity, he hopes, with a brand new Death Planet heading directly to your nearest ‘mamak stall’, coffee shops, neighborhood gossip and Umno circles.
Coming soon: “Return of the Manifesto (Still Pending on success of previous episodes)
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