COMMENT | As we approach the 16th general election (GE16) in less than two years, it’s worth reflecting on a question many Malaysians are quietly asking: what happened to the institutional reforms we were promised?

When the people voted for change in 2018 and again in 2022, it wasn’t just about swapping leaders or political parties. It was about wanting something deeper - a real transformation in how this country is governed.

People were fed up with corruption, abuse of power, and policies that seemed to benefit the few rather than the many. They longed for good governance, a strong rule of law, and a system that works fairly for everyone.

But here we are, nearly eight years since that historic moment in 2018 and three years into the Madani government, and...