EP 2: Sheraton Move: Chaos or Calculated Coup?
The Sheraton Move refers to a significant political event in Malaysia that occurred in February 2020. It was a series of political maneuvers that led to the unexpected collapse of the Pakatan Harapan government, which had been in power since the historic 2018 general election.
Named after the Sheraton Hotel where key meetings took place, this political realignment involved several MPs from the ruling coalition switching allegiances. The move resulted in the resignation of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, the dissolution of the existing government, and the formation of a new ruling coalition called Perikatan Nasional.
This event marked a dramatic shift in Malaysian politics, effectively overturning the results of the 2018 election without going to the polls. It sparked intense debate about political stability, democratic processes, and the nature of coalition politics in Malaysia.
Here Dr.Mahathir explains what actually happened behind the scenes and what his thought process was throughout he whole episode.