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What is Syed Saddiq Doing?

Recent actions by Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, the founder and leader of Muda, have sparked questions regarding his principles and motivations. Syed Saddiq has taken a strong stance against the dropping of corruption charges against Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Some have wondered wonder whether his actions are driven by a sincere commitment to combating corruption in Malaysia or if they are merely a calculated political maneuver to demonstrate his influence at a crucial political juncture. Syed Saddiq's decision to step down and withdraw his party's sole parliamentary seat from the government bench, potentially jeopardizing the government's two-thirds majority in Parliament, has garnered significant attention. However, the impact of this move may be limited, as he has pledged support for legitimate reforms. It's worth noting that in 2019, all 211 MPs present in Parliament supported legislation to lower the voting age to 18, indicating that a two-thirds m...