They Had to Remove Rafizi – Why PKR Feared Its Own Star | with Iswardy Morni

Описание: In this episode of The Good Cast Show, we sit down with Iswardy Morni, former member and outspoken critic of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), for a no-holds-barred conversation on Malaysian politics, reform, and power.

Iswardy reflects on his political awakening during the Reformasi era, his rise within PKR Sarawak, and why he believes the party has drifted from its founding ideals. He offers insider perspectives on factionalism within PKR, the role of leadership figures like Anwar Ibrahim, Azmin Ali, and Rafizi Ramli, and the internal decisions that led to his suspension and eventual resignation.

The discussion dives deep into the Sheraton Move, Pakatan Harapan’s structural weaknesses, electoral strategy, and why Iswardy predicts PKR’s decline if fundamental changes are not made. Candid, controversial, and unapologetically frank — this episode is a must-watch for anyone following Malaysian politics beyond the headlines.

Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
00:07 – Who is Iswardy Morni? Background & PKR roles
01:02 – Why Iswardy joined PKR and the Reformasi influence
02:17 – Early political exposure in Sarawak
02:50 – Being a “troublemaker” and anti-establishment figure
03:07 – Free speech, internal criticism, and party principles
05:23 – How PKR changed after gaining power
06:36 – Selangor, patronage politics, and the Azmin Ali era
07:53 – PKR leadership battles and Rafizi vs Azmin
09:58 – Anwar Ibrahim’s return and shifting power dynamics
11:06 – The Sheraton Move: what really happened
18:59 – “The fall of PKR” – what Iswardy means by it
19:59 – Why Rafizi Ramli is PKR’s key electoral asset
22:05 – Electoral failures in Sabah, Melaka, Johor & Sarawak
24:50 – Why reform messaging no longer resonates
26:34 – UMNO as a political liability for Pakatan Harapan
29:14 – Rafizi, party elections, and internal roadblocks
32:10 – Allegations of rigged party elections
39:31 – Post-Anwar PKR: Nurul Izzah vs Amirudin Shari
41:12 – Leadership credibility and party succession
48:05 – Grassroots backlash against PKR–UMNO cooperation
49:29 – Why reforms stalled under the Madani government
54:49 – Why three-corner fights benefit Pakatan Harapan
57:49 – Criticisms of Rafizi Ramli — fair or flawed?
60:26 – Rafizi’s grassroots machinery and election prep
63:28 – Internal conflicts and leadership sidelining
66:18 – Final reflections on PKR, reform, and political reality

Guest Bio: Iswardy Morni

Iswardy Morni is a Malaysian political commentator, activist, and former senior member of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) from Sarawak. He previously served as PKR Sarawak Strategic Director, Petra Jaya branch chief, and Information Coordinating Secretary.

Politically active since the Reformasi movement of the late 1990s, Iswardy is known for his outspoken advocacy of internal party democracy, freedom of speech, and reform-oriented politics. Often labelled a “troublemaker” within party ranks, he was suspended and later resigned from PKR after openly criticising its leadership and direction.

Today, Iswardy remains an influential independent voice in Malaysian politics, regularly sharing commentary on elections, governance, and political culture through social media and public platforms.

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