Kuala Lampur, July 23 -- In recent weeks, "Turun Anwar" has emerged as the battle cry of certain protest groups and online campaigns, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The slogan is loud, simple, and emotionally charged. To many Malaysians, this is more than a slogan. It is a cry of frustration.

Frustration that prices are still high. Frustration that reforms seem slow. Frustration that hope, once renewed in 2022 - now feels distant again.

These feelings are valid. They deserve to be acknowledged, not dismissed. But they also demand reflection. Because while it's easy to direct our anger at one man or administration, the real answer lies deeper.

Structural pain, not personal failure

Malaysia did not become une...