Kuala Lampur, Oct. 6 -- It frankly baffles many in bars in Taman Tun or mamaks in Damansara Jaya.

As it stands, there is an incredible chance that by 2023 Zahid Hamidi will be Malaysia's 10th prime minister.

Ten usually marks maturity. Even if only symbolic - the assumption being if 10 consecutive leaders are voted in, that country is on the right democratic track.

Still, this is Zahid and middle-class Malaysia scratches its head furiously. At least there'll be consistency, he will be the second PM to speak in Malay at the United Nations. (That's tongue in cheek, I completely support external speeches in Malay).

By the way, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has just returned from his travels, primarily for the global forum in New Yor...