Kuek Ser Kuang Keng (Malaysiakini)
For outsiders, the Penanti by-election may be a forgone conclusion, where PKR is expected to retain the seat regardless of whether Umno is contesting or not. However, for Penang PKR party insiders, it is the beginning of a new chapter in the power struggle within the party.
It is an open secret that Penang PKR is bitterly split into two factions.