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With DAP committed to the unity government, can Anwar Ibrahim reform his coalition before the next general election?
Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and China bureaus.
For our August episode, ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh and host Zurairi A.R. are joined by Dr Ong Kian Ming, a former deputy minister and adjunct professor at Taylor’s University.
Highlights (click/tap above):
5:20 DAP members vote to stay in government: Is it the right choice?
8:40 Is the DAP grassroots divided over call to stay in government?
17:40 What is the ideal situation for DAP? Is it time to return to the opposition?
19:50 Should Anwar Ibrahim step back to allow Pakatan Harapan to rebuild for 16th general election?
24:40 Anwar’s strategy: Tactical survival or a genuine long-term plan?
31:00 Are Anwar’s advisers listening? Here’s what we have to say to them
37:10 Side note: Formula 1 is back in Sepang, but what sporting events do we want Malaysia to host?
Read more:
Malaysia’s DAP votes to stay in government, easing pressure on PM Anwar after state polls setbacks: https://str.sg/3Tr5u
Malaysia keeps voting for change. Is Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan running out of time to deliver?: https://str.sg/mUbA
F1 race in Malaysia: Country eyes a rise in tourists, increased business for small traders: https://str.sg/xboz
Read Zurairi A.R.’s articles: https://str.sg/DCfr
Read Shannon Teoh's articles: https://str.sg/wzyK
Sign up for ST’s weekly Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/sfpz
Host: Zurairi A.R. (zurairi@sph.com.sg)
Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani
Executive producer: Ernest Luis
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