Dirty Politics: Wan Ahmad Fayhsal’s “Surat Sokongan.”

James Chai, Head of Commercial and Research, INVOKE Solutions

13-Aug-20 14:30

Dirty Politics: Wan Ahmad Fayhsal’s “Surat Sokongan.”

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A leaked video featuring deputy minister of youth and sports, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal, allegedly shows him promising Bersatu party members “surat sokongan” in exchange for votes. We discuss what exactly a “surat sokongan” is and if it’s ethically and legally wrong to issue these letters.

Image Source: Wikimedia Commons

Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Dashran Yohan

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Categories: Politics, Law and Legal Matters, Social Issues

Tags: The Bigger Picture, The Daily Digest, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal, Parti Bersatu, surat sokongan, Malaysian politics, corruption, ethics,

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