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The Malaysianist: Where Money and Power Intersect

Emmanuel Samarathisa, Journalist and Founder, The Malaysianist

14-Feb-24 18:00

The Malaysianist: Where Money and Power Intersect

Emmanuel Samarathisa, journalist and founder of The Malaysianist steps into the studio to talk about the many issues that he's uncovered as an independent journalist. We talk about the interplay between money and power that underscore some recent headlines: Taib Mahmud, the LTAT (Armed Forces Fund Board), Puspakom and Robert Tan, the eponymous 'Casio King'.

Produced by: Sharaad Kuttan

Presented by: Sharaad Kuttan


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Categories:  Corporates,  politics,  corruption,  government,  markets,  economy

Tags:  the malaysianist,  robert tan,  casio king,  glcs,  taib mahmud,  ltat,  Armed Forces Fund Board Retirement Fund,  puspakom, 


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