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Much Ado About DPM Posts?

Dr Wong Chin Huat, Political Scientist, Sunway University

26-Oct-22 08:30

Much Ado About DPM Posts?

As GE15 heats up, both Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan are vying for East Malaysia support by dangling the deputy prime minister position as an incentive. How significant is this role in the government line-up and will this actually strengthen East Malaysian representation in the corridors of power? We discuss this with Dr. Wong Chin Huat of Sunway University.


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Produced by: Sim Wie Boon

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Categories:  politics,  government

Tags:  ge15,  pru15,  malaysiamemilih,  deputy prime minister,  barisan nasional,  pakatan harapan,  east malaysia,  political representation, 


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