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Sarawak, the "Creme de la Creme" of Malaysian Politics

Dr James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies, University of Tasmania

12-Apr-24 08:30

Sarawak, the "Creme de la Creme" of Malaysian Politics

Recently, Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) leaders and members once an opposition party have joined the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) which is one of the component parties within the ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition. Dr James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies, University of Tasmania tells us what this means for Sarawak politics and the recent moves by the state government to be more autonomous.

Produced by: Wong Shou Ning

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Philip See


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Categories:  politics,  government

Tags:  malaysia,  sarawak,  politics,  gabungan parti sarawak, 


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