Will 2024 Be A Dull Year For Malaysia Politically?

Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief, Straits Times

08-Jan-24 09:30

Will 2024 Be A Dull Year For Malaysia Politically?

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In today's Pressing Matters, Philip speaks to Shannon Teoh, the Malaysia Bureau Chief of Straits Times as we do a quick reflection on the 2023 political developments that took place in Malaysia. From the state elections to a cabinet reshuffle, to cap 2023 we ask Shannon whether 2024 will be able to match the excitement of 2023, or would it be rather dull, but perhaps much welcomed, year?

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Produced by: Philip See

Presented by: Philip See

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Categories: politics, government, corruption

Tags: 2023 politics, 2024 malaysian politics, malaysia, anwar, madani, tun daim zainuddin,

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