Economic Implications Of Jocelyn Chia's Jokes

Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief, The Straits Times

12-Jun-23 09:30

Economic Implications Of Jocelyn Chia's Jokes

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In this week’s Pressing Matter, we discuss with Shannon Teoh Malaysia Bureau Chief at the Straits Times over the recent controversy over the jokes made by Joceyln Chia and how have the media and politicians from both Malaysia and Singapore have responded to it. We turn serious as this is no laughing matter!

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Categories: international, controversies

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