Royals, Hijacked Tankers, and Breakups

Syahredzan Johan

20-Jun-15 09:00

As the Johorean crown prince trades barbed statements with Tourism Minister Nazri Aziz, the rest of the country watches the political stage. To what extent do the royals have a privilege in commenting on politics? Plus, media coverage of the missing oil tanker, the MERS virus, and the end of the seven year Pakatan coalition relationship.

This report was produced by Sharyl Kaur, Aisyah Tajuddin, Aziff Azuddin and Kelvin Yee.

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