Right choice for DAP to stay in government?

DAP grassroots divided over call to stay?

Ideal situation for DAP

Should Anwar allow PH to rebuild for GE16?

Anwar's strategy tactical or long-term?

Are Anwar's advisers listening?

What sporting events do we want M'sia to host?

With DAP committed to the unity government, can Anwar Ibrahim reform his coalition before the next general election?

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and China bureaus.

For our August episode, ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh and host Zurairi A.R. are joined by Dr Ong Kian Ming, a former deputy minister and adjunct professor at Taylor’s University. 

Highlights (click/tap above):

5:20 DAP members vote to stay in government: Is it the right choice?

8:40 Is the DAP grassroots divided over call to stay in government?

17:40 What is the ideal situation for DAP? Is it time to return to the opposition? 

19:50 Should Anwar Ibrahim step back to allow Pakatan Harapan to rebuild for 16th general election?

24:40 Anwar’s strategy: Tactical survival or a genuine long-term plan?

31:00 Are Anwar’s advisers listening? Here’s what we have to say to them

37:10 Side note: Formula 1 is back in Sepang, but what sporting events do we want Malaysia to host?

Read more:

Malaysia’s DAP votes to stay in government, easing pressure on PM Anwar after state polls setbacks: https://str.sg/3Tr5u

Malaysia keeps voting for change. Is Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan running out of time to deliver?: https://str.sg/mUbA

F1 race in Malaysia: Country eyes a rise in tourists, increased business for small traders: https://str.sg/xboz 

Read Zurairi A.R.’s articles: https://str.sg/DCfr 

Read Shannon Teoh's articles: https://str.sg/wzyK 

Sign up for ST’s weekly Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/sfpz 

Host: Zurairi A.R. (zurairi@sph.com.sg)  

Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani

Executive producer: Ernest Luis

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Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 

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With DAP committed to the unity government, can Anwar Ibrahim reform his coalition before the next general election?
Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and China bureaus.
For our August episode, ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh and host Zurairi A.R. are joined by Dr Ong Kian Ming, a former deputy minister and adjunct professor at Taylor&rsquo;s University.&nbsp;
Highlights (click/tap above):
5:20 DAP members vote to stay in government: Is it the right choice?
8:40 Is the DAP grassroots divided over call to stay in government?
17:40 What is the ideal situation for DAP? Is it time to return to the opposition?&nbsp;
19:50 Should Anwar Ibrahim step back to allow Pakatan Harapan to rebuild for 16th general election?
24:40 Anwar&rsquo;s strategy: Tactical survival or a genuine long-term plan?
31:00 Are Anwar&rsquo;s advisers listening? Here&rsquo;s what we have to say to them
37:10 Side note: Formula 1 is back in Sepang, but what sporting events do we want Malaysia to host?
Read more:
Malaysia&rsquo;s DAP votes to stay in government, easing pressure on PM Anwar after state polls setbacks: <a href="https://str.sg/3Tr5u">https://str.sg/3Tr5u</a>
Malaysia keeps voting for change. Is Anwar&rsquo;s Pakatan Harapan running out of time to deliver?: <a href="https://str.sg/mUbA">https://str.sg/mUbA</a>
F1 race in Malaysia: Country eyes a rise in tourists, increased business for small traders: <a href="https://str.sg/xboz">https://str.sg/xboz</a>&nbsp;
Read Zurairi A.R.&rsquo;s articles: <a href="https://str.sg/DCfr">https://str.sg/DCfr</a>&nbsp;
Read Shannon Teoh's articles: <a href="https://str.sg/wzyK">https://str.sg/wzyK</a>&nbsp;
Sign up for ST&rsquo;s weekly Asian Insider newsletter: <a href="https://str.sg/sfpz">https://str.sg/sfpz</a>&nbsp;
Host: Zurairi A.R. (<a href="mailto:zurairi@sph.com.sg">zurairi@sph.com.sg</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;
Produced and edited by: Fa&rsquo;izah Sani
Executive producer: Ernest Luis
Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here:
Channel: <a href="https://str.sg/JWa7">https://str.sg/JWa7</a>&nbsp;
Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://str.sg/JWa8">https://str.sg/JWa8</a>&nbsp;
Spotify: <a href="https://str.sg/JWaX">https://str.sg/JWaX</a>&nbsp;
YouTube: <a href="https://str.sg/rF3qR">https://str.sg/rF3qR</a>&nbsp;
Feedback to: <a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg">podcast@sph.com.sg</a>
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Get our uniquely Asian perspective on global issues, with ST’s correspondents from around the world.

Synopsis: Every Friday, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s globally-based correspondents.

Produced and edited by: Fa'izah Sani

Executive producer: Ernest Luis

A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

Synopsis: Every Friday, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s globally-based correspondents.
Produced and edited by: Fa'izah Sani
Executive producer: Ernest Luis
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

Asian Insider

Synopsis: Every Friday, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s globally-based correspondents.
Produced and edited by: Fa'izah Sani
Executive producer: Ernest Luis
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.