A leaked video featuring deputy minister of youth and sports, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal, allegedly shows him promising Bersatu party members “surat sokongan” in exchange for votes. We discuss what exactly a “surat sokongan” is and if it’s ethically and legally wrong to issue these letters. 



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A leaked video featuring deputy minister of youth and sports, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal, allegedly shows him promising Bersatu party members &ldquo;surat sokongan&rdquo; in exchange for votes. We discuss what exactly a &ldquo;surat sokongan&rdquo; is and if it&rsquo;s ethically and legally wrong to issue these letters.&nbsp;

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