The team discusses the sentiments surrounding the live debate between Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and former prime minister Najib Razak are mixed. Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs visited the country as well to strengthen its ties with Singapore. The recently concluded US-ASEAN summit renews their ties as well. Lastly, the election for the Bangkok governor could be an indication of how the next national polls will go.

Leslie Lopez, Regional Correspondent, The Straits Times tells us more.

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