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February 17, 20191 min

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Corruption trial delay is a ‘victory’ for former Malaysian leader Najib Razak — but not for long, analyst says [CNBC]

"... a delay in the legal process and greater visibility on social media platforms could…

February 15, 20191 min

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[Premium] Country Update: 19 January – 1 February 2019

February 1, 20191 min

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Souring Deals Put China’s Belt and Road Dreams Under Pressure [Bloomberg]

Beijing was learning that its model of infrastructure-led economic growth might be difficult to export,…

January 31, 20191 min

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Mahathir soothes China’s ego over cancelled East Coast Rail Link [SCMP]

“Malaysia is one of the major trading partners of China, and there would be ups…

January 29, 20191 min

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Growing Chinese Navy Adds to Risk of Clashes in Asia’s Major Maritime Dispute [VOA News article]

Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam contest all or some of China’s claims to…

January 29, 20191 min

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Barisan romps to by-election win in Cameron Highlands [The Straits Times article]

Singapore Institute of International Affairs senior fellow Oh Ei Sun said: "Umno remains overwhelmingly strong…

January 28, 20191 min

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New Malaysian king likely to remain above politics, say analysts [CNA article]

Dr Oh Ei Sun, a senior fellow with the Singapore Institute of International Affairs noted…

January 25, 20191 min

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Malaysia-Singapore dispute: Tactical diversion or a political tool? [CGTN article]

“I think what Singapore is doing is trying to draw a line in the sand…

January 21, 20191 min

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[Premium] Country Update: 5 January – 18 January 2019

January 18, 20191 min

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Malaysia bolsters China ties with transport minister’s week-long visit [SCMP article]

Dr Oh Ei Sun, senior fellow at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, said that…

January 17, 20191 min

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Delay in Singapore-Malaysia bilateral meeting a blow to Iskandar in Johor [The Straits Times]

"Singaporean interest in Johor, especially Iskandar, is going to be crucial in the near future…

January 16, 20191 min