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Dirty Politics: Wan Ahmad Fayhsal’s “Surat Sokongan.”

James Chai, Head of Commercial and Research, INVOKE Solutions

13-Aug-20 14:30

Dirty Politics: Wan Ahmad Fayhsal’s “Surat Sokongan.”

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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Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Dashran Yohan


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Categories:  Politics,  Law and Legal Matters,  Social Issues

Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  The Daily Digest,  Wan Ahmad Fayhsal,  Parti Bersatu,  surat sokongan,  Malaysian politics,  corruption,  ethics, 


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