Does Malaysia Have Financial Problems?

Khor Yu Leng, Political Economist, Segi Enam Advisers | Tricia Yeoh, CEO, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) | Goh Cia Yee, Criminal Lawyer

21-Feb-22 18:00

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According to Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, the country is facing far more serious financial problems than the Umno-led federal government has let on. We look into these claims, what the potential political motivations are, and whether his revelations count as a violation under the Official Secrets Act 1972.

Image source: Muhyiddin Yassin, Facebook

Produced by: Jeremy Ng, Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories: politics, law and legal matters

Tags: evening edition, inside story, perikatan nasional, muhyiddin yassin, johor elections, economy, osa, umno,

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