Is Anwar Ibrahim Still the Best Choice for Malaysia?
Is Anwar Ibrahim Still the Best Choice for Malaysia?Former Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik defends the leadership of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, calling him the 'glue of the unity government' and 'the dynamo behind Malaysia's economic recovery.'Removing his political lens, he says, majority of Malaysians still see Anwar as the best available option, despite personal dislikes or minor complaints.Watch the full conversation now on Sinar Daily's website, YouTube & Facebook.FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sinardaily/videos/1073383054652695YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNVUTk6OlxE
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