Press

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JCI Fellows are often interviewed or quoted in the media due to their expertise.

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JCI Events also make the news for their impact and the political statements it makes.

Divided views on impact of US presidential election

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin believes Malaysians are not so concerned about what happens in the United States, in favour of more immediate local politics.

Malaysian PM hangs on as Anwar's chance slips away, for now

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin speculates that a month after Anwar launched his attempt to become prime minister, PM Muhyiddin and his 2021 budget will survive.

Analyst: Defeating Budget 2021 bill is Anwar's last chance

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin said the outcome of the UMNO council meeting has dimmed the chances of Anwar becoming a prime minister.

Malaysia Leader Up Against Friends and Foes in Sabah Election

Governance Studies Press
Political analyst Prof Wong Chin Huat weighs in on whether PM Muhyiddin would be in a strong position to claim that UMNO is damaged.

US-China trade war a boon

Governance Studies Press
Dr Yeah Kim Leng said that the decoupling of the US economy from the Chinese economy would have an impact on the global supply chain in the short term.

Snap polls the best way to resolve Sabah impasse, say analysts

Governance Studies Press
Prof James Chin comments on the Sabah governor's decision to call for snap elections.

Recall elections balance power between voters and leaders, says polls expert

Governance Studies Press
In light of a spate of party hopping within the Malaysian political scene, Prof Wong Chin Huat discusses election recall policy as a way to empower voters.

Najib's guilty verdict seen to strengthen Muhyiddin's hand

Governance Studies Press
Prof Wong Chin Huat discusses possible responses by the Muhyiddin government to consolidate power in light of the first Datuk Seri Najib Razak 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) trial verdict.

Najib Razak, Malaysia’s Former Prime Minister, Found Guilty in Graft Trial

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin predicts the Najib Razak graft trial outcome will likely be overturned in the appeals court.

Analysts split over call for MPs to contest under parties

Governance Studies Press
Prof James Chin opines with regards to a call for the amendment of laws to allow MPs to contest under political parties instead of individual names in order to put a stop to the practice of party-hopping.

Singapore’s election: Why aren’t the winners smiling?

Governance Studies Press
Prof Wong Chin Huat provides commentary on the 2020 Singaporean election results with regards to the People's Action Party (PAP) and Workers' Party rivalry.

Opposition, govt can now negotiate for reforms, support, says analyst

Governance Studies Press
Prof Wong Chin Huat believes the Malaysian government can consider a confidence-and-supply agreement as a mechanism to restore political stability.