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Leadership shake-up to continue at GLCs, GLICs

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin states that a leadership shake-up in the GLC's are expected following the revival of economy after Covid-19 subsides.

Group calls for parliamentary debate on RM250bil Covid-19 stimulus package

Governance Studies Press
"As such, the government must obtain a proper mandate from all parliamentarians in a non-partisan manner for such a stimulus package to be approved."

‘We can do this’, say Malaysian social media users after extension of movement control order

Governance Studies Press
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng told CNA that the government can increase its spending to reduce the economic impact.

Malaysia extends anti-virus lockdown as cases reach 1,800

Governance Studies Press
Dr James Chin said that Malaysia is on the right track in terms of its mitigation plan, although adding that the MCO could have been in place earlier.

Has Malaysia's new PM inherited a poisoned chalice?

Governance Studies Press
Prof Dr James Chin says “If you look at his political history, every time there has been a political crisis he is the last one to show his hand,”

‘Idol’ Anwar still PH’s best asset but must ‘rein in DAP’

Governance Studies Press
Prof Dr James Chin said he believed many were blaming Anwar for PH’s fall, particularly those in the middle class, a key demographic of support for the coalition.

It’s a wait-and-see game for now

Governance Studies Press
Prof Dr James Chin noted that the last time there was a Sabah and Sarawak Affairs Minister was in the 1960s and 1970s.

Muhyiddin picks CIMB CEO as finance minister in new Cabinet line-up

Governance Studies Press
Prof Dr James Chin said the line-up shows the compromise Mr Muhyiddin has had to strike between appointing technocrats like Mr Zafrul and returning many ministers from United Malays National Organisation (Umno) previous stint in power

Malaysia Picks Bank CEO as Finance Minister in New Cabinet

Governance Studies Press
Prof Dr James Chin said the line-up shows the compromise Muhyiddin has had to strike between appointing technocrats like Zafrul and returning many ministers from United Malays National Organisation’s previous stint in power

New Malaysian leader unveils revamped Cabinet with no deputy

Governance Studies Press
Prof Dr James Chin says “This Cabinet follows the Indonesian system of having coordinating ministers. It will please the Malay ground,”

The Big Read: Anwar Ibrahim — what now for the perennial groomsman of Malaysia politics?

Governance Studies Press
Prof Dr James Chin said Mr Anwar would have another shot at the prime ministership in 2023, when he would be 76

‘Risky’ Cabinet appointments could be costly for Muhyiddin’s fragile coalition, say analysts

Governance Studies Press
Dr James Chin, comments on how ex-Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir was outmaneuvered by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in March 2020 to CGTN Digital.