What does the portfolio entail? Why is it a heavily politicised role? Who are the likely candidates? We discuss the role and weight of being the education minister as we await the announcement of Maszlee Malik's successor.

Produced by: Tasha Fusil

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Kelvin Yee

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