Dirty Politics: Wan Ahmad Fayhsal’s “Surat Sokongan.”

The Bigger Picture · The Daily Digest · 13 Aug 2020 · 17 mins listen

A leaked video featuring deputy minister of youth and sports, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal, allegedly shows him promising Bersatu party members “surat sokongan” in exchange for votes. We discuss what exactly a “surat sokongan” is and if it’s ethically and legally wrong to issue these letters.

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Produced by:

Dashran Yohan

Presented by:

Sharmilla Ganesan,Dashran Yohan

Categories:

Politics,Law and Legal Matters,Social Issues

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The Bigger Picture, The Daily Digest, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal, Parti Bersatu, surat sokongan, Malaysian politics, corruption, ethics