Do 18-year-olds have the political maturity to vote and how will lowering the voting age affect the political landscape? I give my views to BFM 89.9. The podcast can be accessed here.
Author: Lim Wei Jiet
BFM Podcast: MACC Steps Up Efforts To Recover MACC Funds
The MACC has filed civil forfeiture applications against 41 entities, to recover RM270 million in 1MDB funds. I discuss the legal implications and MACC’s strategy. The podcast can be accessed here.
BFM Podcast: Pop-Culture & Human Rights Awareness
Has Daenerys Targaryen breached any rules of war when she breathed down dragon fire on King’s Landing & its civilians after Cersei Lannister’s surrender? Is there such a thing today as Tyrion Lannister’s trial by combat? In one of my favourite interviews with BFM 89.9, I dissect HBO’s global TV sensation – Game of Thrones…
Malaysia is Back from The Brink of One-Party Rot, but Mahathir and Pakatan Harapan Must Continue to Forge Ahead as Obstacles Mount
This article first appeared at The South China Morning Post on 8 May 2019, 1 of 6 series of articles in conjunction with 1 year since the historic 14th General Elections results on 9 May 2018. On May 9, 2018, after more than six decades in power, Malaysia’s ruling Barisan Nasional was voted out of…
BFM Podcast: Mahathir vs TMJ on State Constitutions
A storm is brewing in the Southern State of Johor. There are reports suggesting that the palace is unhappy with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM)’s choice of Chief Minister. Tun Mahathir, who is head of PPBM, is not pulling any punches. What is the role of the monarchy in the appointment of Chief Minister? Do…