Why Change Has Not Been Possible

By Zairil Khir Johari

December 2016 COVER STORY
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The Malaysian model is now in a cul-de-sac. To break out of it, we need to rethink the nature of political compromises.Mahathir (seated, third from left) with (from left) Parti Amanah Negara deputy president Salahuddin Ayub, PKR vice-president Shamsul Iskandar, PAS MP Mahfuz Omar and DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang.At times when I contemplate the state of politics in Malaysia, I am reminded of a conversation I had over lunch with a senior diplomat earlier this year. It was just...

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Zairil Khir Johari

is the Penang state executive councillor for public works, utilities and flood mitigation, and the state assemblyman for Tanjong Bunga.

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