EPISODE · Dec 16, 2024 · 59 MIN
#758 Khairy Jamaluddin
from Plan B · host News Beat
Also known as KJ, we had a great interview with the distinguished Malaysian politician who also served as a Minister for almost a decade. As Minister of Health during the early post-Covid era, he played a role in the reopening of borders between Singapore and Malaysia. From Malaysia's so-called "Green Wave", to the evolving role of new media in politics, to Singaporeans' "sharp elbows", KJ shares his candid views on a variety of topics, including his future in politics. (04:10) Origins of Keluar Sekejap Podcast (05:40) New media playing a larger role in politics (10:17) Does UMNO want KJ back? (11:47) What happens to Keluar Sekejap if KJ returns to UMNO? (14:10) Regulating media in Malaysia (17:50) Do Singaporeans have "sharp elbows"? (21:25) Future collaborations between Singapore and Malaysia (26:31) Reopening one of the busiest land borders in the world (29:04) Do Singaporeans always underestimate Malaysians? (31:35) Is race-based politics still relevant today? (38:56) What is the Green Wave? (44:37) Is religion used as a political tool? (48:00) Chinese Malaysians: facts vs stereotypes (51:54) Malaysian solidarity for Palestine
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Also known as KJ, we had a great interview with the distinguished Malaysian politician who also served as a Minister for almost a decade. As Minister of Health during the early post-Covid era, he played a role in the reopening of borders between Singapore and Malaysia. From Malaysia's so-called "Green Wave", to the evolving role of new media in politics, to Singaporeans' "sharp elbows", KJ shares his candid views on a variety of topics, including his future in politics. (04:10) Origins of Keluar Sekejap Podcast (05:40) New media playing a larger role in politics (10:17) Does UMNO want KJ back? (11:47) What happens to Keluar Sekejap if KJ returns to UMNO? (14:10) Regulating media in Malaysia (17:50) Do Singaporeans have "sharp elbows"? (21:25) Future collaborations between Singapore and Malaysia (26:31) Reopening one of the busiest land borders in the world (29:04) Do Singaporeans always underestimate Malaysians? (31:35) Is race-based politics still relevant today? (38:56) What is the Green Wave? (44:37) Is religion used as a political tool? (48:00) Chinese Malaysians: facts vs stereotypes (51:54) Malaysian solidarity for Palestine
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#758 Khairy Jamaluddin
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