DAP remains, but should Anwar stay the same?

Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and China bureaus.For our August episode, ST’s Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh and host Zurairi A.R. are joined by Dr Ong Kian Ming, a former deputy minister and adjunct professor at Taylor’s University. Highlights (click/tap above):5:20 DAP members vote to stay in government: Is it the right choice?8:40 Is the DAP grassroots divided over call to stay in government?17:40 What is the ideal situation for DAP? Is it time to return to the opposition? 19:50 Should Anwar Ibrahim step back to allow Pakatan Harapan to rebuild for 16th general election?24:40 Anwar’s strategy: Tactical survival or a genuine long-term plan?31:00 Are Anwar’s advisers listening? Here’s what we have to say to them37:10 Side note: Formula 1 is back in Sepang, but what sporting events do we want Malaysia to host?Read more:Malaysia’s DAP votes to stay in government, easing pressure on PM Anwar after state polls setbacks: https://str.sg/3Tr5uMalaysia keeps voting for change. Is Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan running out of time to deliver?: https://str.sg/mUbAF1 race in Malaysia: Country eyes a rise in tourists, increased business for small traders: https://str.sg/xboz Read Zurairi A.R.’s articles: https://str.sg/DCfr Read Shannon Teoh’s articles: https://str.sg/wzyK Sign up for ST’s weekly Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/sfpz Host: Zurairi A.R. (zurairi@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Fa’izah SaniExecutive producer: Ernest LuisFollow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here:Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX YouTube: https://str.sg/rF3qR Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg---Follow more ST podcast channels:All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts---Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section:The App Store: https://str.sg/icyBGoogle Play: https://str.sg/icyX