Veteran socialist Dr Syed Husin Ali warns new govt not to just pander to big business


After the historic elections, Dr Syed Husin Ali is determined that we recognise the crossroads for Malaysia - but not to assume the battle is won.

“I am very happy with the change in government. I didn’t expect that the win would be so big. And I hope the follow-up brings real reforms and changes,” he says in an interview at Gerakbudaya bookstore in Petaling Jaya.

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