Was it for money or for love?
It won't lack money for Dr Ei Sun OH. Here he talked about it.
Former Political Secretary to then–Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, Ei Sun OH, shares his honest reflections on what it was really like working inside Malaysia’s seat of power — and why he eventually chose to walk away. From the early days of 1MDB to the 2018 elections that ended Barisan Nasional’s 61-year rule, Ei Sun opens up about the realities of politics and leadership — and weighs in on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s challenges today, Malaysia’s evolving identity, and what ASEAN’s future might look like amid rising China–U.S. tensions.
This episode is a must-watch for anyone curious about politics, leadership, and Southeast Asia’s future. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 — Becoming Najib’s Political Secretary 05:30 — What a Political Secretary Actually Does 08:45 — Inside Najib’s Office & Cabinet Dynamics 10:30 — Working in a Racially Charged Environment 12:30 — The Art of Political Mediation 17:10 — Why Ei Sun Left Government 18:50 — The Original Vision of 1MDB 22:00 — What Malaysia Learned (and Hasn’t) from 1MDB 25:50 — The 2018 Election That Changed Everything 29:30 — Mahathir’s Return at 92 31:30 — Malaysia Under Anwar Ibrahim 33:30 — Reform vs Religion: The Country’s Biggest Tension 36:00 — What Outsiders Misunderstand About Malaysia 38:00 — Malaysia & Singapore: Siblings or Rivals? 44:20 — Can ASEAN Stay Neutral Between the U.S. and China? 55:30 — Advice for Southeast Asian Leaders 58:00 — If You Could Change One Law in Malaysia… 59:40 — Malaysia vs Singapore: Who Does Chicken Rice & Char Kway Teow Better?
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