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Power moves: Zafrul, Johor, and GLC charades

Cabinet shuffles, palace economics, and why board oversight is theatre.

Dec 01, 2025
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All right, we have News, Ideas and Everything in Between tonight. Three things:

  • Tengku Zafrul Aziz’s new role and whispers in the power corridors

  • Johor royal family’s gains under Anwar

  • A case of strong board/weak CEO

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Since Cabinet reshuffle talks are everywhere, here’s what we know. We’ll start with where Tengku Zafrul Aziz will be heading next.

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