This article was published by The Mothership on 13 May 2018, with reference to this article published by The Edge, 6 October 2017 – One-way ticket on KL-SG HSR could cost $60-$65: ISEAS with quotes from Dr Francis Hutchinson.
Dr Francis Hutchinson is Senior Fellow, Coordinator Regional Economic Studies Programme and Malaysia Studies Programme, with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
“The Future of China’s Investment in Malaysia under Mahathir” by Tham Siew Yean
The return of former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad as Malaysia’s seventh Prime Minister on 10 May 2018 is construed by many to have a negative impact on China’s investment in Malaysia, as he had called for a greater scrutiny of these investments on the campaign trail. The critical questions now are: the extent to which his campaign pledge will be translated into actions; and will these mean a reversal of previous commitments and a halt to future investments from China.