#Anwar’s pick of #Thaksin as #Asean adviser raises eyebrows in #Malaysia
"“Usually the PM will choose a #diplomatic expert, a former #foreignaffairs minister, or an academic.. But tis time Anwar chooses a former PM who's been #sentenced to #jail in his own country for #abuse of power & #corruption,” .. perceived as Anwar not hv'g enuf confidence.. unclear what roles such informal #advisers play, how they'll impact Asean’s decisions, & what they expect fr Anwar in return"
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/pm-anwars-pick-of-thaksin-as-asean-adviser-raises-eyebrows-in-malaysia