Michelle Yeoh-Yeoh's between BN and the Billion Dollar Whale

Keith Kam

01-Oct-18 17:00

Michelle Yeoh-Yeoh's between BN and the Billion Dollar Whale

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Critics are slamming Michelle Yeoh's plans to co-produce the film adaptation of the Billion Dollar Whale, after her past public support of BN and the former prime minister. We also delve into other headlines: the UMNO AGM that happened over the weekend, Najib’s tears, and Tun M’s disappointment with Aung San Suu Kyi.

Produced by: Lazareen Thaveethu, Kelvin Yee, Tasha Fusil, Loo Juosie

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Umapagan Ampikaipakan

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Categories: Politics, Law and Legal Matters, Social Issues

Tags: Evening Edition, Billion Dollar Whale, Michelle Yeoh, Hollywood, UMNO General Assembly, Barisan Nasional, Mahathir Mohamad, Aung San Suu Skyi, Rohingya, Rakhine State, Myanmar, Nobel peace prize,

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