Chow’s ‘independence’ claim a jab at Guan Eng’s faction, says analyst

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00:00Political analyst, Xi Binning chief minister, Chow Kwan-yau's assertion of his independence

00:08in decision-making as a subtle critique of factions loyal to his predecessor,

00:13Lim Kwan-ying. University of Tasmania's James Chin said Chow's remark that the state's former

00:20leaders must respect their successors' independence clearly indicated his dissatisfaction with alleged

00:27interference by a faction loyal to Lim. Chin said Chow is sending a signal that

00:34he is his own man and that he will do what is best for Binning.

00:39O A-san of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs said Chow and Lim's

00:44feud has been ongoing for several years. He said Chow must show substantial results

00:51beyond mere economic development to ward off interference or criticism of his administration.

00:58Chow took over as chief minister in 2018 from Lim, who had occupied the post for 10 years.

01:06Last month, Chow said certain quarters had equated his independence as chief minister

01:11with disobedience, leading to discontent with his leadership.

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