Trick Lama

As Malaysia enters Q4, we unpack a week of major political shifts, economic developments and national headlines. From Anthony Loke’s resignation and the growing cooperation between BN and PAS, to expectations surrounding Budget 2027, we examine the key developments shaping the country and what they could mean for Malaysians. We also reflect on the passing of Tun Siti Hasmah and her enduring place...

UMNO. PKR. KITA. DAP. Independent. Back to UMNO. And now PAS. Few Malaysian politicians have had a political journey quite as unpredictable as Datuk Zaid Ibrahim. Once known as a liberal reformist, the former Law Minister has moved through some of Malaysia’s biggest political parties - and now, as a newly minted PAS member, his latest political home raises perhaps the biggest question of all: How...

Tian Chua and Dr Xavier Jayakumar are returning to PKR, decades after being part of the party’s Reformasi journey. But why now? As PKR looks towards its next chapter - and GE16 - Anwar Ibrahim has opened the door for former leaders and veterans to come back. With political tensions within the party, the departure of key figures and questions over PKR’s direction, the return of its old guard raises...

In this episode of Trick Lama, our hosts sit down with YB Datuk Larry Sng, President of Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) and Member of Parliament for Julau. Larry Sng talks about Sarawak’s growing political influence, its relationship with Sabah and the Federal Government, and how Sarawak has transformed into one of Malaysia’s high-income states. He also opens up about his own political journey - from...

Four thousand DAP delegates gather this Sunday to decide, among other things, whether the party stays in the Madani government or supports it from the backbenches. In this episode of Trick Lama, Minister of Entrepreneurial Development and Cooperatives YB Steven Sim Chee Keong (DAP Deputy Secretary-General and Penang State Chairman) opens up to hosts Terrence Fernandez, Datuk Zainul Arifin and Datu...

The dust is settling after the Negeri Sembilan state election - but the political fallout is only beginning. In this episode of Trick Lama, we unpack the casualties, controversies and consequences emerging from the polls, including Anthony Loke's political future, Nurul Izzah Anwar's resignation, and what the election results could mean for the balance of power within the unity government....

Join us in this week's Trick Lama as our hosts Terence Fernandez, Datuk Zainul Arifin & Datuk Rocky Bru discuss Malaysia's unlikely World Cup hosting dreams, Johor's Forest City 'Network School' controversy and the coming Negeri Sembilan election.

The dust has settled on the Johor state election, leaving political analysts and grassroots supporters with conflicting conclusions. Did the results signal a decline for major component parties like DAP and PKR, or are we looking at a meticulously calculated master plan by PMX Anwar Ibrahim and Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to reshape the political landscape? In this episode, we take a step back to analyze t...

Dalam episod terbaru Trick Lama, kali ini bersama Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu atau lebih dikenali sebagai Peja, Timbalan Presiden Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, untuk membincangkan secara terbuka mengenai kemelut dalaman Bersatu, isu kepimpinan parti dan hala tuju politik Malaysia menjelang pilihan raya akan datang. Peja berkongsi pandangan beliau mengenai konflik yang berlaku dalam Bersatu, te...

Dalam episod terbaru Trick Lama, kali ini bersama Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu atau lebih dikenali sebagai Peja. Beliau adalah Naib Presiden Bersatu yang menjalankan tugas sebagai Timbalan Presiden parti berkenaan dan episod kali ini membincangkan secara terbuka mengenai kemelut dalaman Bersatu, isu kepimpinan parti dan hala tuju politik Malaysia menjelang pilihan raya akan datang. Peja berkongsi...

In this comeback episode of Trick Lama, we return to host a powerful and candid conversation with Junz Wong. As the Vice President of Parti Warisan and the former Sabah State Minister for Agriculture and Food Industries, Junz Wong offers a unique perspective on the regional and national political landscape. Born in Sabah and educated in Singapore and Australia, Junz Wong shares how his internation...

In this episode of Trick Lama , former Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz speaks candidly about his post-ministerial journey, his decision to leave UMNO, and whether PKR represents a viable path forward for a young, ambitious Malay leader in Malaysian politics. We examine the political significance of his appointments to BAM and MIDA, what it means to move from reporting directly to the Prime Min...

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah tampil di Trick Lama susulan pemecatannya daripada Bersatu, menjelaskan sebab beliau akan merayu keputusan tersebut dan mempertikaikan proses disiplin parti yang didakwanya melanggar prinsip keadilan asasi. Dalam episod ini, Saifuddin menjawab dakwaan mencemarkan nama parti, mengkritik kepimpinan serta isu seruan agar Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin meletakkan jawatan. Perbi...

Law and Institutional Reforms Deputy Minister M. Kulasegaran joins Trick Lama to discuss Madani law reforms, Cabinet reshuffle politics, and political accountability in Malaysia. From SOSMA and the abolition of the death penalty to Indian representation, police accountability and DAP’s political future, this episode confronts whether the Unity Government is delivering on reform promises ahead of M...

In an already bureaucratic and heavily regulated media landscape, does Malaysia need another body regulating the press? On this episode of Trick Lama, hosts Terence Fernandez, Datuk “Rocky” Ahiruddin Attan, and Datuk Zainul Arifin Mohamad Isa, all seasoned newsmen, speak with Premesh Chandran, co-founder of Malaysiakini and Deputy Chairperson of the newly established Malaysian Media Council. They...

Bersatu sedang bergolak. Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan dipecat, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal digantung. Adakah ini sekadar tindakan disiplin parti — atau ada tangan luar yang sedang mengatur langkah? Ketua Penerangan Bersatu, Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz, berkongsi pandangan dan membongkar kisah sebenar di sebalik kemelut ini — dari perebutan kuasa dalaman hingga kemungkinan pengaruh luar yang cub...

Dua Ahli Parlimen Bersatu yang digantung, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal dan Wan Saiful Wan Jan, akhirnya bersuara dalam episod Trick Lama yang hangat ini — mendedahkan perpecahan dalaman yang menggoncang parti mereka. Dihoskan oleh Rocky Bru dan Terence Fernandez, mereka menuduh Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin mengamalkan pilih kasih, manipulasi pilihan raya, dan menyingkirkan Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin. Daripada p...

In this episode of Trick Lama, Scoop’s veteran trio—CEO Datuk Zainul Arifin, Group Executive Director Datuk Ahirudin Attan (Rocky Bru), and Group Editor-in-Chief Terence Fernandez—delve into two hot-button issues gripping Malaysia: the FIFA scandal and the growing concerns over overdevelopment in Bukit Damansara. Rocky Bru makes a passionate call for a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to address...

From the revitalisation of UMNO’s identity and grassroots engagement, to bold reforms within MARA as a cornerstone for Bumiputera empowerment, Datuk Wira Dr. Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki shares candid insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead. And as a key player in the Unity Government, he also reflects on building trust across the political divide and the importance of national cohesion in an...

Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz opens up about his time as Malaysia's ambassador to the US, the viral MAGA photo, and how he viewed the event as an opportunity to ignite discussions about Malaysia. He also talks about his loyalty to the office of the President, his unique approach to diplomacy, and his desire to help and support Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in the lead up to GE16. Hear why Naz...

Trick Lama sits down with prominent lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah to unravel the complexities surrounding the much discussed addendum in Datuk Seri Najib Razak's case. What does this legal development mean for Malaysia’s former prime minister, and how does it impact his ongoing legal battles? Shafee provides a behind-the-scenes look at the case, breaks down the implications of the ad...

Former Chief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi and former Federal Court Judge Tan Sri James Foong Cheng Yuen explore the evolving landscape of justice, from political prosecutions and judicial independence to high-profile cases like former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's. This episode of Trick Lama offers insights into the DNAA controversy, the legacy of justice delayed, and legal reforms aimed at...

Derek John Fernandez, Commissioner of MCMC, discusses Malaysia’s new social media regulations, which require platforms to be licensed starting January 1, 2025. He covers key issues like scams, gambling, and child exploitation, as well as how major companies like TikTok and Meta are responding. Plus, learn about amendments to Section 588 of the Communications and Multimedia Act.

Di tengah-tengah ketidaktentuan politik dalam parti Bersatu, Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan menjelaskannya menerusi Trick Lama, berkongsi pemikirannya tentang gerakan 'konservatif-kanan', berpegang teguh pada satu ideologi politik serta kepura-puraan Kerajaan Madani. Beliau yang juga Ahli Parlimen Tasek Gelugor turut memperkatakan antara lain, mengenai peranan Bersatu sebagai pembangkang yang ku...

Ketua Pemuda BERSATU yang juga Ahli Parlimen Machang, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, meluangkan masa bersama Trick Lama bagi berkongsi pandangannya mengenai isu-isu semasa yang ‘panas’ termasuk digantung daripada menghadiri sidang Dewan Rakyat selama enam bulan, isu pengambilalihan saham Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) dan Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), dan bagaimana Perikatan Nasiona...