Are We OK?

In this episode of Are We OK, Dr. Ong Kian Ming and Peter (Mr. Money) sit down to break down the government's recent Budget announcement. Is it a real plan to fix the country's problems, or a budget made to win votes before the next election? We look at it from every angle in simple words. We start with the money side. Why does the government's deficit look smaller even with so many goodies and ha...

In this episode of Are We OK, we sit down with Lua Bo Feng, known online as Bo Borak Moto, a car enthusiast and content creator who has built a huge following talking about Malaysia's auto industry. We get his honest take on why he thinks MITI is controlling the EV and car market too much, from setting minimum prices to blocking certain brands from selling freely. We break down his biggest com...

In this episode of Are We OK, Dr. Ong Kian Ming finally opens up about why he resigned from DAP after 14 years, choosing Merdeka Day to make it official. He explains the three real reasons behind his decision, from his pledge to help Khairy Jamaluddin campaign to his concerns over where DAP is heading next. We also dive into Secretary General Anthony Loke's pointed "habis madu, sepah dibu...

Most Malaysians know Bukit Kayu Hitam as a quiet border town you drive through on your way to Thailand for a holiday or food trip. But what if it's quietly becoming one of Malaysia's most important digital and economic gateways? In this episode of Are We OK, we sit down with Razwin Sulairee (CEO of Northern Gateway) and Wong Weng Yew (MD of Open DC) to find out how this border town is turn...

In this episode of Are We OK, Dr. Ong Kian Ming and Peter break down what really happened in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, and why Kian Ming's election predictions, made months in advance, turned out to be almost exactly right. They also go behind the scenes of DAP's Special Congress, where party delegates just voted on whether to stay in or resign from the Madani government, and...

In this episode of Are We OK, we sit down with Malaysian comedian Douglas Lim to talk about making jokes, staying out of trouble, and whether political comedy is still safe in Malaysia today! From big news stories like the Rosmah lawsuit to viral jokes about 1MDB and Najib, Douglas shares what it is really like to be a comedian in our country. We talk about whether comedians are actually getting i...

In this episode of Are We OK, we sit down with Datuk Seri Dr. Michael Tio, Founder and Group CEO of PKT Logistics, to unpack how he built one of Malaysia's biggest logistics companies from a RM2,000 starting salary. We go behind the story of his iconic warehouses — The Ship, The Wave, and The Lighthouse — and how a simple idea sketched on cardboard turned into a nationwide logistics empire. We...

In this episode of Are We OK, we sit down with Dr Ong Kian Ming (former Deputy Minister of MITI, DAP) and Shahril Hamdan (co-host of Keluar Sekejap) for a fireside chat at the Affin Market Outlook Conference 2026. Two former politicians from opposite sides of the aisle — break down where Malaysia really stands as an investment destination, and whether the country is ready for what's coming nex...

In this episode of Are We OK, we sit down with two young leaders, Lee Ting Han and Nor Zulaila binti Abdul Ghani (Lily), to talk about the massive changes happening in Johor right now. We take an honest look behind the scenes at what it’s really like to work in state government, how the multi-billion ringgit business boom affects everyday jobs, and why the current election is creating sudden tensi...

In this episode of Are We OK, former Principal Private Secretary Dato' Dr. Marzuki opens up about the massive internal fractures shaking Bersatu and Perikatan Nasional. We dive into the behind-the-scenes drama of Tan Sri Muhyiddin's camp. We also break down the high-stakes "purge" within Bersatu and the plot led by Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. Why did PAS President Hadi Awang unil...

In this episode of Are We OK, we sit down with YB Ng Sze Han (Selangor Exco for Investment, Trade, and Mobility) and Yong Kai Ping (CEO of SIDEC) to unpack Selangor's aggressive transformation into a regional high-tech powerhouse. We explore how the state is moving rapidly into high-value sectors, from aerospace manufacturing and autonomous transport to setting up groundbreaking tech hubs. We...

In this episode of Are We OK, we sit down with Yun Liu, Senior ASEAN Economist at HSBC, to discuss why Malaysia is Asia’s "quiet overachiever". We break down the hard fiscal truths behind Malaysia's massive petrol subsidies as global oil prices surge past $100 , and examine what international investors are looking for ahead of the upcoming GE16 election. We also dive into "duria...

In this episode of Are We OK, former minister Nik Nazmi opens up about the massive internal fractures shaking the government and PKR. We dive into the behind-the-scenes drama. We also break down the high-stakes launch of Bersama, the brand-new political party founded by Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi. Why did these long-time reformists abandon the party they spent 20 years building? Finally, we discus...

In this episode of Are We OK?, things get real. We’re diving straight into a massive political bombshell: Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi have officially resigned as MPs to start a brand-new political party. Is this a bold move for change, or a chaotic play that will tear the government apart? Next, we look at the sudden uproar surrounding Tony Pua. Finally, the battle lines are being drawn for an expl...

In this episode of Are We OK, we break down the growing political speculation surrounding Rafizi Ramli and whether a high-stakes contest in Bandar Tun Razak could signal deeper tensions within the government. Is this a real political battle or just noise? We also examine Rafizi’s evolving role as a political figure: Is he more effective as an opposition voice rather than an insider within the syst...

In this episode of Are We OK, we dive into the high-stakes world of Malaysian politics and pressing social issues. We debate the strategic timing of the next General Election, analyzing whether a "sooner rather than later" approach favors Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim amidst global economic instability. We also explore the impact of political "superstar" return to UMNO and the s...

In this episode, Dr Ong Kian Ming is joined by Soh Rui Yong, a celebrated professional runner from Singapore, recognized as the nation's fastest marathoner and a two-time SEA Games gold medallist. They discuss Rui Yong’s journey to represent Singapore, his entanglement with sports governing bodies, and his controversies with other athletes.

In this special episode of Are We OK, we break down several major developments in Malaysian politics, from the investigation involving James Chai and the potential response from Rafizi Ramli, to the failed proposal to limit the Prime Minister’s term to 10 years. We also discuss the upcoming vote on separating the Attorney General’s Chambers from the Public Prosecutor, the implications of the DAP S...

This week Rajiv and Peter discuss the recent DBKL moves, the government’s announcement of a Base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT), subsidizing of the M50 Pass, Pig Farm Ban in Selangor and the new EV import rules set by the government. 

In this episode, Peter and Ong Kian Ming are joined by special guest Tan Sri Nazir Razak to discuss how Tun Razak has shaped Malaysia and how his policies were misinterpreted by others.

In this episode of Are We OK, we unpack the deeper structural issues facing Malaysia beyond politics, beyond daily news cycles. We discuss:• Why SMEs feel squeezed despite “positive” economic numbers• Whether institutional reforms have truly been implemented• The tension between political survival and long-term national planning• Brain drain and talent competitiveness• Industrial strategy and whet...

In this episode, Peter and YB Rajiv discuss the recent controversy surrounding YB Hannah Yeoh’s mention of Mayoral Elections in KL, 2-Term Limit for PM and other positions, and new developments in the National Education Blueprint.

In this episode, Peter and YB Rajiv discuss UMNO’s internal dynamics, the announcement of placing STPM and Matriculation under MOHE, and Sunway’s RM11 Billion bid for IJM.

This week, Peter and YB Rajiv discuss Muhyiddin resigning as PN Chairman, calls for BN to leave the MADANI government, and a corruption scandal unfolding within the Army.

In this episode, special guest Dr Ong Kian Ming joins Peter and Rajiv in discussing the recent cabinet reshuffle and its controversies, DAP’s recent announcements, as well as their aspirations for the future.