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EVs are the future… or are they? In this episode, Yamin Vong breaks down the reality of electric vehicles in Malaysia, the roadblocks to adoption, and whether we’re really ready for a fully electric future - what’s hype, what’s practical, and what still needs work. But it’s not just about swapping engines. We’re talking efficiency, safety, and the environmental impact of EVs, because while they se...

What does it mean to truly belong? In this episode, Dina Zaman shares her journey from corporate life to becoming a bold voice in Malaysian media. She reflects on what it means to be Malay and Muslim, the struggles of third culture kids, and how education and tribalism influence identity. Dina also talks about economic disparities and why unity in diversity is easier said than done. The conversati...

In this conversation, Dr. Bridget Welsh discusses the complexities of Anwar Ibrahim's role as ASEAN Chair, highlighting the challenges he faces both domestically and regionally.  The conversation delves into key issues such as the Myanmar crisis, economic challenges, and the importance of clear priorities for ASEAN's success. Dr. Welsh emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach among ASEAN m...

#fire #retirement #wealth  ---  VUCA Insights’ John Huo – Hard Truths About Investing, Retirement and Living Well  A really frank and revealing conversation with my buddy and investment professional John Huo about retirement, wealth, money and investing.  Spoiler alert: more nuggets in here than a chocolate chip cookie. (Many thanks to CITYPlus for their collaboration with The Do More Podcast, in...

#geopolitics #trump #tariffs  Political Analysts Fui K Soong and Jason Leong - What a Donald Trump Presidency Means for ASEAN  Fui and Jason Leong discuss the ramifications for Malaysia and ASEAN, of a second Donald Trump presidency in terms of his proposed tariffs, the threats to the global supply chain, business in general and much, much more.  (Many thanks to CITYPlus for their collaboration wi...

----more----#oxygen #longevity #antiaging  Dr Robert Lyons - How Oxygen Reverses Reverses Aging and Cures Cancer  Dr Robert Lyons is a former military man and martial arts exponent who, through his journey learning Shaolin Kung Fu in China, has learnt to harness the power and energy of oxygen to restore health and vitality to people.  CONTENTS  00:02:32 - Who is Dr Robert Lyons? Training The Green...

#media #freespeech #truth  Investigative Journalism Site 'The Fourth's Founder Ian Yee - The First Casualty of War Is the Truth   Underrated, unrecognised and near as invisible to the risks involved, but the work of investigative journalists like Merdeka Award winner Ian Yee and his team at The Fourth (as in the Fourth Estate) are critical to a properly functioning democracy.  Almost like watchdog...

#unity #harmony #fightracism Researcher/Journalist Aziff Azuddin - Malay Youths Can Co-Exist With Chinese, But Islam Must Reign The Malay youth were pivotal in Malaysia’s last elections and will only grow in importance in the future thanks to the current state of demographics. Yet do we really know how they think? What drives them, keeps them awake at night, inspires them?  Aziff’s research is a g...

#Movies #Hollywood #Racism #Chinese #Entertainment Movie Producers Rachel Tan & Dan Mark - How Chinese Conquer Racism, Prejudice in Hollywood, USA Is it a case of ‘from the frying pan into the fire’? Rachel Tan, a Malaysian ex-beauty queen, lawyer and model and her husband Dan Mark, also a lawyer of Chinese origin, found themselves in America well over a decade ago, after having left their res...

Professor James Chin - Why Sabah and Sarawak’s Place in Malaysia is NOT Assured  CONTENTS  00:02:09 - Who Is Professor James Chin?  00:03:22 - Malaysian Race Relations, Sabah and Sarawak   00:05:47 - What People Need to Know About Sabah and Sarawak  00:07:38 - How Sabah, Sarawak Came To Be Part of Malaysia  00:10:40 - The Union Was Reluctant and Uninformed ..   00:13:53 - What Were The Promises Ma...

#migration #recession #humanity ‘Shattered Hopes’ Author Romen Bose-Should You Migrate? Malaysia’s Messy But Europe Is (Much?) Worse Romen Bose is a journalist, author and political risk consultant who has worked for media agencies like and helped former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak.  His book, ‘Shattered Hopes’, analyses what went wrong with Najib Razak’s disastrous election campaign in 2...

#climatechange  #netzero  #coolerearth Ex-RSPO CEO Datuk Darrel Webber - We’re Less Than 5°C Away From A Climate-Induced Extinction Event Datuk Darrel Webber is a former CEO of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) who talks about how human behaviour is warming the earth at 17x the natural rate, which If left unchecked, will accelerate human extinction sooner than we think.    (Many thanks...

Political Analysts & Academics Fui K Soong & Rita Sim - China Won’t Protect Malaysia’s Chinese  An eye-opening conversation that sought to begin with an exploration of the non-homogenous nature of Malaysia’s Chinese (not all Chinese are the same!!) that morphed into the much more important discussion of Malaysia’s position in a world of multiple superpowers and how we need to deal with the...

Eddin Khoo is a journalist, historian, author and poet. But perhaps his biggest contribution to society is his tireless work in protecting Malaysia’s traditional performing arts like the Wayang Kulit and Mak Yong, through his cultural organisation, Pusaka.  He rightly points out that Malaysia is a cosmopolis of races, cultures and traditions with a history older than most countries in the region. ...

#islam #malaysia #peace  Islamic Scholar Sheikh Imran Hosein -  What Non-Muslims Need to Know About Islam  Sheikh Imran Nazar Hosein is an Islamic scholar who specialises in contemporary interpretations of Islamic eschatology (a field of study in Islam concerning future events that would happen in the end times that is primarily based on sources from the Quran and Sunnah).  Sheikh Imran gave up hi...

Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association President Dato’ Seri SH Wong - One of Every Five Graduate Engineers Leave Malaysia for Better Opportunities  Penang, in Malaysia’s Northern Region, is a key player in the global semiconductor industry’s value chain, with major players like Intel and Hewlett-Packard investing in the state since the 1960s. Currently, Penang contributes in the region of 5%...

Global Institute for Tomorrow (GIFT)’s Chandran Nair, an engineer, economist, entrepreneur and scholar, points out that Malaysia’s political elites use the three very powerful levers of race, religion and royalty to instill fear into the public, giving them unlimited access to wealth and power.    (Many thanks to the Asia School of Business for their collaboration with The Do More Podcast, in whos...

Professor Dr. Tajuddin Rasdi - Why Are Young Malaysians Becoming More Conservative?  Prof Tajuddin is a Professor of Islamic architecture who also writes prolifically on social issues in Malaysia, much of it centring on politics, faith and education.  He would love to see a more united and cohesive nation, a nation where multiculturalism, tolerance and independent thought prevail.  These are his t...

#war #crimes #corruption #power Bridget Welsh: “Very Possible” That PAS Could Govern Malaysia One Day  Bridget Welsh is an independent American scholar who has lived in (and analysed) ASEAN and Malaysian social, political and economic developments for over three-and-a-half decades, writing books and advising companies and NGOs how to navigate one of the world’s most important and exciting regions....

#education  #philosophy  #morality  ---  Dr S. Munirah Alatas and Adzhar Ibrahim: Malaysia’s Education System Has Failed Us, So What’s Next?  The Trust Deficit has never been wider where Malaysia’s education system is concerned. So where do parents and children turn to, to prepare them for a future that has never been more uncertain?  Independent scholar Dr S Munirah Alatas and ex-Chief Human Reso...

#bitcoin #solana #blockchain  Luno’s Aaron Tang - The Bitcoin, Crypto Bull Market Has Begun, But It’s Early Days Yet The Bitcoin and crypto market is in a clear bull run right now, making it an excellent time to be talking to Aaron Tang, the Regional General Manager of Luno, where he oversees the Malaysian, Singaporean and Indonesian crypto markets for the global cryptocurrency platform.  I get de...

This health-related podcast, like my earlier one on cancer with Dr Teo Soo Hwang (see link below) is also a personal one, as I have lost a number of friends and close acquaintances to heart disease in recent months.  In some cases, the deaths were shocking, since they happened to seemingly healthy, fit and well-adjusted people. Not at all – at least superficially – that fell within the definition...

Former EPF CEO Tunku Alizakri: Facing Up To An Uncertain Retirement and Financial Future   Tunku Alizakri Raja Muhammad Alias is a highly experienced and respected corporate figure and a former CEO of Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund, among the world’s oldest provident funds and the 7th-largest in the world, with over a trillion Ringgit in assets under management.    In today’s chat, we focus o...

Malaysia Needs Reforms. LOTs of Them. Professor Terence Gomez, a former Professor of Political Economy at the University of Malaya and Dean of Economics, talks about the impact Malaysia’s politics have had on the livelihoods of ordinary folks and on the nation's economy as well. (Many thanks to the Asia School of Business for their collaboration with The Do More Podcast, in whose studio this conve...

#4x4 #explore #adventure  Thomas Foo - 4x4 World Explorer, Biker and Adventurer  Thomas 'Tango' Foo is a biker, off-roader, explorer, traveler, relief worker and entrepreneur, having spent over three decades crisscrossing all seven continents wherever his trusty Toyota Landcruiser will take him and his merry band of friends and fellow explorers.  Thomas’ life is an inspiring story of courage and h...