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The Chief Minister of Selangor spoke about plans to establish a Greater Klang Valley, involving PJ, Subang Jaya, Shah Alam and potentially Klang. We discuss what this entails with a town planner, and talk about whether this is the way forward. Image source: mozakim, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at what it takes to revamp our civil service following calls from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for cabinet members and civil servants to emerge from the “culture of contentment”. First, we revisit an interview we did on why reform is essential. Then, we look at how to empower our civil servants. Image credit: Anwar Ibrahim, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We close off our miniseries on 2023 resolutions we’d like to see for our ministries, by focusing on the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. First, we speak with former MITI deputy minister Ong Kian Ming, on what the priorities should be especially as the world gears up for a possible recession. Then, we discuss our latest trade agreements, like the RCEP and CPTPP. Image source: Ministry...

We continue our mini-series on resolutions for our ministries to achieve in 2023 by looking at the Ministry of Health. First, we discuss what the priorities should be when it comes to public health. Then later, we hone in on the wellbeing of our doctors. Image credit: Dr Zaliha Mustafa, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our mini-series on resolutions for our ministries to achieve in 2023 by looking at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. Firstly, we dissect where we stand right now with our tourism industry, and what's needed. Then, we place the spotlight on Arts and Culture, and what can be done to support and develop the scene. Image credit: Dato' Seri Tiong King Sing, Facebook See omnystudio....

We continue our miniseries on the 2023 resolutions for ministries, with a focus on the Ministry of Transport. First, we talk about what's needed to improve our public transport systems. Then, we hear from listeners about what they want to see being prioritized. Image credit: Anthony Loke Siew Foke, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We pick up our mini-series on our 2023 resolutions for ministries with a focus on the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry. We’ll be tackling this portfolio in sections, beginning with women and what the ministry needs to do in this area. And then, we discuss what should the focus be when it comes to children. Image source: KPWKM, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

We continue our mini-series on our 2023 resolutions for ministries with a focus on the Ministry of Communications and Digital. First, we’ll be discussing the digital aspects, in terms of infrastructure, security and access. And then after that, what should the focus be for the media, and media freedoms? Image source: Fahmi Fadzil, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our mini-series on 2023 resolutions for ministries, and this time around, we're zeroing in on the Ministry of Finance. First, we look at our economic policy and what sort of reforms are needed. And then later on, we discuss what we’d like to see in the revised budget. Image source: Anwar Ibrahim,Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off the year with a mini-series, bouncing off the 2023 resolutions we want our ministries to achieve. This time around, we discuss what's needed for our education. First, we discuss some key issues with former education minister, Dr Maszlee Malik. Then, we check in with an education advocate on what they'd like to see. Image source: Fadhlina Sidek, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for...

We kick off the year with a mini-series, bouncing off the 2023 resolutions we want our ministries to achieve. In the first episode, we discuss what's needed for Youth and Sports. First, we hear thoughts from former Youth and Sports minister Syed Saddiq. Then, we check in with a sports activist on what stakeholders want to see. Image source: Hannah Yeoh, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

We look at the landslide at Batang Kali and talk about what led to this disaster and what can stop it from happening again. Image source: NADMA Malaysia, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the rising cost of living looming over us, we first look into how to cut down on expenditures without denying yourself too much. Then, we talk to a consumer association about the announcement that electricity tariffs will remain the same for home users, and how this would help. Image source: Steve Buissinne, Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four Malaysian restaurants received their first Michelin Stars, with two being in Kuala Lumpur, and the other two in Penang. First, we speak to a restaurateur that has been awarded a Michelin star. And then, we talk about where the Michelin guide fits into our food culture. Image source: Dewakan, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly-minted Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa is hoping to fine-tune the Generational End Game Bill before the Dewan Rakyat sits for the first time next year. We revisit an interview with Dr Kelvin Yii, who was part of the Parliamentary Special Select Committee looking at the bill, to see what the concerns were at the time. Then, we check in with a public health specialist to explore what kind of...

We look at the World Cup so far, especially with Morocco making history, and making it to the semi-finals. It has been a complicated tournament however, with human rights and sportswashing in the spotlight. We talk about all of it, with Dr. James Dorsey from the Middle East Institute. Image source: 123rf.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has said that changing the direction, mindset and goals of RTM will be one of his biggest challenges. So first, we discuss the kind of reforms that would be helpful, and what is keeping them from happening. And then, what would updated, relevant content for a public broadcaster look like? Image source: RTM - Radio Televisyen Malaysia, Facebook See omnystudio.co...

Arts and culture is being parked under the Tourism ministry once again, but is that good enough? And where does heritage fit in all of this? Image source: Muzairi Mustapa, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming said that restoring local council elections isn't his immediate priority. It prompts the question on the value of them, and whether it should be done at all. Image source: Redaktion93, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The issue of government spending, transparency, and making sure people get their due is the spotlight of the day following various news in the spotlight: Anwar Ibrahim's announcement that several high-profile projects from the Muhyiddin Yassin’s Administration are under review, and also his statement that some portion of Bernas profits will be redistributed to poor rice farmers. We unpack these st...

Discussions continue about whether the new cabinet will be able to deliver on some of the urgent tasks this government has, including cost of living and social cohesion. We look into that, before checking in with Dr Ong Kian Ming, former deputy minister of International Trade and Industry. Image source: S.O, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new name for the government is said to be in the works, and that follows in the footsteps of governments with their own names and branding prior (think 1Malaysia, Keluarga Malaysia, Kerajaan Prihatin). But considering the strange bedfellows that make up this administration, what kind of name can encompass their direction and goals? And does branding even matter to us, the people? Image source: e...

There has been a surge in hate speech in our country since and during the elections, with various groups calling for political parties to help with relieving tension. How did racial and religious hate speech become so deeply entrenched in our politics, and what can be done to undo the deep seated effects it has had on the country? And what role should the authorities play in relieving tensions tha...

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's cabinet line-up is anticipated to be announced very soon, so we hear from experts and stakeholders on who they'd like to see leading the relevant portfolios for their work. We hear thoughts from: Nadia Malyanah, Mekarkami Dr Mahaletchumy Arujanan, Executive Director, Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (MABIC) Dr Tricia Yeoh, CEO of Ideas Katrina Jorene Malian...

To flesh out this question, we hear from two people with wildly differing opinions: Kadir Jasin who said that Anwar would be committing ‘harakiri’ if he appointed Zahid Hamidi as DPM, and Tian Chua, who sees it as a bitter but necessary move. Image source: Roy Azis Abd Aziz, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.