Notepad with Ibrahim Sani

The National Inter-Varsity Mock Trial Competition 2021 is an event jointly organised between the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) to raise awareness on issues of sustainability. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Sheelasheena Damian, Policy Analyst, Senior Manager, WWF; and with Mizan Muhammad, Director, IIUM World Debate & Oratory Centre (IWON) on how t...

Private car ownership has been thrusted in a profound debate following the pandemic. Do we really need to own cars in the future? How do we monetize our car ownership. And will mobility, and not car ownership be the focus of tomorrow? This and more, as Ibrahim Sani chats with Jeffrey Ong, CEO of myTukar.

This Administration must work on reforms in order to truly affect change in the country. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Tricia Yeoh, CEO of IDEAS, to discuss the six institutional reforms that IDEAS is recommending for the government to embark on, in order to bring meaningful impact to the country.

Boo Su-Lyn, editor-in-chief of CodeBlue speaks with Ibrahim Sani on the newly released COVID-19 data by the Ministry of Health. They speak on testing rates by states, breakthrough case incidents, and the vaccination programme. They also touch on what lies ahead for the newly appointed Health Minister.

Dr. Serena Nik-Zainal, University Reader in Genomic Medicine and Bioinformatics of Cambridge has been awarded the Francis Crick Medal and Lecture 2022 in recognition of her contributions to the current understanding of the causes of cancers. Ibrahim Sani asks her, if we are one step closer to curing cancer.

The Center for Market Education (CME) foresees unemployment to be between 5% and 5.5% at the end of 2021, depending on when lockdowns will be lifted and a serious discussion on domestic and international borders will be opened. Ibrahim Sani speaks with CME Malaysia's CEO, Dr Carmelo Ferlito on what should be the focus of the new Administration regarding the economy.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri has announced his new cabinet line-up. How will this batch of the executive drive forward the nation's agenda of attracting fresh foreign direct investments, and push ahead the nation to be more competitive? Ibrahim Sani speaks with Associate Professor Dr Hafezali Iqbal Hussain of the Faculty of Business & Law, Taylor's University.

As the government prepares itself to receive new ministerial appointments, we take a look at some key aspects of policy decisions they must embark in order to keep the nation stay competitive. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Nabila Hussain, Tech Policy Fellow, of the think tank - Social & Economic Research Initiative (SERI).

In April 2020, SINEGY became one of only three Digital Asset Exchange operators in Malaysia to gain full regulatory approval from the Security Commission. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Keylvyn Chuah, SINEGY's Co-Founder on their plans.

PwC's Global Culture Survey 2021 examines the role of organisational culture during the pandemic and whether this has made the difference between companies surviving or thriving. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Jasmin Peters, Director and Experience Consulting Lead, PwC Malaysia on this.

Tan Sri Dr. Munir Majid, Chairman of the Institute for Capital Market Research (Malaysia) speaks with Ibrahim Sani on the risks, opportunities, and landscape, of the capital markets in Malaysia.

The youth voted overwhelmingly for Pakatan Harapan during the 14th General Election, in a clear signal that they reject the old guard. And yet, today, the old guard has been named as the new premier. Ibrahim Sani speaks with YB Howard Lee, DAP Socialist Youth on the way forward for the youth.

As the new administration is shaping up under newly minted Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri, we look at some policy issues pertaining to education & employment. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Mourhrna Anetha Reddy, Founder Kelab Belajar Cemerlang Selangor & Kuala Lumpur on what to expect.

Fully vaccinated individuals in regions under phase one of the National Recovery Plan will be allowed to dine in at restaurants starting tomorrow. What does this mean for businesses and entrepreneurs? Ibrahim Sani speaks with Chris Daniel Wong, President, Malaysia Digital Chamber of Commerce on this.

Founding Partner and Chairman of Ikhlas Capital, Dato' Sri Nazir Razak mooted the idea of establishing the Better Malaysia Assembly. A 'deliberative democracy' effort, to replace a rather broken system this nation currently has. Ibrahim Sani speaks to him about the nuances to make this work.

It's Day 2 of Malaysia under a caretaker government. As lawmakers have their audiences with the King, the business of government continues on. Ibrahim Sani speaks with analysts Tricia Yeoh, CEO of the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS); Boo Su-Lyn, the Editor-in-chief of CodeBlue; and with Raja Ahmad Iskandar Fareez, the Communications Director for the Research For Social Advance...

KDEB Waste Management is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated, established to manage the domestic waste collection and public cleansing services in Selangor. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Ramli Mohd Tahir, the Managing Director of the company to explore how they can bring the waste management industry into the 21st century.

James Hay of Pangolin Investment Management is bullish on the growth prospects of Indonesia. He discusses the reasons why the nation is young, will consume more, and has the largest population to support growing industries.

Are you a crypto investor who uses Binance as your digital asset exchange (DAX)? With Binance now no longer able to operate due to the Securities Commission's (SC) sanction on them, what are the next steps you can take? Ibrahim Sani speaks with Liew Ooi Hann, Co-Founder of RinggitPlus.com on this.

Ibrahim Sani speaks with Normah Goh, Independent Journalist on the easing of restrictions for fully vaccinated persons. They also speak on Nathaniel Tan's hunger strike. As well as discussing the impact of the UMNO situation that is currently developing.

On the day Malaysia registered highest daily COVID-19 related death rates, as well as highest daily positive cases, the political wrangling continues. @ibrahimsaninet speaks with @jameschin110. Tonight, on @501Awani

UMNO President Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi has announced that the party no longer supports the Perikatan Government. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Prof. Dr Ahmad Martadha Mohamed, Head of Cluster, Governance and Integrity, School of Government, College of Law, Government and International Studies, Universiti Utara Malaysia on this. #PolitikMalaysia

Raja Ahmad Iskandar Fareez, Communications Director of REFSA speaks with Ibrahim Sani on what to expect next following the parliamentary impasse arising from today's protests.

How do we build a global market for Malaysian musicians? One that could win the next Grammy Singles award? Ibrahim Sani speaks with Rosmin Hashim, the Chairman of the Recording Industry Association of Malaysia, on why the creation of the Malaysian Music Industry Corporation can help achieve this.

TINDAK! is a coalition of Non-Government Organisations that was formed to publish a collective list of demands that they wish for the government to act on. Ibrahim Sani speaks with its committee members, Faisal Aziz, who is the President of Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (ABIM) and with Nathaniel Tan of Projek Bangsa Malaysia on this initiative.