Pressing Matters

The National Transport Policy (NTP) is out but are there really any hard policies here? Roshan speaks to Daniel about his analysis of the NTP, the biggest problem in our transport system as well as thoughts on Budget 2020 and the fuel subsidy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing our spotlight on Budget 2020, on Pressing Matters today we speak to veteran journalist Keith Kam, head of the BFM News Team, and Dhanya Nair, BFM News reporter, about their experience covering the budget tabling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As China celebrated its 70th anniversary last week, anti-government protests continue to rock Hong Kong. For an on-the-ground perspective, we speak to James Ross and discuss reactions to the escalating violence, the experience of media personnel as well as the impact on public-police dynamics on the island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As China celebrated its 70th anniversary last week, anti-government protests continue to rock Hong Kong. For an on-the-ground perspective, we speak to James Ross and discuss reactions to the escalating violence, the experience of media personnel as well as the impact on public-police dynamics on the island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mismatch between supply and demand in the property sector has no easy solution. This morning, we speak to P.Gunasegaram, the new editor-in-chief of Focus Malaysia, about housing schemes, 'bankable' consumers, and the upcoming Budget 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thum Ping Tjin, Managing Director of New Naratif (spelt with a F), is a South-East Asian internet portal promoting in-depth evidence-based journalism, focusing on various issues facing the people of the region using a novel subscription model. He also tells us if the region is improving or regressing in terms of press freedom and what more can be done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

The illegal wildlife trade is alive and well in the jungles of Malaysia; something that Freelance Producer Ushar Daniele shines a spotlight on as part of the Channel News Asia series 'The Dark Web'. We speak to Ushar about her experience infiltrating social media groups of illegal wildlife traders, and how rare animals actually exchange hands.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

As the prosecution stage of the SRC International trial wraps up and we head into the start of the 1MDB Trial, we catch up with Yvonne Lim and Raevathi Supramaniam, producers of the Malaysian Insight about the podcast, the People Vs. Najib Razak, court reporting, and their plans for the other high-profile court cases scheduled to begin here in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Mohsin Abdullah, contributing editor at The Edge talks about UNDI 18 and who actually benefits from this bill. We also discuss in detail the call for Tun Mahathir to stay on as a full term PM by PAS and also the new "besties" in town - Umno and PAS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mohsin Abdullah, contributing editor at The Edge talks about UNDI 18 and who actually benefits from this bill. We also discuss in detail the call for Tun Mahathir to stay on as a full term PM by PAS and also the new "besties" in town - Umno and PAS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sex video scandal which rocked PKR to its foundations has exposed deep fractures within Parti Keadilan Rakyat. What does this spell for the party as the heat ramps up towards GE15? How have relations cooled between Party Deputy President Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and PM-in-waiting Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim? To discuss this, we speak with independent business analyst P. Gunasegaram, for his thoughts...

The sex video scandal which rocked PKR to its foundations has exposed deep fractures within Parti Keadilan Rakyat. What does this spell for the party as the heat ramps up towards GE15? How have relations cooled between Party Deputy President Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and PM-in-waiting Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim? To discuss this, we speak with independent business analyst P. Gunasegaram, for his thoughts...

When R.AGE released their documentary on drug syndicates operating in Malaysia, it shone a light on the shockingly high numbers of Malaysian drug mules languishing in Hong Kong's prison system. On today's Pressing Matters, we speak to two journalists from the R.AGE Team, about how they got wind of the story, their experience dealing with victim's families, as well as the challenges they faced in t...

When R.AGE released their documentary on drug syndicates operating in Malaysia, it shone a light on the shockingly high numbers of Malaysian drug mules languishing in Hong Kong's prison system. On today's Pressing Matters, we speak to two journalists from the R.AGE Team, about how they got wind of the story, their experience dealing with victim's families, as well as the challenges they faced in t...

Zaharah Othman has spent forty years as a contributor to the New Straits Times, from her home base of London. On Pressing Matters today, we talk about her experience in the BBC's Malay Service, changing trends in journalism, and her passion- telling stories about people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zaharah Othman has spent forty years as a contributor to the New Straits Times, from her home base of London. On Pressing Matters today, we talk about her experience in the BBC's Malay Service, changing trends in journalism, and her passion- telling stories about people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a two-year wait, Malaysia has finally hosted its first My Fintech Week, bringing together players in the fintech space from around the country. Today on Pressing Matters, we speak with Vincent Fong, Chief Editor of Fintech News Malaysia and one of the lead discussants at the conference, to talk to us about the local fintech scene, as well as larger regional and global trends. See omnystudio....

The media industry is one which has undergone significant change since the 14th General Election in May of last year. Today on Pressing Matters, we speak to Zaleha Ismail on her experiences in broadcasting, as well as what it's been like working for state TV before and after a regime change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister's seemingly unilateral decision to appoint former politician and human rights lawyer Latheefa Koya to the top post of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has spurred much debate about what due process entails. Today on Pressing Matters, we speak to Independent Business Analyst P. Gunasegaram, about an article he wrote in Malaysiakini, titled 'Mahathir's procedural mistake,...

Following his article shedding light on a power struggle within UMNO, we speak to Mohsin Abdullah, Contributing Editor at the Edge, about the different factions within UMNO, and how they as a whole will move forward in the new era of court cases and an UMNO-PAS tie-up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the discovery of mass graves at Wang Kelian, near the northern Malaysia-Thai border, SUHAKAM called together a Royal Commission of Inquiry to look into investigation into the incident. Today on Pressing Matters, we speak to Lee Shin Yiing, News Producer at BFM News, about her coverage of her case, 12 days in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All eyes are on developments out of the SRC International trial happening at the KL High Court. Those looking for a more human angle to the reporting however, often turn to a podcast- the People Vs. Najib Razak, produced by the Malaysian Insight. We speak to producers Yvonne Lim and Raevathi Supramaniam, to talk about the genesis of the idea, challenges they've faced and future plans for the podca...

It's been 50 years since the May 13th riots killed nearly 200 people, and Malaysia has a new government. For the anniversary, we speak to Mohsin Abdullah, Contributing Editor at the Edge, for his personal experience of the riots in 1969; how we can learn from the lessons of the past; and moving forward in a New Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the anniversary of May 9th around the corner, we speak to Jahabar Sadiq, Editor of the Malaysian Insight about a changing media landscape, recency bias, and the Insight's latest moves to adapt to an age of new media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rise of social media has opened up an entirely new platform for news and media content. We speak to Chris Kristie and Michelle Tan, co-founders of digital media company Influasia, which owns websites World of Buzz, Lobak Merah, and NOODOU, about viral content, digital advertising, and overseeing content across three different language platforms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...