What's the Focus

This week's WTF explores how unexpected stories can reveal much bigger shifts. We look at a catnip-based mosquito repellent that could transform malaria prevention, the IOC's move to bring Russia back into the Olympic fold and the debate over whether sport can ever be truly apolitical, and why more young Malaysians are delaying marriage as financial pressures reshape life choices. Plus, our weekly...

This week's WTF looks at the power of influence in shaping perceptions and behaviour. We examine Donald Trump's latest financial disclosures and fresh questions over the blurred lines between politics and personal business, explore how China's RedNote app is transforming the way tourists discover Malaysia, and ask whether the newly opened LRT3 can finally persuade Klang Valley residents to leave t...

This week's WTF explores how technology and changing habits are reshaping the way we live and work. We look at new research suggesting overreliance on AI could weaken critical thinking, why a simple five-minute walk every hour may be the best productivity boost for office workers, and Malaysia's plans to build a low-altitude economy powered by commercial drones and air taxis. Plus, our weekly reco...

This week’s WTF spans everything from football and space exploration to technology and public policy. We look at the controversies surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including geopolitics, visas, ticket prices and the growing commercialisation of the game. We also examine NASA’s Artemis programme as delays raise questions about America’s return to the Moon and its race with China. Back home, we...

This week on What’s the Focus, we explore three stories that highlight how trust is being tested in very different ways. First, intelligence agencies from the Five Eyes alliance are warning that professional networking platforms may be used to recruit individuals with access to sensitive information, raising fresh questions about digital security and espionage. Then we examine how YouTube has evol...

This week on What’s the Focus, we look at three very different stories tied together by one underlying theme: how societies adapt under pressure. First, a major global study warns that mental disorders have now become the leading cause of disability worldwide, raising urgent questions about whether healthcare systems, workplaces, and communities are equipped for the scale of the crisis. Then we tu...

This week on What’s the Focus, we look at two very different stories connected by the same underlying question about excess. First, we examine the dangerous overcrowding on Mount Everest, where extreme tourism is turning one of the harshest environments on Earth into a high-altitude traffic jam. Then we explore how Google is transforming Search into an AI-driven conversational platform that could...

This week on What’s the Focus, we look at two stories where the real story sits beneath the headline. In India, a cola war between billion-dollar beverage giants is unexpectedly fuelling a boom in commercial refrigerators, turning cold storage into the new battleground for market dominance. Meanwhile closer to home, a bizarre story about retaliatory crows opens up a surprisingly fascinating conver...

This week on WTF, we look at the growing risks of zoonotic disease spillovers as avian flu and hantavirus outbreaks raise fresh global health concerns, the emerging “plastic shock” hitting Asia as oil disruptions squeeze petrochemical supplies, and the debate sparked by Perlis’ ambition to position itself as a future regional trade hub. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

A look at China’s growing global influence through brands and commerce and whether that translates into real soft power, rising concerns over climate tipping points like the potential collapse of the AMOC, and Malaysia’s widening shortage of veterinarians and what it means for public health, food security, and the broader economy. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

A look at the landmark US ruling against Ticketmaster’s parent company over monopoly practices and what it means for the global live events industry, debates around proposed wealth taxes in New York and whether they could gain traction elsewhere, and the detention of a journalist in Kuwait amid a wider regional crackdown on content linked to the Iran conflict. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnyst...

A look at the landmark US ruling against Ticketmaster’s parent company over monopoly practices and what it means for the global live events industry, debates around proposed wealth taxes in New York and whether they could gain traction elsewhere, and the detention of a journalist in Kuwait amid a wider regional crackdown on content linked to the Iran conflict. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnyst...

In our list this week, talk about removing US President Donald Trump has grown louder, and it is cutting across both sides of the political divide, including with the MAGA rightwing faithful. But getting the 25th Amendment isn’t going to be easy. Then we get up to speed with what’s happening to the crew of the Artemis II who splash down this weekend. And finally we look at what’s happening or what...

A look at Donald Trump’s mixed messaging on the Iran conflict and what it means for markets and global stability, the launch of Eurovision Asia in Bangkok and the reactions it’s drawing, and JPJ’s plan to introduce vertical driving schools in multi-storey buildings and what that means for safety and urban planning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We peel back the layers on three global shifts: First, we look at Dubai. As a city built on rapid expansion and luxury, can it truly transform its economic DNA in the wake of the latest global crisis? What if the world finally runs out of Helium? And are our energy saving measures enough to keep our energy stocks? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On What’s the Focus, we unpack the key takeaways from China’s Two Sessions, the potential impact of AI on mental health, and the growing concern over childhood obesity in Malaysia. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you do if you wanted world global peace but your husband is doing the exact opposite and creating wars along the way? We also unpack the latest tensions taking place between the AI players and the US Government, as well as discuss the new appointment of Tengku Zafrul as Senior Political Advisor. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Friday which means time for What’s the Focus or WTF our weekly wrap up show. Very useful since it's the last weekend for Chinese New Year but also the beginning of Ramadhan. So we give you lots of ideas for interesting or maybe distracting conversation. In the mix - what is happening in Mexico, PM term limits. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On WTF or What’s the Focus, our weekly recap show of stories from the week, we discuss the hotly debated future of AI as well as political succession planning, among others. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On "What’s The Focus or WTF", our round-up show of the week’s most interesting stories, we ask if Switzerland is embarking on the ultimate social engineering plan, who should you hire to be your social manager, and is being hardworking so important that you can overlook someone’s faults? Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On  "What’s the focus or WTF” our weekly wrap up show, we ask  if  AI is taking over our jobs , should music and politics mix and why do I feel poor when the economy is doing well? Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Friday which means that its What’s The Focus or WTF. In the mix today, will you watch a movie on Melania Trump? And we look at Trump’s first year in his second stint at the White House, and on the local front - things look grim for Malaysians’ retirement prospects. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On "What’s the focus" or WTF, our weekly wrap up show of all the news and other tidbits you might have missed we cover the fued between the bosses of X and Ryanair,, should influencers pay tax for every freebie and why it pays not to litter. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's "What's the Focus" or WTF we look at the most amazing medical rescue mission in history, is China the greatest nation thanks to Trump  and the return of the prodigal son to a political party. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On WTF or What’s the Focus, our weekly recap show of stories from the week we take a look if the Supreme Court will rule that President Donald Trump's tariffs are illegal , why his administration continues to pull away from international organisations and is brain drain still a problem in Malaysia. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.