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Top 5 at 5: PH-BN Coalition on Edge in Negri
Negeri Sembilan’s political standoff has escalated, with 14 ADUNs from UMNO withdrawing support for Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, leaving the state government short of a majority. We speak to Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at IIUM on what this means for the PH…
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Top 5 at 5: Azam Baki Out, New MACC Era Begins?
Former High Court judge Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman will take over as MACC chief, succeeding Tan Sri Azam Baki from May 13. The appointment follows months of scrutiny and public pressure over allegations surrounding the commission’s leadership. We discuss what's next for MACC, and the government's …
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Top 5 at 5: Is Medical Tourism Actually Economically Beneficial?
Last year, the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) launched the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026 (MYMT 2026) to attract more international healthcare travelers. This move was widely contested by those who argue that government funds and MHTC's resources should be focused on fixing the pu…
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Top 5 at 5: Agong to Pick New MACC Chief
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar posted on Facebook earlier today that he will determine who is the best candidate to lead the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. We unpack the announcement, and what this means for the current chief's tenure with Arief Hamizan, Head of Res…
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Top 5 at 5: Another Day, Another Book Ban
“Mao Zedong: China dalam Dunia Abad ke-20” by NYU history professor Rebecca E. Karl and published by IBDE Ilham joins the list of historical narrative books banned by the Home Ministry in the past few weeks. Others include a personal memoir by Malayan Communist Party figure Shamsiah Fakeh and Tamil…
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Top 5 at 5: Safety of Water Activities in Fishing Zones
Earlier this month, two trainee teachers drowned after their kayak capsized and became entangled in fishing nets at Pantai Merdeka, Kedah. The tragedy has sparked debate over safety standards for outdoor activities, with some calling for stricter SOPs or even bans. But Yuen-Li Chan, founder and dir…
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Top 5 at 5: TURAP Raises Red Flags
Despite conflicting reports, the government is reportedly mulling the adoption of a new migrant worker recruitment system known as The Universal Recruitment Advanced Platform or TURAP run by Bestinet, the firm behind the existing recruitment system. This has caused some government officials to rais…
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Top 5 at 5: Residents Rally Against Bukit Kiara Development
TTDI residents have launched a formal petition to halt a new development project located near the Bukit Kiara Federal Park. The primary concern centers on the potential loss of remaining green space, increased traffic, and the impact on the park’s ecosystem. We discuss the broader implications with…
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Top 5 at 5: Albanese Lands in KL for High-Stakes Security Talks
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Malaysia for a critical three-day visit. Beyond defense and energy security, the visit focuses on advancing cooperation in investment, technology transfer and halal meat. We speak with analyst Collins Chong Yew Keat about the deals being struck and w…
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Top 5 at 5: The Fight for Student Autonomy
Student activists from various Malaysian universities launched a coordinated nationwide campaign to repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU). Proponents of the movement argue that the decades-old law stifles political freedom and administrative independence on campus’. We spe…
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