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Top 5 at 5: How Do We Curb Gender-Based Violence?
New data from the Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) shows a sharp rise in cases of gender-based violence handled in 2025, jumping from about 5,200 the year before to nearly 8,000. Many of these involve domestic violence, alongside reports of harassment, stalking, rape, and technology-facilitated abuse…
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Top 5 at 5: Radicalisation of Teens Growing in the Region
A report today from MalayMail compiled the rising instances of the radicalisation of teenagers in Southeast Asia, driven by white supremacist ideology. Authorities say social media posts and online communities play a large factor in this. We unpack the problem in a Malaysian context and discuss reh…
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Top 5 at 5: MUDA To Hold First Time Party Elections
MUDA is preparing for its inaugural party elections, scheduled for later this week. We are joined by Amira Aisya, the acting president of MUDA, to delve into the impact of these elections on internal party dynamics. We will also discuss the implications of founding member Syed Saddiq's decision not…
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Top 5 at 5: Nepal Elects New PM Post Gen Z Revolution
Nepal's first elections since the Gen Z led protests September 2025 have concluded with a landslide victory from relative newcomers Balendra Shah and his party Rastriya Swatantra Party. We find out what led to this historic win, the impact of the youth on this result and where this leaves the ouste…
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Top 5 at 5: Why Are We Lagging on Gender Parity?
Malaysia’s gender parity score has inched upward, but the country still ranks last in Southeast Asia. We explore why progress remains slow compared to regional peers and what that means for equality at home. (Starts at 23:20) • Rare earth plan license renewal: Lynas has secured a 10-year license …
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Top 5 at 5: Hamzah Eyes New Political Party
After being sacked from Bersatu, ex-deputy party president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin is reportedly moving to take over Parti Keluarga Malaysia, with negotiations said to be nearly complete. With several MPs expected to follow him, we examine what this could mean for Malaysia’s political landscape…
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Top 5 at 5: Time to Accept the World's Water Bankruptcy
According to a new report by the United Nations, we have officially entered an era of "global water bankruptcy." Societies are using water from rivers, soils and aquifiers much faster than nature can replenish them. How dire is this situation and what does it mean for us? We dive into the findings …
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Top 5 at 5: Two Votes Block PM Term Cap
Parliament fell short of passing a bill to cap the Prime Minister’s tenure at 10 years, with just 146 votes in favour and dozens of MPs absent or abstaining. We break down what this means for reforms under Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition and the calls from civil society for accountability with our guest,…
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Top 5 at 5: Airstrikes in Iran; Gulf in Crisis
US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, including the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, have triggered waves of Iranian retaliation across the Gulf. We unpack the escalating conflict, its human toll, and the wider regional impact on security and stability with out guests, Julia Roknifard and Cleme…
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Top 5 at 5: Are We Denying Migrant Workers' Rights To A Home?
Migrant workers in Johor may soon be moved into gated dormitories called Centralised Labour Quarters, away from residential areas. Supporters say this will reduce tension with local communities amidst fears of community safety and cultural differences. But for workers it means losing the right to c…
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