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Playlist by Top 5 At 5A countdown of the 5 biggest stories of the day, to catch you up on all you need to know!417 clip(s) in playlist
Top 5 at 5: Malaysia in Crisis Mode Amid US-Iran Conflict
Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the government is operating in “crisis mode” as the Middle East conflict disrupts global supply chains and pushes fuel prices to record highs. With short-term measures like WFH flexibility, air-conditioning limits, and calls for carpooling, questions remain over…
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Top 5 at 5: Why Does Abuse in Children's Home Go Unnoticed?
Several individuals have been arrested over alleged sexual abuse of boys at a Selayang children’s home, which was found to be operating without Social Welfare Department oversight. The case only came to light after former residents spoke out, raising concerns about gaps in monitoring, delayed detec…
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Top 5 at 5: Rethinking Wages for Malaysia's Future
Bank Negara Malaysia’s latest Economic and Monetary Review highlights that while minimum wage policies have helped low‑income earners, they have not lifted middle‑income wages proportionally. The central bank is urging the creation of new wage‑setting institutions tied to workers’ needs and product…
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Top 5 at 5: Fatal Klang DUI Sparks Calls for Stricter Measure
A man was recently killed in Klang, after a car hit his motorcycle. The car was speeding dangerously and and overtaking several vehicles before he collided with the motorcycle. The driver was later found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. This has renewed calls for stricter mea…
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Top 5 at 5: Is Racism in Malaysia Getting Worse?
Human rights NGO Pusat Komas has released their annual Malaysia Racism Report, a comprehensive documentation of racial and religious discrimination across the country across all sectors. The report reveals that last year was the highest number of cases involving racism nationwide since reporting st…
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Top 5 at 5: Malaysia's Surprise Energy Crisis Following Iran War
US and Israel's war on Iran has caused the closure of the Strait of Hormuz which resulted in an energy crisis in many parts of the world, Malaysia included. And while the government has begun to take measures to cushion the impact on consumers and preserve our energy supply, Malaysia will soon have…
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Top 5 at 5: Vietnam and Russia Ink Nuclear Power Plant Deal
In an effort to boost their energy capacity and security amidst conflict in the Middle East which has affected global power supply, Vietnam has signed an agreement with Russia for the construction of two Russian-designed power plants to be built in Hanoi. We break down the significance of this deal…
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Top 5 at 5: Malaysia Faces Decline in Fish
Marine life experts reported an over 90% decline in fish species over the years, including common household fish like snappers, mackerel and stingrays. We speak about the cause of this decline, and discuss habitat protection methods with Amy Then, Associate Professor at the Institute of Biological …
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Top 5 at 5: The Function of the Corruption Perception Index Task Force
The recent Corruption Perceptions Index report from Transparency International found that Malaysia slightly improved in our perceived level of public sector corruption for 2025. We get an inside look at the function of the special task force appointed by the government to manage this result with Si…
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Top 5 at 5: Why Are Foreigners Dodging Hospital Bills?
MOH is probing claims that foreign patients at Hospital Kuala Lumpur dodge deposits using emergency Lampiran A forms. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad clarified the form only allows life‑saving treatment, not fee waivers, amid concerns over RM102 million in unpaid bills since 2023. We get into it wi…
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