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 Research and Policy Advocacy, Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4). (Starts at 23:58)


• RM200 million Zakat misuse raises concerns: The MACC recently arrested three individuals linked to the NGO Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia on suspicion of misappropriating 230 million ringgit in zakat funds for personal gain. We hear from Raymon Ram, president of Transparency International Malaysia on the need for proper governance structures. (Starts at 16:44)

• EVs powering Malaysia's car sales: Malaysia has overtaken Indonesia as ASEAN’s largest car market, driven by a sharp rise in electric vehicle adoption. We speak to Salawati Mohd Yusoff of Proton’s EV arm, PRO-NET, on what’s fuelling the shift and their role in bringing EVs into the mainstream. (Starts at 10:06)

• Sungai Buloh nurseries get four more months: The Selangor Green Lane nurseries have been granted a four‑month extension to vacate, easing immediate pressure but leaving big questions unresolved. With relocation sites like Bukit Changgang proving costly and flood‑prone, operators are in a tight situation. We hear from Kota Damansara assemblyman Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim about the state's plans for the operators. We also hear from nursery operator Sunny Low, who explains how the extension buys time but stresses the need for state support and fairer compensation. (Starts at 4:32)

• When the puzzle breaks: A printing error in the The New York Times Sunday crossword left solvers staring at an unsolvable grid for the first time in 84 years. We talk about the puzzle games we keep coming back to and why they matter. (Starts at 0:23)


Image Credit: Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar Facebook

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 Research and Policy Advocacy, Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4). (Starts at 23:58) • RM200 million Zakat misuse raises concerns: The MACC recently arrested three individuals linked to the NGO Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia on suspicion of misappropriating 230 million ringgit in zakat funds for personal gain. We hear from Raymon Ram, president of Transparency International Malaysia on the need for proper governance structures. (Starts at 16:44)• EVs powering Malaysia's car sales: Malaysia has overtaken Indonesia as ASEAN’s largest car market, driven by a sharp rise in electric vehicle adoption. We speak to Salawati Mohd Yusoff of Proton’s EV arm, PRO-NET, on what’s fuelling the shift and their role in bringing EVs into the mainstream. (Starts at 10:06)• Sungai Buloh nurseries get four more months: The Selangor Green Lane nurseries have been granted a four‑month extension to vacate, easing immediate pressure but leaving big questions unresolved. With relocation sites like Bukit Changgang proving costly and flood‑prone, operators are in a tight situation. We hear from Kota Damansara assemblyman Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim about the state's plans for the operators. We also hear from nursery operator Sunny Low, who explains how the extension buys time but stresses the need for state support and fairer compensation. (Starts at 4:32)• When the puzzle breaks: A printing error in the The New York Times Sunday crossword left solvers staring at an unsolvable grid for the first time in 84 years. We talk about the puzzle games we keep coming back to and why they matter. (Starts at 0:23) Image Credit: Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar Facebook

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