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 institutional reform agenda with Ngeow Chow Ying, convenor of Projek SAMA. (Starts at 24:47)


• Malaysia’s medical stock under pressure: Global disruptions have pushed up the cost of medicines and medical supplies, but Malaysia’s stock remains stable for now, with buffer supplies in place. We hear from Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad on how the country is managing rising costs, potential shortages, and contingency plans moving forward. (Starts at 18:20)

• Tensions over Friday prayer traffic: A disagreement outside a surau in Ampang has reignited concerns over congestion during Friday prayers, with calls for stricter enforcement to prevent tensions from escalating. We unpack the issue, and what better traffic management could look like. (Starts at 11:57)

• Teacher shortage threatens new BM & history mandate: A nationwide push to make Bahasa Melayu and History compulsory across all schools could face early hurdles, as education groups warn of a shortage of qualified teachers. We speak to Datuk Lau Wai Cheng of NAPEI on whether the system is ready, and if a phased rollout is the more realistic path forward. (Starts at 6:06)

• Badminton's big rest: The Badminton World Federation will introduce a new 15-point scoring format next year, replacing the long-standing 21-point system in a bid to speed up matches and boost excitement. We discuss how this changes the game, and how it changes the viewing of the game. (Starts at 0:23)


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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 institutional reform agenda with Ngeow Chow Ying, convenor of Projek SAMA. (Starts at 24:47) • Malaysia’s medical stock under pressure: Global disruptions have pushed up the cost of medicines and medical supplies, but Malaysia’s stock remains stable for now, with buffer supplies in place. We hear from Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad on how the country is managing rising costs, potential shortages, and contingency plans moving forward. (Starts at 18:20)• Tensions over Friday prayer traffic: A disagreement outside a surau in Ampang has reignited concerns over congestion during Friday prayers, with calls for stricter enforcement to prevent tensions from escalating. We unpack the issue, and what better traffic management could look like. (Starts at 11:57)• Teacher shortage threatens new BM &amp; history mandate: A nationwide push to make Bahasa Melayu and History compulsory across all schools could face early hurdles, as education groups warn of a shortage of qualified teachers. We speak to Datuk Lau Wai Cheng of NAPEI on whether the system is ready, and if a phased rollout is the more realistic path forward. (Starts at 6:06)• Badminton's big rest: The Badminton World Federation will introduce a new 15-point scoring format next year, replacing the long-standing 21-point system in a bid to speed up matches and boost excitement. We discuss how this changes the game, and how it changes the viewing of the game. (Starts at 0:23) Image Credit: Bersih Facebook

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