Malaysia’s hopes for the 2027 Asian Cup have collapsed after the AFC overturned key qualifying wins due to ineligible players. The Football Association of Malaysia now faces fines, suspension rulings, and angry fans demanding accountability. We unpack this with Haresh Deol. (Starts at 22:12)


• Indira Gandhi’s final push for Prasana: Indira Gandhi’s long fight to reunite with her abducted daughter Prasana Diksa is reaching a critical point as Prasana nears 18. Contempt of court proceedings filed against the police for failing to locate her ex‑husband, the case highlights years of frustration and urgency before custody rights expire. We speak to Indira’s lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan about the latest developments. (Starts at 16:39)

Extra holiday raises concerns: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's announcement of an extra Hari Raya holiday has sparked excitement among workers but concern among employers. While many welcome more time to celebrate with family, business groups warn of rising costs and disruptions.(Starts at 12:14)

• Disrupted energy suppled as Iran crisis deepens: In Southeast Asia, fuel shortages and price spikes are hitting hard as the Middle East crisis disrupts global energy flows. With shipping through the Straits of Hormuz paralyzed, governments are scrambling to conserve fuel while analysts warn of uneven vulnerabilities across the region. Punit Oza, founder of Maritime NXT speaks to us about how countries like Singapore are diversifying supplies and why the crisis is forcing a rethink of energy security. (Starts at 5:25)

• Remembering the dead with lifesize replicas: In Kolkata, artist Subimal Das and his team craft lifesize, hyper‑realistic replicas of the departed using clay, fibreglass, and silicon. What began as commissions of cultural icons has become a way for families to remember loved ones after Covid, blending grief with remembrance. (Starts at 0:22)


Image Credit: Football Association of Malaysia Facebook

Malaysia’s hopes for the 2027 Asian Cup have collapsed after the AFC overturned key qualifying wins due to ineligible players. The Football Association of Malaysia now faces fines, suspension rulings, and angry fans demanding accountability. We unpack this with Haresh Deol. (Starts at 22:12) • Indira Gandhi’s final push for Prasana: Indira Gandhi’s long fight to reunite with her abducted daughter Prasana Diksa is reaching a critical point as Prasana nears 18. Contempt of court proceedings filed against the police for failing to locate her ex‑husband, the case highlights years of frustration and urgency before custody rights expire. We speak to Indira’s lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan about the latest developments. (Starts at 16:39)Extra holiday raises concerns: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's announcement of an extra Hari Raya holiday has sparked excitement among workers but concern among employers. While many welcome more time to celebrate with family, business groups warn of rising costs and disruptions. (Starts at 12:14) • Disrupted energy suppled as Iran crisis deepens: In Southeast Asia, fuel shortages and price spikes are hitting hard as the Middle East crisis disrupts global energy flows. With shipping through the Straits of Hormuz paralyzed, governments are scrambling to conserve fuel while analysts warn of uneven vulnerabilities across the region. Punit Oza, founder of Maritime NXT speaks to us about how countries like Singapore are diversifying supplies and why the crisis is forcing a rethink of energy security. (Starts at 5:25)• Remembering the dead with lifesize replicas: In Kolkata, artist Subimal Das and his team craft lifesize, hyper‑realistic replicas of the departed using clay, fibreglass, and silicon. What began as commissions of cultural icons has become a way for families to remember loved ones after Covid, blending grief with remembrance. (Starts at 0:22) Image Credit: Football Association of Malaysia Facebook

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