Negeri Sembilan’s political standoff has escalated, with 14 ADUNs from UMNO withdrawing support for Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, leaving the state government short of a majority. We speak to Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at IIUM on what this means for the PH-BN coalition and what could happen next. (Starts at 23:37)


• Detained children puts Child Act under scrutiny: A recent Federal Court decision upholding the indefinite detention of child offenders has reignited calls to review the Child Act 2001. We speak to Sharmila Sekaran, chairperson of Voice of the Children on whether the law needs reform, and what a more just system could look like. (Starts at 17:16)

• Living alone in old age: An increasing number of older Malaysians are choosing to live independently, reflecting changing family structures and lifestyles. While experts say it can support dignity and autonomy, they also stress the need for stronger community and healthcare support to ensure seniors aren’t left isolated. We discuss this growing trend. (Starts at 12:22)

• Malacca Strait the next flashpoint?: Tensions in the Gulf and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are raising concerns about knock-on risks to the Strait of Malacca, a critical global trade artery. We speak to James Dorsey, adjunct senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, on how exposed the region is, and whether ASEAN is prepared for potential disruption. (Starts at 6:37)

• Romance vs receipts: A viral post has reignited the question of who should pay on a date. Split the bill, or stick to tradition? From classic etiquette to modern expectations, we discuss: are you for going Dutch, or do old-school rules still apply? (Starts at 0:23)


Image Credit: UMNO Negeri Sembilan

Negeri Sembilan’s political standoff has escalated, with 14 ADUNs from UMNO withdrawing support for Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, leaving the state government short of a majority. We speak to Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at IIUM on what this means for the PH-BN coalition and what could happen next. (Starts at 23:37) • Detained children puts Child Act under scrutiny: A recent Federal Court decision upholding the indefinite detention of child offenders has reignited calls to review the Child Act 2001. We speak to Sharmila Sekaran, chairperson of Voice of the Children on whether the law needs reform, and what a more just system could look like. (Starts at 17:16)• Living alone in old age: An increasing number of older Malaysians are choosing to live independently, reflecting changing family structures and lifestyles. While experts say it can support dignity and autonomy, they also stress the need for stronger community and healthcare support to ensure seniors aren’t left isolated. We discuss this growing trend. (Starts at 12:22)• Malacca Strait the next flashpoint?: Tensions in the Gulf and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are raising concerns about knock-on risks to the Strait of Malacca, a critical global trade artery. We speak to James Dorsey, adjunct senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, on how exposed the region is, and whether ASEAN is prepared for potential disruption. (Starts at 6:37)• Romance vs receipts: A viral post has reignited the question of who should pay on a date. Split the bill, or stick to tradition? From classic etiquette to modern expectations, we discuss: are you for going Dutch, or do old-school rules still apply? (Starts at 0:23) Image Credit: UMNO Negeri Sembilan

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