The Middle East conflict has brought on many challenges, with one of the hardest-hitting being the tourism industry. In light of this, Malaysia has announced that the Visit Malaysia campaign 2026 will now be stretched to 2027. But what does this mean for travellers? We explore this with Nigel Wong. (Starts at 23:44)


• Malaysia's first climate lawsuit: Six Malaysian youths are taking the government to court in a landmark climate lawsuit, challenging deforestation plans that threaten to break Malaysia’s pledge of 50% forest cover made at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. We speak to lawyer Lim Wei Jiet about their defence, and what they hope comes out of this case. (Starts at 17:32)

• Civil servants WFH to be tracked: Starting 15th April, federal civil servants working from home will be monitored through the SPOT‑Me online tracking system. The platform uses geolocation to verify employees are within 250 metres of their registered home address, requiring hourly check‑ins and task submissions. (Starts at 11:56)

• Remembering Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik: Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, Malaysia’s longest‑serving MCA president and former transport minister, has passed away at the age of 83. Tributes highlight his role in expanding air travel, developing Port Klang’s Westports, relocating Malaysia’s main airport to KLIA, and strengthening Tunku Abdul Rahman University. We speak to MCA Youth Chairman Ling Tian Soon about Dr Ling’s enduring contributions to education and his legacy within the party. (Starts at 7:45)

• Iran trolls Trump on social media: On Easter Sunday, US President Donald Trump unleashed a profanity‑filled threat against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s embassy in Zimbabwe fired back with sarcastic social media posts, trolling Trump’s deadlines and mocking his rhetoric. The clash has not only gone viral but also split Trump’s own base, with figures like Piers Morgan, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Tucker Carlson and Theo Von openly criticising his stance on the war in Iran. We talk about it. (Starts at 0:23)


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The Middle East conflict has brought on many challenges, with one of the hardest-hitting being the tourism industry. In light of this, Malaysia has announced that the Visit Malaysia campaign 2026 will now be stretched to 2027. But what does this mean for travellers? We explore this with Nigel Wong. (Starts at 23:44) • Malaysia's first climate lawsuit: Six Malaysian youths are taking the government to court in a landmark climate lawsuit, challenging deforestation plans that threaten to break Malaysia’s pledge of 50% forest cover made at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. We speak to lawyer Lim Wei Jiet about their defence, and what they hope comes out of this case. (Starts at 17:32)• Civil servants WFH to be tracked: Starting 15th April, federal civil servants working from home will be monitored through the SPOT‑Me online tracking system. The platform uses geolocation to verify employees are within 250 metres of their registered home address, requiring hourly check‑ins and task submissions. (Starts at 11:56)• Remembering Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik: Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, Malaysia’s longest‑serving MCA president and former transport minister, has passed away at the age of 83. Tributes highlight his role in expanding air travel, developing Port Klang’s Westports, relocating Malaysia’s main airport to KLIA, and strengthening Tunku Abdul Rahman University. We speak to MCA Youth Chairman Ling Tian Soon about Dr Ling’s enduring contributions to education and his legacy within the party. (Starts at 7:45)• Iran trolls Trump on social media: On Easter Sunday, US President Donald Trump unleashed a profanity‑filled threat against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s embassy in Zimbabwe fired back with sarcastic social media posts, trolling Trump’s deadlines and mocking his rhetoric. The clash has not only gone viral but also split Trump’s own base, with figures like Piers Morgan, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Tucker Carlson and Theo Von openly criticising his stance on the war in Iran. We talk about it. (Starts at 0:23) Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Top 5 at 5: Visit Malaysia 2026 Extends Into 2027

More drama is brewing at PKR after a spat at their Johor convention over the weekend. A heated exchange took place between party vice president Dato Seri Ramanan Ramakrishnan and Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim over Dato Seri Rafizi Ramli's increasing dissent against the party. We unpack the growing crack in the party with Ben Suffian, director of the Merdeka Centre. (Starts at 24:30)


• Malaysia loses Datuk Karam Singh Walia: The veteran journalist was best known for his investigative environmental reports on TV3, paired with expressive Bahasa Malaysia pantuns and peribahasas. We remember his legacy and impact as an outspoken reporter with some of his former colleagues Zahir Kelvin Ong Abdullah, Azrul Amir and Anne Edwards. (Starts at 18:17)

• Prime Minister's salary (or lack thereof) brought into question: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's no-salary decision is starting to be used as a political argument against other elected officials. We get into the multiple sides of the debate. (Starts at 10:48)

• General practitioners' fees amended: Last week, the amendment to the law allowing general practitioners' fees to be revised was gazetted - a decision two decades in the making. This amendment will allow primary care physicians to charge for their clinic consultations in a way that reflects current economic conditions. We hear about the impact of this move from Dr Arasu Rajoo, President of the Malaysian Medical Association. (Starts at 5:14)

• Magawa the rat honoured in Cambodia: He had actually helped detect landmines since 2016 and was the first rat to be awarded the prestigious PDSA Gold Medal for his life saving work. He has now been immortalised with a statue in accordance with International Day for Mine Awareness. We break down this furry friend's service to the Cambodian nation. (Starts at 0:23)


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More drama is brewing at PKR after a spat at their Johor convention over the weekend. A heated exchange took place between party vice president Dato Seri Ramanan Ramakrishnan and Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim over Dato Seri Rafizi Ramli's increasing dissent against the party. We unpack the growing crack in the party with Ben Suffian, director of the Merdeka Centre. (Starts at 24:30) • Malaysia loses Datuk Karam Singh Walia: The veteran journalist was best known for his investigative environmental reports on TV3, paired with expressive Bahasa Malaysia pantuns and peribahasas. We remember his legacy and impact as an outspoken reporter with some of his former colleagues Zahir Kelvin Ong Abdullah, Azrul Amir and Anne Edwards. (Starts at 18:17)• Prime Minister's salary (or lack thereof) brought into question: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's no-salary decision is starting to be used as a political argument against other elected officials. We get into the multiple sides of the debate. (Starts at 10:48)• General practitioners' fees amended: Last week, the amendment to the law allowing general practitioners' fees to be revised was gazetted - a decision two decades in the making. This amendment will allow primary care physicians to charge for their clinic consultations in a way that reflects current economic conditions. We hear about the impact of this move from Dr Arasu Rajoo, President of the Malaysian Medical Association. (Starts at 5:14)• Magawa the rat honoured in Cambodia: He had actually helped detect landmines since 2016 and was the first rat to be awarded the prestigious PDSA Gold Medal for his life saving work. He has now been immortalised with a statue in accordance with International Day for Mine Awareness. We break down this furry friend's service to the Cambodian nation. (Starts at 0:23) Image Credit: Ramanan Ramakrishnan Official Media Facebook

Top 5 at 5: Factionalism in PKR Continues to Grow

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 who will bear the brunt of the crisis, whether subsidy rationalisation should be accelerated, and how far belt-tightening can go without slowing the economy. We explore this with Dr Tricia Yeoh. (Starts at 22:58)


• AG defends murder charge in Klang DUI case: Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar has justified the rare decision to pursue a murder charge against R. Saktygaanapathy over a fatal DUI crash in Klang, citing dashcam evidence and witness testimony that the driver’s actions were “imminently dangerous.” We speak to criminal lawyer Goh Cia Yee about what the courts need to do to prove the charge. (Starts at 16:19)

• Govt offices to raise AC temperatures: In a bid to cut energy use amid rising fuel costs, the government has ordered all government offices to set air-conditioners at 24°C and allow casual attire. The move is part of wider efforts to manage national energy consumption as global supply disruptions push diesel prices in Malaysia to record highs. We discuss this move. (Starts at 11:17)

• Contract pharmacists face job loss amid delays: Forty-five contract pharmacists are set to lose their jobs tomorrow after months of waiting for permanent appointments, with more facing expiry in July. Despite high demand in public hospitals, delays in issuing letters have left many in uncertainty. We speak to Amrahi Buang, President of the Malaysian Pharmacists Society about this. (Starts at 6:13)

•  Artemis II marks historic return to the moon: NASA’s Artemis II mission has launched, sending humans beyond Earth’s orbit for the first time in over five decades. The 10-day journey will carry the diverse crew farther from Earth than ever before, setting the stage for future moon landings and eventual missions to Mars. (Starts at 0:23)


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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 who will bear the brunt of the crisis, whether subsidy rationalisation should be accelerated, and how far belt-tightening can go without slowing the economy. We explore this with Dr Tricia Yeoh. (Starts at 22:58) • AG defends murder charge in Klang DUI case: Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar has justified the rare decision to pursue a murder charge against R. Saktygaanapathy over a fatal DUI crash in Klang, citing dashcam evidence and witness testimony that the driver’s actions were “imminently dangerous.” We speak to criminal lawyer Goh Cia Yee about what the courts need to do to prove the charge. (Starts at 16:19)• Govt offices to raise AC temperatures: In a bid to cut energy use amid rising fuel costs, the government has ordered all government offices to set air-conditioners at 24°C and allow casual attire. The move is part of wider efforts to manage national energy consumption as global supply disruptions push diesel prices in Malaysia to record highs. We discuss this move. (Starts at 11:17)• Contract pharmacists face job loss amid delays: Forty-five contract pharmacists are set to lose their jobs tomorrow after months of waiting for permanent appointments, with more facing expiry in July. Despite high demand in public hospitals, delays in issuing letters have left many in uncertainty. We speak to Amrahi Buang, President of the Malaysian Pharmacists Society about this. (Starts at 6:13)• Artemis II marks historic return to the moon: NASA’s Artemis II mission has launched, sending humans beyond Earth’s orbit for the first time in over five decades. The 10-day journey will carry the diverse crew farther from Earth than ever before, setting the stage for future moon landings and eventual missions to Mars. (Starts at 0:23) Image Credit: Shutterstock

Top 5 at 5: Malaysia in Crisis Mode Amid US-Iran Conflict

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 detection, and systemic failures in child protection. We discuss what needs to change with James Nayagam, chairman of Suriana Welfare Society. (Starts at 23:50)


• Sungai Buloh nurseries face eviction deadline: More than 50 nursery operators in Sungai Buloh have been ordered to vacate their land by April 15 for a road widening project, raising concerns over the short timeline and lack of a confirmed relocation site. With plants requiring careful handling and no viable alternative in place, operators are calling for more time and support. We speak to Sivarajan Arumugam of Parti Sosialis Malaysia about what could happen if the eviction proceeds. (Starts at 17:17)

• Civil servants set to begin WFH: Malaysia’s government will roll out a work-from-home policy for civil servants and GLC employees starting April 15, as part of the People’s Support Initiative to reduce energy use amid rising global oil prices. We discuss the good and the bad of the policy. (Starts at 11:10)

• Israel's controversial death penalty: Israel’s parliament has approved legislation that would impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of deadly attack. Critics, including the UN and human rights groups, warn the law is discriminatory and could amount to a war crime. We speak to Saul Takahashi, visiting professor of legal studies at New York University Abu Dhabi, about what this signals for Israel’s broader intentions in the occupied territories. (Starts at 6:30)

• China bans 'bone ash apartments': Authorities have outlawed the practice of storing cremated remains in residential flats, as families increasingly turn empty apartments into private ancestral shrines amid rising funeral costs and expensive cemetery plots. We discuss rising costs in the local funeral industry. (Starts at 0:23)


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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 detection, and systemic failures in child protection. We discuss what needs to change with James Nayagam, chairman of Suriana Welfare Society. (Starts at 23:50) • Sungai Buloh nurseries face eviction deadline: More than 50 nursery operators in Sungai Buloh have been ordered to vacate their land by April 15 for a road widening project, raising concerns over the short timeline and lack of a confirmed relocation site. With plants requiring careful handling and no viable alternative in place, operators are calling for more time and support. We speak to Sivarajan Arumugam of Parti Sosialis Malaysia about what could happen if the eviction proceeds. (Starts at 17:17)• Civil servants set to begin WFH: Malaysia’s government will roll out a work-from-home policy for civil servants and GLC employees starting April 15, as part of the People’s Support Initiative to reduce energy use amid rising global oil prices. We discuss the good and the bad of the policy. (Starts at 11:10)• Israel's controversial death penalty: Israel’s parliament has approved legislation that would impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of deadly attack. Critics, including the UN and human rights groups, warn the law is discriminatory and could amount to a war crime. We speak to Saul Takahashi, visiting professor of legal studies at New York University Abu Dhabi, about what this signals for Israel’s broader intentions in the occupied territories. (Starts at 6:30)• China bans 'bone ash apartments': Authorities have outlawed the practice of storing cremated remains in residential flats, as families increasingly turn empty apartments into private ancestral shrines amid rising funeral costs and expensive cemetery plots. We discuss rising costs in the local funeral industry. (Starts at 0:23) Image Credit: Shutterstock

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