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Prime Minister Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim has asked civil servants to be open to change, both in terms of mindset, as well as in how they operate. We get into what this change would mean.Image source: Heiko Kueverling, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of GE15, we saw an increase in racial rhetorics, both at ceramahs and online. We discuss what needs to be done to mitigate hate speech and racial sentiment in the future?Image source: Odua Images, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Borneo bloc has officially agreed to be part of Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim's government, giving him the backing of 145 MPs. What will this mean for the future growth and development of Sabah and Sarawak? How can Pakatan Harapan make good on their pledge to decentralize powers back to the Borneo states? We explore with Ariff Adi Putera Anwar, Research Officer at the Institute for Development Studies Sabah.Image source: Alen thien Shutterstock; Norman Ong Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our coverage of post-elections and the appointment of Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the 10th Prime Minister. This time, we look at the need for an official agreement within the component coalitions of the new government. Image source: Andrea Piacquadio, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim becomes the country's newly appointed Prime Minister, the question of our economy comes to the surface. We discuss what needs to be prioritised. Image source: Patricia Soon, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the formation of a new and unprecedented government, we look ahead at what each coalition is expected to bring to the table and what is needed for this unconventional partnership to succeed.Image source: Ko Aun Lee, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In response to Anwar Ibrahim being made the country's 10th Prime Minister, we speak to Bersatu to get a sense of where Perikatan Nasional and its coalition stands, and what role they would play next.Image source: Najmi Arif, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spoke to Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah of Gabungan Parti Sarawak about what took place behind the scenes in the lead up to today's developments and his expectations for the new government in regard to Sabah and Sarawak.Image source: Hasim Ramle, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our coverage of Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim being announced the 10th Prime Minister by speaking with Iskandar Fareez of REFSA, and exploring how the potential stability of this government, and how likely the Prime Minister will be able to have a lean cabinet.Image source: Raja Ahmad Iskandar Fareez, FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been announced as the country's 10th Prime Minister. We discuss this appointment, and where his priorities should lie.Image source: Anwar Ibrahim, TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All eyes are currently on Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim. We spoke to elected MP for Muar Syed Saddiq about the long awaited decision and what he hopes to tackle as a member of the newly formed government.Image source: MUHAMMAD IZZAT TERMIZIE, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#KitaKawan is trending, following the rise of hate speech that has emerged on social media post election day. We look into the posts that highlight the joys of being a nation of many races and cultures, and whether this adequately gets to the core of the issue. Image source: anythings, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has decreed that all BN MPs must participate in a unity government according to BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. We look at the constitutional role of the monarch in resolving the question of who should form the next government.Image source: Lens Hitam, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Upon leaving the palace, Anwar Ibrahim told press members that Yang Di-Pertuan Agong desires a strong government that is inclusive in terms of race, religion, and region to focus on resolving the people's problems and to resuscitate the economy. We unpack these latest developments and what an inclusive deal among parties would look like.Image source: Rangzen, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to observations from IMAN Research, hateful messaging has proliferated social media platforms, with some even encouraging the repeat of May 13. We unpack the effects of this and what should be done to curb hate speech in the country.Image source: Black Salmon, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re continuing our coverage of post-GE15 developments, and looking at what the outcome tells us about our democracy.Image source: Lens Hitam, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Statutory declarations are back amongst our political parties, this time in the form of Secretary-general Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin saying that Perikatan Nasional has submitted more than 112 statutory declarations supporting Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as the next Prime Minister to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. We look at why SDs are still the way for coalitions to signal their loyalty.Image source: Andrea Piacquadio, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GE15 has now come and gone. We look into the data we have on the votes outcome, and what it means about this election.Image source: Jaggat Rashidi, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the week leading up to GE15, we unpack the political news and speculation of the day with a panel of guests, looking at it all with (hopefully!) some warmth and humour. We talk about what value shifts over time, what it takes to get politically re-educated, and whether the youth and undecideds will turn up on polling day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does it bother you when politicians wear luxury goods? Should our leaders flaunt their wealth when the rakyat struggles to afford basic necessties? How and why does a hoodie cost two thousand ringgit? These are just some questions you're bound to have, after a visit to Voteordié, a satirical e-commerce site that pretends to sell luxury items worn by Malaysia's political elites. We speak to the folks behind the site about their novel take on voter education in the lead up to GE15.Image source: https://voteordie.gg/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the week leading up to GE15, we unpack the political news and speculation of the day with a panel of guests, looking at it all with (hopefully!) some warmth and humour. Today, we talk about giving ceramahs a chance, rhetoric versus reality, and dealing with the day after polling day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melaka state executive council (exco) member Datuk Muhammad Jailani Khami announced that Melaka will build its own Disney theme park, dubbed Disney City, in Jasin. However, there has been some confusion on whether this is really happening or not. We look at what people are saying on Twitter.Image source: Craig Adderley, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Videos of influencers promoting Perikatan Nasional and Barisan Nasional have been circling the internet, swiftly followed by screenshots purporting that said political parties have been offering to pay Tiktokers for these endorsements. We get into it.Image source: alinabuphoto, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the week leading up to GE15, we unpack the political news and speculation of the day with a panel of guests, looking at it all with (hopefully!) some warmth and humour. Today, we talk about how getting to know your MP online is akin to long-distance dating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pakatan Harapan's candidate for Padang Serai, M. Karupaiya passed away this afternoon, just two days before polling day. We speak to a PKR representative about the late incumbent MP, and what his passing means for the Padang Serai seat.Image source: Karupaiya Mutusami, FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With voting day around the corner, Malaysia Information Literacy Education (MILE) have come up with "Are you Yang Bijak?", a browser game to help young first-time voters recognize misleading information, extensive politicking and propaganda. We speak to MILE about the game and how it aims to tackle political misinformation.Image source: https://choicesimake.com/yangbijak/en/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the week leading up to GE15, we unpack the political news and speculation of the day with a panel of guests, looking at it all with (hopefully!) some warmth and humour. Today, it's about ceramahs, what the next generation of leadership will look like, and finding the fun in the spectacle of it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VoteMalaysia and Undi18 are collaborating to bring back 50,000 postal votes to Malaysia from various countries. We speak to an organisation in Australia that is on the ground to ensure ballots arrive in time for polling day.Image source: Element5 Digital, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the week leading up to GE15, we unpack the political news and speculation of the day with a panel of guests, looking at it all with (hopefully!) some warmth and humour.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter is alight with discussions on who our next Prime Minister would be, between three names supposedly in the running: Ismail Sabri, Anwar Ibrahim, and Muhyiddin Yassin. We dive into it.Image source: Seth Akmal, msyaraafiq , NAUFAL ZAQUAN, Shutterstock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we head closer towards polling day, we're being presented with daily predictions, polls and numbers suggesting who’s going to win, and what’s going to happen. But what are the limitations of these polls? We get into it.Image source: Friko Keiro, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fahmi Reza's Kelas Demokrasi forum was shut down by UKM yesterday, and then at UiTM Shah Alam today. We look into it. Image source: Fahmi Reza/@kuasasiswa, TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#RakyatJagaRakyat makes a comeback on Twitter, as people come together to carpool and offer rides to people affected by the Kelana Jaya LRT line shutdown.Image source: ellinnur bakarudin, Shutterstock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GE15 will see the highest number of independent candidates contesting for parliamentary seats. We look at concerns that some have expressed about how independent candidates lead to splitting of the vote, and the role they play in our political scene.Image source: Siti Kasim, FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the largest city in Malaysia, KL also has a variety of places to eat at, drink and be merry, and we look at the most delicious spots. We speak to food blogger and Tiktokker Ceddy Ang for all the best places to try new dishes.Brought to you by Tourism Malaysia.Image source: Tourism MalaysiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the largest city in Malaysia, KL has a variety of places to eat at, drink and be merry. We speak to food blogger and Tiktokker Ceddy Ang for all the best places to try new dishes.Brought to you by Tourism Malaysia.Image source: Tourism MalaysiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost half of the Kelana Jaya LRT line will not be running until the 15th of November. We look at the reactions online.Image source: Abdul Razak Latif, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at a recent study on cybertroopers and what it tells us about the role they play in Malaysia.Image source: affendi shahidan, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which jobs and fields of work pay the least in Malaysia? We unpack some of the more surprising answers.Image Source: Ariya J, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memes have always been a large part of our digital sphere, and this extends to our politics as well. We discuss the effectiveness of political memes, and the influence it has on political discourse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A side by side comparison of Dato' Saifuddin Abdullah's campaign video for Indera Mahkota and US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's 2018 election campaign has been making the rounds. We ponder upon the similarities and the importance of originality in election campaigns.Image source: IBR Graphics, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PKR Deputy President Rafizi Ramli recently declared RM18 million in net assets, with almost all other party candidates following suit. On the other hand, Khairy Jamaluddin has said that declaring assets should only apply to those who go on to become cabinet members. Should asset declarations be made mandatory and for whom? We explore.Image source: Nor Sham Soyod, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Form 1 student from Penang claims that she was told to kneel on a tar road with her hands raised, as punishment for not wearing proper school shoes. On top of that, the lecturer allegedly cut her holy string and told her to remove her pottu (black dot) and holy ash. We discuss where the boundaries are when it comes to punishments in school, especially when they’re in public, and involve different cultures.Image source: Nature_Me, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you post where you are and what you're doing online? We explore the real issue of online safety, following a tweet that urged people to be more careful about sharing their life and routine online for all to see.Image source: viarami, PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced PH’s manifesto, Tawaran Harapan, comprising of 10 key pledges to the rakyat. We unpack the manifesto from an economic lens.Image source: YuriAbas, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sungai Buloh is trending, with Khairy Jamaluddin being announced as Barisan Nasional's candidate and Pakatan Harapan then saying they may reconsider their strategy. We get into it.Image source: Khairy Jamaluddin, TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the recent round of names who have been dropped from the running for GE15, and the significance of it all. Image source: rohaizadabu, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go through the responses from people following a flurry of UMNO updates, including rumours of party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi positioning himself as the BN candidate for PM.Image source: Shahjehan, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to a criminal lawyer about the raid that happened at Shagrilla, a Halloween party that was at REXKL over the weekend.Image source: Numan Afifi, TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go through the responses and reactions following the raid at a private Halloween event at REXKL over the weekend.Image source: tnahssin, TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.