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Google Promises It Won’t Use AI for Weapons

This was announced by Google CEO Sundar Pichai after publishing Google’s list of artificial intelligence principles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 8, 20184 min

Hishammuddin Won't Contest in UMNO Polls

Could this signal the end of one of Malaysia’s oldest political dynasties?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 8, 201813 min

Bernas Loses Its Rice Bowl

As the Bernas monopoly gets shown the door, we explore the political impact had in the 14th General Election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 7, 20187 min

Solo's Box Office Bomb (At the Movies #379)

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - have a chat about why the latest Star Wars movie bombed at the box office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 7, 201819 min

Sarawak Bids Barisan Nasional Adieu

Tun M is getting one step closer to a two-thirds majority in Parliament, as Sarawak’s Barisan Nasional parties looks like they’re about to jump ship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 7, 201810 min

Opposition MPs to Get Scraps?

Tun M announced allocations of funds for MPs, and the opposition are getting waaaaay less funds than Government MPs. An NGO is asking, “But, WHY?”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 7, 20188 min

Go-Jek Gets Financially Jacked

Indonesian ride-hailing provider, Go-Jek is zooming its way into global markets, with at least 1 billion dollars in new funding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 7, 20182 min

Maszlee Makes Way for Debaters

Students have been given the green light to organise debates and forums in public universities.Will this lead to a new wave of Syed Saddiqs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 7, 201810 min

Ballads (Snap, Crackle & Pop #5)

Host Lee Chwi Lynn brings us on an exciting journey in a new series that celebrates and examines pop music in its earnest and sometimes, cheesy glory. In this episode, Lynn explores ballads - all giant feelings and soaring choruses sung with eyes shut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 201841 min

Civil Servants to Mind their Language

Tun M has called for all high ranking civil servants to sit for English competency tests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 20185 min

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (At the Movies #378)

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - take a trip back to Isla Nublar (and 1993!) for yet another dinosaur action adventure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 201817 min

Sweethearts No More

Former ministers and retired civil servants will have to wave their perks goodbye under the new Pakatan government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 20189 min

Bank Negara Governor Resigns

Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim’s resignation, just two years into his term, has resulted in more questions than answers about his role during the previous administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 20183 min

What’s In A Name?

It’s a battle of names in the Bangsar South vs Kampung Kerinchi saga. And it looks like the Lembah Pantai MP is going to make sure the original name remains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 201811 min

Is Singapore Next?

Should Singapore’s PAP be worried about the possible spillover effects Malaysia’s historic GE14 win would have over the island?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 201814 min

The Toys That Made Us, Season 2 (Binge Watch #47)

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - get on eBay to find themselves an original Optimus Prime toy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 201816 min

Resolving Statelessness is Long Overdue

Will the new government finally tackle this long neglected issue of stateless children?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 201810 min

Open Season for Bumiputera Contractors

There seems to be tender emotions amongst Bumiputera contractors about open tender policies.. But according to our finance minister, all is good in the affirmative action hood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 201813 min

Robot Baggage Handlers

Emirates airlines has laid out plans for robots to handle airport baggage. Will this automation mean a reduction in lost and damaged luggage? Fingers crossed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 20184 min

Will the Real Attorney-General Please Stand Up

A decision has finally been made, Tommy Thomas is to be Malaysia’s new Attorney-General.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 201811 min

Grandstand Ep 2

Host Ross Yusof gives you a bird's eye view of what makes the sporting world tick and the personalities behind it as well. In this second episode, he focuses on the talent behind the mic - the sports commentator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 201826 min

Political Financing Reforms

1MDB was the wake up call we needed for the reforms but never answered. Activists say now’s the best time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 201811 min

Other Space (Binge Watch #46)

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - throw it back to 2015 for a conversation about Paul Feig's short-lived Yahoo! Screen series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 201810 min

Who Should Lead UMNO?

The fractured and still-shocked political party needs a good leader to handle its uncertain future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 201812 min

Solving Statelessness For All

Lawyer Eric Paulsen is calling for the government to move away from policies which have hindered the citizenship process for stateless persons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 201813 min

Sponsors Have World Cup Covered

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has announced that all live broadcast of the 2018 World Cup will be fully sponsored, but people are calling for the names of the sponsors to be revealed for transparency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 20183 min

Back to Looking East

Malaysia is heading back to the ‘80s again, as Tun Mahathir looks to revive the Look East Policy which he first introduced in 1981.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 201812 min

Tun M Doubts Loyalty of Some Civil Servants

Tun M has come out to question the loyalty of civil servants who were supportive of Barisan Nasional, and who may disrupt Pakatan Harapan's governance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 20188 min

Black Water (At the Movies #377)

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - feel like they've been sent back in time to 1992.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 201812 min

15 Terror Suspects Caught

They included a 17 year old student who wanted to fire-bomb entertainment outlets, churches, and Hindu Temples and a 51 year old housewife who planned to use her car to hit non-Muslim voters at polling centres during GE14. Terrorism expert Andrin Raj gives us a grasp of the situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 20188 min

Rafizi Goes Free

Former Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli joins us to talk about his acquittal and the plans he has in politics moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 201820 min

GST Free Malaysia

It’s the first day of us going GST free! What does this mean for us? Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 201815 min

Jakim: To Reboot or Get the Boot?

Tun Mahathir has called for a new committee to review the religious agency and its relevance. Sisters In Islam joins us to share their views.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 201812 min

Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget... (At the Movies #376)

he episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - sing and dance and play the banjo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 201813 min

Return of Local Government Elections

People have been calling for it for years now, but it looks like it’s finally happening. Say hello to the probable return of local government elections (in 3 years time).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 201836 min

MRT3 Sent for Scrap

Gone. Goodbye. Auf Wiedersehen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 20184 min

THM - Embarrassing or Patriotic?

With a total collection of RM7 million as of today, is Tabung Harapan Malaysia just a farce or a beacon of hope?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 201811 min

Pop Divas (Snap, Crackle & Pop #4)

Host Lee Chwi Lynn brings us on an exciting journey in a new series that celebrates and examines pop music in its earnest and sometimes, cheesy glory. This week, she pays homage to the queen bees who have reigned over the pop kingdom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 201840 min

Plates in Potholes

We speak to DBKL about the pothole dishwashing debacle that united the country in one big, collective, "eww".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 20187 min

Future World (At the Movies #375)

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - sing and dance and play the banjo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 201811 min

Undoing UiTM’s Racial Policies

Zaidel Baharuddin, Executive Secretary of Barisan Nasional Youth, shares his views on the backlash against Hindraf 2.0’s suggestion of opening up UiTM to non-Bumiputera students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 201813 min

Pulling the Brakes on the HSR Project

We go through the pros and cons of cancelling the much discussed KL-Singapore High Speed Rail project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 201819 min

Callout to Cap Flights During Festive Season

The Transport Ministry has instructed Mavcom to study and review a few things- including setting a ceiling price for flight tickets during the festive season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 20184 min

MH370: Another Search Ends

Ocean Infinity’s four year search for MH370 ended last Tuesday, with no definitive word from the government on whether the search will be continuedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 20188 min

A Fiercer RTM

The national broadcaster has been given 6 months to be more competitive and be among the ranks of CNN and Al-Jazeera.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28, 20188 min

Isle of Dogs (At the Movies #374)

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - disagree on how much they enjoyed Wes Anderson's latest effort.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28, 201814 min

Tata, Biro Tatanegara?

After being slammed for years as a government tool to promote racist and partisan ideologies, we could be seeing an end to the National Civics Bureau.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28, 20189 min

The Nurul Izzah Call-Gate

Nurul Izzah give us her take on the on air debacle, and why now is the time to take action on improving women’s rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28, 201811 min

RTM & World Cup 2018

Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo is proposing to air World Cup matches live on RTM, in a bid to increase viewership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28, 20183 min

Cobra Kai (Binge Watch #45)

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - wax on and wax off with Daniel and Johnny 34 years after their fight at the All-Valley Under-18 Karate Tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 201812 min