Pakatan Harapan's Fall (Part 1) - Lessons for All
What can be learned from the fall of the 22-month Pakatan Harapan Administration? Not just for politicians but for us citizens. Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Liew Chin Tong, Senator, former Deputy Minister of Defence and author of "Middle Malaysia: Centre Ground Is Battle Ground".
9m Mar 14, 2020
9m
Pakatan Harapan's Fall (Part 2) - Challenges of Governing
What can be learned from the fall of the 22-month Pakatan Harapan Administration? Not just for politicians but for us citizens. Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Liew Chin Tong, Senator, former Deputy Minister of Defence and author of “Middle Malaysia: Centre Ground Is Battle Ground”.
9m Mar 14, 2020
9m
Pakatan Harapan's Fall (Part 3) - Can Politicians Learn New Tricks?
What can be learned from the fall of the 22-month Pakatan Harapan Administration? Not just for politicians but for us citizens. Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Liew Chin Tong, Senator, former Deputy Minister of Defence and author of "Middle Malaysia: Centre Ground Is Battle Ground"
9m Mar 14, 2020
9m
PN+GPS Cabinet - Call for Fairer Representation
From calls to fairer representation to the dissolution of Parliament, the PN+GPS Cabinet announcement hasn't pleased the PM's parliamentary base. How will he balance competing interests? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan scan the news for you.
10m Mar 13, 2020
10m
Covid-19 (Part 1) - From PHCIE To Pandemic
The coronavirus outbreak was labelled a pandemic by the World Health Organization earlier today. The WHO chief said he was "deeply concerned" by the "alarming levels of inaction". Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Datuk Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar, President of the Malaysian Public Health Physicians' Association.
8m Mar 13, 2020
8m
Covid-19 (Part 2) - Is Government Transparent Enough Today?
Can sharing information and empowering communities help in efforts to deal more successful with the Covid-19 pandemic? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Datuk Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar, President of the Malaysian Public Health Physicians? Association.
8m Mar 13, 2020
8m
Was Pakatan Harapan’s Fall Unexpected? (Part 1)
There's much attention in academic circles about not just the fact the fall of the 22-month old Pakatan Harapan but also the dramatic manner of its end. Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Meredith L. Weiss, Professor of Political Science at the State University of New York at Albany.
9m Mar 12, 2020
9m
Does the Reform Agenda Matter? (Part 2)
Is the Reform Agenda - the attempt to recalibrate the country after 50 years of Barisan Nasional authoritarian rule - all for naught now? Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Meredith L. Weiss, Professor of Political Science at the State University of New York at Albany.
10m Mar 12, 2020
10m
Democracy More Than Elections? (Part 3)
How will Malaysians respond to the recent crisis and what new forms of engagement or disengagement can we expect? Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Meredith L. Weiss, Professor of Political Science at the State University of New York at Albany.
11m Mar 12, 2020
11m
Muhyiddin Administration (Part 1) – Return to BN Policies?
Formed on the back on rising economic challenges - fiscal deficit, projected revenue decline - what options are available? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Tricia Yeoh, Fellow, Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS). 
10m Mar 11, 2020
10m
Muhyiddin Administration (Part 2) - Return to BN Policies?
On the economic front, Malaysia faces several challenges -- from sluggish growth in the last quarter, to the impact of COVID-19 -- all of which have caused distress to the business environment. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan continue this discussion of the newly minted government’s policy options with P.Gunasegaram, Editor-in-Chief, Focus Malaysia.
8m Mar 11, 2020
8m
Bunkface Controversy – YouTube, Spotify vs AppleMusic
We trawl the news today for the most interesting stories from Covid-19 to the Bunkface controversy and the endless trolling of the newly-minted PN+GPS Cabinet. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan bring you the issues of the day.
10m Mar 11, 2020
10m
PN+GPS Cabinet (Part 1) - An Accommodative Solution
Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan discuss their main takeaways from Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s new cabinet line-up.
7m Mar 10, 2020
7m
PN+GPS Cabinet (Part 2) - An Inclusive Line-up?
Bridget Welsh, Honorary Research Associate of the Asia Research Institute at University of Nottingham Malaysia shares her main takeaways from Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s new cabinet line-up, with Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan.
9m Mar 10, 2020
9m
PN+GPS Cabinet (Part 3) - A Picture of Stability?
Oh Ei Sun, fellow at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs shares his main takeaways from Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s new cabinet line-up, with Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan.
7m Mar 10, 2020
7m
Ku Nan Trial - Should the Super Rich Be Coy?
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation on former Minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor. This was after it was revealed in court that the former cabinet minister was once worth around RM900 million. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan ask why the UMNO politician wasn’t happy with the revelation and what the optics are of his "pocket money" comment.
7m Mar 06, 2020
7m
Youth Politics (Part 1) - Has the Crisis Created Despair?
The political developments over the last week revealed the underbelly of Malaysian politics. How do young people understand the crisis, and will they be turned off from future political participation? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Qyira Yusri and Tharma Pillai, co-founders of the youth empowerment organisation #Undi18.
11m Mar 06, 2020
11m
Youth Politics (Part 2) - Looking for Positive Narratives
Eschewing despair, our guests have launched several initiatives to keep engaged with local politics. From The 111 Initiative, #UndiSaksama, #MyHutan and #Senate18, Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Qyira Yusri and Tharma Pillai, co-founders of the youth empowerment organisation #Undi18.
8m Mar 06, 2020
8m
Perikatan Nasional (Part 1) - Is it Right to Postpone Parliament?
While the political crisis coming from the fall of the Pakatan Harapan government is apparently over, issues continue to challenge the current Administration of Muhyiddin Yassin. The announcement of a two-month postponement of Parliament today has raised issues. Hafiz Marzukhi and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Constitutional lawyer GK Ganesan for his views on the Standing Orders. We also touch base w...
10m Mar 05, 2020
10m
Kuala Langat Forests (Part 2) - When No One Was Watching
Before the political crisis, an issue of public concern was the attempt to degazette parts of the Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve by the government of Selangor. The main concern was the destruction of the environment as well as the cultural heritage of the local Orang Asli communities of the area in favour of large-scale property development. Today, a coalition of NGOs calling itself the Prot...
10m Mar 05, 2020
10m
Daulat (Part 3) - A Film Too Far?
Social media chatter is consumed with the question of whether the unreleased "Dualat" will ever be screened because of its uncompromising depiction of the realities of Malaysian politics. Hafiz Marzukhi and Sharaad Kuttan ask if our censorship board will give the film the green light.
5m Mar 05, 2020
5m
Bin Abdullah Case (Part 1) - Punishing the Innocent?
On February 13 the Federal Court ruled on the long-running "Bin Abdullah" case in which working-class parents are fighting for the right for their child - deemed 'illegitimate' by the state - to have his father's name. Complex legal and social issues emerge in this and similar cases. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Nizam Bashir, a Constitutional expert and lawyer for the family.
9m Mar 04, 2020
9m
Bin Abdullah Case (Part 2) - Child Rights vs Sexual Morality
On February 13 the Federal Court ruled on the long-running "Bin Abdullah" case in which working-class parents are fighting for the right for their child - deemed 'illegitimate' by the state - to have his father’s name. Complex legal and social issues emerge in this and similar cases. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Nizam Bashir, a Constitutional expert and lawyer for the family.
8m Mar 04, 2020
8m
Bin Abdullah Case (Part 3) - Minority Decision, Combating Stigmatization
On February 13 the Federal Court ruled on the long-running "Bin Abdullah" case in which working-class parents are fighting for the right for their child - deemed 'illegitimate' by the state - to have his father's name. Complex legal and social issues emerge in this and similar cases. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Nizam Bashir, a Constitutional expert, and lawyer for the family.
10m Mar 04, 2020
10m
COVID-19 - China's Hold on a Global Crisis
It started as the Wuhan virus, then mutated into COVID-19 but it remains marked by its origins in China. Who is control of the narrative? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak time Professor Woo Wing Thye, China expert and Research Professor in Sustainable Development, Sunway University.
9m Mar 03, 2020
9m
COVID-19 - Calculating the Economic Impact
As one of the largest economic engines in the world, slow down in production has dramatic impact across the world. What should we brace ourselves for? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak time Professor Woo Wing Thye, China expert and Research Professor in Sustainable Development, Sunway University.
10m Mar 03, 2020
10m
COVID-19 - Bridging the Trust Deficit
Did China truly learn the lessons from its handling of the 2003 SARS epidemic? Or is Beijing control DNA too hard to change? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak time Professor Woo Wing Thye, China expert and Research Professor in Sustainable Development, Sunway University.
7m Mar 03, 2020
7m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 1) - Anger Management is Key
Melisa Idris and Ibrahim Sani speak to Datuk Dr Rais Hussin Mohamed Ariff, CEO of EMIR Research and Dato’ Sri Jahaberdeen Mohamed Yunoos, lawyer & founder of Rakyat Penyelamat Negara (Rapera) about what is needed now to manage the frustrations and anxieties of those who are dissatisfied with the outcome of the political crisis.
12m Mar 02, 2020
12m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 2) - 'Get Technocrats In'
Melisa Idris and Ibrahim Sani speak to Datuk Dr Rais Hussin Mohamed Ariff, CEO of EMIR Research and Dato? Sri Jahaberdeen Mohamed Yunoos, lawyer & founder of Rakyat Penyelamat Negara (Rapera) about the formation of the new cabinet under the administration of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
14m Mar 02, 2020
14m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 3) - 'Please Leave Your Politics At Home'
Melisa Idris and Ibrahim Sani speak to Datuk Dr Rais Hussin Mohamed Ariff, CEO of EMIR Research and Dato’ Sri Jahaberdeen Mohamed Yunoos, lawyer & founder of Rakyat Penyelamat Negara (Rapera) about the importance of getting the ‘political optics’ right.
14m Mar 02, 2020
14m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 4) - Muhyiddin's Mission
Melisa Idris and Ibrahim Sani speak to Datuk Dr Rais Hussin Mohamed Ariff, CEO of EMIR Research and Dato’ Sri Jahaberdeen Mohamed Yunoos, lawyer & founder of Rakyat Penyelamat Negara (Rapera).
12m Mar 02, 2020
12m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 1) — Legal Recourse Possible?
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has appointed Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as Malaysia’s new prime minister. And yet Pakatan Harapan is claiming it has the majority confidence of the House too. What are the possible next steps? Melisa Idris and Ibrahim Sani ask Wan Agyl Wan Hassan, Strategic Director for UMNO Youth’s Chief Office and  Lim Wei Jiet, Secretary-General of the National Huma...
10m Mar 02, 2020
10m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 2) — Can/Will Parliament Be Deferred?
Melisa Idris and Ibrahim Sani ask Wan Agyl Wan Hassan, Strategic Director for UMNO Youth’s Chief Office and  Lim Wei Jiet, Secretary-General of the National Human Rights Society (Hakam) about the possibility of the March 9th sitting of Parliament be deferred? 
11m Mar 02, 2020
11m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 3) — Challenges for Malaysia’s PM8
Melisa Idris and Ibrahim Sani speak to political analyst Dr Sharifah Syahirah Syed Sheikh, about the challenges Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will face Malaysia’s new prime minister in bringing together a divided nation. 
7m Mar 02, 2020
7m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 4) — Who Has the Moral High Ground?
Fresh out of a meeting with Pakatan Harapan leaders, Fahmi Fadzil, PKR Communications Chief and Lembah Pantai MP speak to Melisa Idris and Ibrahim Sani to give the latest updates on Pakatan Harapan’s claim of having majority confidence of the House. 
7m Mar 02, 2020
7m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 5) - Name the Names
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has released a list of the 115 MPs he claims is supporting him as prime minister. Melisa Idris and Ibrahim Sani speak to Wan Agyl Wan Hassan, Strategic Director for UMNO Youth’s Chief Office and Lim Wei Jiet, Secretary-General of the National Human Rights Society (Hakam) for their opinion on what will happen next.
16m Mar 02, 2020
16m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 1) - To GE Or Not To GE?
Parliament will convene earlier that schedule to determine who has majority support to become the next prime minister. However, if the Dewan Rakyat fails to find a majority, it will then be decided at the polls. One person urging politicians to resolve the current impasse without having to call for snap general elections is lawyer and human rights activist, Dato’ Ambiga Sreenevasan. She speaks ...
11m Feb 28, 2020
11m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 2) - Who Can Lead a 'Rainbow Cabinet'?
Could Malaysia have a ‘rainbow cabinet’ comprising individuals appointed on merit, and not based on party quotas or party affiliation? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to lawyer and human rights activist, Dato’ Ambiga Sreenevasan to imagine a new model of governance for Malaysia.
10m Feb 28, 2020
10m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 3) - 'All Sides Must Take Responsibility'
Seen to be part of the Azmin Ali faction of PKR, whose defection from the party, lead to the end of the Pakatan Harapan, we ask our guest what the way forward is. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Tian Chua, PKR vice-president and former ex-Batu MP.
11m Feb 28, 2020
11m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 4) - Clear Way Forward?
Much ink has been spilled on how to resolve the current political crisis from UMNO-PAS’ National Unity government (minus DAP), to Tun Dr Mahathir’s non-party government, to a Pakatan Harapan-lead minority government. What values underscore each of these options? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to lawyer & human rights activist, Dato' Ambiga Sreenevasan, and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, MP for Set...
19m Feb 28, 2020
19m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 1) - Borneo Kingmaker?
The subtle shifts in the position of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak, a significant bloc in Parliament, regarding who they might support as Prime Minister. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Professor James Chin, Director of the Asia Institute, University of Tasmania, Australia.
9m Feb 27, 2020
9m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 2) - Tale of Two Speeches
Today the nation witnessed two important speeches, one by the Interim Prime Minister, Dr Mahathir Mahathir and leader of the Pakatan Harapan coalition, Anwar Ibrahim. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to journalist and political commentator, Zurairi AR, Journalist, Malay Mail Online for a reading of the speeches.
12m Feb 27, 2020
12m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 3) - Is Democracy Really Dead?
About 80-100 people comprising representatives of NGOs, activists, university student association leaders, and members of the public, gathered for a peaceful "leaderless" demonstration yesterday, dubbed 'Demokrasi Mati, Ayuh Turun ke Jalan' (Democracy is Dead, Let's Go to The Streets). Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, lawyer and activist, to find out why the organise...
10m Feb 27, 2020
10m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 4) - The Media Tested
At the time of crisis all our institutions are being tested, not least the media. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan ask Gayathry Venkiteswaran, Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham Malaysia if the media can take the blame for much of the crisis.
8m Feb 27, 2020
8m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 5) - Who Are 'The Rakyat'?
How do we define "the Rakyat"? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, lawyer and activist, to reflect on how 'the Rakyat' is understood and represented.
7m Feb 27, 2020
7m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 1) - Bersih's Dealbreaker
It isn't just political parties and MPs who are the stakeholders in this current political crisis. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Bersih 2.0's Thomas Fann on how the electoral reform NGO views the current crisis, the attempt to set up a "backdoor government", calls for a snap election and more.
13m Feb 26, 2020
13m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 2) - Addressing Malay Anxieties
In the months leading up to the collapse of the Pakatan Harapan government, counter-narratives were being shaped in opposition to what Malaysia Baharu stood for - democracy, institutional reform, etc - that expressed Malay anxieties. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Ahmad Fuad Rahmat, Assistant Professor, School of Media, Languages and Culture, University of Nottingham Malaysia who has ...
12m Feb 26, 2020
12m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 3) - Reforms in Reverse?
If the Pakatan Harapan government is not re-established what reforms would stand and what could be reversed. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Bersih 2.0's Thomas Fann on how the electoral reform NGO views the current crisis, the attempt to set up a "backdoor government", calls for a snap election and more.
6m Feb 26, 2020
6m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 4) - Do Young People Care?
Is there a generational dimension in the reception of this crisis? Do young people care about the machinations of the political elite? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to political analyst Dr Sharifah Syahirah Syed Sheikh on her observations of the competing narratives of the crisis.
11m Feb 26, 2020
11m
Post-Pakatan Malaysia (Part 5) - "Bringing Down Anwar"
Our guest was at Sheraton Hotel PJ on Sunday along with Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and Zuraida Kamaruddin, Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah and Baru Bian, among others. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to activist, former ISA detainee Hisham Rais about his role in the plot for bring down the Pakatan Harapan government.
14m Feb 26, 2020
14m