The International Labour Organisation warns global labour incomes could plunge by RM13.2 trillion by 2027, driven by the widening fallout of the Middle East crisis and surging oil prices. We spoke to Sher Verick, ILO Deputy Chief Economist, about the scale of this risk and what it means for workers worldwide. (Starts at )• MPs blocked from MyKhas: A second government MP has lost access to the MyKhas portal, with both Subang’s Wong Chen and PJ’s Lee Chean Chung alleging their constituency funds channel was blocked without notice. The move has sparked questions about political ties and transparency in managing public allocations. We spoke to Wong Chen about how his office is coping with the loss of access and the impact on his constituency. (Starts at )• Malaysia to face plastic shortage: Malaysia could soon face a plastic shortage as disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz drive up costs for petrochemical imports, with PET resin prices doubling in just a month. Manufacturers are already shifting to alternatives like aluminium, cardboard, and even banana leaves. We discuss how these changes might affect everyday packaging and whether consumers are already feeling the cost. (Starts at )• Bukit Cherakah fight returns to court: Conservation groups are mounting one last legal bid to overturn the Selangor government’s degazettement of 1,000 acres in Bukit Cherakah Forest Reserve, after the Federal Court dismissed their judicial review. We're joined by Alicia Teoh, Founder and Secretary of the Shah Alam Community Forest Society, who talks about what the final legal step involves and why it's necessary. (Starts at )• Aeroline exits KL: After 20 years of, premium bus operator Aeroline has ceased operations in Kuala Lumpur after locing access to two of their terminal hubs following warnings from APAD that the locations aren't authorised. We discuss the friction between transport regulation, passenger convenience and business viability. (Starts at )Top 5 @ 5 is brought to you by Luno: A smarter way to cryptoImage Credits: Pexels
