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Top 5 at 5: Bersama Makes First Waves
42 mins
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17:00, 25 May 2026
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Guest: Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
There have been a flurry of recent political developments involving new Bersama leader and former Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli; including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul taking over the Pandan constituency, Bersama gaining 18,000 new members in five days, and Rafizi’s online spat with DAP’s Tony Pua. IIUM political scientist Dr Syaza Shukri joins us to break down these developments. (Starts at 24:36)
• US and Iran inching closer to a deal: US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington and Tehran are “getting a lot closer” to an agreement that could bring an end to the conflict. Though, Iranian officials maintain that there are a few unresolved disagreements that still need to be addressed. We unpack the prospect of a deal with Brice Lee, geopolitical analyst and researcher at Universiti Malaya. (Starts at 17:24)
• Do we really need more malls?: A recent report by property consultancy JLL noted that Kuala Lumpur alone will gain over 1 million square feet of new retail space later this year and an additional 34 shopping complexes. We discuss this influx of malls. (Starts at 12:49)
• Congenital conditions cause fatalities among young children: It was reported that congenital conditions, or birth defects, cause around 30% of deaths in children under five. Despite genetic or socioeconomic links, many cases remain unexplained. We hear from Dr Jesrine Hong, a Maternal and Fetal Medicine specialist on what needs to be done to ease the burden of these disorders in the country. (Starts at 6:06)
• Tax breaks for your local adventures: In light of the school holidays and upcoming public holidays this week, we look at the government's domestic tourism tax relief offer, which allows Malaysians to claim up to RM1,000 in income tax relief on select local attractions. We also discuss local attractions worth visiting. (Starts at 00:31)
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Image Credits: Rafizi Ramli, Facebook
Presenter: Dashran Yohan, Sudais Ferhard
Producer: Dashran Yohan, Sneha Harikannan, Alia Zefri, Tee Shiao Eek, Juliet Jacobs
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