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Top 5 at 5: Big Wins at the Commonwealth Games
42 mins·17:00, 4 Aug 2026
Top 5 at 5: Big Wins at the Commonwealth Games
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Guest: Haresh Deol, Editor and Co-founder, Twentytwo13
Malaysia exceeded its five-gold target at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, finishing with eight gold, three silver and five bronze medals, with standout performances in weightlifting, cycling and judo. We speak to Haresh Deol, editor and co-founder of Twentytwo13, about what drove Malaysia's success, the significance of breakthrough performances from veteran and young athletes alike, and what the results mean for the future of Malaysian sport. (Starts at 22:48)
• The future of DAP: DAP is facing renewed questions about its future after Anthony Loke stepped down as the party's Negeri Sembilan chair following its loss of the state government and his own defeat in Chennah. We revisit our conversation with Dr Khoo Ying Hooi, Associate Professor of International Relations and Human Rights at Universiti Malaya, on what Loke's resignation signals for the party, and whether DAP's upcoming national convention could reshape its role in the federal government. (Starts at 16:45)
• Massive Attack banned in Singapore: British band Massive Attack has been banned from performing in Singapore after displaying a Palestinian flag and leading "Free Palestine" chants during a recent concert, prompting police questioning and an official warning. We discuss what happened, the legal limits on political expression at public performances in Singapore, and where the line lies between artistic expression and respecting local laws. (Starts at 12:05)
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• Can you train yourself to read again?: Novelist Naomi Alderman has created a “Couch to "5K"-style programme, but instead of training people to run, it aims to rebuild their reading habits. We discuss the progressions in her eight-week reading plan, the personal value of reading, and whether it can be treated like a skill that needs to be trained. (Starts at 00:27)
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Image Credits: Olympic Council of Malaysia (Facebook)
Presenter: Lee Chwi Lynn, Susan Tam
Producer: Sneha Harikannan, Tee Shiao Eek, Susan Tam, Sudais Ferhard, Alia Zefri
athlete developmentmotorcycle clubcommonwealth games 2026Datuk Azizulhasni Awangmalaysian politicsdapanthony lokenegeri sembilanfreedom of expressionmassive attacksingaporepalestineroad safetytraffic accidents and fatalitiesreading habitsliteracypersonal development
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