Political scientist Wong Chin Huat argues the growing rift between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional could push Putrajaya toward bolder reforms, citing recent action on the Tabung Haji RCI as an example. We unpack this with Ngeow Chow Ying, Convenor at Projek SAMA, on whether political instability actually creates room for institutional change. (Starts at 23:31)

• Court blocks Malaysia's first climate litigation case: The High Court has denied RimbaWatch leave to pursue a judicial review against two ministries over an alleged greenwashing complaint involving a Shell engine oil product, in what would have been Malaysia's first case of its kind. We speak to Kuberan Hansrajh Kumaresan, Head of Legal Advocacy at RimbaWatch, on what the ruling means and their plans to appeal. (Starts at 16:14)

• Fahmi says hateful comments are hurting his staff: Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil says his team has grown "depressed" from public backlash over issues unrelated to his ministry, using the recent electricity tariff adjustments as an example. We look at what employers owe staff on the frontlines of public criticism. (Starts at 10:47)

•QR code scams on the rise: Quishing scams have cost Malaysians nearly RM30 million with over 5,000 cases recorded in the first half of this year alone, up sharply from previous years. We speak to Winnie Chan of the Financial Markets Ombudsman Service on how to spot a malicious QR code and what to do if you've been scammed.
(Starts at 5:41)

•Living out childhood dreams in your 50s: At 53, Yeoh Choong Fah stepped onto a gymnastics mat for the first time and went on to compete in the Johor Open Artistic Gymnastics competition against gymnasts decades younger. We look at what it takes to start a new passion later in life. (Starts at 0:24)

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