
Top 5 at 5: Can PSM Challenge DAP's Stronghold in Rahang?

Top 5 at 5: Can PSM Challenge DAP's Stronghold in Rahang?
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37 mins
37 mins
Guest: S. Tinagaran, Rahang seat candidate, Parti Sosialis Malaysia
Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) is contesting its single seat in the Negeri Sembilan state election in a long-held DAP constituency. We are joined by PSM's candidate for Rahang, S. Tinagaran, or Cikgu Tina, to discuss his vision for Rahang, whether voters have an appetite for third-party politics, and what PSM hopes to deliver differently. (Starts at 24:15)
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• Kedah MB faces backlash over racist statements: Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor is facing widespread condemnation after suggesting non-Malay Malaysians have alternative homelands outside Malaysia. We discuss how these statements can be harmful to the Chinese and Indian communities, the sense of belonging minorities have in Malaysia and the fearmongering strategy used in campaigns to alienate communities. (Starts at 11:35)
• Could government funding help Malaysia's strays?: The government is considering setting up a dedicated fund to support animal welfare organisations, many of which currently rely on donations and volunteers to care for stray and abandoned animals. We speak to Kavin Ganasen, co-founder and treasurer of Lost Animal Souls Shelter, about whether government funding could ease the financial pressure on shelters and what else needs to happen to tackle Malaysia’s stray animal problem at its source. (Starts at 05:57)
• F1 returns to Sepang!: Malaysia was rumoured to be one of the top choices to host the postponed Bahrain Grand Prix, and we officially got confirmation that the race will be held in Sepang in October. We discuss the international motorsport community's reaction to the return of this fan-favourite track, whether this one-off event proves Malaysia's readiness to host global events and how domestic tourism can capitalise on the short notice. (Starts at 00:28)
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Image Credits: Parti Sosialis Malaysia (Facebook)
Presenter: Dashran Yohan, Sudais Ferhard
Producer: Dashran Yohan, Alia Zefri, Sudais Ferhard, Juliet Jacobs, Sneha Harikannan
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