Just yesterday, the US and Indonesia formally established a Kontan Major Defense Cooperation Partnership, also known as the MDCP. It was signed by US Secretary of Defense PETE Hegseth and Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. We exploring what this deal is and how we got here, especially amidst the backdrop of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto being one of the more US-friendly leaders in the region. (Starts at 23:20)

• Mental health workforce at risk: Around 200 counselling psychology officers in the Health Ministry face an uncertain future as their contracts end in August, raising concerns about gaps in Malaysia’s already stretched mental health services. We speak to Dato’ Dr Abdul Halim bin Hussin, President of PERKAMA International, on what’s at stake and what needs to change. (Starts at 17:10)

• Trump clashes with Pope Leo: A social media post by Donald Trump depicting himself in a Christ-like image has sparked backlash and reignited tensions with Pope Leo, who has been vocal about peace and moral responsibility. We discuss the backlash. (Starts at 11:00)

• Hamzah steps down: Former opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin has officially resigned following his fallout with Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and exit from Bersatu. We hear from Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at IIUM, who weighs in on whether this clears the way for stability in Perikatan Nasional or deepens uncertainty over its leadership. (Starts at 5:13)

• RM200,000 lost to Labubus: A Malaysian collector says he regrets spending RM200,000 on Bearbrick and Labubu figures, after hype and FOMO drove him to overbuy. We discuss the risks and rewards of collecting. (Starts at 0:22)

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