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Top 5 at 5: Looking Ahead to The Negeri Sembilan Polls
42 mins·17:00, 31 Jul 2026
Top 5 at 5: Looking Ahead to The Negeri Sembilan Polls
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17:00, 31 Jul 2026
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Guest: Dr Phar Kim Beng, Professor of ASEAN Studies, International Islamic University Malaysia
Negeri Sembilan voters head to the polls tomorrow in a closely watched state election, where Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional will go head-to-head with Pakatan Harapan, marking a shift in alliances we've seen in the unity government. We speak to Dr Phar Kim Beng, Professor of ASEAN Studies at the International Islamic University Malaysia, about the key battlegrounds, the issues shaping voters’ choices, and what the outcome could mean for Malaysia’s wider political landscape. (Starts at 22:52)
• ASLI's solo shot: Dayana Dal, a housewife and mother of three from the Semelai Orang Asli community, is hoping to make history as the only Orang Asli candidate contesting the Jeram Padang seat in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election. We hear from her about why she entered politics, the issues affecting the constituency and what makes her a good candidate. (Starts at 17:38)
• Kota Damansara residents win data centre battle: Residents of Kota Damansara are celebrating after a proposed data centre development was withdrawn, following weeks of objections over its potential environmental impact and proximity to homes. We discuss why the proposal faced such strong resistance and how much influence local communities should have over developments in their neighbourhoods. (Starts at 12:25)
• New rules introduced to make hiking safer: The government is introducing stricter rules for hiking activities after a series of search-and-rescue operations and fatal incidents on Malaysia's trails. We speak to Tan Boon Hua, Vice President of Friends of Bukit Kiara, about the effectiveness of the proposed measures, from mandatory mountain guides to health screenings and GPS tracking. We also learn the ways to improve safety while keeping hiking accessible. (Starts at 06:37)
• FIFA's $20 billion gamble: FIFA's proposal to sell up to a 20% stake in a new commercial subsidiary has sparked backlash from football officials and politicians, with critics warning it could further commercialise the sport and deepen the organisation's ties to powerful private investors. We discuss why the proposal has proved so controversial, the concerns over potential investors linked to Donald Trump, and what it could mean for the future governance of world football. (Starts at 00:27)
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Presenter: Lee Chwi Lynn, Dashran Yohan
Producer: Sudais Ferhard, Alia Zefri, Sneha Harikannan, Tee Shiao Eek
football governancevotingNegeri Sembilan electionpakatan harapanbarisan nasionalperikatan nasionalfifadonald trumppolitical representationaslioutdoor safetyhikingcommunity activismkota damansaradata centresadventure tourism
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