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Top 5 at 5: Netanyahu Rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Plan
40 mins·17:00, 10 Aug 2026
Top 5 at 5: Netanyahu Rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Plan
40 mins
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17:00, 10 Aug 2026
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1 hr 22 mins
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Guest: Julia Roknifard, International Relations Expert and Senior Lecturer, Taylor’s University
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, which would require Hamas to disarm in exchange for an Israeli military withdrawal and a transition to Palestinian-led governance. We speak to Julia Roknifard, international relations expert and senior lecturer at Taylor’s University, about what Netanyahu’s rejection means for the US-Israel relationship, the prospects for a Gaza ceasefire, and how much domestic political pressure is shaping his position. (Starts at 23:19)
• Bersatu's place in Perikatan Nasional questioned: The status of Bersatu within Perikatan Nasional has come into question after PAS president Tan Sri Hadi Awang claimed the party was no longer part of the coalition, while Bersatu leaders and PN chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar disputed that claim. We speak to Dr Azeem Fazwan Ahmad Farouk, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director at the Centre for Policy Research at Universiti Sains Malaysia, about the growing tensions between PAS and Bersatu and what this could mean for the future of PN. (Starts at 16:00)
• Selangor looks to expand BRT beyond Sunway: Selangor is exploring an expansion of its Bus Rapid Transit network into busier areas including Puchong, Glenmarie and Kwasa Damansara, with the state looking to Jakarta’s TransJakarta system as a possible model. We discuss if the BRT network will be able to fill the gaps in the current public transport system, and whether a wider network could actually get more people out of their cars. (Starts at 11:30)
• Pulau Redang tackles persistent reef damage: The Terengganu government is considering tougher action against boat operators following reports of coral reef damage in Pulau Redang, with preliminary investigations finding that boats had anchored in prohibited areas. We speak to Julian Hyde, Chief Executive Officer of Reef Check Malaysia, about the damage to Redang’s reefs, whether stronger enforcement is enough, and how the island can balance tourism with marine conservation. (Starts at 04:44)
• Marmots join Onlyfans: A decades-long marmot research project in Colorado has turned to an unlikely fundraising platform, with biologist Dr Daniel Blumstein launching an OnlyFans account featuring family-friendly videos of the animals. We discuss how the unusual initiative is helping raise money and public awareness for the research and why long-term scientific studies like this one are worth preserving. (Starts at 00:28)
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Image Credits: The White House (Facebook), Prime Minister of Israel (Facebook)
Presenter: Dashran Yohan, Lim Sue Ann
Producer: Dashran Yohan, Sneha Harikannan, Alia Zefri, Juliet Jacobs
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