Proposed amendments to the Prisons Act 1995 have sparked debate over whether they protect prison officers carrying out their duties or risk creating loopholes for abuse. The changes include legal immunity for officers acting in “good faith", following concerns over accountability after a custodial death at Taiping Prison. We speak to Dr Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid, criminologist and senior lecturer at the University of Malaya, about the meaning of “good faith” protections, what comprehensive accountability looks like, and how safeguards can be strengthened. (Starts at 23:19)

• New school reform pilot programme launching next week: The Education Ministry will launch a nationwide school reform pilot next week, with every district selecting 10 schools to receive up to RM100,000 each to implement their own improvement plans aiming to transform school culture, teaching practices and student wellbeing. We speak to Chan Soon Seng, CEO of Teach For Malaysia, about whether this approach can deliver meaningful change. (Starts at 16:50)

• Will price hikes kill e-hailing?: A new Rakuten Insights survey suggests higher fuel prices could significantly change how Malaysians use e-hailing services, as more than 80% said they would reduce or stop using ride-hailing and food delivery if prices increase. We discuss what the findings reveal about changing consumer habits, whether convenience still outweighs cost, and how rising prices could reshape the way Malaysians commute and order food. (Starts at 12:24)

• Is Nicky Liow a member of PKR?: A photo of businessman Nicky Liow wearing an Angkatan Muda Keadilan shirt alongside Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at a PKR event has sparked questions over whether he is linked to the party. Liow has faced past legal troubles, including money laundering charges linked to allegations involving the “Gang Nicky” organised crime syndicate. We speak to Thomas Fann, co-founder of Projek Sama, about what the criticism from within the party could mean for PKR moving forward. (Starts at 07:08)

• Running into trouble in Bali: Two Dutch founders of a Bali running club Entourage Bali has been banned from Indonesia after allegations that the group discriminated against Indonesian nationals. We talk about the controversy and discuss the impact digital nomads have on local communities. (Starts at 00:28)

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