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Top 5 at 5: Reviewing the National Social Policy Action Plan
45 mins·17:00, 8 May 2026
Top 5 at 5: Reviewing the National Social Policy Action Plan
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17:00, 8 May 2026
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Guest: Dr Teoh Ai Hua, President, Malaysian Association of Social Workers (MASW)
The government has launched the National Social Policy Action Plan 2026–2030, aimed at strengthening Malaysia’s social protection system through early intervention, empowerment and long-term support for vulnerable communities. We discuss this with Dr Teoh Ai Hua, President of Malaysian Association of Social Workers (MASW). (Starts at 23:35)
• Johor’s five new seats sparks debate: The Johor state assembly has passed a bill allowing for five unelected assemblymen to be appointed into the Dewan Undangan Negeri, increasing the total number of seats from 56 to 61. There's been a lot of pushback to this from the opposition, who claims that it was done without prior consultation. We speak with Wong Chin Huat, political scientist from Sunway University. (Starts at 18:28)
• KL Festival to become annual event: Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh announced that the KL Festival will now be held annually as part of efforts to strengthen Kuala Lumpur’s identity as a cultural city ahead of Visit Malaysia 2027. We discuss whether KL is evolving beyond being just a city for work and traffic. (Starts at 13:42)
• Can Malaysia change how it treats stray animals?: With more reports of cruelty and abandonment, animal welfare groups are calling for more humane and science-based approaches to stray management. We speak to Sue Ann Kong, the Founder of Execute AWA about this issue, and the group's new initiative called ProjekPawPicks, rescued dogs will interact and “choose” their potential adopters based on comfort and trust. (Starts at 7:15)
• Sir David Attenborough turns 100: Broadcaster and natural historian David Attenborough celebrates a century of life and decades of environmental storytelling, from Planet Earth to Blue Planet. We reflect on his legacy, environmental advocacy and enduring influence on how audiences connect with the natural world. (Starts at 0:23)
Image Credit: Zahid Hamidi Facebook
Presenter: Sharaad Kuttan, Sudais Ferhard
Producer: Alia Zefri, Sudais Ferhard, Tee Shiao Eek, Juliet Jacobs
Malaysia National Social Policy 2026 2030johor state assemblyDewan Undangan NegeriKL Festivalarts and culture tourismstray dog managementenvironmental legacysocial protectionstray animalssir david attenborough
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