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Top 5 at 5: Selangor's Food Security at Stake
44 mins·17:00, 29 Apr 2026
Top 5 at 5: Selangor's Food Security at Stake
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17:00, 29 Apr 2026
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Guest: Dato Izham Hashim, Executive Councillor for Infrastructure and Agriculture, Selangor State Executive Council
The ongoing Middle East conflict is beginning to ripple through global supply chains, affecting fuel, fertiliser, and shipping routes—and closer to home, that’s raising concerns about food security in Selangor. We get a look at the situation with Dato Izham Hashim, Executive Councillor for Infrastructure and Agriculture under the Selangor State Executive Council. (Starts at 22:32)
• Another Sandakan fire displaces families: A second fire in just 10 days has destroyed dozens of homes in Sandakan, Sabah, renewing concerns over fire safety in densely populated settlements. We hear from Latina Arssid of Cahaya Society on the immediate needs of displaced families and how the public can help. (Starts at 17:30)
• Heat alert across 15 areas nationwide: The Malaysian Meteorological Department has placed 15 areas under a Level 1 heat alert as temperatures hit 35–37°C over consecutive days. While the alert is the lowest tier, health officials warn of rising heat-related illnesses. We discuss how we can cope with the heat. (Starts at 12:21)
• How dependent is Malaysia on diesel?: Despite being an oil producer, Malaysia still imports nearly half its crude needs, leaving the economy exposed to global supply shocks. With diesel forming the backbone of transport and logistics, we speak to Calvin Cheng of ISIS Malaysia on what rising volatility means for prices, businesses, and the wider economy. (Starts at 5:38)
• Beauty and insecurity: A column in The Guardian’s “Ask Ugly” explores the awkward conversations that arise when friends put themselves down over their appearance, from weight complaints to Botox anxieties. We discuss why this happens, and how to respond in a “no judgement” world shaped by shifting beauty standards and rising body image pressures. (Starts at 0:23)
Image Credit: Shutterstock
Presenter: Lee Chwi Lynn, Susan Tam
Producer: Sneha Harikannan, Alia Zefri, Sudais Ferhard, Dashran Yohan, Lim Sue Ann
selangor food securitySandakan fire Sabahheat related illnessbody image insecurityglobal supply chainfire safety regulationheatwaves 2026dieselfuel pricebeauty standards
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