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Top 5 at 5: The Deepening Rifts in UK Politics
43 mins·17:00, 25 Jun 2026
Top 5 at 5: The Deepening Rifts in UK Politics
43 mins
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17:00, 25 Jun 2026
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Keir Starmer has resigned as UK Prime Minister amid deepening political instability, with Andy Burnham emerging as the frontrunner to lead Labour. We spoke to Rob Johns, Professor of Politics at the University of Southampton, about Starmer’s collapse, the rise of a fragmented five-party system, and whether any leader can restore stability to UK politics. (Starts at 23:10)
• UMNO supreme council member quits party: UMNO supreme council member Datuk Dr Puad Zarkashi has quit the party, alleging interference in Johor UMNO’s decision-making and accusing the state leadership of being influenced by the palace. We spoke to Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at IIUM, about Puad’s influence in Johor and the political implications of his resignation ahead of the state elections. (Stars at 15:36)
• Singaporean man leads laptop syndicate: A Singaporean man and his associates exploited a PayPal glitch to obtain laptops worth over S$32,000 from tech companies before the case eventually unravelled. We look at how the scheme worked, why one of the individuals later turned himself in, and whether remorse should factor into sentencing decisions. (Starts at 11:14)
• Traffic violation fines to be increased: Transport Minister Anthony Loke has passed amendments to raise traffic fines and introduce tougher penalties for dangerous driving as part of efforts to improve road safety and curb repeat offences. We heard from Masria Mustafa, associate professor at UiTM, about whether stricter penalties alone are enough to change driving behaviour and make Malaysian roads safer.
(Starts at 06:06)
• The growing appeal of Japanese second-hand stores: Japanese second-hand stores are gaining popularity in Malaysia, with shoppers drawn to everything from vintage collectibles to high-quality everyday items. We look at why Japanese cast-offs are becoming sought-after finds and what’s driving the thrill of treasure hunting in thrift stores. (Starts at 00:28)
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Presenter: Lee Chwi Lynn, Susan Tam
Producer: Sudais Ferhard, Lim Sue Ann, Sneha Harikannan, Alia Zefri, Juliet Jacobs
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