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Top 5 at 5: The Super Rich Are Hiding Their Wealth
46 mins·17:00, 5 May 2026
Top 5 at 5: The Super Rich Are Hiding Their Wealth
46 mins
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17:00, 5 May 2026
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Guest: Peter Beattie, Political Economist and Political Psychologist, Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Oxfam says the global super‑rich have stashed $3.55 trillion beyond the reach of tax authorities, equal to the wealth of half the world’s population. We discuss what this means with Peter Beattie. (Starts at 24:24)
• 8,000 migrants dead along migration routes: New IOM data shows dangerous journeys continue to claim lives, with shifting routes shaped by conflict, climate and policy. We discuss what these findings mean for Asia, and the changes needed to prevent more tragedies, with Joanne Chua, executive director for Asylum Access Malaysia. (Starts at 17:15)
• KL's next mega mall: Merdeka 118 will soon open its own mega mall, complete with artisan districts, food halls and a glass‑domed event space. We discuss what this new mall means for the city. (Starts at 11:50)
• TTDI residents say priorities remain overlooked: DBKL’s buffer zone around Bukit Kiara is hailed as a civic win, but TTDI resident and former BFM presenter Julian Ng warns of contradictions on the ground affecting residents. We speak to him about these concerns. (Starts at 6:12)
• Friendster returns!: Before Facebook, there was Friendster. And it's making a comeback, after programmer Mike Carson bought the domain. He’s rebuilt it as a stripped‑down app that only connects people who meet in person. One of his biggest selling points besides that: No ads! (Starts at 0:23)
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Presenter: Lee Chwi Lynn, Susan Tam
Producer: Sneha Harikannan, Lim Sue Ann, Sudais Ferhard, Susan Tam
Oxfam wealth inequalityglobal super richmigrant deathsMerdeka 118 mallretail developmentTTDI residentsfriendstersrefugee crisisbukit kiarasocial network
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