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CONSIDER THIS: MACC UNDER SCRUTINY — ALLEGATIONS OF CORPORATE COLLUSION

CONSIDER THIS: MACC UNDER SCRUTINY — ALLEGATIONS OF CORPORATE COLLUSION

Allegations raised in a Bloomberg investigative report about possible collusion between certain MACC officers and a “corporate mafia” network have been circulating for weeks; claims the anti-corruption agency has firmly denied. What do these allegations reveal about the relationship between political power, regulatory power, and corporate power in Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with political economist Prof Emeritus Dr Edmund Terence Gomez from Universiti Malaya, who has long researched the linkages between politics, policies, and enterprise. In 2021, he resigned from the MACC’s Consultation and Corruption Prevention Panel, citing concerns over how Chief Commissioner Azam Baki’s conflict of interest allegations were being handled.

NEWS | WE HAVE ENOUGH FUEL STOCKPILED TO MAINTAIN CURRENT BUDI95 PRICE

NEWS | WE HAVE ENOUGH FUEL STOCKPILED TO MAINTAIN CURRENT BUDI95 PRICE

The PM assured that the 1.99 price for subsidised petrol will remain for now.

SPORTS | PSG VS CHELSEA: ROSENIOR NOT TAKING ANYTHING FOR GRANTED

SPORTS | PSG VS CHELSEA: ROSENIOR NOT TAKING ANYTHING FOR GRANTED

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior says is not banking on PSG to maintain their inconsistent form in their Champions League last-16 clash tomorrow morning.

SPORTS | NEWCASTLE DENIED A FAMOUS WIN OVER BARCELONA

SPORTS | NEWCASTLE DENIED A FAMOUS WIN OVER BARCELONA

Lamine Yamal comes to Barca's rescue in the Champions League

NEWS | SCHOOLS GET EXTRA DAY OFF FOR RAYA

NEWS | SCHOOLS GET EXTRA DAY OFF FOR RAYA

They'll now be off next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

LITE | YOUR CHILD IS CHEATING ON THEIR SPOUSE, SHOULD YOU INTERFERE?

LITE | YOUR CHILD IS CHEATING ON THEIR SPOUSE, SHOULD YOU INTERFERE?

This morning on the LITE Breakfast, Terry and Leya asked listeners: Your child is cheating on their spouse, should you interfere?

CONSIDER THIS: WHEN ONLINE NARRATIVES TURN DANGEROUS

CONSIDER THIS: WHEN ONLINE NARRATIVES TURN DANGEROUS

Several recent flashpoints in Malaysia have shown how quickly online outrage can spiral beyond the digital sphere. A new report on ‘Far-Right Extremism and Tech Accountability in Malaysia’ takes a closer look at how far-right narratives are spreading in the country’s digital space, and what role tech platforms may be playing. How do online narratives escalate into real-world consequences, and what can be done to stop that cycle? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Suyin Chia, Research Director of INITIATE.MY an organisation seeking to promote tolerance and prevent violence, and Aziff Azuddin, Research Director of IMAN Research, a think tank focused on security, peacebuilding, and community development.

LITE | WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES

LITE | WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES

This year, in conjunction with International Women’s Day, LITE teamed up with Astro’s Employee Engagement team to curate the HER & Allies Marketplace – a bazaar featuring women-owned businesses. Terry and Leya spoke with some of the vendors on their entrepreneurship journeys.

LITE | WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES

LITE | WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES

This year, in conjunction with International Women’s Day, LITE teamed up with Astro’s Employee Engagement team to curate the HER & Allies Marketplace – a bazaar featuring women-owned businesses. Terry and Leya spoke with some of the vendors on their entrepreneurship journeys.

SPORTS | THE DRAW FOR THE FA CUP QUARTERFINAL IS OUT

SPORTS | THE DRAW FOR THE FA CUP QUARTERFINAL IS OUT

And we're down to the last eight...

NEWS | FINAL PREPARATIONS BEING MADE TO BRING MALAYSIANS HOME

NEWS | FINAL PREPARATIONS BEING MADE TO BRING MALAYSIANS HOME

PM to personally monitor the operation, as the security situation in the middle east worsens.

CONSIDER THIS: IWD 2026 — CONFRONTING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE

CONSIDER THIS: IWD 2026 — CONFRONTING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE

Author Margaret Atwood once wrote, “Men are afraid that women will laugh at them. Women are afraid that men will kill them.” Despite writing that 44 years ago, the realities of violence against women remain disturbingly relevant today. To mark this year’s International Women’s Day, the Women’s Aid Organisation has just released a new policy brief examining the state of Intimate Partner Violence in Malaysia. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Nazreen Nizam, Executive Director of Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO), and Zati Hanani Zainol Abidin, Senior Advocacy Officer, WAO.

SEASON 2 EPISODE 21: CAS VERDICT, DOOM AND GLOOM FOR MALAYSIA'S FOOTBALL?

SEASON 2 EPISODE 21: CAS VERDICT, DOOM AND GLOOM FOR MALAYSIA'S FOOTBALL?

In this episode of The Malaysian Football Pod, Keesh, Chun Hang, and Aiman break down one of the most controversial developments in Malaysian football in recent years; the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling on Malaysia fielding ineligible players. After FIFA found that several naturalised players had used falsified documentation to prove Malaysian heritage, the case escalated to CAS as the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the players attempted to appeal their punishments. With fines issued, player bans enforced, and match results overturned, the ruling has sent shockwaves across the Malaysian football landscape.

The trio unpack the full timeline of the scandal, from the initial investigation into the heritage player programme to FIFA’s decision to sanction seven players and fine FAM. They discuss what CAS ultimately decided, why the bans were partially upheld, and what this means for the affected players moving forward. More importantly, the conversation dives into the governance questions surrounding the verification process, the risks of aggressively recruiting heritage players, and how this situation has impacted Malaysia’s reputation in regional football.

Aiman leads the deeper analysis in a passionate discussion about the long-term implications for Malaysian football, while Keesh and Chun Hang weigh in on accountability, structural reform, and what FAM must do next to rebuild trust. Is this a necessary wake-up call for the national team setup, or a damaging setback for Malaysian football’s ambitions? All that and more in this important episode of The Malaysian Football Pod.

LITE | THE LITE BREAKFAST SPEAKS WITH RICK PRICE

LITE | THE LITE BREAKFAST SPEAKS WITH RICK PRICE

The LITE Breakfast speaks to Australian singer-songwriter Rick Price, who will be bringing his timeless hits and soulful vocals to Zepp Kuala Lumpur on 5th April at 8pm.

SPORTS | CLOSE BUT NO TITLE FOR AARON-WOOI YIK

SPORTS | CLOSE BUT NO TITLE FOR AARON-WOOI YIK

Malaysian pair put up a strong fight in three-sets defeat in the final

NEWS | GOVT BRACED FOR ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MID EAST CRISIS

NEWS | GOVT BRACED FOR ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MID EAST CRISIS

The relevant ministries have already taken steps to prepare

THE FUTURE IS FEMALE: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2026 — IS POLITICS STILL A MAN’S GAME?

THE FUTURE IS FEMALE: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2026 — IS POLITICS STILL A MAN’S GAME?

Civil society groups have drafted a Gender Parity Political Representation Act to push parties to field at least 30% women candidates. But beyond legislation, the real question is what happens inside political parties as that’s where candidates are ultimately chosen. To celebrate International Women’s Day #IWD2026 Melisa Idris steps outside the studio for a special episode of #TheFutureIsFemale, a panel discussion recorded at an event organised by EMPOWER, MalaysiaKini, and the Canadian High Commission in Malaysia.

SPORTS | AARON-WOOI YIK STORM INTO ALL ENGLAND FINAL

SPORTS | AARON-WOOI YIK STORM INTO ALL ENGLAND FINAL

They are one game away from ending out long-wait for a title there

NEWS | GOVT LOOKING AT OPTIONS FOR SOCMED AGE VERIFICATION

NEWS | GOVT LOOKING AT OPTIONS FOR SOCMED AGE VERIFICATION

It's in talks with the various platforms to find the best method, ahead of the ban on under-16's using social media

AWANI REVIEW: THE BUSINESS OF TOWERS POWERING SOUTHEAST ASIA’S 5G

AWANI REVIEW: THE BUSINESS OF TOWERS POWERING SOUTHEAST ASIA’S 5G

Telcos run the networks, but infrastructure companies are building the backbone. EdgePoint Towers Malaysia CEO Muniff Kamaruddin speaks with Cynthia Ng about tower economics, the reality behind the 5G promise, and why the future of connectivity may move beyond towers.