In this episode, we interview Ann Teo, the chairperson of ROSE (Rise of Social Efforts) and BERSIH Sarawak. Ann is a lawyer and an advocate for political education and election reform. Listen in as we discuss topics like: 1. ROSE, civil societies and engaging in political education. (1:20) 2. The postponement of UNDI 18 and the effects of Automatic Voter registration. (13:40) 3. Voting reform and Absentee voting. (23:30) 4. The Emergency (Darurat) Ordinances and the effects not opening Parliament. (37:25) Check out ROSE's website here: https://www.sarawakrose.org Message me on Instagram ..read more

In this episode of Malaysian Politics Explained, we dive into the contempt judgment against online news-outlet Malaysiakini and answer 3 core questions. 1. What does Contempt of Court mean? 2. Why was Malaysiakini held responsible for comments made by its readers on their platform? 3. What does this judgment mean for the future of Malaysia? Link to Press Summary of judgment: http://www.kehakiman.gov.my/sites/default/files/2021-02/Press%20Summary%20-%20M%27kini%2019%20Feb%202021%20%28majority%29.pdf Music: Chess Pieces - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/4TirtbI_y2g Joy by Declan DP https://s ..read more

In this episode we look at the movement/constitutional amendment known as UNDI 18 and answer 3 key questions surrounding the topic: 1. What is UNDI 18? 2. Why is it in the news again? 3. What do recent developments mean for those who are between 18 and 21 in the next election? join us to find out more! Music: Chess Pieces - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/4TirtbI_y2g Joy by Declan DP https://soundcloud.com/declandp Licensing Agreement: http://declandp.info/music-licensing Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-joy Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/oZ_m0J_TyIU ..read more

With all the news about the 2021 Budget being full of Parliamentary jargon, we look to dive into the ins and outs of how a bill goes through Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat. We answer a few key questions, namely; 1. What is a parliamentary bill? 2. What stages must a bill go through in order to be made law? 3. What will the 2021 Budget's passing or not passing mean for Malaysia's future? Diagram of stages of a Bill going through Parliament: https://www.parlimen.gov.my/soalan-lazim.html?uweb=p&lang=en Message me on Instagram: @olikho Music: Music: Chess Pieces - Silent Partner https://youtu.be ..read more

Ever wondered what happens if the PM loses the support of Parliament halfway into his administration? Join us as we learn more about what can lead to the collapse of an administration. Message me on Instagram: @olikho Music: Music: Chess Pieces - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/4TirtbI_y2g Joy by Declan DP https://soundcloud.com/declandp Licensing Agreement: http://declandp.info/music-licensing Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-joy Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/oZ_m0J_TyIU ..read more

In this exclusive interview with former Works Minister Baru Bian, we engage in a discussion on: 1. How he got into Politics (1:11) 2. How his Faith influences his politics (4:32) 3. The Sheraton Move; why he left PKR, does he regret it, and his response to being called a "Katak." (9:38) 4. Joining Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) (20:20) 5. NCR Land Rights and possible reforms (24:15) 6. His record as Works Minister (45:05) 7. Criticisms over cancelled "3 Bridges" projects in Sarawak (56:00) 8. Covid-19 (1:02: 16) Joins us to find out more! Message me on Instagram: @olikho Music: Chess Pie ..read more

Wondering what all the news about Sabah's state election is about but not interested in scrolling through thousands of news articles? In this episode of Malaysian we explore: 1. Why the election was held and what happened on election night?  (1:18) 2. What can we learn from the election results? (3:44) 3. What do political parties do from here on out? (9:02) Joins us to find out more! Message me on Instagram: @olikho Music: Music: Chess Pieces - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/4TirtbI_y2g Joy by Declan DP https://soundcloud.com/declandp Licensing Agreement: http://declandp.info/music-li ..read more

In the second part of this episode, we explore the reasons native rights have become a hot political topic and explore key themes such as: 1. The systemic problems behind how we recognise these rights in Malaysia (2:00) 2. The proposed reform and arguments for and against this reform (6:00) AIKEN, S. ROBERT, and COLIN H. LEIGH. “IN THE WAY OF DEVELOPMENT: INDIGENOUS LAND-RIGHTS ISSUES IN MALAYSIA.” Geographical Review, vol. 101, no. 4, 2011, pp. 471–496. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/23208635. Message me on Instagram: @olikho Music: Music: Chess Pieces - Silent Partner https://you ..read more

Sabah's state election is happening on the 26th of September and Shafie Apdal haas being hugely popular in his efforts to recognise native title across the state. In this first half of a two part-episode on Native Rights, we explore key themes such as: 1. What makes a person a native? (2:10) 2. Why are native rights a thing and what are they? (3:35) Message me on Instagram: @olikho Music: Music: Chess Pieces - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/4TirtbI_y2g Joy by Declan DP https://soundcloud.com/declandp Licensing Agreement: http://declandp.info/music-licensing Free Download / Stream: https ..read more

With the Sabah State Elections on the horizon, Malaysian news media is awash with words like "katak" and "backdoor government." But what do these words really mean? On this episode of Malaysian Politics Explained, we're going to be diving into a non-partisan examination of Anti-Party Hopping legislation and the arguments for and against them. What is Party Hopping and  what are Anti-Hopping Laws? - 1:30 The arguments for Anti-Hopping Laws - 3.20 The arguments against Anti-Hopping Laws -6.30 Music: Chess Pieces - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/4TirtbI_y2g Joy by Declan DP https://so ..read more