It is the season for giving as far as political parties vying for votes are concerned. And the primary document of what the respective coalitions have put on the table is there in their manifestos. Our guest gives his two sen worth on the Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan manifestos: BN’s is 220 pages long, Pakatan’s is 150 pages long. Both don’t have a proper and easily digestible summary but Pakatan is more structured - 5 pillars, 10 promises within first 100 days and 60 promises overall. B...
Apr 16, 2018•21 min
We had the dissolution of Parliament over the weekend. Now we await the announcement of the dates for nomination and polling day by Election Commission.Today we look at one media organisation’s strategy in getting the best stories, and taking the political temperature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 09, 2018•22 min
Like all businesses, generating sustainable revenue is vital to the running of media companies, whether traditional or online. Today we focus in on this, especially in light of the recent announcement by The Malaysian Insight that it plans to cease its publication, citing a “challenging financial environment” and missed goals. Is a paywall the inevitable model to adopt or is advertising revenue still a viable option? Listen in as we discuss this with the CEO of Malaysiakini and the Editor-in-Chi...
Apr 02, 2018•23 min
Collins Dictionary declared “fake news” the 2017 Word of the Year. The dictionary defines this noun as “false, often sensational, information disseminated under the guise of news reporting.” Recently Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department announced a proposed law to deal with the so-called “Fake News” phenomenon will be presented to Parliament, now in session. Malaysia joins many nations in moving against a phenomenon that has only recently been identified as a threat to democracy. Today, w...
Mar 26, 2018•21 min
Until it's recent closure, Andrew Sia was the editor overseeing the environment section of The Star. Despite numerous awards to its credit as well as some positive impact on policy makers. Today we ask what brought Andrew into journalism, what made him stay and briefly what the demise of a section of the paper means for journalism focused on the planet’s environmental challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 19, 2018•20 min
Last week, Parliament began its sixth session scheduled for 20 days and is said to be the last session before its dissolution to make way for the 14th General Election. Notable on the parliamentary agenda for this session includes the tabling of proposed fake news laws as well as the Election Commission’s redelineation exercise. Today, we get a journalist’s perspective on parliamentary proceedings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 12, 2018•22 min
A prominent businessman whose rice, sugar and flour milling businesses date back to the 1950s, Robert Kuok became the subject of sharp criticism precipitated by a blog posting by controversial blogger, Raja Petra Kamaruddin. The 94 year-old tycoon was accused of seeking to overthrow Najib Razak’s Administration by splitting the Malays and supporting opposition parties, in particular the DAP. While the dust has settled on the controversy, we ask what purpose this attack on the well-respected figu...
Mar 05, 2018•20 min
Veteran journalist Wan Hamidi Hamid began his career with Berita Harian observing from the outside of politics. He later joined a party owned publication as its Chief Editor. We discuss with him the relevance and viability of politically led publications in an era where electronic media dominates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 26, 2018•21 min
Football has emerged ‘bargaining chip’ in the political competition between Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan. We had the Pakatan Harapan Youth Wing proposal for the free showing of the English Premier League if Pakatan takes the Federal government at GE14, and not to forget the tussle between the Pakatan-run government of Selangor and the Football Association of Selangor. Today we ask if the beautiful game and fans are being sacrificed on the alter of politics. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Feb 19, 2018•21 min
The departure of the Islamic party PAS from the Pakatan Rakyat coalition, raised many questions about the survival of the party. Speculation was also rife about the possibility of a more formal relationship with UMNO, within the framework of “Malay Unity”. With a splinter party nipping at its heels and a seemingly paradoxical decision to remain as part of the Pakatan-run Selangor government, observers and journalist have an intriguing task of understanding the motivations of the Islamic party’s ...
Feb 12, 2018•22 min
The Malaysian media landscape in the run up to the 14th General Elections is evolving: from cyber-troopers and trolls to Whatsapp. Today we ask about the trajectory of political messaging and social media since the Reformasi era, especially in the relative advantages it gave to various stakeholders.Finally we ask it is premature to say whether one side has an upper hand over the other in terms of online political messaging? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 05, 2018•22 min
Rubin Khoo, the Editor in Chief of Prestige and AugustMan magazines, shares with us his observations on the industry's challenging operating landscape that he is in today. The magazine industry is in a state of flux globally and publishers need to adapt to the shifts in consumer behaviour. Rubin shares how journalists today have to evolve and adopt the "360" approach. On top of this, so much industry talk today revolves around synergies across social platforms such as Instagram and Facebook as w...
Jan 29, 2018•22 min
Asian Correspondent journalist Kong Lee Lian, recently wrote an article on what she described as an “epidemic of sexual harassment in ASEAN”, based on the experiences of women journalists across the region. The piece has garnered significant attention in Malaysia, eliciting responses from the National Union of Journalists, media advocacy groups and women’s rights groups. Lee Lian speaks to us about what she hoped to achieve in writing this story. You can read Lee Lian's article here See omnystud...
Jan 22, 2018•20 min
Teoh speaks to us about the history of SJ Echo, the Subang Jaya " Kampung Spirit" and the relevance of a physical community newspapers in the digital age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 15, 2018•23 min
Media Selangor is the official media of the Selangor State Government, SelangorKini and TV Selangor are the authorised print and web platforms under the Media Selangor brand. Today we ask how Selangorkini differentiates itself from other media including mainstream and so-called alternative media. And why Menteri Besar Azmin Ali has been reluctant to engage fully with the media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 08, 2018•22 min
The Morning Run recounts memorable conversations with journalists on Pressing Matters in 2017. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 18, 2017•20 min
Anil gives his insights into :- - The history of Aliran and the effectiveness of its outreach - His views on the changing landscape of media engagement - Strategies taken by Aliran to adapt its communication approach - How Aliran determines its editorial priorities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 11, 2017•21 min
With a clutch of awards, the team from The Star's youth-run R.AGE team takes a position against the prevailing fashions: "No click bait, rehashed, copy-and-paste stories here. We believe good journalism shouldn’t be just about what’s trending, or what gets us more video views." Today we get an insight to what allowed this team to evolve in the way it did. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 04, 2017•22 min
Forget what you think you know about ‘fake news’. Listen to the podcast to better understand the distinct types of problematic content that sit within our information ecosystem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 27, 2017•20 min
Malaysian companies are expected to have limited involvement in the MRT3, given the tender conditions stipulated for this RM40-50 billion project. Guna breaks down this 'terribly convoluted' project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 20, 2017•19 min
The ASEAN Post was launched online 3 months. Rohan Ramakrishnan, founder and CEO, talks about why he chose to enter the media space, what is the vision for The ASEAN Post, and who is funding this venture. We also delve into his views of the current media landscape and how this portal plans to differentiate itself from the rest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 06, 2017•19 min
Guna shares his insights on the Malaysian Airlines leadership revolving door, as well as Pakatan Harapan's Alternative Budget, and the proposal to abolish GST . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 30, 2017•20 min
Nic Newman is the lead author of the latest Digital News Report, published by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. The Digital News Report tracks online news access and engagement over a range of countries. This year’s report -- for the first time -- includes a look at the Malaysian media landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 23, 2017•21 min
Despite the relative robustness of the Malaysian economy, the Malaysian ringgit continues to be around its lowest level relative to the US dollar. Although it has strengthened recently, it is still around 4.2 ringgit to the US dollar, lower than the 3.8 ringgit fixed exchange rate imposed at the height of the Asian financial crisis in 1998. Now, why is that? Independent business analyst P. Gunasegaram discusses the possible roll of kleptocracy in the premium on the ringgit and what does the ring...
Oct 16, 2017•20 min
If you’ve been following the story of the bank robber who walked away with RM600,000 dressed in a t-shirt, shorts and slippers, you’ll want to hear the story from the point of view of a crime reporter. Dubbed the “smooth operator” the man was arrested last week, revealing a life of mostly petty crime, preying on the inattentiveness of most of us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 09, 2017•21 min
Last month, Astro AWANI celebrated its 10th year anniversary. We talk to Suhaimi today about how the newsroom has evolved over the years as long as the media landscape during Awani's ten years journey. He also talks about the the future of TV news in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 02, 2017•21 min
Independent business analyst P. Gunasegaram addresses some initial confusion surrounding the recently announced deal between Boeing and Malaysia Airlines worth 'beyond US$10 billion', and also assesses findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Bank Negara's forex scandal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 25, 2017•23 min
As the cost of living increases, Malaysian are adjusting the consumption habits to make sense of the lower purchasing power of the Ringgit. However when the formerly humble source of protein, ‘kembong’ or Indian mackerel, becomes unaffordable for the bottom 40 percent of income earners we know the situation is getting serious. Today we look at how a series of articles in The Malaysian Insight is shedding light on the real economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 18, 2017•20 min
“We are not politicians and do not wish to see Singapore embroiled in a never-ending public argument. For now, we will cease presenting further evidence on social media, provided that we and our father’s wish are not attacked or misrepresented.” This statement appeared on Facebook representing the siblings of Singapore Prime Minister: Lee Hsien Yang and Lee Wei Ling. Today we speak to a man who wrote about the elder Lee’s history and inner motivations to understand the recent family feud. See om...
Sep 11, 2017•23 min
On Saturday, Malaysia kicked off the 2017 SEA Games in a blaze of fireworks to welcome the region's best athletes to the country. Haresh Deol, a journalist and sport analyst, discusses issues surrounding the games including Komalam Shally, the athlete selection process and Malaysia's hosting capabilities. Brought to you by Mah Sing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 21, 2017•21 min
