From the Najib Razak verdict and political tremors in Perlis and Bersatu to questions about ‘hidden hands’ shaping narratives, we revisit the headlines that defined 2025.

This year-end wrap, hosted by Scoop.my Executive Editor T. Vignesh and News Editor Azim Idris, reflects on moments that shocked and saddened the nation — the FAM scandal, the passing of Pak Lah and Bung Mokhtar, the Trump visit, violent crimes in schools, and BUDI95 — and what they revealed about power, influence, and public discourse.