Tonight we speak to the editors of a recent book on Sabah’s election last year -- what happened, and why, as well as the broader implications of the outcome for Sabah and Malaysian politics. The introduction of the book notes that explanations of Sabah politics often focus on ethnic and state nationalism. We ask what’s limiting about this approach? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Bridget Welsh, co-editor, ‘Sabah From The Ground: The 2020 Elections & The Politics Of Survival’ and author of several chapters  including on “Sabah Style” and voting patterns.

Sabahans pride themselves for not sharing Malaya’s politics of racial and religious supremacy yet “anti-immigrant” rhetoric is commonplace. And how is it related to the fact that Sabah society consists of “layered, diverse and complex ethnic narratives.” Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Vilashini Somiah is an anthropologist and a Senior Lecturer at the Gender Studies Programme at Universiti Malaya. She co-authored a chapter in the book titled “Incessant Political Narratives: Perilous Migrants and the Treacherous East” with Aslam Abd Jalil.

The MP of Bangi, YB Dr. Ong Kian Ming wrote an Open Letter to the US President. In it, he argues that the United States should rethink its bilateral strategy with Southeast Asian nations. Ibrahim Sani speaks with him to unravel this, and other items in this rather fascinating letter to the 46th President.

The Securities Commission's Code of Good Corporate Governance seems to be at odds with the practice of political appointments in Government-linked companies. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Lawyer Lim Wei Jiet on how appointing 'active' politicians to boards of GLCs may impact good Corporate Governance

Sejauh mana benarnya persepsi ada pihak tertentu memainkan peranan memanipulasi harga barang, sekali gus ambil kesempatan untuk mengaut untung khususnya ketika musim perayaan? Apakah usaha KPDNHEP untuk mengekang kenaikan harga apabila berlaku permintaan yang tinggi terutamanya menjelang musim perayaan? Diskusi 9 malam

Sektor pekerjaan terus mendepani cabaran termasuk berkaitan isu pengambilan dan pengurangan pekerja, soal gaji yang rendah selain isu berkaitan perlindungan sosial, kesihatan dan keselamatan. Adakah perlu satu strategi khusus untuk reset sektor pekerjaan bersesuaian dengan norma baharu?

Prosedur operasi standard (SOP) sempena perayaan Aidilfitri akan diumumkan tidak lama lagi. Jika tahun lepas, kerajaan memberi kelonggaran untuk aktiviti kunjung-mengunjung pada musim perayaan, ia bagaimanapun terhad kepada Hari Raya pertama sahaja.

Antara SOP lain termasuk tiada solat sunat Aidilfitri berjemaah di masjid. Apa pula yang dapat kita jangkakan bagi SOP raya tahun ini?

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