Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister quarantine violation after returning from Turkey in July has generated a frenzy on social media. It was raised in Parliament today, during which the Dewan Rakyat was told that there are no ‘double standards’ when it comes to enforcement of Covid-19 SOPs. But is that true? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan bring you the most important conversations of the day.

Former Bersatu Youth chief, Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman's interview with Channel News Asia has generated headlines on the possibility of a new party that is centred on youth. What is meant by a "youth-led party" and is it both desirable or feasible? While Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Qyira Yusri, Co-Founder of UNDI 18, one of the organisers of Parlimen Digital, and Kavita Maheendran, exco member of Majlis Belia Malaysia.

Was it inevitable that a discussion about increasing youth engagement in politics -- including lowering the voting age -- would lead to a youth-led party? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Qyira Yusri, Co-Founder of UNDI 18, one of the organisers of the recently concluded Parlimen Digital.

Bersama kita Mohamad Ekram Faiz, Pengasas Kapten Batik dan Ahmad Safuan Nizam,  Pengasas Raw Denim House

Among the headlines for Monday, 24th August 2020, is two GLC’s,  Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp) and Tabung Haji Hotel & Residence Sdn Bhd (THHR) were flagged as two government-linked companies with the most unsatisfactory levels of governance out of nine audited federally.

 

Also, The inquest into the death of Irish-French teenager Nora Anne Quoirin opened at the Seremban Court Complex today

 

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Coming to Kuala Lumpur only as an adult, our guest tonight has deep roots in the Kelabit community, a community whose language is endangered. Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Alena Murang is a Borneo-born Dayak-European Sape-player who sings in Kelabit and Kenyah, about her identity both ethnic and musical.

Once the province of men, the Sape is now championed by both men and women who have become trained in the tradition. Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Alena Murang is a Borneo-born Dayak-European Sape-player who sings in Kelabit and Kenyah about her entry into the professional world of music, from a world where music was embedded in the community.

Sarawak's Rainforest World Music Festival had a profound influence on our young guest and today she is connected to the world through her music. Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Alena Murang is a Borneo-born Dayak-European Sape-player who sings in the endangered languages of Kelabit and Kenyah.