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Earlier today former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was found guilty of all seven charges of misappropriating 42 million ringgit of SRC International funds and sentenced to 12 years in jail and a RM210 million fine. While Najib has successfully obtained a stay of execution for his sentence, the verdict will no doubt have an impact on the political landscape. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Fahmi Fadzil, Lembah Pantai MP and Parti Keadilan Rakyat Communications Director.

Anger and confusion marked the response of many of the party faithful to the conviction and sentencing for former Prime Minister Najib Razak. And it prompted UMNO President to issue a statement that the party will have to make a major decision in the near term. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Hamidin Hamid, a political analyst with Universiti Malaya, about the grand old party’s response the long-brewing pressure to reform and rebrand.

In the aftermath of the polls the ruling People's Action Party and its representatives have been busy countering more critical interpretations of the General Elections. What are the interpretations that differ from the PAP preferred narrative? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Bridget Welsh who is with the Asia Research Institute at University of Nottingham Malaysia.

Incumbent Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had noted that the PAP’s vote share of 61% was a "clear mandate" but lower than what he had hoped for. What led to a reduced level of support for PAP in the recent elections? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Donald Low, Professor of Practice in Public Policy, at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Rumours are rife that an early general election will be called in Malaysia. Are there lessons that Malaysian politicians should take note of, from Singapore's recent example? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Bridget Welsh who is with the Asia Research Institute at University of Nottingham Malaysia.

Sarawak was granted self-rule on 22 July 1963, on the expectation that it would jointly form the Federation of Malaysia on 16 September the same year. This is the basis of Sarawak Day, and time to reflect on the place of Sarawak in the Federation. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Datuk Lee Kim Shin, Sarawak's Minister for Transport and a five-term assemblyman of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, representing Senadin for the Sarawak United People's Party.

Gawai celebrations were disrupted because of the Covid-19 pandemic. How will Sarawak Day be celebrated? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Datuk Lee Kim Shin, Sarawak's Minister for Transport, a five-term assemblyman of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, representing Senadin for the Sarawak United People's Party and chair of the Sarawak Day celebrations.

History is often invoked in discussions about Sarawak re-negotiating its relationship in the Federation, beginning with MA63 and extending to the eclipse of Sarawakian leaders in history textbooks. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Suffian Mansor, Senior Lecturer in Modern History at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

The government has decided to no longer allow those entering the country to self-quarantine at home. As of this Friday, 24th July, those citizens and non-citizens entering Malaysia will be immediately sent to government-designated quarantine centres for mandatory two weeks quarantine. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan bring you the most important conversations of the day.

Yesterday in Parliament witnessed a call for the Federal Territory of Labuan to be returned to Sabah, if the federal government cannot commit to developing its economy. He added that the Sabah state government has the resources to better develop the island Federal Territory. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Rozman Isli, Warisan Member of Parliament for Labuan.