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In Johor the conflict between Bersatu and UMNO were over appointments to state GLCs. But it is all there is to political dynamics at the state level? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Prof Dr Hamidin Hamid, Political Analyst, Universiti Malaya about access to resources as well as the 4 Rs of Malaysian politics - Race, Religion, Religionalism and Royalty.

Malaysia is not just a source and consumer of illegal wildlife, but is also a transit point in its global trade. Melisa Idris speaks to Kanitha Krishnasamy, Director of TRAFFIC Southeast Asia about Malaysia’s role in the staggering scale of global wildlife trafficking.

Melisa Idris speaks to Kanitha Krishnasamy, Director of TRAFFIC Southeast Asia about the need for a renewed gameplan to combat illegal wildlife trade and the key challenges for Malaysia.

Melisa Idris speaks to Kanitha Krishnasamy, Director of TRAFFIC Southeast Asia about using awareness, education and enforcement to combat illegal wildlife trade.

A public spat over the declaration of the CMCO continues to unmask the operations of government. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Mr Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang, who recently called out Senior Minister Azmin Ali for being lazy and failing to consult the state governments as promised.

The manufacturing and services sectors are the state's twin economic engines. While manufacturing could recover in the short term, tourism related services might take much longer to recover. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Mr Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang.

Penang has just been declared a green zone -- after no new cases were reported in all five districts in the state. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Mr Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang about how they plan to maintain their green zone status.

Day One of the Conditional MCO, and many industries and businesses are back in operation. But not for every state. Some state governments have opted for state-specific conditions of loosening the MCO. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Tricia Yeoh, Fellow at the Institute of Democracy and Economic Affair (IDEAS).

Selangor is one of the states that will not be fully adopting the Conditional MCO announced by Prime Minister last Friday. Menteri Besar said Selangor is opting for a “soft landing” approach in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud, Selangor EXCO for Health, Women and Family Empowerment.

Day One of the Conditional MCO has seen a significant increase in activity. Was enough preparation for this day and how should the public’s expectations be managed? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Dr Helmy Haja Mydin, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Pantai Hospital KL.