The Youth and Sports Ministry has announced that annual sports competitions, which previously only included government schools, will now be open to students from private, international, and religious schools as well. The decision was made to allow young athletes to compete against a wider pool of peers, and has been lauded as a positive move towards national unity. We talk about how this move could build bridges between students of different backgrounds, and why sports provides a unique way to bring people together.

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The GST is back in the news! After abolishing it in 2018, the government has now announced that they might consider a reinstatement. So first, we revisit previous interviews we've had with our experts, to get a sense of why it was so unpopular, what a reintroduction would constitute, and what needs to improve when it comes to implementation. Then, we hear from our listeners on whether they are for or against the GST.

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News broke over the weekend that Muda has exited the Madani government, and that the party's only MP (and Muda president), Syed Saddiq, will now sit in the opposition bloc. This comes after the decision to drop the 47 corruption charges against Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. With Muda now aiming to act as a "third force", this also means the Pakatan-Barisan coalition has lost its two-thirds majority in Parliament. We speak with Syed Saddiq on this decision, and what the future might hold for his party. Then later, Ben Suffian from the Merdeka Centre joins us to discuss the political implications of Muda's exit.

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Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) has sparked various responses and criticisms from across the political divide. We discuss the political fallout from this, and how it will affect the public's perception of the unity government.

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We're continuing our Merdeka and Malaysia Day series, where we discuss what our country might look like in a century. This time around, we explore the notion of our demographic moving toward a larger percentage of Malay-Muslims, and what it would mean for multiculturalism in the country - how might this shape the future of our country's policies, culture, and values?

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Bernas has announced an increase of 36% in the price of imported white rice; we speak to an economist to understand how this will impact consumers. Later, we hear from the restaurant sector. But we also asked our listeners, could we live without rice? (Spoiler alert: Probably not.)

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We've been seeing the rise of fake mobiles apps that copycat the likes of WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal, which can be confusing for those trying to figure out which are real and which have malicious intent. We discuss how to identify potentially fake apps, and in a larger sense, how to decide which apps we really need. We close off the discussion by honing in on digital literacy amongst seniors.

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If there's one Malaysian icon who might unite us all, it would be cartoonist Datuk Mohd Nor Mohammad Khalid, or better known of course, as Lat. From tales of his life in the village, to his adventures in the city, his works have not only brought him international recognition and numerous awards, but endeared him to generations of Malaysians. Lat joins us in the studio to talk about his journey, his inspirations, and his unique vision of Malaysia. Our listeners joined in to fun by sharing their own fond memories of Lat's works, and how he inspired them to have hope in our country.

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Malaysia Day and Merdeka is always an exciting time for Malaysians, and this year is no different, with thousands of people swarming in to Dataran Putrajaya to witness our annual parade. Apparently, this year's attendance is considered one of the best in our history. So what does it actually take to organise a choreographed event of this magnitude? We discuss this with Joe Sidek, who directed the George Town Festival. Then, we ask our listeners to share their thoughts on whether events like this get them pumped up.

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We're continuing our Merdeka and Malaysia Day series, and this time, we dive into the Rukunegara. Specifically, what would Malaysia be like if we lived according to these principles? We kickstart the conversation with constitutional lawyer, Datuk Malik Imtiaz Sarwar, and then ask our listeners whether the Rukunegara hold meaning and value for them.

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