We kick off the year with a mini-series, bouncing off the 2023 resolutions we want our ministries to achieve. In the first episode, we discuss what's needed for Youth and Sports. First, we hear thoughts from former Youth and Sports minister Syed Saddiq. Then, we check in with a sports activist on what stakeholders want to see.

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We look at the landslide at Batang Kali and talk about what led to this disaster and what can stop it from happening again.

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With the rising cost of living looming over us, we first look into how to cut down on expenditures without denying yourself too much. Then, we talk to a consumer association about the announcement that electricity tariffs will remain the same for home users, and how this would help.

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Four Malaysian restaurants received their first Michelin Stars, with two being in Kuala Lumpur, and the other two in Penang. First, we speak to a restaurateur that has been awarded a Michelin star. And then, we talk about where the Michelin guide fits into our food culture.

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Newly-minted Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa is hoping to fine-tune the Generational End Game Bill before the Dewan Rakyat sits for the first time next year. We revisit an interview with Dr Kelvin Yii, who was part of the Parliamentary Special Select Committee looking at the bill, to see what the concerns were at the time. Then, we check in with a public health specialist to explore what kind of finessing is needed to make the bill effective.

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We look at the World Cup so far, especially with Morocco making history, and making it to the semi-finals. It has been a complicated tournament however, with human rights and sportswashing in the spotlight. We talk about all of it, with Dr. James Dorsey from the Middle East Institute.

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Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has said that changing the direction, mindset and goals of RTM will be one of his biggest challenges. So first, we discuss the kind of reforms that would be helpful, and what is keeping them from happening. And then, what would updated, relevant content for a public broadcaster look like?

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Arts and culture is being parked under the Tourism ministry once again, but is that good enough? And where does heritage fit in all of this?

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Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming said that restoring local council elections isn't his immediate priority. It prompts the question on the value of them, and whether it should be done at all.

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The issue of government spending, transparency, and making sure people get their due is the spotlight of the day following various news in the spotlight: Anwar Ibrahim's announcement that several high-profile projects from the Muhyiddin Yassin’s Administration are under review, and also his statement that some portion of Bernas profits will be redistributed to poor rice farmers. We unpack these stories.

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