Policy & Chill with Rajiv and Kusha

In this week's episode, Rajiv & Kusha records in a different setting approaching different topics such as PN in Selangor, Public Transport, MyEG and 5G. Let us know what you think about the new setting and our take on the topics. Comment below.

In this week's episode, Rajiv & Kusha approaches more present scenarios and this week's highlight is surprisingly KJ, being the talk of town. They also touch on different topics that has been going on for some time. Catch them and comment any suggestion of topics or scenarios that you want them to dissect.

In this week's episode of Policy & Chill, Rajiv & Kusha will be enlightening us on what's happening currently in Malaysia. Not only do they provide insights of the scenario, they also give their opinions on these topics.

This week on Policy & Chill, our hosts Rajiv & Kusha have had super busy schedules and unfortunately could not record a podcast episode. However, please enjoy this previously unpublished throwback episode hosted by our PEBS member, Yip where Rajiv is joined with renowned real estate agent, Shawn, to talk about the property market in Malaysia.

With property prices post-Covid rising ever so steeply, youths are getting more and more frustrated with the inflation in real estate value. Owning a property seems like a distant dream or a goal far into the future for a lot of today's youths.

TikTok trends are influencing young working adults to start investing in property at an early stage and giving useful tips to help achieve those goals. However, how accurate is the information and how viable are these trends?

Let's hear Rajiv and Shawn's take on this! As an experienced real estate agent, Shawn will be able to give us a better insight into the problems youths are facing in trying to own property in Malaysia as well as other issues currently going on in the real estate market. Watch the episode for more info!

Selangor is currently the state with the most advanced and most comprehensive public transport system. With many train lines and public buses available, along with the new Putrajaya MRT and upcoming Shah Alam LRT, almost the whole state is connected and easily accessible. However, this is not the case throughout other states in Malaysia. There's still a long way to go for public transport efficiency.

Rajiv has been quite vocal about his advocacy for public transport with wider coverage, and has put that thought into action with his Kumpool initiative, helping connect the people of Petaling Jaya for highly subsidized rates.

Watch today's podcast to hear more about the above as well as ways to make transport more efficient!

This week on Policy & Chill, Rajiv and Kusha tackle the issue of racial discrimination in Malaysia's property rental market.

As a proud multiracial country, the existence of racism in such a fundamental aspect of life is quite disappointing. Although the principle of equality is included in the Malaysian constitution, the absence of laws against racial discrimination makes it easy for landlords to discriminate against certain races. This is felt most by the Indians as property owners run ads emphasizing "Chinese Only" or "Muslim Only".

Do you think it is fair for the owners to have a right of preference? Or does the government need to step in to stop racial prejudice in the rental market? Tune in to hear Rajiv & Kusha's personal experience and thoughts on this!

Today's episode of Policy & Chill explores the types of GLCs in Malaysia, how they function, the purpose they serve and the governance framework in place. Additionally, learn about the difference between GLCs and statutory bodies in Malaysia, for they are often confused as being the same thing. 

Do you agree with the democracy system in Malaysia allowing government to own for-profit companies? Or are you of the opinion that the government should be a more liberal democracy? Tune in this week to hear Rajiv & Kusha's thoughts on this!

In this episode of Policy & Chill, we focus on environmental impact in Malaysia. With the monsoon season still ongoing in the country, flash floods have become common and are mostly affecting the southern region of peninsular Malaysia with tens of thousands needing evacuation. With this in mind, we delve into what causes floods and the different types of floods we experience. 

Should Malaysia aim for nett zero carbon emission? With the country only contributing to 0.7% of the world's total carbon emission and with green tech being expensive, is achieving carbon neutrality worth the amount spent? Listen to the podcast to hear Rajiv and Kusha's thoughts on this!

This podcast installment focuses on the different levels of government in Malaysia. Many Malaysians are not familiar with our very own political hierarchy and their respective jurisdictions, leaving locals confused on which elected rep to approach when trying to solve different issues. In today's episode, we try to clear up any blurred lines regarding power distribution within the local government and highlight how this divide ensures efficient city planning alongside a well-structured community. We also touch on the importance of staying updated with your local by-laws. Tune in to learn more about our government hierarchy.

This podcast will explore the role of a Malaysian Member of Parliament, and the recent cut of MP allocation from RM3.5 million to RM1 million that is proposed in the budget. It will discuss the implications of the new budget on the MPs and what can be expected of them. We will also look at the roles and responsibilities of MPs and how their work benefits the people of Malaysia. Join us for an insightful discussion on the role of a Malaysian Member of Parliament.