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Top 5 at 5: Arab States Bank $53 Billion on Gaza's Future

Eyal Mayroz, Senior Lecturer, Peace and Conflict Studies, The University of Sydney

06-Mar-25 17:00

Top 5 at 5: Arab States Bank $53 Billion on Gaza's Future

Arab leaders are endorsing a $53 billion plan to rebuild Gaza, counterring Donald Trump’s resettlement proposal as ethnic cleansing. The five-year initiative prioritizes a two-state solution and opposes forced displacement. We discuss the geopolitical stakes with Eyal Mayroz, Senior Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies at The University of Sydney.

Other stories we covered:

Mentega Terbang filmmakers fail to challenge Constitution: The KL High Court has upheld Section 298 of the Penal Code, which criminalizes speech or gestures that wound religious feelings. Filmmakers behind Mentega Terbang challenged the law after facing charges, arguing it restricts free expression. Firdaus Husni, Chief Human Rights Strategist at the Malaysian Centre for Constitutionalism and Human Rights, explains what this ruling means.
Peter Anthony jailed for forgery, KDM in flux: Former Sabah Infrastructure Minister Datuk Peter Anthony has lost his final appeal and will serve three years in jail for forging a contract in 2014. His conviction means he’s disqualified from contesting the next state election, raising questions about the future of his party, KDM. Journalist Joseph Sipalan breaks down the political fallout.
Should there be an age limit for Mount Kinabalu climbers?: After two elderly climbers died last month, Sabah’s government is considering age restrictions for Mount Kinabalu hikes. Officials are also pushing for mandatory stamina training to improve safety. Emergency physician Dr. Ahmad Suhailan Mohamed discusses whether age is a significant risk factor at high altitudes.
• Popek Popek Parlimen: Lawmakers tackled key issues today, including Malaysia’s e-waste management efforts, a new investor visa, and the rising cost of coconut-based products.

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Produced by: Sudais Ferhard, Lim Sue Ann, Alia Zefri, Sneha Harikannan

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharaad Kuttan


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