On the final day of the ASEAN Future Forum 2025, we discuss ASEAN navigating changing geopolitical dynamics with Daniel Flitton, Managing Editor of The Interpreter from the Lowy Institute.

Other stories we covered:

• Teoh Beng Hock investigation: Teoh Beng Hock's family urges authorities to focus on key suspects and findings, raising concerns over the investigation's direction. We speak with Teoh Lee Lan, Beng Hock's sister, about their demands for justice.

• Unregistered childcare centres in Selangor: 15% of childcare centres in Selangor remain unregistered, posing risks for child abuse and neglect. We hear from Anfaal Saari, Selangor exco for women development and social welfare about why its important to be compliant with the Child Care Centre Act and the consequences of unlicensed premises.

• E-Hailing drivers' illegal pickups: E-hailing drivers in Perak are warned against taking jobs outside their apps, which violates company guidelines and is linked to illegal activities. Mohamad Azril Ahmat, Deputy President of the Grab Drivers Association Malaysia weighs in on this.

• Popek Popek Parlimen: Today's focus was on climate change and landslides in Cameron Highlands. MPs also discussed road accidents involving heavy vehicles and the suspension of vehicle operator licenses due to these accidents.

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Produced by: Sharaad Kuttan, Alia Zefri, Dashran Yohan, Lim Sue Ann, Sneha Harikannan, Sudais Ferhard

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharaad Kuttan

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Categories:  politics,  international,  Law/Activism,  Family/Parenting,  wellness

Tags:  ASEAN future forum,  teoh beng hock,  childcare centres,  selangor,  ehailing,  e-hailling,  cameron highlands,  heavy vehicles,  road accidents,  anthony loke,  transport ministry,  Ministry of Natural Resources And Environmental Sustainability,