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Top 5 at 5: Is Conservatism Driving Sarawak's Success?

Abdul Aziz Isa Marindo

14-Feb-25 18:00

Top 5 at 5: Is Conservatism Driving Sarawak's Success?

After more than a decade with Sarawak DAP, Abdul Aziz Isa Marindo has resigned and applied to join PBB, citing a shift in ideology. He believes Sarawak needs "regional conservatism" rather than the "globalist socialism" of his former party. We get into the optics of this move, and explore what it says about Sarawak's political climate.

Other stories we covered:

Is flipping someone off a crime?: A man is facing legal trouble after allegedly obstructing a police escort and flipping off Deputy PM Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof’s convoy. Criminal lawyer Grace Nathan helps us unpack whether offensive hand gestures on the road be punishable.

Malaysia’s no-show at crucial migration conference: With over 2.37 million registered migrant workers, Malaysia plays a key role in regional migration issues—yet it was absent from a major Asia-Pacific conference on migrant rights. Why did we miss this opportunity, and what was discussed? A. Balasubramaniam of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress weighs in.

Two local films pay tribute to P. Ramlee: Air Mata di Kuala Lumpur and Mencari Ramlee have premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. We hear from Air Mata di Kuala Lumpur director Ridhwan Saidi about the inspiration behind his film and the experience of showcasing Malaysian cinema on an international stage.

RIP Duolingo owl: Duolingo shocked fans by announcing the "death" of its beloved owl mascot, Duo—complete with a viral funeral video. But is this just another genius marketing ploy? We discuss why Duolingo’s social media strategy keeps winning over audiences.

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Produced by: Sudais Ferhard, Alia Zefri, Sneha Harikannan

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Dashran Yohan


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