Malaysia just climbed three places in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released by Transparency International on the 10th of February. Out of 182 countries Malaysia moved to the 54th place, improving from 57th place last year - and now ranks third among ASEAN countries in the CPI, behind Singapore and Brunei. We dive into the report with Raymon Ram, president of Transparency International-Malaysia. (Starts at 24:23)

• Herzog goes home: Israeli President Isaac Herzog ended a 4-day visit to Australia to commemorate victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting. His presence drew opposition from all over, with over 10,000 protestors gathered in Sydney and Melbourne. Kean Wong, a journalist based in Sydney, shares his on-the-ground experience of the rally. (Starts at 17:53)

• Road rage and retribution: In Cheras, a 70-year old man was assaulted after a minor collision, leaving him with multiple injuries and stitches. Netizens have raised questions over the punishment, after it was reported that the assailant was fined RM5,500. We discuss the optics. (Starts at 12:03)

• Impounded for tiger pelts: A Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur charged a Malaysian businessman under the Wildlife Conservation Act for illegally keeping a tiger skin in his home, sentencing him to two years in jail and a RM300,000 fine. Elizabeth John, Communications Manager at TRAFFIC shares insights. (Starts at 6:27)

• When traffic becomes torture: This past week, netizens have been documenting and lamenting the horrid conditions on the roads of Klang Valley, with some having to spend hours stuck in congestion. We discuss how bad it's been, and what needs to be done. (Starts at 0:24)

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Tags:  Malaysia Corruption Perceptions Index,  CPI 2026 rankings,  Isaac Herzog Australia visit,  Road rage case Malaysia,  transparency international malaysia,  Wildlife Conservation Act,  bondi beach massacre,  illegal wildlife trade,  traffic congestion,  Malaysia current affairs,