Malaysia’s senior population is set to reach 14% by 2048, prompting the government to roll out the National Ageing Blueprint 2025–2045. Dr Wan Arnidawati Wan Abdullah, Head of the Social Gerontology Lab at the Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing, explains what this shift means for healthcare, pensions, and social support systems.

• Why was KL’s mayor suddenly replaced? Datuk Seri Maimunah Sharif’s early exit as Kuala Lumpur mayor has raised questions about governance and accountability. We speak to Nischal Ranjinath Muniandy, Senior Executive of Research at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs, on what the legacy she leaves behind.

• How should courts treat caregiver killings? A heartbreaking case involving an 80-year-old mother who killed her paralyzed son has sparked calls for new judicial guidelines in Taiwan. Advocacy groups say courts should weigh caregiver burnout and lack of support. We unpack the legal debate and what it reveals about long-term care pressures.

• Dolla’s music video controversy: The removal of Dolla’s latest music video following religious backlash has reignited debates over artistic freedom, gender norms, and the limits of syariah enforcement. Lawyer Latheefa Koya joins us to discuss the legal boundaries, the minister’s intervention, and the broader pattern of regulating women’s bodies.

• National climbers feeling the pinch: With the 2025 SEA Games around the corner, members of the national climbing squad are funding their own training, entry fees, and coaching. While the community has stepped in to help, many athletes remain financially stretched. We look at what this says about sports funding and the realities facing non-priority athletes.

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