After being sacked from Bersatu, ex-deputy party president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin is reportedly moving to take over Parti Keluarga Malaysia, with negotiations said to be nearly complete. With several MPs expected to follow him, we examine what this could mean for Malaysia’s political landscape and whether the new party could join Perikatan Nasional. (Starts at 25:02)

• MACC, Rafizi aide trade claims: A public notice issued by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to locate political analyst James Chai has sparked a dispute over investigative tactics and political optics. We speak to Chai about the probe and the wider accusations of political pressure involving Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. (Starts at 16:47)

• Are VIPs above traffic rules?: A viral video showing Negeri Sembilan MB Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun running red lights when rushing between engagements has sparked debate. We look at the backlash and whether traffic rules should apply equally to VIP convoys and everyday drivers. (Starts at 12:10)

• AG-PP split delayed: Parliament has referred a constitutional amendment bill to separate the roles of Attorney General and Public Prosecutor to a special committee chaired by Law Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said for further review. We hear a clip from Beyond the Ballot Box, in which parliamentary and policy advocacy specialist, Maha Balakrishnan, shares why this long-promised reform is facing pushback. (Starts at 6:03)

• QuitGPT movement gains traction: A growing campaign called QuitGPT is urging users to boycott ChatGPT after revelations that OpenAI president Greg Brockman donated US$25 million to a pro-Donald Trump political action committee. We unpack the backlash and whether boycotts are the right response. (Starts at 0:25)

Image Credit: Hamzah Zainudin Facebook

Produced by: Alia Zefri, Sneha Harikannan, Juliet Jacobs, Dashran Yohan, Sudais Ferhard

Presented by: Sharaad Kuttan, Susan Tam

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Categories:  technology,  Law/Activism,  Cars/Motoring,  corruption,  controversies,  international,  government,  politics

Tags:  Parti Keluarga Malaysia,  James Chai,  Aminuddin Harun,  VIP convoy traffic rules Malaysia,  boycott ChatGPT,  OpenAI Greg Brockman,  dato seri hamzah zainuddin,  MACC investigation,  AG PP Bill Malaysia,  Attorney General Public Prosecutor separation,