The Chow Kit spa raid has raised sharp questions about the role of journalists who joined police and religious authorities on-site. So where should media draw the line? We discuss this with Dr Benjamin Loh, course director for the Bachelor of Digital Media and Communication at Monash University Malaysia.

• The debate on "consensual" statutory rape: Lawmakers are debating whether girls should face equal accountability in “consensual” statutory rape cases, a move that challenges existing protections under Malaysian law. While the PSC frames it as fairness, child rights advocates warn minors cannot consent. We get into it with Srividhya Ganapathy, co-chairperson of CRIB Foundation.

• Digital payments the new go-to: Digital payments are surging in Malaysia, with e-wallets now woven into everyday spending from meals to tolls. Touch ‘n Go leads the pack as transaction values hit RM21.5 billion, raising fresh questions about trust, habits, and how cashless living is reshaping daily life. We explore.

• Sungai Perak turns bright blue: Photos of Sungai Perak turning bright blue have sparked alarm and debate, with officials being unable to identify the cause of the river's discolouration. As investigations continue, fishermen worry about their livelihoods. We delve into this with Heng Kiah Chun, Campaign Head of Greenpeace Malaysia.

• Is clothing care a woman's job?: A tiny laundry tag has ignited a big debate on gender bias, after a Chinese menswear brand suggested clothing care is “a woman’s job.” The backlash, from boycott calls to wider reflections on household roles, shows how even small details can expose deeper social attitudes and lingering stereotypes. We get into it.

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Produced by: Alia Zefri, Lim Sue Ann, Dashran Yohan, Sneha Harikannan, Susan Tam

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharaad Kuttan, Susan Tam

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