MUDA is preparing for its inaugural party elections, scheduled for later this week. We are joined by Amira Aisya, the acting president of MUDA, to delve into the impact of these elections on internal party dynamics. We will also discuss the implications of founding member Syed Saddiq's decision not to contest, and how these events collectively shape the party's future identity leading into the next general elections. (Starts at 23:32)

• Jelutong landfill reclamation project fails environmental assessment: This is a win for residents and environmental activists who have opposed the project due to potential public health risks and pollution of the ecologically diverse 'Middle Bank' area located near the landfill. We learn more about these concerns with Bandar Sri Penang Resident's Association chairman Dr K Ganesh and Honorary Secretary of Sahabat Alam Mageswari Sangaralingam. (Starts at 16:57)

• Less food waste this Ramadhan: The Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation reported a nearly 12 percent reduction in food waste during this year's Ramadan season, compared to 2025. We discuss the new methods introduced to curb food waste. (Starts at 11:23)

• Is the US-Iran conflict a bid for oil control?: Senator Lindsey Graham has openly framed the conflict as a chance to control vast reserves and reshape the Middle East. The Straits of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the world’s crude flows, have become the flashpoint driving both soaring prices and hawkish rhetoric. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump insists that the war will end soon. We get into all this with Dr James Dorsey, adjunct senior fellow at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. (Starts at 6:27)

• Jacinda Ardern leaves New Zealand: The former Prime Minister joins a record number of New Zealanders leaving the country for sites like Australia and the UK which they believe house better costs of living, job opportunities and housing availability. We discuss New Zealand's perennial 'brain drain' problem. (Starts at 0:23)

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Produced by: Sudais Ferhard, Sneha Harikannan, Tee Shiao Eek, Alia Zefri, Susan Tam

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Categories:  international,  government,  politics,  Law/Activism,  controversies,  environment

Tags:  MUDA party elections,  Amira Aisya MUDA,  Penang environmental protest,  New Zealand migration,  Jelutong landfill,  ramadan,  food waste reduction,  US Israel Iran conflict,  strait of hormuz,  jacinda ardern,