Last night, clashes erupted along the disputed Thailand-Cambodia border killing at least three Thai soldiers and nine Cambodian civilians. Each side accuses the other of initiating the conflict, and neighbouring countries have urged restraint . We break down the contributing factors that led to the dissolution of the peace plan and the risks that could escalate the clash with Phar Kim Beng, Director of the Institute of International and ASEAN Studies at International Islamic University Malaysia. (Starts at 22:35)

• Two students with disabilities sexually assaulted in dormitories: The two separate incidents were reported to the Marang district police and so far no arrests have been made as investigations are still ongoing. We hear from Ajeet Kaur, lawyer and co-chairperson of children's rights NGO CRIB Foundation about why children with disabilities are more vulnerable to sexual abuse, and what social support is needed for victims. (Starts at 17:20)
• Are our road complaints finally being heard?: The government has just rolled out the upgraded MyJalan 2.0 app for users to file complaints about potholes, missing traffic lights and the like. The upgraded app also comes with real-time tracking, safety analytics, and smarter integration to speed up road repairs. We break down the impact of these apps on the ground. (Starts at 12:50)
• China orders compensation for MH370 victim families: Malaysia Airlines was ordered to pay over 2.9 million yuan per case to the families of eight missing passengers who were on board MH370. We speak to Lai Wai Fong, a dispute resolution lawyer who specialises in aviation to understand the court decision and find out what it means for families seeking closure. (Starts at 5:50)
• Netflix, Warner Bros and the future of cinema: Netflix is proposing to buy Warner Brothers. Discovery for 80 billion dollars in what many observers describe as a deal that could upend the Hollywood film industry permanently. With fellow media conglomerate Paramount launching a hostile bid worth 100 billion dollars, we discuss the importance of theatrical releases and the impact this deal will have on the average consumer. (Starts at 00:24)

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

Presented by: Sharaad Kuttan, Susan Tam

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

Tags:  thailand cambodia,  border conflicts,  myjalan,  road complaints,  netflix warner bros deal,  asean,  children with disabilities,  child sexual abuse,  mh370,  netflix,