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More MPs for Sabah, Sarawak not the solution, says electoral reform group (Sep 19)| Podcast By FMT
October 25, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutesRestoring 35% of the 222 parliamentary seats to Sabah and Sarawak is not the solution to ensuring better representation for the Bornean states, says electoral watchdog Bersih.
Mahu peguam negara telus, responsif? Jadikan dia ahli Jemaah Menteri, kata Zaid (Sep 19)| Podcast By FMT
October 24, 2022 16:00 - 2 minutesBekas menteri undang-undang Zaid Ibrahim berkata peguam negara sebagai ahli Jemaah Menteri akan perlu menjawab soalan wakil rakyat di Parlimen.
Bersih chief stands by remarks on Azalina's AG dig (Sep 18)| Podcast By FMT
October 23, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutesThe head of an electoral reform group has defended his remarks against Umno’s Azalina Othman Said over her veiled dig at the prime minister for retaining Idrus Harun as the attorney-general (AG).
Saya 'berhijrah' parti kerana prinsip, ujar Zaid (Sep 18)| Podcast By FMT
October 22, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutesZaid Ibrahim mempertahankan tindakannya berhijrah daripada satu parti ke parti lain disebabkan oleh prinsip dan bukannya jawatan.
Govt hasn’t learned from delays in anti-hopping, GEG bills, says Bersih (Sep 17)| Podcast By FMT
October 21, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutesFearing a similar situation with the political funding law, Bersih says civil society groups have yet to sight the bills.
Umno harus terbuka untuk kongsi kuasa pasca PRU15, kata Zaid (Sep 17) | Podcast By FMT
October 20, 2022 04:00 - 3 minutesZaid Ibrahim mahukan Umno terbuka kepada menjalin kerjasama, malah berkongsi kuasa, jika perlu, dengan parti pembangkang lain pasca PRU15.
Rappers spread message of unity on Malaysia Day (Sep 16)| Podcast By FMT
October 18, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutesFour young Indian men rap about racial stereotypes and the discriminatory treatment of Malaysian Indians.
Nancy Pelosi needs to come here often for govt to act on human trafficking, says MP (July 1) | Podcast By FMT
October 17, 2022 16:00 - 2 minutesKasthuri Patto has questioned whether US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi needs to visit Malaysia more often for the government to address human trafficking issues in the country.
Fine MPs who make sexist remarks in Dewan Rakyat, says Kasthuri (Sep 11) | Podcast By FMT
October 16, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutesMPs who make sexist remarks in the Dewan Rakyat should be fined at least RM500, says DAP lawmaker Kasthuri Patto.
DAP MP tells why PH didn't resolve citizenship issue (Sep 10) | Podcast By FMT
October 15, 2022 16:00 - 2 minutesAn MP from DAP has explained why the citizenship problems of overseas-born children did not receive priority from Pakatan Harapan when it formed the previous government.
Apa yang tak kena dengan kes Najib? (Sep 5)
October 12, 2022 16:00 - 5 minutesPemimpin dan akar umbi Umno mahu kepincangan sistem perundangan yang terbongkar menerusi kes SRC International Najib Razak diperbetulkan.
Deaf teachers not giving up on preschool (Aug 27) | Podcast By FMT
October 11, 2022 16:00 - 4 minutesTaska Istika Jaya is on the verge of closing down as funding from the government has been discontinued.
Labour crisis pushes Malaysia’s billion ringgit E&E sector to breaking point (Aug 22)| Podcast By FMT
October 10, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutesIndustry hit by lack of workers, an export gloom, and bureaucracy.
GEG bill: Consider different regulations for cigarettes and vape products, say health experts (Aug 22)| Podcast By FMT
October 09, 2022 16:00 - 4 minutesHealth experts say GEG in its current form could lead to tobacco harm reduction strategies being overlooked, and that there is a need for different regulations for cigarettes and vape products.
Forced to take stairs despite being wheelchair-bound (Aug 20) | Podcast By FMT
October 08, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutesWheelchair-bound Nageswary V Sangaran has to take baby steps to make her way up and down multiple flights of stairs just to get to and from work.
Usah ganggu periuk nasi kami, rider p-hailing waspada tawaran pekerjaan ‘tetap’ (Aug 20)| Podcast By FMT
October 07, 2022 16:00 - 5 minutesDi sebalik cadangan untuk memperkenalkan dasar pekerjaan tetap kepada penghantar makanan dalam talian (p-hailing), mesej yang lantang daripada kalangan ribuan ‘rider’ itu sendiri ialah “itu bukan apa yang kami mahu.”
‘Love at first sight’ for documentary maker when he lays eyes on ‘Rumah Degil’ (Aug 19)| Podcast By FMT
October 05, 2022 16:00 - 7 minutesThe traditional wooden Malay house that stood defiant alongside modern buildings and skyscrapers, appeared to have ‘stubbornly’ survived the test of time, spurring filmmaker Fatulrahman Ghazali to make a documentary about it and later become part of the team that saved the house from demolition.
Time to keep an eye out for the blind (Aug 16)| Podcast By FMT
October 04, 2022 16:00 - 6 minutesNot only do they have to make their way through crowded and unfamiliar streets, the blind community are faced with another challenge – weaving in and out of parked motorcycles and large objects placed on tactile tiles meant to help them navigate their routes.
Grab strives to create greater inclusivity among the PWD community (Aug 13)| Podcast By FMT
October 03, 2022 16:00 - 5 minutesGrab Malaysia’s various initiatives to help its differently-abled partners is testament of the company’s commitment to push for greater inclusivity on its platform for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs).
Ismail has the numbers, doesn’t need PH to stay in power, says Loke on MoU (Aug 8) | Podcast By FMT
October 02, 2022 16:00 - 2 minutesDAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook says even without the memorandum of understanding, the current government has the numbers to remain in Putrajaya.
Anything is possible, says Loke on working with Umno (Aug 7) | Podcast By FMT
October 01, 2022 16:00 - 2 minutesDAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook says he will not rule out a collaboration with Umno as “anything is possible in politics” but it will only take place after the next general election.
We need to convince Malays that DAP is not their enemy, says Loke (Aug 6)| Podcast By FMT
September 30, 2022 16:00 - 2 minutesDAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook says there is no “magic formula” for the party to boost its Malay support and that it will continue to engage the Malay community and ensure more diversity in the party’s leadership.
FMT-ATC scholarships: Helping deserving students realise their dreams (Aug 9)| Podcast By FMT
September 28, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutesThe FMT-ATC scholarships have made a real difference to the lives of 2 recipients, Aneesha Kaur Sidhu, and Bryan Tiew Guan Hoe, who are elated that they are able to pursue their law studies at Advance Tertiary College (ATC) without any financial worries.
‘Small hydro’ projects are less detrimental to the environment (Jul 22) | Podcast By FMT
September 27, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes‘Small hydro’ run of river (RoR) projects should be prioritised over dams in growing Malaysia’s reliance on hydroelectric power as they are less detrimental to the environment, says a renewable energy activist.
Woman with psoriasis a role model to others with skin disorders (Jul 18)| Podcast By FMT
September 26, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes29-year-old Rocyie Wong who was diagnosed with psoriasis at the age of 14, has overcome years of living in shame and is currently a full-time psoriasis advocate and a certified holistic nutritionist, coaching others suffering from skin disorders.
Evicted from home and forced to live in rundown car, family seeks help (Jul 17)| Podcast By FMT
September 25, 2022 16:00 - 2 minutesGrace Edward and family who have been living in their beat-up car after being evicted from their home in Puchong seek financial assistance from the public. If you wish to make a donation to help Grace Edward and her family, send a WhatsApp message to FMT’s Helpline at 019-3899 839.
Scouting is dedicated to empowering youth through skillbuilding and fun (Jul 15)| Podcast By FMT
September 24, 2022 16:00 - 5 minutesLand, sea, sub and bee scouts of all ages came together to celebrate World Youth Skills Day by learning knot tying, electrical and knife skills in a fun environment.
PKR: Luka lama berulang? | Podcast by FMT
August 21, 2022 16:00 - 4 minutesApakah pemilihan PKR tahun 2022 sekali lagi akan membawa kepada perpecahan dalam parti sebagaimana yang berlaku susulan pemilihan tahun 2018?
Virtual marketplace for local artisans (July 10) | Podcast by FMT
August 20, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutesThe Artisans Haven was conceived with the goal of helping artisanal micro-businesses acquire the resources they need to flourish and help uplift the Malaysian economy while reviving a love for local culture.
EXPLAINED: A political funding law for Malaysia (July 6) | Podcast by FMT
August 17, 2022 16:00 - 4 minutesFMT takes a look at the issue of political funding following Putrajaya’s recent announcement that it has agreed in principle to its regulation.
Cloud kitchen serves up dreams for the differently-abled (July 7) | Podcast by FMT
August 16, 2022 16:00 - 4 minutesWith no vision in his left eye and only 20% in his right, Cheah Tze Qi struggled through life until he found employment with Cafe Includes.
Capturing life and the human spirit in his paintings (July 6) | Podcast by FMT
August 15, 2022 16:00 - 5 minutesChia Hoy Sai talks to FMT about his journey as a painter, as well his many solo backpacking trips to visit hill tribes and minority communities in the remote parts of Southeast Asia.
Kenaikan harga makanan: Faktor yang mempengaruhinya (July 1) | Podcast by FMT
August 14, 2022 16:00 - 4 minutesHarga makanan yang mencanak, daripada sayur-sayuran hinggalah roti canai, hangat diperkatakan muktahir ini, mendorong kerajaan melaksanakan beberapa langkah termasuk melanjutkan tempoh harga siling dan larangan eksport.
EXPLAINED: Rising food prices (July 1) | Podcast by FMT
August 13, 2022 16:00 - 4 minutesRising food prices, from vegetables to roti canai, have made headlines recently, prompting the government to institute measures including prolonging ceiling prices and export bans.
Scotsman to run 22 marathons in silly costumes for charity (June 26) | Podcast by FMT
August 10, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutesFor many, the thought of running 42 kilometres in Malaysia’s hot and humid weather is enough to put them off.
Despite tough times, Malaysia Airports lends a hand (June 25) | Podcast by FMT
August 09, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutesDespite the Covid-19 pandemic affecting business, Malaysia Airports continued to serve its obligations to the community by reaching out to over 5,000 people through various programmes.
Malaysia Airports: ensuring safe, seamless connectivity nationwide (June 25) | Podcast by FMT
August 08, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutesMalaysia Airports Holdings Bhd operates 39 airports across Malaysia, ensuring air connectivity to even the most remote parts of the country.
Pulling back the curtains on the Great British Circus (June 25) | Podcast by FMT
August 07, 2022 16:00 - 6 minutesThe performers display so much hard work and dedication, all in the name of pulling off the greatest show ever for their audience.
FMT-ATC Scholarship Programme to give 200 students a boost (June 16) | Podcast by FMT
August 06, 2022 16:00 - 5 minutesTwo hundred budding lawyers will have the opportunity to chase their dream thanks to a RM2 million scholarship programme established by Advance Tertiary College (ATC) and Free Malaysia Today (FMT).
Shopee supports sellers to succeed in e-commerce (June 14) | Podcast by FMT
August 03, 2022 16:00 - 5 minutesLocal e-commerce platform Shopee is helping to foster growth and success in local sellers, fueling the engine of Malaysia’s digital economy.
10-year-old activist raises funds for refugees (June 7) | Podcast by FMT
August 02, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutesEva Khan spends her free time raising money for those in need and caring for her many pets.
FMT and Mart Expo support artists through NFTs (June 1) | Podcast by FMT
August 01, 2022 16:00 - 5 minutesFMT collaborates with Mart Expo to offer NFTs for artwork from international artists.
The 5-year-old who can name 200 dinosaur species (May 18) | Podcast by FMT
July 31, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutesSiddhar Kanagarajah was recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records for identifying 80 dinosaurs in one minute.
For the disabled, navigating poor infrastructure, ignorance is a daily struggle (May 12) | Podcast by FMT
July 30, 2022 16:00 - 5 minutesParaplegic S Jeyaraj shows FMT the daily struggle faced by wheelchair-bound individuals.
Lecturer becomes taxidermist all for the love of her cat (May 12) | Podcast by FMT
July 27, 2022 16:00 - 6 minutesFor the past three years, Anna has been helping many pet owners immortalise their furry companions.
'Saya nantikan keadilan, harap pelaku datang mohon maaf', Azizah (May 2) | Podcast by FMT
July 26, 2022 16:00 - 4 minutesSiti Nur Azizah Syafri Adi mahukan keadilan selepas insiden itu mengakibatkan dia cacat seumur hidup.
Children's rights being sidelined ‘because they are not voters’ (May 17) | Podcast by FMT
July 25, 2022 16:00 - 2 minutesChild rights activist Hartini Zainudin says politicians don't give priority to the issue and parents are left with the burden.
Children's rights being sidelined 'because they are not voters' (May 17) | Podcast by FMT
July 25, 2022 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.66 MBChild rights activist Hartini Zainudin says politicians don't give priority to the issue and parents are left with the burden.
In helping Loh, I saw only a struggling mother, says activist (May 16) | Podcast by FMT
July 24, 2022 16:00 - 2 minutesYayasan Chow Kit co-founder Hartini Zainudin says race and religion had nothing to do with helping a woman struggling to rebuild her family.
KYUEM students continue to secure top world university placements (Apr 9) | Podcast by FMT
July 23, 2022 16:00 - 5 minutesKYUEM is a premier residential college established in 1998 under Yayasan UEM, that specialises in pre-university education.