Podcasts about East Malaysia

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 18:00

We're closing off February this week, cue another roundup of top conservation news with the co-founders of environmental journalism portal Macaranga, Law Yao Hua and Wong Siew Lyn. 2023 was the planet's warmest year on record, and just last Saturday, Met Malaysia issued a Level 1 Heat Wave Warning. Scientists have underlined the need for urgent action, but it has also led coral ecologists to warn about coral bleaching and even add new alert levels to track potential risks to coral reefs. We discuss this first, before turning our attention to the recently convened 2nd meeting of the Ad Hoc Joint Task Force (JTF) on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), and discussions around the smooth implementation and understanding of the EUDR here in Malaysia and Indonesia. Finally, we look to East Malaysia, where Sarawak has nearly doubled the population of its crocodiles, but this has also led to increased human-crocodile conflicts - we discuss the implications of this conservation success and more. Image credits: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Macaranga Wrap-Up: January 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 18:52

As we conclude the first month of the year, it's also time for a quick roundup of top environmental stories from the month that was January 2024 - as always, we're joined by the co-founders of environmental journalism portal Macaranga, Wong Siew Lyn and Law Yao Hua. It's not all peachy on the environmental news front - first, we discuss updates from the shocking 2019 chemical toxic waste pollution that happened in and around Sg Kim Kim, in Pasir Gudang, Johor. Next, we discuss how the Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal of two NGOs, PEKA and SACF, to initiate judicial review proceedings to challenge the degazettement of Bukit Cherakah as a forest reserve. Finally we head to East Malaysia, where the Sarawak state government is proceeding with plans to construct three more hydroelectric dams, despite several objections and concerns by locals living in and around the areas that will be affected. Image credit from left to right:top: Shutterstock Inc, Shah Alam Community Forest Societybottom: Shutterstock Inc, Shutterstock IncSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Time To Review Palm Oil Windfall Levy?

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 10:26

Malaysia has imposed a windfall tax levy of 3% on palm oil prices above RM3000 for Peninsular Malaysia and RM3500 for East Malaysia since 1998. Industry players have made calls to the government to do away with this levy - what justifications are they putting forth? We speak with economist Khor Yu Leng of Segi Enam Advisors to find out what needs to be done for Malaysia to remain relevant in the palm oil supply chain.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Raining On Attap House (In East Malaysia)

White Waves - Finding Peace In Your Anxiety and Stressful Life

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 146:44

An attap house is traditional housing found in the kampongs of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Named after the attap palm, which provides the wattle for the walls, and the leaves with which their roofs are thatched, these dwellings can range from huts to substantial houses. The newer attap house was built with tin roof. You can hear the rain hitting the tin roof, making a very soothing sound. Listen to the podcast and imagine you are living in the past. Let go of all the worries and travel back in time. If you like this podcast, remember to subscribe to my channel. Thank you.

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Better Representation For East Malaysia?

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 12:33

Does the new Cabinet composition reflect a strengthened political presence of the East Malaysia bloc? We discuss this with Ariff Adi Putra of the Institute for Development Studies in Sabah.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Everything Sarawak And The Heart Of Borneo

Dive Into Malaysia Travel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 23:06

Wondering if it's worth visiting Sarawak on your Malaysian adventure? Sarawak is the biggest of the two Malaysian states located on the island of Borneo or East Malaysia, as it's known within Malaysia. It's the place to go to discover the best parts of Borneo. This is the natural environment and wildlife as well as the indigenous culture with longhouse stays and cultural immersion being accessible to tourists. From the absolutely amazing UNESCO World Heritage listed Mulu National Park to the longhouses in the Kelabit Highlands to my favourite city in Malaysia, Kuching, there is so much to love about Sarawak. I hate that it took me so long to explore this state so don't make the same mistake! A trip here is like nowhere else in Malaysia and you need to experience it to really appreciate it. In this episode, I'm discussing why you should visit Sarawak, how to get there, what to do once you're there as well as how long to stay. By the end of this episode, you'll be booking your trip to Sarawak! Read the show notes here: https://diveintomalaysia.com/episode19

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Monday Bible Teaching Tony Horsfall

New Horizon NI

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 37:23

After graduating from London School of Theology, Tony served as a missionary in East Malaysia, then as a pastor in West Yorkshire before heading up a missions training programme called EQUIP at Bawtry Hall (Doncaster). Since 2004, he has had his own ministry, Charis Training and has a passion to see people grow in their relationship with God.

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RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for 6th August 2023

GB2RS

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 15:32

GB2RS News Sunday the 6th of August 2023 The news headlines: Tonight@8 events on Ofcom consultation YOTA summer camp in Hungary RSGB coding resources and activities A reminder that the second of the RSGB's special Tonight@8 events on the Ofcom Consultation will take place on Monday the 7th of August. This time the focus will be on Foundation and Intermediate topics including callsign and exam changes, as well as the Consultation clauses that might lead to new opportunities for outreach activities for everyone. The Consultation also affects anyone who isn't currently licensed but is thinking about taking their exams in the next couple of years. After a short introduction, a panel of RSGB experts will answer your questions on this important Ofcom Consultation. For this event, you can submit a question in advance by 6pm today, Sunday the 6th of August. Send a brief question with your name and callsign to comms@rsgb.org.uk You can also ask a question on the night via the live chat. This is an important event – do join it live on Monday via the RSGB YouTube channel. To find out more about the Consultation and this event go to the RSGB website at rsgb.org/licencereview You can watch a recording of the first Tonight@8 event on the Ofcom Consultation via the RSGB's YouTube channel. The 2023 Youngsters on the Air, or YOTA, summer camp in Hungary began this weekend and lasts for a week. The four young people representing the RSGB are Alexander Du Rose, 2E0FMZ who is the Team Leader; Henry-James Robinson, M7HJR; Hannah Lee, M7YYQ; and Jake Saul, M7JNS. Each day, they will be sharing news of the activities they enjoy and the amateur radio skills they learn. Take a look at their updates over the coming week on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/yota-hungary and read their fuller report in the October issue of RadCom. As part of the RSGB's commitment to encourage youngsters into amateur radio and to support lifelong learning, the Society is providing resources and creating coding activities for people to get involved in throughout the month of September 2023. From the BBC Micro:bit to Node-RED and GNU Radio, there are some great activities you could try yourself with your club or arrange at a local school or community group. If you are an experienced coder, the Society would like you to support this initiative by passing on your enthusiasm to a local school or STEM club with the help of the suggested activities. If you are new to coding and have no idea what Python is or a Raspberry Pi, then the activities will set you on the path of discovery! Find out more on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/coding. If you would like to get involved, contact ESRG member John Hislop, G7OHO via g7oho@rsgb.org.uk The RSGB has responded to an Ofcom consultation on licensing Enhanced Long-Range Navigation, or eLoran, systems. This would use a new network of 400kW EIRP transmissions at around 90 to 110kHz to provide an alternative to GPS for Position, Navigation and Timing, or PNT. The response, which can be found on the RSGB's Spectrum Forum webpages, focussed on the high levels of out-of-band emissions that would affect the weak signal 136kHz amateur allocation, as well as transparency on transmitter licensing. The consultation response can be viewed by visiting thersgb.org/go/sfpapers The ARRL, the national association for amateur radio in the USA, has filed comments against a proposal that would introduce high-power digital communications to the shortwave spectrum that, in many instances, is immediately adjacent to the amateur HF bands. You can read the full story, which is titled ‘ARRL Files Comments Against “Seriously Flawed” HF Rules Petition', via arrl.org/news And now for details of rallies and events Part 1 of the British Amateur Television Club's Convention for Amateur TV 2023, or CAT 23, is taking place today, Sunday the 6th of August, at Midland Air Museum, Coventry. It is a meet-up, show-and-tell, test and fix-it, and bring-and-buy event from 10.30 am to 4 pm. There are full ATV and Microwave test facilities available for QO-100, 5.6GHz FM, Portsdown, MiniTiouner, Ryde, and power amplifiers and preamps. King's Lynn Amateur Radio Club's 33rd Great Eastern Radio Rally is taking place today, Sunday the 6th of August. The venue is Gaywood Community Centre, Gayton Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EL. The doors open to visitors at 9 am and admission is £2.50. The doors open to traders from 7 am. An outdoor pitch costs £8 and an indoor table costs £10. Car parking is free. There are trade stands and a bring-and-buy area. On-site catering is available. For more information email rally.klarc@gmail.com or visit klarc.org.uk Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club's 28th annual mini-rally night will take place on Friday the 11th of August. It will be held in the Community Centre, Main Hall, Port Seton from 6 pm to 9 pm. Tables will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. The entrance fee is £2 for everyone. Disabled access and food will be available. For more information email bob.gm4uyz@talktalk.net The Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society Hamfest will be held on Sunday the 13th of August from 9 am to 4 pm. The venue will be Cobham Sports and Social Club Ground, Merley, near Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3DA. Admission is £5 and this includes parking. Talk-in will be on 145.550MHz. On-site catering, bar facilities and an RSGB Bookstall will be available. At the landowner's request, no dogs, except guide dogs, are allowed on site. Indoor and field pitches are available and car-boot traders are welcome from 7 am. For more information, email tbaker@tiscali.co.uk, visit frars.co.uk or phone 07743 475 018. Now the Special Event News DR45HAAN is the special callsign for DARC's Ortsverband Haan to celebrate its 45th anniversary. The station will be active until the 30th of September. All QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau and direct cards via DL7ET. Special callsign LX90RTL is in use to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Radio Luxembourg's first long-wave broadcast. It will be used by various LX operators until the end of the year. Listen for the callsign on the HF bands on SSB, CW, digital modes and via satellite. All QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the DARC bureau. The logs will be uploaded to Club Log, Logbook of the World and eQSL on a regular basis. For more information see QRZ.com 9A66AA is the special callsign that Tom, 9A2AA will be using throughout 2023 to mark his 66th year in amateur radio. QSL via Tom's home call. 9M8SOTA and 9M8BOTA are the special callsigns that 9M8HAZ and others will be using during 2023 while operating from various mountains and beaches in Sarawak, East Malaysia. QSL for both callsigns via 9M8HAZ directly, Logbook of the World and Club Log. Now the DX news Anton, RG0C will be active as RG0C/P from the Shantar Islands, AS-044, and surrounding area, until the 10th of August. He will operate low power CW on 20m. QSL via home call. Mek, SP7VC and Kasia, SQ7OYL will be active as OY/SP7VC from Iceland until the 17th of August. Look for activity on the 20, 6, 4 and 2m bands. Frans, DJ0TP will be active as TK/DJ0TP from the main island of Corsica, EU-014, until the 3rd of September. QSL via DJ0TP's home call and Logbook the World. Now the contest news The UK Six Metre Group Summer Marathon ends its three-month run today, Sunday the 6th of August. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is your four-character locator. Also today, Sunday the 6th, the 432MHz Low Power Contest runs from 0800 to 1200UTC. Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number, locator. UK and Crown Dependency stations send the first two letters of their postcode. On Tuesday, the 8th of August, the 432MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800 to 1855UTC. Using FM on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. This is followed by the 432MHz UK Activity Contest which runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday the 9th of August, the 432MHz FT8 Activity four-hour Contest runs from 1700 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 70cm band, the exchange is report and four-character locator. Also on Wednesday the 9th of August, the 432MHz FT8 Activity two-hour Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 70cm band, the exchange is report and four-character locator. Stations entering the four-hour contest may also enter the two-hour contest. On Thursday the 10th of August, the 50MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA, and G4BAO on Thursday the 3rd of August 2023 The Sun continued to be very active over the last week with a large number of sunspots, numerous C- and M-class flares, and a coronal mass ejection or two. A coronal mass ejection is predicted to hit Earth this weekend, which could see the Kp index rise, but this is not expected to be too extensive. Active region 3380 expanded in both size and magnetic complexity, firing off numerous solar flares. Luckily it is now rotating out of view so is no longer a threat. The Solar Flux Index remained above 170 all week with a sunspot number of 135 on Thursday. Don't forget that this doesn't mean there were 135 sunspots, as each group counts ten towards the total. Three sunspots in three groups equals thirty plus three, or thirty-three. Geomagnetic conditions were mixed with one period giving a Kp index of four, and many when it was over three. The main DX being chased this week wasn't actually too far away. The 1A0C station at the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, which confusingly is actually in Rome, gave amateurs plenty of opportunity to add to their band slot totals. The station was raising money for humanitarian charitable projects and was easy to work from the UK. Next week NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Centre thinks the Solar Flux Index will remain in the 165 to 170 region. The Kp index shouldn't rise above three, although that rather depends on whether we have any coronal mass ejections. There are also signs that we are starting to leave the Summer HF doldrums. MUFs over a 3,000km path have occasionally gone over 28MHz at times. But we are still a long way from Autumn HF conditions, despite the weather! And now the VHF and up propagation news The unsettled weather is here for a little longer, but there may be an end in sight as we move through the second half of next week. To begin, there will be areas of low pressure in control bringing rain or showers and more rain scatter on the GHz bands. Midweek, the high edges in from the west and remains close to the southeast into the next weekend, but lows and weather fronts will probably return to the western areas by the end of the week. Nonetheless, this should be a period of Tropo for many areas, if only temporarily for western areas. Meteor scatter could be good with a steady advance towards the peak of the Perseids on the 12th and 13th of August. It might even be warm enough to stand outside in the southeast and listen to the pings while watching the evening sky for meteor trails! Aurora can't be discounted either should the Kp index show higher values than, say, 5 and there have been a number of auroral contacts reported by Nordic stations over the last week. In August there is still some Sporadic-E to be had as luckily the jet stream pattern is still quite busy giving ample triggers for Sporadic-E due to the turbulence they create. As often mentioned, a good time to check, if you are a busy person, is around teatime or late afternoon. Moon declination goes positive on Saturday so Moon visibility windows will lengthen throughout the week. We are past perigee so path losses are rising again. 144MHz sky noise is low but rising, reaching moderate levels next weekend. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

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Consider This: MA63, Federalism, and Economic Inequality

AWANI Soundbyte

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 27:37

On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Datuk Dr Johan Arriffin Samad, former CEO of the Institute Development Studies Sabah and prolific opinion writer under the pen name Joe Samad. He recently published a compilation of his writings in a book titled ‘Unequal Partners: Race, Religion, Domination, and Inequality in East Malaysia'.

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Episode 14B - Venom (Act 2)

Superheroes Every Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 44:42

So many snacks, so little time! Venom finally makes an appearance in his own movie, and in Act 2, we experience movie medicine, several action sequences of varying quality, and a new challenger arriving from East Malaysia. Anthony does a lot of Venom impressions and therefore it is a worthwhile episode. Look out for the thrilling conclusion in Act 3, coming later this week!

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Amazing Sabah: Exploring Borneo For First Timers

Dive Into Malaysia Travel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 31:47

Wondering if it's worth visiting Sabah on your Malaysian adventure? Sabah is one of the two big Malaysian states located on the island of Borneo, or East Malaysia, as it's also known. It is home to so many amazing natural attractions. It really should be on any bucket list! There is much more here than the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre although you should definitely visit that! There are many more animals to look for including pygmy elephants, cloud leopards, sun bears, many types of monkeys, crocodiles, tarsiers and more. A trip to Sabah really is a trip about natural attractions from the wildlife to the rainforest to the absolutely stunning islands off the coast to the amazing underwater environments. But there are other things worth seeing and doing around here too and, in this episode, I'm discussing why you should visit Sabah, how to get there, what to do once you're there as well as how long to stay. By the end of this episode, you'll be all set for a visit to Sabah! Read the show notes here: https://diveintomalaysia.com/episode15

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KonTra : Borneo

BFM :: Front Row

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 15:16

KonTra is an on-going experimental dance series helmed by choreographer Zhafir Muzani which honours our traditions while forging a new way forward through contemporary dance. The latest edition, KonTra: Borneo, promises to be a showcase of five talented choreographers from East Malaysia along with one more from Peninsular Malaysia, who have all drawn inspiration from the people of East Malaysia, their culture and their way of life, to weave a rich tapestry of movements and stories into six contemporary dance works. This experimental dance show aims to celebrate Bornean culture, and is being held in conjunction with the upcoming Kaamatan and Gawai festivities. We discuss more with Ethel Deidre, a dancer and choreographer who will be presenting the piece titled “Don't Slam The Door” in the production.Image Credit: CloudJoi

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RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for April 2nd 2023

GB2RS

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 14:40

GB2RS News Sunday the 2nd of April 2023 The news headlines: March 2023 edition of RadCom Basics Coronation activities Nominated Director vacancy The March 2023 edition of RadCom Basics is now available on the RSGB website for Members to read. It is for new licensees or anyone who wants an introduction to a different aspect of amateur radio. This edition features articles which cover: QRP operating, an introduction to Andy's Ham Radio Linux software, basic fault finding and how to have fun on the 10m band. To read RadCom Basics visit rsgb.org/radcom-basics The RSGB has just published a new section on its website with further details of its Coronation celebration activities. More information will be added over the coming weeks so do check back for updates. Go to rsgb.org/coronation to find out more. The resignation of Richard Horton, G4AOJ has left an RSGB Board vacancy for a Nominated Director. The Society needs to embrace new methods of working to help meet the changing needs of the amateur community. Candidates with experience in change management, for example, would be welcomed. The RSGB needs a strong and effective Board; this could be your opportunity to be part of that. To find out more, go to the volunteer vacancies section of the RSGB website at rsgb.org/volunteers or, for an informal discussion, please email Nominations Committee Chair Stephen Purser, GW4SHF at nominations.chair@rsgb.org.uk The RSGB's Tonight@8 live webinar series continues this Monday the 3rd of April with a presentation called “Sheep Worrier: A High Altitude Balloon Flight and Recovery System” by Heather Nickalls, M0HMO. Heather will cover an introduction to flying High Altitude Balloons, the radio systems involved, some science experiments she did on her flights, the recovery system developed to help find the payload when it lands and, of course, lots of pictures from ‘almost' the edge of space. You can ask questions live during the presentation via the RSGB YouTube channel or the special BATC channel. Find out more about this and other webinars on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/webinars Matthew Smith, M0VWS is moving on from his role as RadCom Technical Editor to pursue other opportunities. The RSGB thanks Matthew for all his work and wishes him well for the future. The RSGB is now seeking to recruit a new Technical Editor for RadCom. Reporting to the Managing Editor, the successful candidate will need a wide range of radio and electronic knowledge, including amateur radio. The RSGB is looking for someone positive, enthusiastic about technology, has an excellent command of English and has a good eye for detail. For more information about the role and how to apply, see rsgb.org/careers And now for details of rallies and events The Hack Green Military Surplus and Military Radio Hanger Sale is taking place today, Sunday the 2nd of April. The venue is Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8AL. The sale includes electronic equipment, amateur gear, components, military radio items and vehicle spares. For more information email coldwar@hackgreen.co.uk or visit www.hackgreen.co.uk Yeovil Amateur Radio Club's 37th QRP Convention will take place on Saturday the 15th of April at The Digby Hall, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3AA. Doors open from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm and admission is £3. The Convention will feature talks, traders, bring and buy, club stalls and a café. For more information visit yeovil-arc.com or contact qrp@yeovil-arc.com The Cambridgeshire Repeater Group Rally will take place on Sunday the 16th of April. The venue will be Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, Cambridge CB22 6RN. Doors open at 7.30 am for traders and 9.30 am for visitors. Admission is £3. The rally will feature a talk-in, trade stands, bring and buy, an RSGB Bookstall and free car parking. For more information contact Lawrence, M0LCM on 07941 972 724, email rally2023@cambridgerepeaters.net and see the cambridgerepeaters.net website. The Holsworthy Spring Rally and Boot Sale will also take place on Sunday the 16th of April. The venue will be Holsworthy Livestock Market, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 7FA. There will be plenty of parking, wheelchair access and full catering available. The doors open to the public from 10 am. For more details contact the club secretary Ken, G7VJA via email at m0omc@m0omc.co.uk and visit the m0omc.co.uk website. Now the Special Event News Celebrating World Amateur Radio Day, DARC special event callsign DA23WARD will be active until the 18th of April. All QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the bureau. Direct cards will be managed via DL2VFR. Special callsign II1CAI will be active until the 30th of June. The callsign celebrates the 100th anniversary of the local section of the Italian Alpine Club, founded in 1863. QSL via IQ1NO. 9M8SOTA and 9M8BOTA are the special callsigns that 9M8HAZ and others will be using during 2023 while operating from various mountains and beaches in Sarawak, East Malaysia. QSL for both callsigns via 9M8HAZ directly or, via Logbook of the World and Club Log. OE40XTU is the special callsign being used by OE1XTU, the Amateur Radio Club at the Vienna University of Technology during 2023 to celebrate its 40th anniversary. QSL via eQSL is preferred. QSL via Logbook of the World is also accepted. Paper cards requested via Club Log's OQRS will be issued in early 2024. Now the DX news Luca, HB9OBD will be active as D44KIT from Sal Island, Cape Verde, AF-086, until the 5th of April. He will operate SSB and FT8 on the 40, 20, 15 and 10m bands. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL, or via EB7DX. Pierre, VK3KTB will be active as VY0ERC from the Eureka Amateur Radio Club station on Ellesmere Island, NA-008, until the 12th of April. He will be operating using SSB, FT8 and CW on the 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10m bands. QSL via M0OXO's OQRS page. Diya, YI1DZ has been in Juba, South Sudan since the 13th of March and expects to remain there until the 22nd of April. He operates SSB and FT8 as Z81D in his spare time. QSL via Club Log's OQRS and Logbook of the World, or via OM3JW. Bernhard, DL2GAC will be active in the Solomon Islands until the end of April. He plans to operate as H44MS from Malaita, OC-047, on a daily basis. He will be operating on the 80 to 6m bands using SSB and some FT8. QSL via his home call, direct or via the bureau. He will upload his log to Club Log and Logbook of the World when he returns home. Now the contest news Today, Sunday the 2nd of April, the UK Microwave Group Low Band Contest runs from 1000 to 1600UTC. Using All modes on the 1.3 to 3.4GHz bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The SP DX Contest began yesterday, Saturday the 1st of April, at 1500UTC. The contest ends today, Sunday the 2nd of April at 1500UTC. Using CW and SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. Polish stations send their province code. On Monday the 3rd of April, the 80m Club Championship runs from 1900 to 2030UTC. Using CW on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number. On Tuesday the 4th of April, the 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800 to 1855UTC. Using FM on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also, on Tuesday the 4th of April, the 144MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday the 5th of April, the 144MHz FT8 Activity four-hour Contest runs from 1700 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 2m band the exchange is a report and four-character locator. Also, on Wednesday the 5th of April, the 144MHz FT8 Activity two-hour Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 2m band, the exchange is a report and four-character locator. Stations entering the four-hour contest may also enter the two-hour contest. Also, on Wednesday the 5th of April, the UK and Ireland Contest Club Contest runs from 2000 to 2100UTC. Using SSB on the 80m band, the exchange is your six-character locator. Next Sunday, the 9th of April, the Worked All Britain Data Contest runs from 1000 to 1400UTC and from 1700 to 2100UTC. Using data modes on the 80 to 20m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report, serial number and Worked All Britain square. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA, and G4BAO on Thursday the 30th of March 2023 We were right in our prediction about the effects of the large solar coronal hole last week, which saw the Kp index peak at 7.67 with widespread aurora visible from the UK, even in the south. This was probably the most significant geomagnetic event we have had so far in this solar cycle. Last week saw another X1.2 solar flare erupt on the Sun. This one erupted from active region 3256 on the 29th of March at 0233UTC. It didn't impact the ionosphere over the UK, but a fadeout was observed over the Pacific region. This was the seventh major solar flare since 2023 began. The Sun has now matched 2022's total –and it's only March! The associated CME off the southwestern limb of the Sun was modelled and determined to be well ahead of the Earth's orbit. This means that we are unlikely to see the Kp index rise as a result of this event. This region also produced an M1.2 flare that peaked around 1407UTC and an M1.1 flare at 2347UTC. The earlier flare didn't seem to affect the ionosphere too much according to the ionosonde data. A minor solar wind stream is heading for Earth and is due on Saturday the 1st of April. The material is flowing from a relatively small coronal hole in the Sun's atmosphere, but it is on the equator and very Earth-centric. Expect Arctic auroras and an elevated Kp index when the solar wind arrives this weekend. The SFI remained fairly static, around 160, earlier in the week but then declined to 148 on Thursday the 30th. NOAA predicts that this decline will continue next week, perhaps down to the low 130s. Once the weekend's geomagnetic conditions recover, NOAA predicts that the rest of the week should be quite settled. This is good news for HF propagation, although do continue to watch out for solar flares and CME activity which could affect conditions and MUFs. And now the VHF and up propagation news We have three phases of weather to consider over the next week. Forecasts predicted an unsettled weekend with rain and strong winds, so should have provided a focus for rain scatter on the GHz bands. The weekend ends with developing high pressure which lasts into early next week. There is good potential for some tropo from Sunday afternoon until about Tuesday lunchtime. At the time of writing, the best paths are likely to be from southern England into the near continent, also via Biscay to northern Spain and across the southern North Sea to Denmark. The third phase occurs when the high moves to the south to allow fronts to move in from the Atlantic across northern Britain, but possibly still leaving tropo into France and across Biscay. Later in the week, the high pressure may head back north again to reintroduce tropo to northern areas. The Sporadic-E season is fast approaching, typically from mid-April on 10m. If anything does happen before then, check the propquest.co.uk website for the Es blog tab, which shows the current day's jet streams and will maybe provide a clue for which direction to beam. Remember to look for aurora if the Kp index reaches five or more and, of course, meteor scatter around dawn for those random meteor QSOs. For EME operators, Moon declination is positive until Wednesday, so still plenty of Moon time to get some QSOs in. Perigee was last Thursday, so path losses are now falling. 144MHz sky noise is low, rising slowly throughout the week. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

A&W's Recipe For Longevity Reaping Returns In Malaysia

BFM :: The Breakfast Grille

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 24:29

Despite global inflation and supply chain troubles permeating 2022, A&W Malaysia recorded its best performance to date on the back of new store openings in East Malaysia. How sustainable is this bounce in revenue and what are the greenfield regions still open for expansion? We get updates from the Global CEO of A&W Restaurants, Kevin Bazner.

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Cultivating the Specialty Rice Industry in East Malaysia

BFM :: Live & Learn

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 27:50

Rice is a staple of Malaysians' diet, and for years and decades, Malaysia has prided itself on our paddy industry. However, when we think of paddy fields, we often think of the states across Peninsula Malaysia such as Kedah and Perak in the north, and Kelantan and Terengganu on the East coast. What we don't talk about as much is the paddy industry in Sabah and Sarawak, over in East Malaysia, which is vastly different from what we see here in Peninsula Malaysia. We speak to Dr Sarena Che Omar, deputy director of research with Khazanah Research Institute, on how we can cultivate the specialty rice industry.Image Credit: Shutterstock

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#122 – Dr Frankie Fong on Social Learning and Overimitation

Better Thinking

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 67:26

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Frankie Fong about overimitation and the role of social learning in the development of scientific and religious beliefs and behaviours. Dr Frankie Fong is a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Psychology at UQ. His research interests lie broadly in social learning and overimitation, with a particular focus on factors that modulate children's conformity vs eschewal of normative approaches. Frankie is actively involved in cross-cultural research and has established a fieldsite for developmental psychology research in East Malaysia. His current research focuses on the role of social learning in the development of scientific and religious beliefs and behaviours. He is also developing a series of studies that compares children's learning and perception of information conveyed across different presentation mediums (e.g., digital-screens, books and in-person). Episode link at https://neshnikolic.com/podcast/frankie-fongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Intellectual property: Indigenous intellectual property (Part Two)

Law School

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 11:28

Tambunan Statement, February 1995. Indigenous people of Asia met at Tambunan, Sabah, East Malaysia, to assert rights of self-determination, and to express concern about, and fear of, the threat unfamiliar 'western' intellectual property rights systems may pose to them. It was agreed, in the Tambunan Statement on the Protection and Conservation of Indigenous Knowledge: For the Indigenous peoples of Asia, the intellectual property rights system is not only a very new concept but it is also very western...with intellectual property rights, alien laws will be devised to exploit the Indigenous knowledge and resources of the Indigenous peoples. Suva Statement, April 1995. Participants from the independent countries and "nonautonomous colonized territories" of the Pacific region met in Suva, Fiji, to discuss internationally dominant intellectual property rights regimes, and at that meeting they resolved to support the Kari Oca, Mataatua, Julayinbul, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, and Tambunan initiatives(above). In their statement, the Suva Statement on Indigenous Peoples Knowledge and Intellectual Property Rights, participants: Declare Indigenous peoples are willing to share our knowledge with humanity provided we determine when, where and how it is used: at present the international system does not recognise or respect our past, present and potential contribution... Seek repatriation of Indigenous peoples resources already held in external collections, and seek compensation and royalties from commercial developments resulting from these resources… Strengthen the capacities of Indigenous peoples to maintain their oral traditions, and encourage initiatives by Indigenous peoples to record their knowledge... according to their customary access procedures. Kimberley Declaration, August 2002. Indigenous people from around the world attended an international Indigenous peoples' summit on sustainable development in Khoi-San Territory, Kimberley, South Africa, in August 2002, where they reaffirmed previous declarations and statements, and, among other matters, declared: Our traditional knowledge systems must be respected, promoted and protected; our collective intellectual property rights must be guaranteed and ensured. Our traditional knowledge is not in the public domain; it is collective, cultural and intellectual property protected under our customary law. Unauthorized use and misappropriation of traditional knowledge is theft. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/law-school/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/law-school/support

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Bridging Urban & Rural Communities

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 24:12

Langit Collective promotes unique and heirloom agriculture produce from smallholder farms in East Malaysia to larger markets. Sourced directly from farmers and procured at a fair price - a minimum of 35% of the retail proceeds go directly to the farmers. They also curate intentional experiential trips to these villages to bring consumers further upstream to understand and appreciate the artistry that goes into the planting and production of these quality products. Chan Zi Xiang and Lilian Chen, the co-founders of Langit Collective, share their journey with us.Photo Credit: Facebook | Langit

Bridging Urban & Rural Communities

BFM :: Open For Business

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 24:12

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Could Private Healthcare In Sarawak Support The Public Sector?

BFM :: Health & Living

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 42:01

The challenges of the overburdened, under-resourced public health sector in Sarawak are well-known. But in Malaysia's two-tier healthcare system, private health facilities also manage a considerable bulk of patients. What challenges do middle-income patients face in terms of access to primary and specialist care, medical procedures, and the increasing costs of healthcare? Dr Kenny Yeap, COO and Medical Director of Borneo Medical Centre in Miri, joins us to share the perspective of private healthcare in northern Sarawak, and we discuss the question of whether a new government will be willing to take up the challenge of decentralising healthcare in East Malaysia this coming GE15.Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons

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Much Ado About DPM Posts?

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 12:46

As GE15 heats up, both Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan are vying for East Malaysia support by dangling the deputy prime minister position as an incentive. How significant is this role in the government line-up and will this actually strengthen East Malaysian representation in the corridors of power? We discuss this with Dr. Wong Chin Huat of Sunway University.Image credit: Shutterstock

Reforms Beyond The Dewan Rakyat For Representative Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 22:07

In the run up to Malaysia Day this year, we saw headlines regarding a push for Sabah and Sarawak to be given 35% representation in the Dewan Rakyat. The Special Council on MA63 endorsed this proposal recently, paving the way for the East Malaysian states to gain up to 78 seats in the lower house. Will this ensure greater political representation for East Malaysia in our parliamentary democracy? Political scientist Dr. Wong Chin Huat weighs in.Image Credit: O.S./Shutterstock.com

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More Parliamentary Seats, More Political Equity For East Malaysia?

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 13:36

Recently, the Special Council on the MA63 endorsed the proposal to increase East Malaysia representation in parliament to 35%, giving Sabah and Sarawak 78 of the 222 parliamentary seats. Would this actually increase effective political representation for East Malaysia? Danesh Prakash Chacko of Tindak Malaysia weighs in.

Next Chapter Of The East Malaysia Development Story

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 11:06

After 59 years, socio-economic development in Malaysia remains patchy and imbalanced, especially in East Malaysia. As post-pandemic economic recovery kicks in, what policy measures should be considered to even out development gaps? We speak to economist Dr. Dayang Affizzah Marikan for suggestions.

Soon Lim is originally from Kuching, on the Borneo island of East Malaysia, but went to Christchurch, New Zealand at 15 years old to study at high school and then on to Canterbury University. After giving Civil Engineering a red hot go for two years, enter a plot twist and explanations to his parents because he had actually always wanted to be a chef. Fast forward to now and Soon is head chef at Vaporetto in Hawthorn. I have a special place in my heart for Vaporetto because I have spoken to chef owner Greg Feck a few times and I wrote about Vaporetto when it first opened. I love the Venetian food they put up and I love the Venetian fit out with its Murano glass chandeliers and tobacco shop storefront from Venice itself. Every person and their dog seem to be in Europe at the moment, but if you want a little escape without the flight, get along to Vaporetto. They are doing a 'best of' menu at the moment and you will 100% have a great night.

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193: Visiting Gold Mines In Faraway Lands – Larry Scharf

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 55:43

Today's guest on the Expat Money Show is Larry Scharf, Senior Vice President of Scharf & Selden, Wealth Management of Raymond James. He specializes in portfolio management with a special passion for precious metals and mining companies. In this interview, we are focused on Larry's travels visiting dozens of mines around the world and his insights on investing in junior miners for fun and profit. IN TODAY'S CONVERSATION Larry breaks down the difference between mines in a first-world country like Canada to mines in developing countries like Mongolia, I'm positive this will surprise you! What happens today, compared to mining in the early 80s, and how they can go back and mine the same area over again. And the money-making way that they wanted to mine silver from a bat cave in East Malaysia. The excitement involved taking an elevator down to the 1700 level of a mine, surrounded by rock everywhere you look and the mind-blowing fact that there's only one way back out! How gold is leached out of the rock. I bet you have no idea how it's done, the time it takes and what needs to be done to get ½ gram of gold. Great conversation about some of the more interesting countries in South America and how the government can really make a mess of things purely out of greed and which countries Larry will NEVER invest in. Larry shares the companies he likes to work with best. Why understanding the culture, the people, the mentality and the work ethic and how everything fits together and plays very strongly into the performance of the mine or the investment itself, and what happens when you don't do your due diligence. I asked Larry to walk me through the process of arriving in a new country, what is he looking for, and what is going to set off alarm bells or make him say ‘okay, this is it, I like it. Larry shares what his sweet spot is when he's looking to invest for himself and his clients. Where does the company need to be for him to give them money and invest for his clients! Top tips for those of you who want to get into the mining space, either from the investment side or the hobby side. HOW TO REACH LARRY SCHARF Phone or email at Raymond James: 203-635-5409 Raymond James 285 Riverside Avenue Westport, Connecticut 06880 Attn: Larry Scharf RELATED EPISODES https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/tobias-ruck (188: Deep Dive On Privacy Coins And How To Stay Anonymous ) https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/swen-lorenz (158: Swen Lorenz - Investing in Russia For Massive Profits) https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/marco-wutzer/ (137: Blockchain And The Future Of The Internet – Marco Wutzer) CONCLUSION I've loved the idea of mining and precious metals since I was young and started my travels across the globe. I've been to many private vaults around the world, but never have I been down 1 kilometre in a mine, or watched as they dig for gold! I just had so much fun chatting with Larry, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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Law & Behold #44: Malaysia's Centralised Federalism Pt 2: Focus on Sabah & Sarawak

BFM :: Live & Learn

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 51:09

Last on Law & Behold, we discussed federalism in Malaysia, with a special focus on Peninsula Malaysia. This month, we continue that discussion and shift our focus to Sabah and Sarawak, to discuss if this system of federal governance has worked in East Malaysia, and also what the amendment to the Federal Constitution in 2022 - to recognize the special rights of Sabah and Sarawak - has achieved thus far. Joining us for this discussion are Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Hj Shad Saleem Faruqi (Holder of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Chair, University of Malaya) and Roger Chin (President, Sabah Law Society). Law & Behold is a monthly series which aims to arm Malaysians with constitutional literacy, and is done in collaboration with The Malaysian Bar, the University of Malaya's Faculty of Law, and the Malaysian Centre for Constitutionalism and Human Rights (MCCHR).Image credit: Roger Chin/LinkedIn, Suruhanjaya Pelantikan Kehakiman

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RSGB GB2RS News Bulletin for May 1st 2022.

GB2RS

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 15:29

GB2RS News Sunday the 1st of May 2022 The news headlines: Access to RSGB systems Open Zoom meeting on the ADIF Processor Apply for the Youngsters on the Air Summer Camp The RSGB President spoke about the new Customer Relationship Management system at the AGM last Saturday. The Society would like to pre-warn Members that they will not be able to update their membership details from Thursday the 5th of May to Tuesday the 10th of May. This applies both to the online membership portal and to any telephone or email requests made to the Membership Team at HQ. This time will be a transition period as the new system is brought online. Once it is active, RSGB members will be asked to create a new password to enable them to access the membership portal and further details about this will be shared next week. This is the first part of a series of upgrades being planned for Membership Services. On Thursday evening, the 5th of May, Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is hosting an open Zoom meeting. It will be a talk by Mark Wickens, M0NOM on The ADIF Processor. This is an online tool, developed by Mark, for enriching your log files and visualising contacts on Google Earth. Originally developed to help him record additional, useful information in his log files, it became a way of viewing QSOs and propagation paths on Google Earth. You can read more and see some of the graphics of propagation paths on the club's website at gm4riv.org. To receive the Zoom link, please email in advance to events@gm4riv.org. The link will be emailed to you on Thursday the 5th, shortly before the 'virtual doors' open at 7:40 pm. The 2022 Youngsters on the Air, or YOTA, IOTA region 1 summer camp will be held in Croatia not far from the capital city of Zagreb. The Croatian Amateur Radio Association will be hosting the event, which will take place from the 6th to the 13th of August. This is a chance in a lifetime for young RSGB members to represent their country and national society. Participants will join workshops where they will gain the skills to start similar amateur radio youth events when they return home. There will also be time to enjoy operating the latest amateur radio equipment, both locally and remotely, kit-building and visiting the seaside and the capital city. To apply, you need to be a Member of the RSGB, aged between 15 and 25. The deadline for applications is Sunday the 8th of May. For further information see the RSGB website at rsgb.org/yota or for an application form please email youth.champion@rsgb.org.uk. The results of the RSGB election, annual trophies and the 2022 Construction Competition were announced at the Society's AGM on the 23rd of April. You can read the results on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/agm under the AGM 2022 proceedings tab. The summer programme for Tonight@8 begins on Monday the 9th of May. It will be a presentation by Mark Haynes, M0DXR on contesting, which is also sometimes known as radiosport. He will explain how this aspect of amateur radio can not only be a good test for your station but also a great way to make lots of QSOs with many countries in a short period of time. The presentation will cover the basics of contesting but will also give a flavour of the more advanced techniques adopted by experienced and extreme contesters. It will also include an explanation of what it takes to achieve a world win in the largest events of the year. The RSGB is looking to recruit a Technical Editor for RadCom. Reporting to the Managing Editor, the successful candidate will need a wide range of radio and electronic knowledge, including amateur radio. The RSGB is looking for someone who is positive, enthusiastic about technology, has an excellent command of English and has a good eye for detail. For more detailed information about the role and how to apply, see the Careers page on the RSGB website rsgb.org/careers. And now for details of rallies and events Please send your rally and event news as soon as possible to radcom@rsgb.org.uk. We'll publicise your event in RadCom, on GB2RS, and online. Today, the 1st of May, Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre Radio Amateur Rally will be at Thorpe Camp, Tattershall, Thorpe, Lincolnshire. It is open to the public from 9 am till 1 pm and entry is £4 with under 12s free. There will be hot and cold food on-site and car parking inside the grounds. Contact Anthony on 07956 654481. On bank holiday Monday, the 2nd of May, the Dartmoor Radio Rally will take place in the Yelverton War Memorial Hall, Meavy Lane, Yelverton PL20 6AL. There is free parking and the doors open at 10 am, with admission being £2.50. There will be a Bring & Buy as well as trader stands. Refreshments will also be available. Contact Roger on 0785 408 8882. Next Sunday, the 8th, the Lough Erne ARC Annual Rally will be held at the Arena @ Share Discovery Village, 221 Lisnaskea Road, Lisnaskea BT92 0JZ. Doors open at 11.30 am for the public. Facilities are available on-site for breakfast, lunches and tea & coffee. Now the DX news Renato, PY8WW will be active as HK0/PY8WW from San Andres Island, NA-033, between the 7th and 12th of May. He plans to operate on the 6 to 40m bands. QSL via his home call. Hitoshi, JR0UIU will be active as JR0UIU/0 from Awashima Island, AS-206, until the 3rd of May. He plans to operate CW, SSB, RTTY and FT8 on various bands and also via satellite. QSL via his home call, direct or via the bureau. Janusz, SP9FIH and Leszek, SP6CIK are operating from Nepal as 9N7WE and 9N7CI, respectively, until the 19th of May. Activity is on the 6 to 40m bands. QSL to their home calls. Michael, W6QT is operating as DU3/W6QT from Subic Bay in the Philippines during the month of May. Activity is on the 6 to 80m bands using SSB and FT8. QSL to his home call. Now the Special Event news GB0SCW will be on the air from Stone Cross Windmill, East Sussex from 10 am to 5 pm next Saturday and Sunday. Using SSB on the 3.5, 7 and 14MHz bands, they also plan activities on 2m and 70cm. There may also be some HF operations in the evenings from a car parked on the windmill grounds. See qrz.com for more details. Dom, F5SJB will operate CW only as TM5RDL between the 1st and 15th of May. The special callsign commemorates the composer, Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, who wrote the song that eventually became the French national anthem. QSL via F5SJB. Now the contest news The UK EI Contest Club DX contest runs for 24 hours until 1200UTC today, the 1st of May. Using CW only on the 3.5 to 28MHz bands where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. Note that EI and GI stations also send their District code. Today, the 1st of May, the UK Six Metre Group Summer marathon starts. It runs until the 2nd of August. Using all modes on the 50MHz bands, the exchange is your 4-character locator. On Tuesday the 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800 to 1855UTC. It is followed by the all-mode 144MHz UK Activity Contest from 1900 to 2130UTC. The exchange is the same, signal report, serial number and locator. The 144MHz FT8 Activity Contest takes place on Wednesday from 1900 to 2100UTC. The exchange is your report and 4-character locator. On Saturday, the 432MHz trophy takes place between 1400 and 2200UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Running for 24 hours next weekend, the 432MHz to 245GHz contest ends at 1400UTC on Sunday the 8th. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also running for 24 hours is the ARI International DX contest. This finishes at 1200UTC on the 8th. Using CW, RTTY and SSB on the 3.5MHz to 28MHz bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. Note that Italian stations will also give their Province code. Three contests are due to take place next Sunday, the 8th of May. The UK Microwave Group Low Band Contest runs from 0800 to 1400UTC. Using all modes on the 1.3 to 3.4GHz bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also running between 0800 and 1400UTC is the 10GHz Trophy contest. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Finally for the 8th, the Worked All Britain 7MHz Phone Contest runs from 1000 to 1400UTC. Using AM, FM and SSB, the exchange is signal report, serial number and your Worked All Britain locator. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA, and G4BAO on Friday the 29th of April 2022. A week of high solar flux indices brought good openings on the higher bands. With the SFI consistently above 140 all week (at the time of writing) there have been reports of 10-metre openings well into the evening. As Ian Goodier on the 10m UK Net Facebook group reported: “Tonight on 10m you could mistake the band for 20m - East Malaysia in one direction, Mexico in the other.” There were also reports of Australian and New Zealand stations being worked on 10 metres, making this possibly one of the best weeks for 28MHz so far this solar cycle. But there were some spanners in the works too. There were a lot of C-class solar flares and two M-class events this week. Geomagnetic conditions have also been disturbed at times with Wednesday being the worst day with the Kp index hitting five twice on one day. Solarham.net said this was an unexpected geomagnetic storm as the Bz component of the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) tipped south. Another solar storm is forecast for the 29th of April, thanks to a large coronal hole on the Sun's equator. NOAA predicts more of the same next week with the SFI probably above 130. Geomagnetic conditions are predicted to be quiet next week, with an average Kp index of two. That is, at least until the 7th of May when it could rise to four. However, this presupposes that we don't have any coronal mass ejections to contend with. At this point in the solar cycle, solar flares and associated CMEs are commonplace and could push the Kp index higher roughly 48 hours after any Earth-directed CME. As always, keep an eye on Solarham.net for daily updates. And finally, we can now expect a big upturn in Sporadic-E openings on the higher HF bands. Keep an eye on the European 10m beacons for openings and find out more in our VHF news. And now the VHF and up propagation news. As we move into May, the chances of Sporadic-E begin to increase and it's worth keeping a close eye on the usual bands from 10m up to 6m, later in the month, the 2m band might surprise us. The Propquest.co.uk website contains a useful EPI map plot of regions where Sporadic-E may be more likely based upon weather triggers of atmospheric gravity waves that are part of the formation process. It also contains a daily blog with commentary to highlight significant jet streams and other regions of interest. The main focus on the weather charts starts with high pressure bringing fairly good Tropo conditions at the end of last week. Over this weekend a small low will drift into western areas and generally disrupt the Tropo propagation, producing a weaker pattern for next week with a hint of isolated showers. Later in the week, some models bring another low southeast from Iceland to Denmark introducing a cooler north-westerly flow with a few showers until a new high builds next weekend. The result of this will be possible Tropo windows later towards next weekend. There is a possibility of a little rain scatter in between, but generally limited. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will peak between midnight and dawn on Friday the 6th of May 2022. Its ZHR is a very respectable 50. The shower favours the Southern Hemisphere and the radiant is low in the sky for the UK in the early pre-dawn hours. The predictable cycle of Moon-bounce propagation continues this week with positive Moon declination peaking on Thursday, now almost coinciding with apogee and therefore highest path losses. After mid-July, the trend of rising declination and rising path loss reverses, until, in mid-2026 maximum declination coincides with perigee and minimum path loss again. 144MHz sky noise is generally low this week, reaching 500K on Wednesday. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

Sky High Airfare To East Malaysia

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 10:24

Airfares to Sabah and Sarawak for the festive season surged as high as close to RM1,400 per one way ticket but fortunately the airfares has decreased by 30 percent following intervention by the aviation authorities and airlines. But what can be done to prevent another extreme price hike from happening again? Nigel Wong, Honorary Treasurer and Spokesperson at The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) shares his thoughts with us. Image credit: Pexels.com

World Water Day 2022: There's Enough For Our Needs, Not Our Greed

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 38:50

World Water Day, celebrated annually on the 22nd of March, is all about focusing attention on the importance of water. While many don't give a second thought about having access to a safe and clean supply of water, other Malaysians aren't as lucky. We speak to Celine Lim, the Manager of SAVE Rivers, about how so many indigenous communities in East Malaysia still do not have access to clean, potable water, and the factors contributing to these communities being deprived of basic human rights. Celine also discusses whether the burden falls on both the federal and state governments to ensure that the right to water is respected, and how megaprojects in Sarawak have impacted the lives and livelihoods of indigenous communities there, including their access to water.Image credit: Shutterstock

World Water Day 2022: There's Enough For Our Needs, Not Our Greed

Heart Of The Matter - A Podcast On Legal Developments From Around The World

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 38:51

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Dementia: Women breaking the silence

The Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 27:25

How can we help people with dementia? Kim Chakanetsa talks to two women from Singapore and the UK about how they've adapted to living with the condition and why they now want to help others understand dementia better. Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with young onset dementia at the age of 58. She wrote a bestselling memoir, Somebody I Used to Know about the slow realisation that she was changing, and the adaptations she needed to make to her life to cope. She's a vocal advocate for people with Alzheimer's and other dementia and promotes better understanding and care. Surprised by the lack of information available to her and her family, she's written a second book, What I Wish People Knew About Dementia. Emily Ong is from East Malaysia but now lives in Singapore. She first noticed something was wrong when she forgot how to make French toast, but it took her years to get a proper diagnosis for young onset dementia. Now 54 years old, she advocates for greater understanding of the disease and belongs to the Voices for Hope programme, helping people who are newly diagnosed or already have dementia. She says it's rare for Asians to speak about dementia and it's important to be open and spread understanding. Produced by Jane Thurlow (Image: (L) Wendy Mitchell, credit Jo Hanley. (R) Emily Ong, credit Clara Tan/The Perfect Statement)

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Interim Legal Resourcing In Malaysia

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 13:51

Claudine Au joined me in this episode to discuss interim legal resourcing in Malaysia. During our discussion, we talked about what Interim Legal Resourcing means for legal departments, supply and demand issues and the challenges this model faces in the current climate. To find out more please visit https://law-partnership.com/interim-legal-resourcing/Claudine is the Head of Legal Resourcing. Her role focusses on the delivery of interim resource solutions and consultancy services to clients. Claudine works with clients to deliver resources solutions and legal strategy for their companies. She works closely with the in-house legal teams to identify their challenges and finding ways alternative legal services can assist these teams in meeting their objectives.She has over 15 years of collective experience in the legal field, starting as an Advocate & Solicitor in Sarawak, East Malaysia and then as an in-house legal counsel in Kuala Lumpur.

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The Future Of Work In The Legal Sector

Heart Of The Matter - A Podcast On Legal Developments From Around The World

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 11:21

We discussed the future of work in the legal sector with Claudine Au, Head of Interim Legal Resourcing. We discussed why the legal sector needs to adopt a different approach to resourcing staff and addressing work demands, as well as what this means for businesses and legal departments moving forward. To find out more please visit https://law-partnership.com/interim-legal-resourcing/Claudine is the Head of Legal Resourcing. Her role focusses on the delivery of interim resource solutions and consultancy services to clients. Claudine works with clients to deliver resources solutions and legal strategy for their companies. She works closely with the in-house legal teams to identify their challenges and finding ways alternative legal services can assist these teams in meeting their objectives.She has over 15 years of collective experience in the legal field, starting as an Advocate & Solicitor in Sarawak, East Malaysia and then as an in-house legal counsel in Kuala Lumpur.

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MA63 Amendments Crucial For Mindset Shift On East Malaysia

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 9:07

The Dewan Rakyat unanimously passed the MA63 Bill this week, approving several amendments to the constitution in recognition of the special status of Sabah and Sarawak. We discuss the implications of these constitutional amendments with political commentator Dr James Chin, ahead of the Sarawak state elections this weekend. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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MA63 Amendments Crucial For Mindset Shift On East Malaysia

It was a Thing on TV: An Anthology on Forgotten Television

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 9:07

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Into the Spidey Movieverse: Episode 7 - Venom (2018)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 95:30

It's another edition of Into the Spidey Movieverse as Greg and Chico are hitting the homestretch on the way to No Way Home. This time the two look at 2018's "Venom" starring Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock. They look at how Sony could possibly make an origin story for Venom work without Spider-Man and shockingly succeed at doing it. Among the things discussed include Eddie and Anne's relationship, the disgust at how we were lied to as kids as to how fun space would be, how far it is to get from East Malaysia to San Francisco and the joy of taking a bath in a lobster tank.

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Slow Travel, Cultural Heritage & Nature Filmmaking in South East Asia, with Kamila Delart

The South East Asia Travel Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 32:15

"I'm trying to get people curious." Travel film and video content is changing, particularly as the pandemic redefines the way we think about the purpose of travel and the meaning of tourism. To get an insider's perspective on where we are heading, Gary chats with award-winning filmmaker Kamila Delart. Based on the Malaysian island of Langkawi for a decade, Kamila has worked with tourism boards and travel companies across South East Asia. She also produces her own short films focusing on slow travel, cultural heritage and nature. In a fascinating chat, the show journeys from shooting inside heritage temples to spotting sea otters on an empty beach and an as-yet-unfulfilled shoot in Papua New Guinea. En route, Kamila discusses her multi-award-winning film, The Egret's Voyage, which was shot along the Kinabatangan River in Sabah, East Malaysia, and honoured at film festivals in Cyprus, New York and Montenegro. She also talks about the ethical and cultural responsibilities that content creators must respect, and the challenges of creating tourism video content for different demographics and markets. Above all, Kamila believes that the future of travel filmmaking will encourage people to slow down and experience destinations with all their senses.

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Consider This: #Bajet2022 - Fair for East Malaysia? | 4th Nov 2021

Astro Awani

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 26:51

Was Budget2022 fair in its allocation to the territories of Sabah & Sarawak, how does one assess it? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests if East Malaysia's development needs are being addressed.

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Into the Spidey Movieverse: Episode 7 - Venom (2018)

Place to Be Nation POP

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 95:30

It's a new edition of Into the Spidey Movieverse as Greg and Chico are hitting the homestretch on the way to No Way Home. This time the two look at 2018's "Venom" starring Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock. They look at how Sony could possibly make an origin story for Venom work without Spider-Man and shockingly succeed at doing it. Among the things discussed include Eddie and Anne's relationship, the disgust at how we were lied to as kids as to how fun space would be, how far it is to get from East Malaysia to San Francisco and the joy of taking a bath in a lobster tank. Next month we go animated as Greg and Chico go into the namesake of this podcast as they cover Into the Spiderverse.

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Popek Popek Parlimen: Looking At The National Unity Index

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 16:55

Some of the highlights in today's Parliament session included discussions on the implementation of SOP's for the Melaka elections, housing help for people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, looking into a national unity module and also sports infrastructure in East Malaysia. The ministers also discussed the need to have a special committee to address sexual harassment cases among athletes. Image Source: Jaggat Rashidi, Shutterstock

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Malaysia Day 2021: What Do East Malaysian Youths Want?

BFM :: Live & Learn

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 35:28

In conjunction with Malaysia Day tomorrow, we’re joined by two young activists from East Malaysia to discuss how far Sabah & Sarawak have come since the formation of the Malaysian federation in 1963 and what they’re looking forward to next. Image credit: Shutterstock

Malaysia Day 2021 - The Healthcare System that Sabah & Sarawak Need

BFM :: Health & Living

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 47:00

While Malaysia’s public healthcare system is available to all legal residents in Malaysia, accessing healthcare services and facilities isn’t always as straightforward, especially in Sabah and Sarawak. Inequities caused by geographical limitations, awareness, or in some cases, documentation, are major barriers to providing healthcare for all in those states. In the past 18 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has further exposed how the healthcare system in Sabah and Sarawak may not be able to cope with severe outbreaks of diseases. In conjunction with Malaysia Day, health activist and the Sarawak Women Chief for PKR, Agnes Padan, and consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr John Teo joins us to discuss what are the gaps in the healthcare system in East Malaysia, and how it affects access to and quality of healthcare provided, especially when it comes to maternal and women’s health.Image credit: Unsplash

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Finding the Gems In East Malaysia

BFM :: Market Watch

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 8:38

East Malaysian stocks are often overlooked but are there perhaps companies that will see robust earnings growth? Lester Siew, equity analyst from RHB Investment Bank helps us with that question. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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The Ideologies of Political Parties in East Malaysia

Today I Learned Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 39:00

Political parties in Malaysia can be very confusing. Last week, we took a look at the parties in the Peninsula and unpacked their history and ideology. But what about our neighbours in the East? What are the likes of Warisan & GPS all about? And why do independent candidates stand a higher chance of winning in the East than the West? Political commentator Oh Ei Sun helps us unpack. Image credit: wikipedia.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Repairing The Disparity In East Malaysia

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 10:36

Poverty levels in East Malaysia are the highest in the country which has been made worse by the economic scarring caused by Covid-19. We ask Dr. Dayang Affizzah Awang Marikan, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business in Universiti Malaysia Sarawak what the government priorities should be in terms of economic policy when it comes to Budget 2020 and the 12th Malaysia Plan. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

MA63: What Impact Would It Have?

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 39:45

With Malaysia Day one week away, we revisit MA63 and what its implementation would mean for Sabah and Sarawak. First, we talk about the process of pushing it through in Parliament. Then, we dive into how having MA63 in place would change the economic landscape of East Malaysia. Finally, what would this actually mean for the people of Sabah and Sarawak? Image Source: Mohd Khairil and tehvon, Shutterstock

34 | Priscilla Lagally

You + Happy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 49:58

Pricilla is from East Malaysia and struggled with self-esteem in relation to her outward appearance, because her goal was to be perfect, perfect in terms of everything! But this year she decided to change the way she's thinking and to empower women to feel good about themselves and realize that we are perfect just the way we are and it's about accepting and loving ourselves just the way we are. Pricilla is the founder of loveyourself.p2.blog which focuses on encouraging “Self Love” and body positivity. Pricilla's 'This Is Me' Project is a group talk for Women to share their story to encourage other women to feel strong by sharing your story, with the goal of creating connection between everyone's different life experiences. You + Happy is available anywhere you get your podcasts, including YouTube. For more, follow us on Instagram: @youplushappy Thank you for listening! And remember, "We'll show you our definition of success if you show us yours"

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Listening Notes: Special Report on Aged Care and Covid-19 too little, too late; Malaysian Federation fails to deliver for Sabah and Sarawak

Acting Up!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020

Photo: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, by ej yao Unsplash Special Report on Aged care and Covid-19: Not a lot of actionThe Special Report into the Covid-19 pandemic released October 1st by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, contains “a lot of information and not a lot of action”, according to Professor Joseph Ibrahim. Joseph is from the Health Law and Ageing Research Unit in the Department of Forensic Medicine at Monash University. He joined me to discuss a paper he'd written for The Conversation entitled Older Australians deserve more than the aged care royal commission's COVID-19 report delivers here. Joseph is concerned that the report doesn't offer a clear picture of what went wrong and and why, and the recommendations fall short and come too late.Colonial legacy behind talk of secession in Sabah and SarawakProfessor James Chin is the Director of the Asia Institute Tasmania. He studies governance issues in Sotheast Asia, in particular in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. He's wrirtten a paper for The Conversation entitled Is Malaysia heading for BorneoExit? Why some in East Malaysia are advocating secession here. We look at the colonial history of Sabah and Sarawak, the Malaysian Federation's failure to deliver on its agreements and what it could do to resolve the problems.

By the Book: On Animals in Fiction

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 39:42

With World Animal Day falling on the 4th of October, we pay tribute to the many books and stories that feature animals, and talk about the way these books emphasise our complex relationships with them. Joining us is Macaranga editor Wong Siew Lyn, and the books we discuss include the Panchatantra, folk tales from East Malaysia, Charlotte’s Web, Moby Dick, White Fang, and Black Beauty. In Footnotes, we discuss the recently announced change of date for this year’s Booker Prize, and what it says about the dynamics of the English-language publishing industry today.

Malaysia, A Union for 57 Years But Not Yet Truly United

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 10:01

57 years have passed since the union between Peninsula Malaysia and Sabah and Sarawak. But with many of the issues laid out in the Malaysia Agreement of 1963 yet to be resolved and the political situation still in a state of flux, it’s more important than ever before to understand the federal-state relations with East Malaysia. Tricia Yeoh, CEO, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), discusses. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

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Malaysia, A Union for 57 Years But Not Yet Truly United

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 10:01

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Sabah's Opposition Gaining Strength

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 10:29

Rumours are circulating that the Sabah state government may not be as stable as it appears, especially with former Chief Minister Tan Sri Musa Aman back in the political picture. Amid talk of party-hopping and fragile majorities, we speak to James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Tasmania, to help us parrse the political machinations happening in East Malaysia.

One World, One Health Update: Rickettsiosis

Clinical Updates in COVID-19

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 60:50

Introduction by moderator, Dr. Suresh Kumar (00:00:03) Rickettsioses as Major Etiologies of Unrecognized Acute Febrile Illness, Sabah, East Malaysia by Dr. Timothy William, Gleneagles Hospital, Kota Kinabalu (slide: https://cutt.ly/Ra46fRM) (00:03:49) Rickettsioses: Out of sight, Out of mind by Dr. Mohammad Yazid Abdad, Infectious Disease Research Laboratory of the National Centre for Infectious Diseases, Singapore (slide: https://cutt.ly/Na7eOqs) (00:20:57) Short Q&A with Dr. Timothy while waiting for Dr. Yazid to reconnect (00:22:30) Continue with Dr. Yazid's presentation (00:25:54) Q&A session (00:46:21) Final message by Dato' Dr. Goh Pik Pin (00:57:16) *Dr.Yazid's answers are available here (https://cutt.ly/9a7fxiM)

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Different Viral Culture

BFM :: A Bit of Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 37:44

This week, Kam Raslan speaks to East Malaysia natives – film maker, Nadira Ilana and BFM producer, Sim Wie Boon. Wie Boon begins with generation clash. A cycle that occurs in every generation – Boomers vs Millennials, Millennials vs Gen Z. Then, Nadira talks about viral East Malaysian contents like Veveonah Mosibin, its high demand and problematic narratives from West Malaysians. Finally, Kam asks about the cultural difference between Sabah and Sarawak. The trio then delve deeper into Sarawakian and Sabahan pride.

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Pakatan Plus (Part 2) - Sabahan PM, What Do Voters Want?

Astro Awani

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 10:54

Over the weekend, there was a mixed response to Dr Mahathir Mohamad's endorsement of Parti Warisan Sabah president Shafie Apdal as the Pakatan Harapan Plus candidate for PM. Some have welcomed the proposal, saying it will focus much-needed attention on East Malaysia. Critics point out that Warisan commands only 9 seats in Parliament, and the move is simply to thwart Anwar Ibrahim from becoming PM. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Vilashini Somiah, Gender Studies programme at Universiti Malaya.

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Episode 2 - Dissecting Politics in Malaysia on PH Plus, PN and East Malaysia with Prof James Chin

BMI - Bicara Minggu Ini

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 38:35

Pakatan Harapan (PH) Plus struggles to break the deadlock on June 16, 2020 after a long week of wait to decide on who will be the Prime Minister designate and to lead the opposition back to wrest the power back from Perikatan Nasional (PN). The next episode on Bicara Minggu Ini digs deeper in dissecting the political dynamics in Malaysia with Professor Dr James Chin, a professor in Asia Studies from the Asia Institute, University of Tasmania. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/norman-goh/message

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Who Has the Numbers?

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Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 9:41

Ibrahim Suffian, Programme Director at Merdeka Centre analyses the latest political maneuvers in Malaysia with a deep dive on the major political parties and their respective strategies. He also weighs in on politics of East Malaysia and how they remain the king makers.

Who Has the Numbers?