BTH: Abduction, Pamela Ling, witness protection and Trump's US tariff [WATCH]
First, we delve into the shocking disappearance of Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh, a key witness in a high-profile corruption case, who was abducted in broad daylight outside the MACC headquarters.
How secure are our whistleblowers and witnesses? Are abductions on the rise? How should the public respond?
Criminologist and Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) exco member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Geshina Ayu Mat Saat shares her insights on crime prevention.
Then, we shift focus to the economic front: the United States has imposed sweeping tariffs on nearly all Malaysian exports — except semiconductors.
With pressure mounting on Putrajaya to meet US demands on trade barriers, halal certification, and Asean's role, we speak with Prof. Dr. Azmi Hassan, geostrategist and senior fellow at the Nusantara Academy of Strategic Research, to break down what's at stake for SMEs, bilateral relations, and Malaysia's role as a regional economic leader.
From public safety to economic sovereignty, this episode tackles how prepared is Malaysia to protect its people and its interests?
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