by Are We OK?
Are We OK? hosted by Dr. Ong Kian Ming and Peter Yong from Mr Money TV, is your indispensable Malaysian podcast delving into topics of governance, policies, politics, and the economy. It's more than just a discussion platform; we want to foster open conversations about current matters affecting Malaysians’ lives all while providing insightful analysis and engaging discussions, making complex topics accessible to all.
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July 10, 2026
<p>In this episode of Are We OK, we sit down with two young leaders, Lee Ting Han and Nor Zulaila binti Abdul Ghani (Lily), to talk about the massive changes happening in Johor right now. We take an honest look behind the scenes at what it’s really like to work in state government, how the multi-billion ringgit business boom affects everyday jobs, and why the current election is creating sudden tension between state and federal politicians. Timestamps00:00 - Teaser 00:30 - Meet Lee Ting Han: From Corporate Lawyer to Johor Leader 03:54 - The Reality Behind Johor’s Multi-Billion Ringgit Boom 12:20 - Fixing the Talent Drain & Helping Young Workers Succeed 16:48 - Can Federal and State Leaders Cooperate During Elections? 20:20 - Reviving Johor's Forgotten Towns & Bringing Jobs Back 33:07 - What It’s Really Like to Work in State Government 34:54 - Will Rival Parties Team Up to Form a New Government? 37:21 - The Big Question: Is History Repeating Itself? 47:10 - Meet Saudari Lily: Moving from Community Helper to Candidate 49:25 - Clean Politics: Saving Our Environment & Fighting Online Toxicity 55:41 - The Election Challenge: Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone 57:33 - Handling Complaints, Cutting Red Tape & Making Tough Decisions 62:01 - Facing Harsh Labels & Serving the People Win or Lose 66:34 - Changing the Future: Lily’s Final Message #AreWeOK #MalaysianPolitics #PRNJohor #JohorSEZ #LeeTingHan #DAPLily #BarisanNasional #DAP #MCA #OnnHafizGhazi #PodcastMalaysia</p>
July 6, 2026
<p>In this episode of Are We OK, former Principal Private Secretary Dato' Dr. Marzuki opens up about the massive internal fractures shaking Bersatu and Perikatan Nasional. We dive into the behind-the-scenes drama of Tan Sri Muhyiddin's camp.</p><p><br></p><p>We also break down the high-stakes "purge" within Bersatu and the plot led by Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. Why did PAS President Hadi Awang unilaterally sever ties, and what does this mean for the future of the coalition?</p><p><br></p><p>Finally, we discuss the heavy constitutional battles that defined Muhyiddin's time in office, including the untold secrets of the Sheraton Move, his sudden resignation, and the surprising origins of the historic Anti-Hopping Law.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps</p><p>00:00 - Teaser </p><p>00:52 - Meet Dato’ Dr. Marzuki: Inside Muhyiddin’s Camp</p><p>06:05 - The Real Job of a Political Secretary</p><p>10:10 - Bersatu Dynamics & The Sheraton Move Secrets</p><p>17:35 - Governing During a Crisis: Muhyiddin’s COVID-19 Era</p><p>20:19 - Zahid Hamidi, UMNO & Political Instability</p><p>22:20 - The Resignation & Why Bersatu Backed Ismail Sabri</p><p>32:30 - Behind Closed Doors: CSA & Anti-Hopping Law Origins</p><p>39:20 - GE15, the Hung Parliament & "Power Sharing" Rejected</p><p>45:45 - The Bersatu "Purge": Hamzah’s Move & Disciplinary Action55:30 - PAS Cuts Ties: Hadi Awang’s Masterplan Exposed</p><p>1:02:53 - The Future of PN, GE16 & Final Thoughts </p><p><br></p><p>#AreWeOK #MalaysianPolitics #MuhyiddinYassin #Bersatu #HamzahZainudin #PerikatanNasional #SheratonMove #PodcastMalaysia</p>
June 23, 2026
<p>In this episode of Are We OK, we sit down with YB Ng Sze Han (Selangor Exco for Investment, Trade, and Mobility) and Yong Kai Ping (CEO of SIDEC) to unpack Selangor's aggressive transformation into a regional high-tech powerhouse. We explore how the state is moving rapidly into high-value sectors, from aerospace manufacturing and autonomous transport to setting up groundbreaking tech hubs.</p><p><br></p><p>We dive deep into the success behind Selangor's IC Design Park and the Advanced Semiconductor College of Malaysia (ASCM), detailing the massive resource investments required to train top-tier chip engineers. Finally, our guests share exclusive details on major upcoming initiatives for 2026. They break down the upcoming launch of the Rancangan Selangor Kedua (RS2) five-year plan, the expansion of the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) to Bandung, Indonesia, and Selangor's strict new 30% local content requirement and industrial water conditions for incoming data centers.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapter Marker:</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>05:07 - Selangor’s Economic Mindset: "Continuity with Evolution"</p><p>07:01 - Building an Ecosystem for the Selangor Aerospace Industry</p><p>08:10 - Yong Kai Ping & SIDEC: Driving E-Commerce & Startups to Global Standards</p><p>11:09 - The Semiconductor Leap: Scaling Fresh IC Design Engineers</p><p>12:13 - Shifting from AI Nusantara to the Advanced Semiconductor College of Malaysia (ASCM)</p><p>17:53 - Complementing Penang & Executing the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS)</p><p>23:38 - Silicon Valley Mission & Leveraging Overseas Malaysian Professionals</p><p>25:28 - MB Amirrudin Shari's Visionary Leadership & "Selangor Speed" Execution</p><p>29:20 - Testing Autonomous Transport, Robot Trucks & Drone Tech</p><p>33:04 - Preparing for the Aging Society & the Care Economy via Rancangan Selangor Kedua (RS2)</p><p>35:53 - SIBS 2026: Scaling the ASEAN Talent Hub & Expanding to Bandung</p><p>40:52 - Managing Data Centers: Water Reserve Strategies & 30% Local Content (LED) Policy</p><p>45:50 - Cheap GPU Tokens & Training SMEs with the Vira AI Program</p><p>47:26 - Combating Negative Viral News Through Direct Youth Engagement</p><p>51:28 - Re-strategizing Selangor's Economy for Global Resilience with Financial Experts</p><p><br></p><p>#AreWeOK #SelangorEconomy #YBNgSzeHan #YongKaiPing #SIDEC #ICDesign #SemiconductorMalaysia #DataCenters #MalaysianPolitics #RancanganSelangor #RS2 #SIBS2026 #AutonomousTransport #DigitalEconomy #MalaysiaTech #AmirrudinShari</p>
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Are We OK? hosted by Dr. Ong Kian Ming and Peter Yong from Mr Money TV, is your indispensable Malaysian podcast delving into topics of governance, policies, politics, and the economy.
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