What's the Focus

In this weekly episode for WTF What's the Focus, we focus on the consequences of record temperatures in India, the impact of rising costs of oranges, efforts to bring back talent into Malaysia and a reflection on the impact of death sentencing. Image Credit: jcomp / Freepik.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On WTF - or What’s the Focus - our weekly round-up show of the top stories this week and other news tidbits you may have missed, we discuss why it is always important to keep your seatbelt fastened on a plane when you are seated. We also discuss whether more censorship will kill creativity or protect our sensitivities. Image Credit: @Ahmed Muntasir / Pexels.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On WTF - or What’s the Focus - our weekly round-up show of the top stories this week and other news tidbits you may have missed, we ask why colours can be so divisive and what's the appeal of MEME stocks this time. Image Credit: Jonathan Yeo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's What's the Focus, we reflect on his legacy on governing Singapore for more than 20 years and wax lyrical whether a Swiss Army Knife is really one if it doesn't have a knife! Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On what’s the focus or WTF where we wrap up the news items and other goodies you might have missed, this week in honour of Labour day - we are going to look at Tesla as the role model you might not want to emulate, are you too reliant on your phone’s alarm and education and grades in Malaysia. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On What’s the Focus, our recap of stories includes the reaction to Pro-Palestine protests in US universities; the US TikTok 'ban'; the complicated British VAT; and the frightening possibility of 24 hour eateries being banned. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On What’s the Focus, our recap of stories includes Tim Cook’s Southeast Asian itinerary; the start of general elections in India; and all about an addendum (or the lack thereof) as well as we discuss the recent survey by Ipsos saying that more Malaysians feel the country is heading in the wrong direction. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On What’s the Focus - our weekly round-up show of the top stories this week and other news tidbits you may have missed, we cover stories including opposition parties winning big in Korea, US and Japan upgrade their military alliance and what happens when banks suffer service outages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In this episode, we discuss the 75th Anniversary of Nato; Bob Iger being cemented as head of Disney ; Malaysia's most famous prisoner; A dead Israeli in KL and medical certification. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In this episode, we discuss Germany switching shoe supplier; Xiaomi going into EVs; Aunty Bersih's Passing; and the national book policy. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In this episode, we discuss when is the right way and right time for a political leader to step down; the latest AI developments driving market enthusiasm; to what extent is financial inclusion being weaved into our systems; and will Malaysia host the 2026 Commonwealth Games? Image Credit: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In this episode, we discuss the Russian presidential elections; Denmark’s new military conscription policy; the mystery surrounding Kate and the Royal Family; as well as does Syed Saddiq still represent MUDA? Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, there was a social media post which claimed that Malaysia is unsafe for foreign women. As it's International Women's Day, we look at how safe the country is when we have women only carriages in public transport and segregated parking spaces. We also look at how sport events can be a tourist draw and why Singapore is taking that approach. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In this episode, we discuss why birth rates are dropping in South Korea, what counts as insider trading and what motivates civil servants. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's biggest stories range from how a supermarket chain CEO walked out mid-interview, reminiscent of an ex-PM walking out when he felt uncomfortable, to getting discounts for traffic fines, also much like how an ex-PM got his. Discussions also home in on the tanking ringgit versus currencies like the US and Singapore dollars and its reflection on Malaysia's economy. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Bowl, the American football equivalent of the English Premier League is one of the biggest sports events in the US calendar. On What's the Focus or WTF, we look at the fascination of this game, its impact on the economy and why so many Americans needs to take a sick day the day after. In the mix, we are also include how Malaysia ranks when it comes to democracy in the region. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. As CNY is upon us, we discuss half-day concessions and toll-free travel during festivities, if sports and politics should intertwine, and how consumer boycotts have affected McDonalds and Unilever. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last few days, there was talk that Malaysia would be hosting F1 again after dropping it in 2019 due to poor ticket sales and rising cost. Would it make sense to do so ? We also add the scandal at the office of South Korean President into the mix and how Malaysia isn't very different. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In this episode, we discuss the declining state of the media industry; whether Boeing can build back its battered reputation; and the perennial concern over the rising cost of living. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On WTF or What’s the Focus, our weekly round-up show of the top stories this week and other news tidbits you may have missed, we review how a software error led to 736 UK Post Office branch managers being wrongly prosecuted and convicted of financial misconduct. We also ask why sometimes, imitation is not the sincerest form of flattery. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.