The Simon Says Podcast

While the former Malaysia Economy Minister has pulled a stunt with formation of his new party “Kancil Party” in an attempt to portray an image of weakened Madani government, the uncertainty surrounding petrol subsidy cut has plagued the hearts of many “T20s”. As Malaysia draws nigh to election cycle, we explore stigmas surrounding wealth tax and subsidy in a nation not foreign to affirmative action.

We have heard rumours of new party formation and now our Malaysian eyes have seen it. What will become of Malaysia? Tune in to the discussion and find out if you’re keen on nation watch.

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Even in the midst of withdrawal of accreditation of Iran’s ambassador by foreign ministry of Lebanon with Tehran’s violation of diplomatic norms and established practices, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibraham has shown continual support in the name of Iran’s right to defend its sovereignty, “particularly in the face of continued Israeli strikes in the country and in Lebanon”.

In this episode, we explore Malaysia’s position in this war from the perspective of undealt trauma from anti-colonial and anti-west mindset. Our hope is for Malaysia to navigate unpolitically correct as she sees the rise of pre-1979 Lion and Sun Flag.

Following a ruling by the US Supreme Court on 20th February 2026 that struck down the Trump’s presidential authority on impose duties on virtually every country, Malaysia’s former investment, trade and industry minister, Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, has stated that Malaysia is no longer tied to the 19% US’ reciprocal tariff deal signed last October.

Simultaneously, US President has warned that countries attempting to exploit the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling to escape trade agreements will face steeper tariffs than those originally negotiated with his administration.

What happens next for Malaysia?