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Top 5 At 5: Asia Mobiliti Makes Its Case

Premesh Chandran, Co-founder, Asia Mobiliti

28-May-24 17:00

Top 5 At 5: Asia Mobiliti Makes Its Case

Today's countdown includes:

1. With the official closure of ICQ after 28 years, we reminisce on the instant messaging apps of the early internet era.

2. TNB and MACC team up to pull the plug on illegal bitcoin mining and corruption. Harpreet Singh Mann, CEO of Blocklime, a company that deals in blockchain solutions weighs in on the crackdown.

3. The Postnormal Times Madani Exhibition at Berjaya Times Square was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday. Scott Jordan, Assistant Director of the Centre for Postnormal Policy & Future Studies helps us understand what the postnormal times are, and how it intertwines with Anwar's Madani policy approach.

4. A storm wreaks havoc at Universiti Malaya, causing an estimated RM1 million in property damages. Lai Yue Yi, a representative from the Universiti Malaya Association of New Youth recounts the situation during the storm, and provides update about the cleanup process.

5. Our top story: We speak to Premesh Chandran, co-founder of Asia Mobiliti, about the headlining controversies surrounding the company, in light of claims of cronyism and corruption.

Image credit: Asia Mobility

Produced by: Alia Zefri, Sudais Ferhard

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharaad Kuttan


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Categories:  politicsgovernmenteducationcorruption

Tags:  postnormalasia mobilitiinstant messaginginternettnbmaccbitcoinmadaniuniversiti malayaweatherclimate changecorruptioncronyismpublic transportationdigital platforms





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