Today's top 5 stories are:

1. Our parliament update, and today's include an announcement on the new inclusive bumiputera plan, upgrades on our public transportation as well as a discussion on Menu Rahmah for bazaars.

2. The Auditor General's office report on the financial statements of the federal agencies.

3. Progress on the MA63, with nine demands resolved.

4. Selat Klang assemblyman Abdul Rashid Asari from Bersatu saying he was backing Selangor Menteri Besar Dato Seri Amirudin Shari. What does this mean for Bersatu?

5. Our top story! The Swifty Power, and how Malaysia can become a destination for music events and festivals.

For these stories, we heard from Alissa Rode, Research Manager for Public Finance Unit, IDEAS, Dr. Oh Ei Sun, principal adviser at the Pacific Research Center of Malaysia and Shazwan Mustafa Kamal, Director of Vriens & Partners.

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