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.

Are We OK? is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 106 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Why DAP Vote to Stay in Cabinet | PH Losing Power? | GE16: Sooner or Later? EP 105

  Aug 16, 20261h 18m

  In this episode of Are We OK, Dr. Ong Kian Ming and Peter break down what really happened in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, and why Kian Ming's election predictions, made months in advance, turned out to be almost exactly right. They also go behind the scenes of DAP's Special Congress, where party delegates just voted on whether to stay in or resign from the Madani government, and unpack the self-interest calculations different DAP leaders are making.Finally, they look ahead to when Malaysia's next general election (GE16) might actually happen, walking through the political dominoes, from the Melaka state election to pressure building within UMNO, that could speed up or delay the vote.00:00 - Teaser00:38 - Welcome Back & Life Updates04:34 - Predicting Johor & Negeri Sembilan: How Kian Ming Got It Right07:02 - On the Ground Vibes in Johor11:58 - The Collapse of Malay Support for Pakatan Harapan13:46 - The Leader Who Divides Chinese and Malay Voters18:51 - Why Voter Turnout Matters More Than You Think22:22 - The Backlash Against Accurate Predictions23:50 - When Politicians Mock the Numbers (And Get It Wrong)29:24 - The Help DAP Leaders Turned Down34:40 - DAP's Special Congress: Stay or Resign?35:35 - What's Actually at Stake for DAP Delegates41:22 - Behind the Curtain: Why Each Leader Wants a Different Outcome48:44 - DAP's Last Card Against Anwar56:44 - The Delegate Votes That Decide Careers1:01:15 - When Will GE16 Happen?1:04:16 - The Melaka Election & Pressure on Umno1:07:28 - Predicted GE16 Timeline: Early Next Year1:13:07 - The Worst-Case Scenario for DAP1:15:53 - Final Thoughts & Open Invitation to Political Leaders#AreWeOK #MalaysianPolitics #DAP #GE16 #JohorElection #NegeriSembilanElection #PakatanHarapan #PodcastMalaysia

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  Is Malaysia Ready? | DAP Meets Ex-UMNO | FDI, Reform & GE16 | EP 102

  Jul 28, 20261h 19m

  In this episode of Are We OK, we sit down with Dr Ong Kian Ming (former Deputy Minister of MITI, DAP) and Shahril Hamdan (co-host of Keluar Sekejap) for a fireside chat at the Affin Market Outlook Conference 2026. Two former politicians from opposite sides of the aisle — break down where Malaysia really stands as an investment destination, and whether the country is ready for what's coming next. The discussion examines whether Malaysia has become too FDI-built — chasing headline foreign investment numbers without translating them into long-term, higher-income jobs at home. We unpack EPF's mandate and who it really serves, the stalemate at the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, and why the Mr DIY success story ended up with its profits parked in Singapore. Finally, we look ahead to GE16: the likely timeline, the scenarios that could play out, and what each outcome could mean for the economy and for everyday Malaysians. #AreWeOK #GE16 #MalaysiaEconomy #MalaysiaFDI #AffinMarketOutlook #InvestInMalaysia #MalaysianPolitics #PodcastMalaysia

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  The Fight for Johor | The Johor Economic Boom | The Reality of Clean Politics | EP 101

  Jul 10, 20261h 9m

  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

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  The Plot To Oust Muhyiddin | Hamzah & Hadi's Masterplan | Inside The Bersatu Purge | EP 100

  Jul 6, 20261h 11m

  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. 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? 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. Timestamps 00:00 - Teaser 00:52 - Meet Dato’ Dr. Marzuki: Inside Muhyiddin’s Camp 06:05 - The Real Job of a Political Secretary 10:10 - Bersatu Dynamics & The Sheraton Move Secrets 17:35 - Governing During a Crisis: Muhyiddin’s COVID-19 Era 20:19 - Zahid Hamidi, UMNO & Political Instability 22:20 - The Resignation & Why Bersatu Backed Ismail Sabri 32:30 - Behind Closed Doors: CSA & Anti-Hopping Law Origins 39:20 - GE15, the Hung Parliament & "Power Sharing" Rejected 45:45 - The Bersatu "Purge": Hamzah’s Move & Disciplinary Action55:30 - PAS Cuts Ties: Hadi Awang’s Masterplan Exposed 1:02:53 - The Future of PN, GE16 & Final Thoughts #AreWeOK #MalaysianPolitics #MuhyiddinYassin #Bersatu #HamzahZainudin #PerikatanNasional #SheratonMove #PodcastMalaysia

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  How Selangor Is Building Southeast Asia's Chip Corridor | Beyond the Data Center Hype | EP 99

  Jun 23, 202653 min

  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. 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. Chapter Marker: 00:00 - Intro 05:07 - Selangor’s Economic Mindset: "Continuity with Evolution" 07:01 - Building an Ecosystem for the Selangor Aerospace Industry 08:10 - Yong Kai Ping & SIDEC: Driving E-Commerce & Startups to Global Standards 11:09 - The Semiconductor Leap: Scaling Fresh IC Design Engineers 12:13 - Shifting from AI Nusantara to the Advanced Semiconductor College of Malaysia (ASCM) 17:53 - Complementing Penang & Executing the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) 23:38 - Silicon Valley Mission & Leveraging Overseas Malaysian Professionals 25:28 - MB Amirrudin Shari's Visionary Leadership & "Selangor Speed" Execution 29:20 - Testing Autonomous Transport, Robot Trucks & Drone Tech 33:04 - Preparing for the Aging Society & the Care Economy via Rancangan Selangor Kedua (RS2) 35:53 - SIBS 2026: Scaling the ASEAN Talent Hub & Expanding to Bandung 40:52 - Managing Data Centers: Water Reserve Strategies & 30% Local Content (LED) Policy 45:50 - Cheap GPU Tokens & Training SMEs with the Vira AI Program 47:26 - Combating Negative Viral News Through Direct Youth Engagement 51:28 - Re-strategizing Selangor's Economy for Global Resilience with Financial Experts #AreWeOK #SelangorEconomy #YBNgSzeHan #YongKaiPing #SIDEC #ICDesign #SemiconductorMalaysia #DataCenters #MalaysianPolitics #RancanganSelangor #RS2 #SIBS2026 #AutonomousTransport #DigitalEconomy #MalaysiaTech #AmirrudinShari

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