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The Simon Says Podcast

“Simon Says” is a deep dive into the topsy-turvy world of Malaysian politics and why it matters. Follow host Simon Yeo as he gives his perspectives and decodes current political and government news for you. If you have ever wondered about some of the following, this show is for you! “Why does boring history matter to politics?” “What’s Malaysia’s future going to be like? Should I even start a family?” “How can I tell if what the media is telling me is true or not?” “How can we, the people, get more

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00:24:15

Change is Possible (S2, Episode 9)

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2021/04/12

In last week’s podcast, we drew reference to the famous quote by George Orwell, “All animals are equal. But some animals are more equal than others.” As we continue to uncover more about the tribe values of two groups of people ascribed by David Goodhart, Anywhere and Somewhere, and how they fit into the big picture of big government versus small government, we would understand the critical function of sovereign nations. Despite the rise of globalism and big government that seeks to exert more

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00:27:16

All animals are equal. But some animals are more...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2021/04/05

Our title for this week’s podcast is extracted from none other than an acclaimed dystopian masterpiece novel by George Orwell. Such an apt description that described the hypocrisy of governments that promote absolute equality of their citizens, yet empowering and benefiting a small elite. Big government is a prelude to a totalitarian system. Is it something that we really want, having had a big government governing Malaysia for decades? Join us this week as our host, Simon, spices up the podcast

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00:24:03

Regaining Our Voices to Secure a New Hope in Malaysia...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2021/03/22

Perhaps one of the most famous quotes about freedom of speech is none other than Hall’s phrase in The Friends of Voltaire, “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” Here’s a nation with one of the founding pillars being freedom of speech and freedom of expression. In an era where more restrictions have been placed on what we can say, on what we can think, we must understand that freedom of expression and freedom of speech aren’t really important UNLESS they

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00:31:31

The Days of Future Past (S2, Episode 6)

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2021/03/15

Don’t we all love time traveling, whether through the time-traveling machines or the superpower of time traveling to enable us to revisit a past event to rectify it for a better future? As we revisit some of the past watershed moments in the history of our nation, we would like to encourage all the listeners to answer these questions honestly. What is the hope and desire we have for our nation? Do we really hate systemic corruption? Do we really hate the racial and political and religious schemes

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00:23:33

WHAT?! UMNO and Bersatu were married and now...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2021/03/08

In recent times, the relationship between United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) has reached its all-time low that a key development was observed in the tussle for leadership in Malaysia’s government. In a February 26 decision, UMNO has announced the severance of ties with Bersatu, the party of the 8th Prime Minister of Malaysia. This breaking news was followed by the statement from UMNO Party deputy president, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassan (also known as

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00:27:38

Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death! (S2, Episode 4)

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2021/03/02

Malaysia is no stranger to public health crises. In the A(H1N1) outbreak, there was no health curfew imposed given the preparedness Malaysian Health Ministry in pandemic outbreak response, with health screening and thermal scanners in place at various checkpoints at Kuala Lumpur International Airport following the start of a global alert on the flu. What makes the COVID-19 pandemic different from previous pandemic outbreaks in Malaysia that the country’s constitutional monarch declared a nationwide

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00:28:12

Fight for the Opportunity to Pursue Happiness in...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2021/02/22

Join us this week as our host, Simon Yeo, talks us through some key events of the nation as written in the memoirs of Malaysia’s former Attorney General. In “Return of the Jedi”, Obi-Wan Kenobi tells Luke Skywalker, “What I told you was true, from a certain point of view.” In the same manner, this memoir titled “My Story: Justice in the Wilderness” is historical accounts that were written from Tan Sri Tommy Thomas’ point of view. So, it is not surprising to see the much-polarised perception of the

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00:21:36

Prosperity versus Welfare – Don’t Feed Me, Teach Me...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2021/02/15

There is this old adage that is full of social wisdom: “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” Then again, we see the model of seemingly successful Socialist Paradises in Nordic countries that have low unemployment, low income-inequality, low poverty rates, and steadily high levels of growing economies; and we can’t help but wonder, "Perhaps welfare state is better for the success of Malaysia?" Join us this week as our host, Simon Yeo,

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00:22:11

LOCKDOWN AGAIN?! (S2, Episode 1)

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2021/02/08

As many Malaysians face up to the reality of having to spend time away from their families in the upcoming Chinese New Year festive holidays, we want to begin to look at the current affairs, such as lockdown, that are affecting ordinary folks like you and me. Yes, we have entered into a new stage of new normal. Some new normal habits are formed, such as less wasting, less luxury, which are good. But are we compromising in ways that give away our basic rights of freedom and liberty? Tune in to listen

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00:19:16

Episode 7 (Finale) - What is Nation-Building?

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2020/11/23

It's our SEASON FINALE! Join us as our host, Simon Yeo, walks us through some of the highlights in Season 1. We are going to re-learn some of the key concepts of nation-building and what YOU can do to help Malaysia achieve her greatest destiny! Don't miss our most exciting episode yet!

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00:21:07

Episode 6 - Election Fraud?

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2020/11/16

As controversial as it may sound, join us as our host Simon Yeo walks us through a deeper understanding of the election process, both in the United States of America and in Malaysia, and then decide for yourself what can People do in order to vote for a government who would be held accountable to upload liberty in the land.

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00:33:09

Episode 5 - Cracking the Code behind Gen Z's Minds

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2020/11/09

In our very first episode, Simon discussed the lowering of the voting age in Malaysia. Joining us this week are two young people who will be voting for the very first time in the upcoming election. Tune in as they discuss automatic voter registration, possible effects of Covid-19 restrictions on the election, government handouts, and rule of law.

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00:23:50

Episode 4 - November 3rd! It's Election Day for the...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2020/11/02

Isn't democracy about the majority? The majority rules? That’s mob rule - it can be for better or for worse. The Founding Fathers of the United States of America drew their decision from the French Revolution (a type of mob rule) and designed the constitution as we know today. America is founded based on a constitutional republic. It is crucial as we begin to understand and appreciate the significance of the quote from Benjamin Franklin on democracy. “Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on

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00:22:54

Episode 3 - What is the Role of Media, the Fourth...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2020/10/26

Both Twitter and Facebook recently took extraordinary censorship measures against The New York Post over its exposés about Hunter Biden’s emails. Responding to other mainstream media outlets’ refusal to cover the new details surrounding Hunter Biden’s pursuit of lucrative overseas deals, Glenn Greenwald, a co-founding editor of The Intercept and a former Guardian columnist, tweeted, “The target of my criticism here is the media for so blatantly repudiating its core function.” This brings us to think

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00:20:54

Episode 2 - Rule of Law and How That Affects the...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2020/10/19

In the Supreme Court of the United States of America confirmation hearing, Judge Amy Coney Barrett delivered a powerful opening statement. Judge Barrett said, “Courts have vital responsibility to enforce the rule of law, which is critical to a free society. The policy decision and value judgments of government must be made by the political branches elected by and accountable to the People.” We have no illusions that the road ahead of us for a free society in Malaysia will be easy either for the

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00:15:14

Episode 1 - The Power of the Voice of the Youth -...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2020/10/13

Learn the power of the voice of the youth to redeem the identity of Malaysia, automatic registration and how that impacts Malaysia in this episode. So we need you, youth - you can make a positive impact for Malaysia!

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00:00:34

Episode 0 - What The Simon Says Podcast is About?

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2020/10/01

Welcome on board, Simon Sayers! "What can Malaysia achieve?" "What can Malaysia show to the entire world?" - If these are questions that you have thought of, this show is for you.

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