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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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00:45:00

Trump’s Battle against Lawfare

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2024/05/28

At the 4th week of hush money trial, Trump decried election interference upon arrival at a Manhattan courthouse. “I should be out campaigning now instead of sitting in a very cold courthouse all day long,” Trump told of the reporters outside the courtroom. “This is a Biden persecution. It’s election interference at a level that nobody in this country has ever seen before.” In this episode, we discuss how Lawfare has limited freedom of speech under the guise of stability and how it’s linked

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00:45:37

Of Self-Determination, Pursuit of Happiness, and...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2024/04/28

Of recent years, there is a voice from Sarawak which has pro-independence stirring but the results over the last few election cycles do not seem to support the rise of a strong call for independence. Drawing parallels from the contentious issues concerning Texas border security, we discuss with Michele on how Sarawak could demonstrate a strong identity yet bringing out the flavours of self-determination and pursuit of happiness in this place we call home.

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00:44:59

Bitcoin Halving - Could Cryptocurrency be a Way for...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2024/04/19

Some crypto enthusiasts intone the halving like a religious event with near mystical importance which relies on the hard-coded mining mechanics, whereas some detractors argued that it’s merely smoke and mirrors.But here’s the key thing - so many people look to government for solution in light of falling Ringgit, when the only way out for us is to take accountability and initiative for financial security. In this episode, we have a special guest who is a self-taught Bitcoin enthusiast that

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00:37:47

Trump warns of a bloodbath if loses election - True...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2024/04/16

In the era of misinformation, where we begin to hear terms such as digital leviathan, how do we navigate through the swampy media narrative? In this episode, we break down the process of dismantling the mainstream media narrative, and take a deep dive into the process of verification at source so that discernment arises to see through any political witch hunt.

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00:57:13

Kelantan State Shariah Laws Declared Unconstitutional

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2024/04/13

Our special guest, David Tiang, made an appearance to discuss with our host, Simon Yeo, the decision delivered by Malaysian Federal Court where 16 provisions of offences in Kelantan Syariah Penal Code (1) Enactment 2019 are deemed to be void and not validly enforced in the state. 9 February 2024, the day which the decision was delivered, was hailed by the Kelantan ruling party Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) to be “Black Friday”. Is it Black Friday or is it a day we slowly break away from religious

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00:54:12

Kelantan State Shariah Laws Declared Unconstitutional

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2024/03/20

Our special guest, David Tiang, made an appearance to discuss with our host, Simon Yeo, the decision delivered by Malaysian Federal Court where 16 provisions of offences in Kelantan Syariah Penal Code (1) Enactment 2019 are deemed to be void and not validly enforced in the state. 9 February 2024, the day which the decision was delivered, was hailed by the Kelantan ruling party Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) to be “Black Friday”. Is it Black Friday or is it a day we slowly break away from religious

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00:43:50

Notable Achievement and Significant Controversies of...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2024/03/07

On 21 February 2024, we saw the demise of a notable longest serving head of state in Sarawak, former Governor and Chief Minister of Sarawak, Tun Taib Mahmud. Many obituaries were written; some coined him as the Father of Modern Sarawak, whilst others referred him as The Godfather of Sarawak. In this episode, we discuss the achievements and the controversies that followed thirty-three years of Taib's chief ministership. Is it one that resulted in political stability, social and religious harmony

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00:38:54

Supreme Court Rules 5-4 to Allow Biden Administration...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2024/02/19

Texas sued to stop federal agents from cutting the border wire, claiming trespass a tort and a violation of Administrative Procedure Act. In this episode, we talk about Texas, borders security, issues of self-determination, balance of power between federal vs state.Do leave a comment or email us at simon.says.podcast@protonmail.com

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00:40:54

Nikki Haley’s Illusional “Strong Second” in New...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2024/02/05

“The race is far from over,” said Nikki Haley after losing New Hampshire primary to Trump. In this episode, we discuss Donald J. Trump’s appeal and what we are not getting at? Trump represents a populist move that demands a shift away from global elite management. What MAGA movement brings about is a fresh take on “no taxation without representation”, which is a lesson that Malaysia could draw parallel from in the areas concerning self-determination.

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00:41:35

Trump’s Decisive Win in Iowa, DeSantis Suspends...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2024/02/01

Former President Donald J. Trump cruised to victory in the Iowa caucuses, and we see the world is having mixed emotions towards the victory and also the suspension of presidential campaign by Ron DeSantis. With the Iowa win, it is clear, at least to DeSantis, that “a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump a second chance.” Don’t miss out this episode where we discuss the man who rises above every media attack, political lawsuits and old guard establishment effort that

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00:37:19

Three Lessons for 2024

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2024/01/10

We learnt the lessons of 2023 and look forward to a brighter 2024 where we see more of these in Malaysia: 1. Self determination 2. Small government 3. Pursuit of happiness and necessity of flourishing Middle class

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00:35:16

Matt Gaetz Succeeded in His Effort to Oust Speaker...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2023/10/09

Despite Speaker McCarthy's shocking victory over the deep state by securing House passage of a 45-day stopgap bill to keep the government open and cut off funding for Ukraine, Rep. Matt Gaetz has filed a motion to vacate House Speaker to which he succeeded with the help of Democrats. While many Republicans think that McCarthy has been "rock solid" as a leader in the House, Matt Gaetz disagreed and justified on grounds that he "takes no lecture from those who would grovel and

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00:40:42

Sarawak Premier Abang Jo big on Green Economy

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2023/10/04

During his address for the Malaysia Day 2023 celebration here on Saturday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had hailed Sarawak as the nation’s “most advanced state”, underlining the remarkable strides that it has made since the birth of Malaysia. In a viral video, it was seen that Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg was humbled and bemused that the Prime Minister would request him to give a lecture on the green economy that Sarawak is adopting and leading in the nation. We were

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00:57:42

Do you celebrate Malaysia Day or National Day (aka...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2023/09/26

In the article titled "What Malaysia Day means to us" published by The Star, one particular comment aptly describes the confusion between Merdeka on 31 August and Malaysia Day on 16 September, where many thought the celebrations are interchangeable. "I personally wish we are educated more on the cultures, customs and experiences of people of Sabah and Sarawak. I feel it’s important to celebrate a historical event such as Malaysia Day, as many might not actually know the reason

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00:43:48

End of Democracy? What you need to know about Zahid...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2023/09/11

Over the last week, many Malaysians have joined the bandwagon of those who have expressed great disappointment and even anger at Anwar and his unity government over Zahid’s DNAA. In this episode, we asked few questions to cause us to think beyond the confines of political games. 1. What are some of the constraints faced by the unity government? 2. Is PMX still the one? 3. Are we placing too much hope on the government?

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00:44:25

Trump-less Republican debate - Who Won the Fight Night?

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2023/08/31

We are seeing some feisty fisticuffs in a Trump-less Republican debate night. There were some interesting school kids moments of show of hands to see who would support former President Trump as the party’s choice if he is convicted in a court of law, and there were other moments where ChatGPT’s and Obama’s words were being regurgitated by one of the Republican candidates. We give you our post debate view to see who’s the biggest winner and who’s the biggest loser of the fight night. On the same

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00:43:46

Is Affirmative Action here to stay in Malaysia?

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2023/08/23

Previously, we discussed American Supreme Court case - Harvard / UNC decision at length whereby the Court reversed a 45 year old precedent on affirmative action on the ground that it violates the Constitution and the Civil Acts Act. In our discussion, our thoughts are frequently turned to the situation here back in Malaysia. We know very truly in the practical reality the existence of affirmation action in Malaysia, across all sectors – economy, education, civil service and others. Is affirmative

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00:39:06

State Elections 2023 (PRN 2023) - Post-Match Analysis

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2023/08/14

In this special episode to analyse the State Elections 2023 results, together with our special guest, David Tiang, we touch on several key issues, such as the legitimacy of Green wave, the Trump-like populist “Sanusi wave”, PAS’ clean sweep in Terengganu, super majority results in most of the 6 state elections, the irrelevance of UMNO, and what it means moving forward for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government.

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00:49:04

Predictions for State Elections on 12 August 2023

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2023/08/11

We are just one day away from the polling day where the registered electors in Selangor, Penang, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu will be determining the fate of their state legislative assembly away from the general elections for the first time in history. Will Muda party, led by Syed Saddiq, tank in this state elections, or will they be successful in emerging as the third force to challenge the lack of reforms by the incumbent unity government? Is green wave narrative a real

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00:40:30

Why Affirmative Action is Inherently Racist

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2023/07/12

Martin Luther King said many years ago, when he said he had a dream…that someday, his children will be judged, not by the colour of their skin, but by the content of their character. However, the victimhood and undealt trauma of the race-conscious generations have resulted in the progressive activism of social racism with government-imposed racism. Simply put, affirmative action in fact prolongs and further promotes systemic racism in a society that should have thrived in meritocracy. When we are

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