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The Simon Says Podcast

Simon Yeo

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USA 250th Birthday Celebration (EP146)
2026-07-05 | 29 mins.
During USA semiquincentennial celebration, President Trump delivered one of the most powerful and focused speeches of his two presidencies, evoking "American exceptionalism" and warning against the dark forces that seek to destroy it. In this episode, we discuss the uniqueness of USA government system.
Johor State Election 2026 - Madani Government Confidence (Ep.145)
2026-07-05 | 33 mins.
Johor Menteri Besar (MB) Onn Hafiz Ghazi dissolved the state assembly one year ahead of schedule, paving the way for Johor state election that will be held in the next weekend.

With the Barisan Nasional coalition’s flagship party, the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), having deep roots in Johor, the “arrogance” with the organisational prowess causes PMX to be agitated over the less collaborative approach. How are things looking for the coalition?
Starmer Resigns and Its Parallel to Malaysia (Ep.144)
2026-07-02 | 33 mins.
With Starmer quitting as Labour leader, thus paving way for contest for new prime minister, would this be a lesson for Malaysians when the voters allow disappointment to turn into disengagement and nation in decline?
Is UMNO feeling bullish for Johor state election? (Ep.143)
2026-06-16 | 37 mins.
With 11 July 2026 set by Election Commission as the polling date for Johor, political pundit Bridget Welsh commented that Johor polls set the tone for competitive election season. With UMNO feeling bullish about defending its state administration, are we seeing a rallying of old powers gearing up for General Election?
Petrol Subsidy Cut and the Stigma with Tax the Rich (Ep.142)
2026-06-05 | 37 mins.
While the former Malaysia Economy Minister has pulled a stunt with formation of his new party “Kancil Party” in an attempt to portray an image of weakened Madani government, the uncertainty surrounding petrol subsidy cut has plagued the hearts of many “T20s”. As Malaysia draws nigh to election cycle, we explore stigmas surrounding wealth tax and subsidy in a nation not foreign to affirmative action.

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About 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 involved?”

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