[TOP NEWS PODCAST] "When the Powerful Fail" Tun Mahathir on Weak Leadership and Strong Consequences

14 Oct 2025 10:36am

In this unfiltered episode, Sinar Daily sits down with former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad tackle both national and global pressing issues head-on.

From the unfolding chaos of the upcoming Sabah elections to the escalating cost of living despite new government aid initiatives, he shares his candid take on Malaysia’s political and economic trajectory.

We also revisit his controversial stance against welcoming former US President Donald Trump - this time exploring the issue from an economic and diplomatic perspective, especially in light of Prime Minister Anwar’s position on the matter.

He also gives his take on the international football scandal faced by the Harimau Malaya team. 

Watch the full conversation on Top News Podcast - only on Sinar Daily’s TikTok, YouTube and Facebook.

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