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<p>As they say, democracy doesn't begin and end at the ballot box. <br>On Beyond the Ballot Box, we have in-depth conversations about political economy and human rights in Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and around the globe through a class prism.</p>
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April 17, 2025
<p>The Ayer Kuning by-election will be taking place on the 26th of April and it is going to be a three-cornered fight between MADANI/Barisan Nasional’s Mohamad Yusri Bakir, Perikatan Nasional’s Abdul Muhaimin Malek and Parti Sosialis Malaysia’s Bawani Kaniapan (Bawani KS). The election for one out of the 59 state seats in Perak is taking place due to the passing of incumbent Ishsam Shahruddin of Barisan Nasional. </p><p>The move by PSM to contest this election has been equally welcomed and criticised. Some mock them for being a party that regularly loses their deposit at the ballot box, while others say they have a pivotal role to play in elevating the class consciousness of the nation. </p><p>In this episode, we speak to Bawani about what she can offer to the people of Ayer Kuning. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
April 15, 2025
<p>Basic Income – or Universal Basic Income (UBI) as it’s commonly referred to – is a policy where a government gives all citizens a regular sum of money periodically (i.e. every month), regardless of their employment status or income level. </p><p>You might think to yourself that this is idealistic and utopian, wondering if it’s even feasible or necessary. </p><p>In this episode, we speak to Guy Standing, a British economist and one of the world’s leading voices in advocating for Basic Income. He is a professor of development studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and a co-founder of the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN). </p><p><br>The Basic Income Earth Network will be down in KL for an upcoming workshop & Conference called: <strong>Universal Basic Income in Malaysia: Insights and </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Possibilities.Click"><strong>Possibilities.</strong>Click</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc2OCQ3xk1guOrpGZq63PhIt5UiFAZqX2cTFIdVN0Bzsf2xw/viewform"> here</a> if you are interested to find out more or register for the event.</p><p></p><p>Image Credit: Guy Standing</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
April 10, 2025
<p>For the past several decades, most of the world has been part of the neoliberal economic model. It burst onto the mainstream with Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan in the late 70s and 80s but gained even more prominence after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the emergence of the United States of America as the global hegemon. This era was underpinned by the free flow of capital across borders, low tariffs and the financialisation of the economy. </p><p>But last week something changed when US President Donald Trump declared “Liberation Day” and hit every state with a slew of tariffs. Markets around the world reacted with shock and economists and diplomats from all corners of the globe are working overtime. </p><p>So what does this all mean for neoliberalism? </p><p>We speak to Professor Jomo Kwame Sundaram. He’s a prominent academic, economist and public intellectual known for his extensive work in development economics and social justice.</p><p><br>Image Credit: Shutterstock</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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