Subtext with Shahril Hamdan

EP 3 | The Saviour Impulse: Malaysia's Addiction to Political Heroes

In our political discourse, we seem happy to hunt for political saviours despite frequent letdowns, and much slower to discuss, much less work on, the system they operate in. In this episode, Shahril suggests where this impulse might stem from - and wonders if there is hack to it.

EP 2 | Najib's Enduring Popularity and a Question of Patronage

Why does Najib still have strong support, especially among Malays? In this episode of Subtext with Shahril, we explore the deeper forces behind Najib Razak’s enduring popularity: patronage, nostalgia, and the anxieties that shape Malay political identity. Share your feedback and suggestions for improvement by emailing us at subtextwithsh@outlook.com.

EP 1 | Fashion Valet and Our Relationship with Trust and Privilege

The ongoing controversy regarding Khazanah and PNB's troubled investments into what was then a fashion e-commerce platform, might tell us something about the state of social relations We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your feedback and suggestions for improvement by emailing us at subtextwithsh@outlook.com.