# General Election | Anwar vs Rafizi | UMNO Superstar Return | Bangun KL | Medical Brain Drain | EP 94

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Podcast: [Are We OK?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/are-we-ok-6968499)
Published: 2026-05-02T08:15:42+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/are-we-ok2/episodes/General-Election--Anwar-vs-Rafizi--UMNO-Superstar-Return--Bangun-KL--Medical-Brain-Drain--EP-94-e3ioct8
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Duration seconds: 4064

## Resource

In this episode of Are We OK, we dive into the high-stakes world of Malaysian politics and pressing social issues. We debate the strategic timing of the next General Election, analyzing whether a "sooner rather than later" approach favors Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim amidst global economic instability. We also explore the impact of political "superstar" return to UMNO and the shifting dynamics between major political coalitions. Finally, the conversation shifts to public policy, addressing the controversial "coffee fiasco" and the critical brain drain crisis currently hollowing out Malaysia’s medical sector.

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