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The Simon Says Podcast

Simon Yeo

“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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  • August 13 · 36 min

    False Narrative of MA63 (Ep.149)

    In a pretty recent episode 207 of ‘Keluar Sekejap’ podcast, KJ and Shahril invited an amateur law professor in the studies of MA63 to discuss on the highly specialised and contentious topic of MA63. Following that, Senator Robert Lau has rebutted the factual and constitutional errors. In this episode, we discussed the agenda behind false narrative of MA63 and the connection between GPS and BN.

  • July 22 · 35 min

    SCOTUS strikes down Trump's order ending birthright citizenship (Ep.147)

    Trump issued the executive order at the onset of his second term which provided that babies who are born in the United States to parents who are in this country either illegally or temporarily are not automatically entitled to citizenship. In the SCOTUS decision ruled on 30 June 2026, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. Tune in to this episode as we breakdown the SCOTUS decision which many conservatives lamented.

  • July 22 · 34 min

    SCOTUS lets State ban trans athletes (Ep.148)

    The Supreme Court ruled on 30 June 2026 that states can exclude transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports teams. It was a decision that even many homosexuals celebrated due to the inherent athletic advantage that trans athletes have over girls and women.

  • July 5 · 29 min

    USA 250th Birthday Celebration (EP146)

    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.

  • July 5 · 33 min

    Johor State Election 2026 - Madani Government Confidence (Ep.145)

    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?

  • July 2 · 33 min

    Starmer Resigns and Its Parallel to Malaysia (Ep.144)

    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?

  • June 16 · 37 min

    Is UMNO feeling bullish for Johor state election? (Ep.143)

    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?

  • June 5 · 37 min

    Petrol Subsidy Cut and the Stigma with Tax the Rich (Ep.142)

    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.

  • March 27 · 41 min

    Will Malaysia Choose Right in War Time? (Ep.139)

    Even in the midst of withdrawal of accreditation of Iran’s ambassador by foreign ministry of Lebanon with Tehran’s violation of diplomatic norms and established practices, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibraham has shown continual support in the name of Iran’s right to defend its sovereignty, “particularly in the face of continued Israeli strikes in the country and in Lebanon”. In this episode, we explore Malaysia’s position in this war from the perspective of undealt trauma from anti-colonial and anti-west mindset. Our hope is for Malaysia to navigate unpolitically correct as she sees the rise of pre-1979 Lion and Sun Flag.

  • March 24 · 42 min

    The Establishment’s Wishful Thinking on Trade (Ep.138)

    Following a ruling by the US Supreme Court on 20th February 2026 that struck down the Trump’s presidential authority on impose duties on virtually every country, Malaysia’s former investment, trade and industry minister, Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, has stated that Malaysia is no longer tied to the 19% US’ reciprocal tariff deal signed last October. Simultaneously, US President has warned that countries attempting to exploit the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling to escape trade agreements will face steeper tariffs than those originally negotiated with his administration. What happens next for Malaysia?

  • February 16 · 35 min

    Anti-Colonialism & Affirmative Action (Ep.137)

    Just earlier this February, dumpy woke pop star Billie Eilish was applauded by woke leftists when she went on a tirade during Grammy Awards, claiming “No one is illegal on stolen land.” In this episode, we discussed the rise of anti-colonialism especially prevalent in the people group who firmly embraces affirmative action, and what sort of Malaysia would we like to have, even as US is facing

  • February 12 · 37 min

    America Only or America First? (Ep.136)

    Few years ago, former President George W. Bush once claimed, “An isolationist United States is destabilizing around the world.” That statement came from a stance of refusing to denounce the far-left policies of Obama, seemingly attack the Trump’s administration focus on enforcement of immigration law for American’s benefit. And today, we see many trying to define MAGA doctrine since the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Many supposed conservatives, the likes of Tucker Carlson, are becoming more vocal about defining MAGA as America only. Based on this trend, we review in this podcast episode, what sort of Malaysia do we want to have in our generation?

  • January 29 · 36 min

    Is America headed to become a Gestapo? (Ep.135)

    Joe Rogan, in his podcast, claimed “ICE are villains” after the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICE agitator Renee Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this episode, we discussed the topics concerning even gen alpha right now if border control is a good thing for a nation.

  • January 27 · 47 min

    What would be a workable compromise for Malaysia? (Ep.134)

    Professor Tajuddin Rosdi gave an opinon piece in FMT in Dec 2025 titled "Get ready for an Umno-PAS-GPS-GRS govt" where some people have accussed him of sowing fear so people will continue to support PH. In this episode, we discussed the lack of workable consensus on what is a desirable future as a nation, and confront the reality and perhaps even hope for a better future for Malaysia.

  • January 11 · 40 min

    Sabah Election - The Danger of Self-Determination (Ep.133)

    In state election held in Sabah last November 2025, it was evident that voters in Sabah rejected national parties, in a stinging rebuke to decades of neglect by the federal government. We see the rise of Sabah nationalism, but was the core message one that speaks volume to acceptance of corruption so long Sabah first? Find out more in this episode.

  • Dec 21, 2025 · 30 min

    Mamdani brands big-government stances as "affordability" solutions (Ep.132)

    In the recent New York mayoral election, we see Mamdani’s message of affordability, one that resonates and represents the rights and dignity of working people, has been branded by the Democrats to be a powerful one. Are we seeing the similar trends of voter’s concern in Sabah election? Will urban blight will bring these people to their senses?

  • Nov 28, 2025 · 36 min

    Do We Really Have to Choose between America First or MAGA Doctrine? (Ep.131)

    President Trump once responded to commentary from Tucker Carlson by saying, "The one thing Washington cannot forgive is that I put America first — always put America first. I could never help it. I have to do that in order to make America great again. I reject their foolish and disastrous foreign wars, their horrific globalist trade deals, their open border catastrophes, their corruption of our intelligence system, and it’s never been more corrupt. And all of the other betrayals of the American people.” With the brewing spat within conservation movement in the US, are people having to come to terms with totally no foreign intervention where the slogan is MAGA?

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