Subtext with Shahril Hamdan
Subtext with Shahril Hamdan is hosted by the Malaysian politician and co-host of Keluar Sekejap. The podcast offers more fleshed-out and considered discussion than typical podcast formats. It challenges listeners to reflect on issues that matter. Episodes explore political and social topics with a thoughtful approach.
Episodes
Confidence Without Scars: What AI Does to a Child Learning | Subtext x Keris & Silicon
A special collaboration between Subtext and Keris & Silicon.How much AI should a child be allowed to use, and how early? Hold it back, and we may be preparing the next generation for a world that's already gone. Hand it over too soon, and they may never build what only the long way round can teach.In this audio essay, Shahril Hamdan asks what is lost when answers become instant, why AI is
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 relationsWe’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your feedback and suggestions for improvement by emailing us at subtextwithsh@outlook.com.
