Being Tun Mahathir bin Mohamad -

[@YumChaSessions]

A special thank you to all the Patreon members who began supporting us from the get-go. Your small amount is what brought this podcast here today. We only hope you stay along and help us soar to greater heights (although Tun M seems pretty high up there 😅). We love all of you! . P/S - More updates on the shirt auction to come! . - The YCS Team

[@CalvinCheah]

U just raised the bar for every single podcaster/KZbinr in 🇲🇾! This really is something else - well done, fellas!

[@YumChaSessions]

Team effort man Calvin! Haha

[@nickleon_music]

Thank you for having the guts to dream about this interview and then actually doing it guys. Conversations like these need to be held more, and Malaysian podcasters like you guys are really doing excellently in paving the way for these Malaysian conversations.

[@YumChaSessions]

thanks brother! we only hope to inspire more people to talk more without any bias or pressure. don't forget to like & subscribe!

[@nobody89046]

The points he made around 58:44 is so so so relevant especially right now. Complete side note: Dr M admiring the daruma is so unusually wholesome lol. Good interview guys!

[@YumChaSessions]

indeed! funny how life is so diverse to the point this statement had to be made. the daruma is something i personally thought he'd like (Jon here) coz I know he's a Japanophile as well. HAHAA

[@lionfolk101]

It is an Honor seeing this channel grows, I remember watching you guys when you guys just 3 or 4 people having podcast just siting and chatting with only few chairs and microphone set up then see you guys got yourself a studio setup and now having podcast with the Former Prime minister Datuk Dr Tun M. What a great journey for you guys. Keep It up man cant wait to see your future content.

[@YumChaSessions]

It’s an honour for you to stay along for this long watching us grow bro! Not many people give their time to smaller channels, watching them grow; they’d rather see a big powerhouse from the get go. We appreciate your support this whole time man!!

[@aniqaliq7291]

I feel proud when you guys interviewed TM and how much respect you guys have on him❤, thats true Malaysian spirit❤

[@YumChaSessions]

we respect every guest and what they've done for Malaysia. even if it's a nurse, someone from HR, a marketing person or the ex-PM. everyone does their part and everyone deserves the same amount of respect for sure.

[@aniqaliq7291]

@@YumChaSessions well said guys.. i hope your channel will flourish, i told my children to subscribe to your channel too.. always stay humble becus thats a trademark of true malaysians.. i always told my children that too👍👍👍goodluck👍

[@YumChaSessions]

@@aniqaliq7291 Thank you Ani!!! We hope to make all Malaysians proud (and hopefully not leave the country and then only make them proud HAHAHA)

[@isearchmalaysia]

Omg how far has Yum Cha Sessions come! From the early mco days in 2020 till now, great progression guys

[@YumChaSessions]

thanks man! only because of everyone's love and support!

[@JamesYeang]

I have to say… the short edited clips I’ve seen of this interview does not do justice to this full episode. I found this a very insightful interview indeed.

[@YumChaSessions]

glad you think so James!! would be a super big help if you subscribed and liked the video! then can help with the algorithm haha! thanks for tuning in!

[@JamesYeang]

@@YumChaSessions yeah subscribed and liked. Well deserved.

[@YumChaSessions]

@@JamesYeang thank you!!!

[@twogtheworldofgangnam9917]

This is next level thing /content! Love you all and keep up the good work Jon and YCS.

[@YumChaSessions]

team effort! thanks for tuning in man!!

[@twogtheworldofgangnam9917]

@@YumChaSessions Kudos to the team! ❤️👍🏻

[@MelVinegar]

1:05:10 Security had to step in after that pat on the back 😂💀

[@YumChaSessions]

gotta make sure he keeps his job bro. HAHAHA

[@judasy3991]

You guys need to do a podcast to discuss this podcast

[@YumChaSessions]

it's in the works. haha

[@rsjsbtdzd]

1:05:10 That pat on Mahathir's back 🤣🤣🤣

[@YumChaSessions]

bodyguard triggered af. GAHAHAHAHAH

[@LetsGetItPodcast]

Transcending the podcast game. Amazing stuff

[@YumChaSessions]

thanks brother. we all transcend together!

[@syedimraan5091]

This is whole another level!!!! 😍

[@YumChaSessions]

🙏🏼

[@jingleong8398]

amazing! feels like watching an interview of a grandpa i never had. chedet ftw!

[@YumChaSessions]

bro that's exactly how we all felt man - a lot of wisdom la

[@vraaj10]

Fantastic podcast guys!! Absolutely loved it!!

[@YumChaSessions]

thanks bro! hope you subscribed!!!

[@normangoh6919]

Congratulations! Good job doing this episode

[@YumChaSessions]

thanks man!! don't forget to like the video and subscribe if you haven't!!!

[@aaron5014]

Damn, this is some good podcast stuff right here !

[@YumChaSessions]

thanks bro! don't forget to subscribe if you haven't!

[@rsjsbtdzd]

Although I am not a fan of Mahathir, cant deny that he still put Malaysia on the global stage First time I am hearing about the twinning programme, didnt know it's a government initiative, I guess sometimes as a politician, it's tough to balance between policies to be implemented and rakyat's demand Thanks for the podcast YCS team!! Really enjoyed this one

[@YumChaSessions]

Indeed bro. I think prior to speaking to him and getting him to open up, maybe I was a bit naive to think there is a perfect decision to make everyone happy. Now I realize maybe it was a bit difficult to balance these things when you’re at the top. . It’s 2022 la - maybe at that time it was the best solution (debatable) but if anything, now is the time to change dy. twinning programme was a mind blowing thing for me too!

[@rsjsbtdzd]

@@YumChaSessions Through proper education and more understanding between each other, slowly but surely we can work towards a better Malaysia

[@luqmanjunaidi]

That was pleasant to watch

[@lolaokhrana]

this podcast made me a fan.

[@YumChaSessions]

thanks bro! don't forget to subscribe if you haven't!

[@HaHa-oy9kv]

OMG just saw this episode walao congrts guyz!

[@l.kumaran]

13:08 - Andrew asks; what is the best way to incentivise our top talents to become teachers and guide the next generation of leaders.

[@ruyihew5422]

good job guys! hannah yeoh, syed saddiq, fahmi fadzil...now Tun M 👏Fahmi reza & ong kian ming next?

[@YumChaSessions]

Help us ask la bro hahahaha

[@AnakiraJapan]

damn the first 10 minutes is intense!

[@YumChaSessions]

Took a while to craft the questions too hahaha

[@StevenBonesEverything]

I'm only here to find out if Tun watches Anime and if yes, who he would...erm... "discuss foreign policy with" 😂

[@YumChaSessions]

OH MAN. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAA

[@KOtheSeventeen]

Top of the chain!

[@YumChaSessions]

🔥

[@JohnSean007]

Interesting interview. You asked the question about affirmative action. Tun Mahathir gave his opinion as to why this is necessary. As none of you appear to be bumiputra, I must ask if you found his opinion on this valid? If so why or why not. Good luck to you all... Tun Included.

[@YumChaSessions]

I personally believe it *was* necessary. Early days of multi-cultural independence can give off the idea of unstable government and people. Today things should be treated more equally in my opinion. . We need more foreign investment in Malaysia. Favouring the bumiputera can come with negative implications which are slowly affecting the country as a whole. A few examples are: 1. Unfair treatment to other races/foreign businesses due to the favouring of the bumiputera staff / local companies. 2. Majority of bumiputeras taking advantage of the system (which Tun M has highlighted in the podcast) which discourage foreign investment; this is evident as many HQs of foreign companies have moved to Singapore despite Malaysia's cheaper labour and larger land space. . All-in-all, the podcast serves as an informative tool and a point of discussion for many who wouldn't consider listening to Tun M's point of view. The man is born during an era of chaos and war. If we see it from his point of view, the man had two goals in mind: 1. Maintain peace at all costs (preventing civil war amongst the races) 2. Drive the country forward economically with whatever resources Malaysia had / will have . Many may not have agreed with his methods but he is a pragmatic man. A lot of people can disagree but at the same time, I also believe a lot of those same people who complain, wouldn't have been able to bring the country to half of where it is today. Tun M in many ways - deserves a lot of respect for what he's done. . Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't. :D

[@JohnSean007]

@@YumChaSessions Jon. Thanks very much for taking the time to reply in such a clear and concise manner. Much appreciated. John Mansfield

[@lolaokhrana]

An awesome reply, hlthis podcast made me a fan. Hope to see you ob spotify

[@YumChaSessions]

we're on spotify man! just search Yum Cha Sessions

[@babatunde7007]

Definition of Started from the bottom now we here

[@YumChaSessions]

Had to start somewhere haha

[@Karazure]

wow, kudos

[@YumChaSessions]

Thanks man!!!

[@chongu]

What the friggin heck is happening on this green earth?! Never would I have imaged yamcha guys to interview Tun on my yt feed.

[@YumChaSessions]

Yum***** Cha guys. but us too! haha

[@chongu]

@@YumChaSessions Did u manage to ask if Tun watch anime or not?

[@YumChaSessions]

he too rush la haha

[@No0bZai96]

Wah Proud of you man, Sara, Win liao win liao

[@YumChaSessions]

Team effort! thanks for tuning in! Subscribe if you haven't !!!!

[@hazimyusoff67]

Good job guys

[@YumChaSessions]

Thanks man!!! Don’t forget to sub if you haven’t bro!

[@hazimyusoff67]

@@YumChaSessions cmon la, of course i subscribed already. Spreading the word guys.

[@YumChaSessions]

@@hazimyusoff67 too many zombie movies have thought me to confirm the kill bro. HAHAHAHAHA APPRECIATE IT MAN!!!

[@christan8388]

if this doesn't boost your channel, i dunno what will 🤣

[@YumChaSessions]

Tbh - najib. HAHAHAHAHA

[@christan8388]

@@YumChaSessions BOSSKU! 🙃

[@howeweedoit]

Top men!

[@YumChaSessions]

Also because of your support bro!!!

[@adrix89]

Wow , next level guys ! Good job on getting him on the podcast l but not a fan of him and his NEP. Love all the tough question but sadly he didn’t address them well with those political replies.

[@YumChaSessions]

thanks man! I don't think many people can explicitly say why but try listening to it again and feel what he says bro. he means things the way he says things.

[@Panjangl]

Fuyoh win liao lo meet tun m

[@YumChaSessions]

Lucky to live this life!

[@trippyterps121]

39:48 the father of racism in Malaysia has lost sight of what’s going on ,Malaysia what a joke

[@YumChaSessions]

curious - what do you think is going on?

[@lolaokhrana]

curious how is he a father of racism?

[@YumChaSessions]

tbh I reply coz it helps with the algo bro. most comments are spammers who don't dare to show face but wanna buat kacau in the comments section. funny world we live in la haha

[@handock83]

next guest is najib....

[@YumChaSessions]

CC: Guest Acquisition Officer, Poighai

[@christophercheong3708]

Disappointed with Mahathir's answer on Twinning Policies as I felt that he did not answer the question in its entirety. Apart from that enjoyed this podcast a lot. Very well done YCS!

[@YumChaSessions]

Can tell he dodge a bit but in essence, you can see he opened up a lot more than he usually would; highlighting even that he does it for the votes la. If you're not in power, difficult to change the country also (which I (Jon) can sorta respect in some sense). Thanks for tuning in brother! Your comment of all we respect like mad coz we know of all people - you are a great lover of history also!!!

[@NaqibMohamad]

@@YumChaSessions thank you for asking such question! although its a discomfort topic to talk about especially this close to racial, but i appreciate the non-bumi raising this questions to our leaders. we will get there, if it not during our life time, for our children and grand children to comes. for better Malaysia.

[@YumChaSessions]

@@NaqibMohamad fingers crossed mate haha

[@christophercheong3708]

@@YumChaSessions much love as always man. Full of quality!

[@judasy3991]

OMG

[@YumChaSessions]

LFG!

[@vincentng3070]

No vape 😁

[@YumChaSessions]

Sad. But worth it.

[@Mjganny]

YCS peakin

[@YumChaSessions]

with the help of Cheok & MJ Ganny behind the scenes also.

[@Kash-is-King]

Let’s see whether Tun M’s view count surpasses PuiYi’s

[@YumChaSessions]

haiya views are views. it's all about getting everyone to talk - that one is a chance most people won't get

[@Karazure]

lucky after the first 15min, Tun moved on from the jibby bashing show. If not the whole podcast will be like a propaganda.

[@YumChaSessions]

tbh kinda our job to steer him from that also la hahaha

[@Karazure]

@@YumChaSessions yup, a job well done. Can't really blame him to hav an agenda. At 93 I only have bone left.

[@YumChaSessions]

@@Karazure hahahahahah - he's 97 and had a meeting before our podcast at 9:30am bro

[@forcetan5573]

first

[@YumChaSessions]

Not if you’re not a patreon. Haha