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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Episode 5: getting scalped with cinema snacks and the Bon Odori festival fiasco

Personalities at The Vibes deliberate over the twin banes of profiteering and religious extremism

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 18 Jun 2022 12:00PM

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Episode 5: getting scalped with cinema snacks and the Bon Odori festival fiasco
(From left) Shazmin Shamsuddin, Terence Fernandez and Datuk Zainul Ariffin Mohamed Isa discussing this week's hot topics. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/ The Vibes pic, June 18, 2022

WILLING seller, willing buyer? Does it justify the price hikes of snacks and drinks at the cinema

This week, our panellists talk about profiteering, consumer awareness – or lack thereof – and our willingness to be abused in our wallets in the choices we make on a daily basis.

Culture, religion and politics collide as we discuss the larger conversation of what the Bon Odori festival has brought to the surface.

Is faith so easily shaken? Are some politicians trying to establish their position? Are we letting this discussion be dominated by parties pushing an agenda?

Shazmin joins the conversation this week with presenters Zainul Ariffin and Terence. – Shazmin Shamsuddin pic
Shazmin joins the conversation this week with presenters Zainul Ariffin and Terence. – Shazmin Shamsuddin pic

More importantly, what will be the bigger impact this issue will have on the rich, diverse culture of Malaysia? 

The Vibes’ Culture and Lifestyle Editor, Shazmin Shamsuddin, joins the conversation this week. – The Vibes, June 18, 2022

Presented by Petra News chief executive Datuk Zainul Ariffin Mohamed Isa, executive director Datuk Ahirudin Attan (better known as Rocky Bru) and editor-in-chief Terence Fernandez

Produced by Shazmin Shamsuddin and sound engineered by Ethan Phoon

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