KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 -- Former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has launched a new podcast, YBM, which stands for Yang Berhenti Menteri (the one who quit as minister), vowing to combine sharp commentary with illuminating insights.

In a Facebook post announcing the podcast, Rafizi said he is now free to speak openly, unbound by government ethics or confidentiality.

"God willing, I will balance the commentary on YBM - there will be some 'burning' (bakar) and also some 'enlightening' (beri pencerahan). What's important is that it must be objective, fact-based, and provide a fair understanding to everyone," he said.

The weekly podcast's debut episode is set to air this Friday at 9pm.

Rafizi, who stepped down as economy minister a...