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Two days ago, Pfizer Inc and BioNTech announced that its experimental Covid-19 vaccine has shown 90% effectiveness at preventing symptomatic Covid-19 infection, based on initial trial results. The Ministry of Health says it will adopt a wait-and-see approach and plans to review the data first. But what we do know is that delivery and storage of the vaccine will present a challenge. The vaccine must be kept in a cold chain of below minus 70 degrees Celsius. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan bring you the most important news of the day.

The National Association of Private Educational Institutions has raised concerns over the domino effect that postponed SPM exams could have on private higher education institutions. With January intakes affected, will this move deal a fatal blow to many private institutions that employ tens of thousands of people? What could have been done to mitigate the negative consequences of this policy, or could they have been avoided altogether? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Najmie Noordin, Chief Operating Officer of Cosmopoint Sdn Bhd.

Today Simpang Renggam MP Maszlee Malik launched a new movement called #UntukMalaysia, which he says aims to find solutions for issues surrounding the education sector. Not just students and parents and teachers. But everyone from private universities, to canteen operators, to school bus drivers. Do you think all the significant and wide-ranging consequences of this policy to close schools had been fully considered? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Simpang Renggam MP Maszlee Malik, and former Education Minister.

Today the Perikatan Nasional government presented Budget 2021, the much-anticipated plan for dealing with the on-going Covid-19 public health crisis and a global recession that has all but obliterated large sectors of the economy. Has it lived up to expectation? Melisa Idris, Ibrahim Sani and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Shahril Hamdan, Information Chief, UMNO and Wong Chen, MP of Subang.

Today the Perikatan Nasional government presented Budget 2021, the much-anticipated plan for dealing with the on-going Covid-19 public health crisis and a global recession that has all but obliterated large sectors of the economy. Has it lived up to expectation? Melisa Idris, Sharaad Kuttan and Ibrahim Sani speak to Jennifer Chang, Tax Partner, PwC Malaysia and Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, Former Health Minister & Selangor Covid-19 Taskforce.

Today the Perikatan Nasional government presented Budget 2021, the much-anticipated plan for dealing with the on-going Covid-19 public health crisis and a global recession that has all but obliterated large sectors of the economy. Has it lived up to expectation? Melisa Idris, Sharaad Kuttan and Ibrahim Sani speaks to Theresa Goh, Tax Partner, Deloitte Malaysia and Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan, Executive Director, Malaysian Employers Federation.

Today the Perikatan Nasional government presented Budget 2021, the much-anticipated plan for dealing with the on-going Covid-19 public health crisis and a global recession that has all but obliterated large sectors of the economy. Has it lived up to expectation? Melisa Idris, Sharaad Kuttan and Ibrahim Sani speaks to to Tai Lai Kok, Head of Tax, KPMG and Veerinderjeet Singh, President, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

From tomorrow until December 15th, Dewan Rakyat sessions will be limited to only 80 MPs at any one time -- 41 from the Government, and 39 from the Opposition. Sessions during this sitting will also be reduced to half a day -- from 10am until 2pm. According to the Speaker of the House, these measures are to curb the spread of Covid-19. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to lawyer New Sin Yew.

The Malaysian Health Coalition is calling for the 2021 federal budget to commit at least 4% of national GDP to the public health care system. This is double the current allocation to MoH. While the DAP-linked think tank Research for Social Advancement advocates greater spending including on social safety nets. We speak to their representatives. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Dr Khor Swee Kheng, co-founder Malaysian Health Coalition and Frederik Paulus, Economic Advisor for the think tank, Research for Social Advancement.

In view of the serious situation with Covid-19 in the territory, there have been calls for more healthcare spending in Sabah. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Chan Foong Hin, MP for Kota Kinabalu about the current deficits in the public health care system, and how much support should go into long term versus short term healthcare goals.