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Last weekend, it was announced that NGOs would no longer be allowed to distribute food and essential items to the homeless and the needy, under the MCO restrictions. But following criticism from civil society the Women and Family Ministry announced new guidelines for NGOs to continue their work. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Operations Director, Justin Cheah for Kechara Soup Kitchen.

Recently announced, the Muhyiddin Administration’s Prihatin Package has been criticised for not having enough emphasis on the needs of SMEs which are the backbone of the economy. Is that a fair assessment? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, in charge of the economy.

What can be done to help the economy post-MCO and in what is expected to be a prolonged recession? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, in charge of the economy.

Do falling revenues weigh on the mind of government in shaping a plan for rescuing then reviving the economy? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, in charge of the economy.

On tonight’s show, we focus on the challenges faced by Malaysians working in Singapore. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to KF Seetoh Founder of Makansutra, based in Singapore on the impact on the MCO on businesses there and the livelihoods of Malaysians.

The Singapore-Malaysia Special Working Committee was set up in the wake of the MCO that was going to have a significant impact on the massive cross-border connections between the two countries. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Menteri Besar of Johor, Datuk Hasni Mohammad to understand the specific challenges the MCO poses for the southern state.

Can the Causeway between Malaysia and Singapore bustle again and return to a time when hundreds of thousands of people crossed the southern border daily? What would it take to return to that dynamic?  Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Menteri Besar of Johor, Datuk Hasni Mohammad.

Tomorrow, we head into Phase 2 of the Movement Control Order, which will see stricter rules on operating hours in place.  Have we done enough in Phase 1 of the MCO to help flatten the curve? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, former Health Minister and Head of Selangor's Special Taskforce on COVID-19.

As part of the Selangor COVID taskforce, we ask our guest if he thinks that there can be an effective state-level response, or should the Federal government have complete control? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, former Health Minister and Head of Selangor’s Special Taskforce on COVID-19.

With two weeks to go before the proposed end of the MCO period many of us are thinking of life returning to normal but can it ever, even when a vaccine is found? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, former Health Minister and Head of Selangor's Special Taskforce on COVID-19.