Evening Edition

New guidelines on hiring domestic workers have been introduced, following the signing of the MoU between Indonesia and Malaysia, one of which is that Indonesian domestic workers will reportedly be paid no less than RM1500 in wages, among others. We look into what this means for them, and also more broadly, how to move away from Malaysia’s reliance on foreign domestic help.

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A tweet asking influencers to think twice before featuring small food businesses in their content has gone viral, sparking a conversation on how 'going viral' has its cons. We look to Twitter for opinions on this.

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Parliament was in session today to discuss the constitutional amendment bill to Article 10, aiming to push the anti-party hopping bill through in the future. We dive into what the amendment means, and the ramifications that could ensue if it is passed.

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Former Prime Minister Tun Mahathir has suggested Malaysia can still cater to foreign direct investments (FDI) but should not be dependent on them for its economic and industrial growth. We dive into his statement and the possibility of investing more in developing our own industries.

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Ramadan bazaars are back for the first time in two years, and the crowds have returned in full force. We check in with a vendor to see how the first week went.

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The tabling of the Anti-Party Hopping Bill, scheduled for April 11, has been delayed for a second time. We explore the implications of this decision, specifically in relation to Pakatan Harapan.

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Doraemon is trending as its co-creator passed away today at the age of 88. We revisit the beloved manga, and the impact it had on people's childhoods.

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Umno veteran and former finance minister Tan Sri Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah has asked the Election Commission to take control of all political funds to be used for election campaigns. We explore the feasibility of this idea.

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Bersatu has been speaking with other parties on a possible cooperation ahead of the GE We discuss the dynamics and relationships behind the possible tie-ups.

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A tweet questioning how to appropriately ask about a man's financial status without looking materialistic has gone viral on Twitter, opening up conversations on the right time for couples to discuss money matters in their relationship. We get into this.

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