Evening Edition

We get into the pushback towards the recent amendments to Act 342, the Infectious Diseases Act.

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With the Sarawak state election happening this Saturday, political parties are entering their final lap of campaigning. We look at the current mood on the ground and how voters are feeling ahead of the state polls.

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We pay tribute to Ross Yusof, our friend and colleague here at BFM, who passed away today on December 15 2021.

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In today's roundup of the Dewan Rakyat, we hear from MPs about the tendering process for DNB's 5G rollout, cryptocurrency as a legal tender and the much anticipated tabling of the Sexual Harassment Bill 2021.

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In today's roundup of the Dewan Rakyat, we highlight the development of a new system to anonymously report bullying in schools, the state of our health tourism sector, minimum wage and racial disharmony on social media

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A photo of a road sign that says "Dilarang Kemalangan, Hospital Jauh!" in Sabah is going viral. We get into it.

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With entertainment venues reopening after two years, members of the arts and entertainment industry are calling on the Selangor government to waive the entertainment tax which imposes a 15% tax on all ticketed live performances.

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A funny video of a trainee doctor performing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on a CPR doll has gone viral. We head to Twitter for reactions.

If you're interested in taking a CPR course, you can contact the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) or the CERT Academy.

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In today's roundup of the Dewan Rakyat, we highlight debates on a blueprint for Malaysia's space sector, green energy for street lamps, regulation of cryptocurrencies, and the disbursement of Covid-19 assistance funds. Also, Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad puts forth a motion for Parliament's Special Chambers to debate Kampung Baru's redevelopment.

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The 5G rollout has been under a lot of scrutiny, with discussions surrounding costs, transparency and access, specifically surrounding DNB. We look into this.

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