Evening Edition

PKR Youth Chief Akmal Nasir has urged the government not to allow affordable housing schemes to "become a scam" and for laws to better protect buyers. We find out why these issues exist and what is needed to be done.

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Recently, it was revealed that the Seri Perdana is undergoing renovations worth RM38.5 million. We get an understanding of the rationale behind this.

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In today's round up of Dewan Rakyat highlights, we heard about increasing pensions for civil service retirees, calls to declassify MA63 reports, a fiery debate on cabotage policies and an explanation from Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan himself on his recent acquittal for money laundering charges.

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The Ministry of Health acknowledged that there’s an issue with brain drain in the healthcare system as the number of specialists in the public sector decline. We look at how they plan to tackle this.

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The government is trying to make loan applications quicker for SMEs by putting aside credit check processes. We talk about what credit checks entail and whether this move will help SMEs.

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Highlights from today's Dewan Rakyat's proceedings include discussions around the cost of upgrading schools, and food security. Also, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman gives her debate speech for 12th Malaysia Plan, raising points on women's participation in politics, decentralizing COVID-19 recovery efforts, and establishing a sexual crimes court for children.

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The pandemic has affected many families and couples, as the travel restrictions have made it hard for them to reunite. As national borders remain closed, this is so much worse for people in long-distance, international relationships.

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Debates commenced today for the 12th Malaysia Plan, with Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim being the first to give his speech, raising a discussion about the viability of the existing Bumiputera agenda and what lessons need to be considered. Also - statistics on traffic accidents, and vaccination for prisoners. Image source: Sadie Teper, Unsplash

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A brand new 13 km cycling and pedestrian lane is going to open up in KL by next year. Could this be the start of a new walkable, cyclable KL? We hear from a cyclist for his thoughts.

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There have been several calls for the government to conduct a thorough discussion on the 51% Bumiputera equity ruling for freight forwarding companies. We look into the impacts of this policy.

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