Evening Edition

Four people have been arrested over comments they made that allegedly insulted Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor on social media. We look at the circumstances of their arrests, and why it's important for citizens to be able to criticise public officials.

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The Taliban has captured Afghanistan's largest cities, following withdrawals of US and other foreign troops. We look at the signficance of the developments, and what this means for the United States' international standing.

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Travel marketers in Florida are hoping to recover the state of local tourism by commissioning an original and scripted television series that would feature local attractions. Dhanya tells us more about this.

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Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar warned assemblymen that he won’t hesitate to dissolve the state assembly if they cannot work together. We look into the significance of this remark, and discuss the role of state assemblies in addressing the pandemic.

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While mainly used as a drug to treat parasites in animals, Ivermectin is now touted by many as a treatment for Covid-19, despite the lack of medical evidence to show it's effective. We look at why so many people view it as a silver bullet, even though it is still unapproved by the Ministry of Health.

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In an effort to widen the social security net for housewives, a new Socso Housewife Social Safety Scheme will take effect starting next year. Dhanya Nair gives us the details.

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A vigilante app in the United States, called Citizen, is paying people to livestream crime scenes and emergencies. Dhanya Nair tells us more.

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Jennifer Aniston has said that she’ll be there for you - as long as you’re vaccinated against Covid-19, essentially cutting ties with friends and acquaintances who won’t disclose their vaccination status. We speak about how a decision like this can impact our relationships and the decision to get vaccinated.

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Apple is launching a new safety feature on iOS 15, for iPhone and iPad, that uses a technology to scan for images of potential child sexual abuse material. We look into how effective this technology is, and the concerns surrounding user privacy.

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A buyer receiving a wrong item on the online shopping platform, Shopee, led to the discovery of an 11-year-old seller and his viral story on social media.

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