Evening Edition

Leaders from the G7 nations met last weekend in England, and discussed economic and international policies on matters like Covid vaccines, taxes on multinational corporations, and climate change action. We go through some of the key developments from the meeting.

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With the lockdown set to end at the end of this month, many sectors are preparing to deal with the repercussions. One sector that will be badly affected includes the property sector. Dhanya tells us more.

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A live converage of Denmark midfielder, Christian Eriksen, collapsing and receiving chest compressions during the Euro 2020 game has garnered worldwide criticism for displaying the distressing incident. We look at the impact broadcasting these situations has and what the media's responsibility is in reporting them.

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Mobile vaccination teams are being deployed on the State and Federal level in efforts to provide vaccinations to communities that are hard to reach, including elders, people with disabilities and those with comorbidities. We look at how outreach vaccination teams can effectively help those who are unable to get to vaccination centres.

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Delivery service Deliveroo has launched a new program which provides training for their couriers in spotting crimes. Shawn tells us more.

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The SPM 2020 results were released yesterday and along with it, the usual feelings of both celebration and anxiety. On social media, there has been a movement of sorts to look beyond SPM results and focus on how they’re not the be-all and end-all of success. We reflect on the impact SPM results have had in bringing us to where we are today.

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The Star reports that many companies are considering the decision to make Covid-19 vaccinations compulsory for employment, even after the pandemic. We look into the legalities and ethics of making jabs mandatory for both existing employees and job applicants.

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Resort towns and regional communities near natural amenities in the US are attracting remote workers due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Shawn Tanis tells us more.

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Following the dip in quality and profit of the delivery service sector, The Communications and Multimedia Ministry announced a new plan called PAKEJ (Pelan Accelerator Kurier Negara) to help upgrade the quality and reliability of the courier and delivery service sector. We hear from Dr Fadhlullah Suhaimi Abdul Malek about this new initiative.

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We see many people struggling as a result of the pandemic, with some even finding it difficult to provide food for their families. Initiatives have been set up by a number of individuals and organisations to set up food banks to help those in need. Shawn tells us more.

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