Evening Edition

myBurgerLab, a local burger restaurant, shared in a recent Facebook post of their close call with authorities where they were accused of violating the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Movement Control Order. They shared how they were issued a RM25,000 fine after one of their staff was found to be eating in-store before his shift. We look at the development of the case, and what businesses can do when faced with fines that they believe is unfair.

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Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd (PNSB) issued an eviction notice to the Mah Meri people living in Bagan Lalang in order to make way for a tourism development project, leading to public outcry over the weekend. We speak with Colin Nicholas from the Center For Orang Asli Concerns about the gaps that need to be addressed to protect the land rights of the Orang Asli.

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The story of two Orang Ulu women of Punan ethnicities in their 80s has gone viral due to their rocky journey through multiple rivers and rain to get their vaccinations against Covid-19. Amid praises for their determination, many people are left concerned about the accessibility of vaccinations in rural areas. We speak with Dr Sharuna Verghis to learn more.

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A software company in Argentina called 10Pines has introduced a new way of dictating their employees salaries. Employees would propose their own salaries, which would then be debated by the office. Shawn tells us more.

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The National Blood Centre has been short in supply of blood stocks since last week and are urging the public to come forward to donate. We check in with the director of the National Blood Centre to understand its current situation better.

Learn more about being a blood donor here.

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The forced displacement of Palestinian families by Israeli settlers in Sheikh Jarrah has sparked a series of violent attacks against Palestinians at Al-Aqsa mosque and the Gaza Strip. We speak to Palestinians living in Malaysia about #SaveSheikhJarrah and the continued violence unfolding in East Jerusalem.

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Bank Negara predicts Malaysia will achieve gross domestic product (GDP) growth of between 6.0 percent and 7.5 percent in 2021. Jayant Menon gives his analysis on this positive forecast, what might drive economic recovery and how MCO 3.0 factors into the equation.

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The Vibes recently reported purported plans from businessman Tan Sri Desmond Lim Siew Choon to takeover the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport and to develop it into a city airport. We look into the progress of this proposal and what it would mean for the aviation industry.

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The Vibes recently reported purported plans from businessman Tan Sri Desmond Lim Siew Choon to takeover the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport and to develop it into a city airport. We look into the progress of this proposal and what it would mean for the aviation industry.

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Singapore's decision to extend the quarantine period in the country from 14 days to 21 days has caused an outcry from the Malaysian workers who have yet to return home since last year. Shawn tells us more.

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