Evening Edition

Over the weekend, a Facebook post by the Director-General of Health, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah garnered a lot of attention for stating that 40 healthcare workers were infected after receiving the vaccines. We discuss the context behind those infections, and look at why this doesn't mean that the vaccines are not effective.

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Over the weekend, a Facebook post by the Director-General of Health, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah garnered a lot of attention for stating that 40 healthcare workers were infected after receiving the vaccines. We discuss the context behind those infections, and look at why this doesn't mean that the vaccines are not effective.

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The government is looking into creating a new regulatory body to oversee parcel delivery services, in order to ensure the welfare and safety of delivery riders. Dhanya Nair tells us more.

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An article from The Vibes reported that the country's production of high quality vegetables are being exported overseas leaving locals concerned that their vegetable supply are third-grade quality leftovers. We discuss with Heng Song Han the quality of our produce and what consumers should look out for when purchasing vegetables.

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Pfizer has received criticism for the gradually increasing price of its vaccines, especially when compared to other brands like AstraZeneca which cost significantly less. We look at the complexities of pricing vaccines and how it affects countries differently.

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Starting today, those sentenced to up to three years of imprisonment can now qualify for community service instead of serving time. We explore how this amendment made under the Emergency Ordinance could impact our prison system.

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In an effort to reduce greenhouse emmissions, France will be giving its citizens the chance to trade in their old, exhaust-heavy cars, for a 2,500 euro grant to buy an electric bicycle.

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A Malaysiakini article reports that foreign workers are often not aware of their rights, and this situation opens them up to exploitation by employers. We speak with researcher Aslam Abd Jalil about what can be done to empower foreign workers so that they are able to seek help when their rights are violated.

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A monthly wage of RM1,000 for fresh graduates has been the status quo for at least a decade according to surveys from the Ministry of Higher Education. Experts say that this is a systemic problem not caused solely by the pandemic. Dr Juita Mohamad shares her insights.

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The Chinese government has asked the country’s websites and mobile apps to redesign their pages so that they are easier to use for all age groups. Shawn Tanis tells us more.

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