Evening Edition

With puasa set to begin next week, we look at what some of the best practices at Ramadhan Bazaars are and how consumers can stay safe.

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Celcom Axiata Bhd and Digi.Com Bhd are in “advanced discussions” to merge in order to form the largest mobile service provider in Malaysia. We look at what this means for the telco industry, and whether we can expect more mergers to happen in response to the pandemic.

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The International Air Transport Association has urged for requirements like proof of vaccination and testing to be lifted once the COVID-19 crisis is under control, citing worries that the restrictions may become permanent measures that will deter more people from travelling in the future.

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North Korea has become the first country to drop out of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, as Japan faces a possible 4th wave of COVID-19 infections. We explore what this move might mean for the Olympics, as well as the seismic shifts that are happening in the arena of international sporting events.

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The Perikatan Nasional government is reviewing Gamuda Berhad's proposal for four of its highways to be acquired by the government. We look at what the repercussions might be if the government decides to proceed.

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Pet friendly premises have been serving cups of whipped cream for customers who want to treat their pups. As this gains momentum amongst pet parents online, we look at the potential health misgivings around the marketing of this trend.

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The Putrajaya Corporation has made it compulsory for all farmers and public market traders in Putrajaya to provide a cashless payment facility, in order to renew their business licenses. Will this help pave the way for us to adopt a cashless payments nationwide? Vincent Wong shares his thoughts, and we explore when and how cashless payments work best.

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Children with disabilities face a significantly higher risk of becoming sexually abused, The Sun reports. We discuss the reasons behind this, and look at how reporting mechanisms need to be improved to be inclusive to the needs of these children.

If you would like to reach out to organisations that handle cases of child sexual abuse, you may find out more at Women's Centre For Change or PS The Children.

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Communities in several villages have developed new tourism projects to increase income, after the pandemic led to a decline in tourism business in their areas. Shawn Tanis tells us more.

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Rapper Altimet and Comedian Afdlin Shauki recently declared their endorsements of political party, PKR. We explore what this does for the party itself, and how this move can impact the celebrity.

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