Evening Edition

The beloved ntv7 will bid its final goodbye to Malaysian airwaves today, with a national education TV channel set to take its place starting tomorrow. We talk to previous and current hosts of the TV station for a walk down memory lane.

Note: Media Prima has since clarified that ntv7 will not be pulled off airwaves, and the DidikTV KPM program is a strategic partnership between the media house and the MoE.

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This World Radio Day, we celebrate by talking about the role of community radio. We speak to Lester Miol about how Kupi Kupi FM both entertains and provides a sense of community to Sabahans, in addition to bringing exposure to local talents in the state.

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This World Radio Day, we celebrate by talking about the role of community radio. We speak to Lester Miol about how Kupi Kupi FM both entertains and provides a sense of community to Sabahans, in addition to bringing exposure to local talents in the state.

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Is sugar dating as empowering as advertised on the tin? Or does it merely open up more avenues for abuse and exploitation of women? With the renewed outcry and debates surrounding sugar dating in Malaysia, we speak to Sharon Bong for her perspective.

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This World Radio Day, we celebrate by talking to community radio stations about the roles they play in their communities. We speak with Gee Mojina about KK12FM, which broadcasts in Kota Kinabalu. She talks about how they build connections with the community there, and why radio is a unique medium for the diverse population in the city.

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With rumours circulating about the government's lack of commitment in lowering the national age, there are worries that the change will not be realized as promised by July 2021. We speak to Ibrahim Suffian to understand why political parties might be anxious about an influx of younger voters, and where the youth vote will likely sit in the coming GE15.

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Over the weekend, several women drivers shared their accounts of being harassed by police at roadblocks, leading to questions about what rights people have when pulled over while driving. When is a question by the police not in line with the law? How should you respond? Vivian Kuan shares her insights.

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Coca-Cola is testing its first ever paper bottle, in a bid to do away with plastic packaging. Sabrina Magdalene gives us the details on the challenges that lie ahead for the beverage giant.

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With the arrival of the festive season, the government is putting a cap on the price of selected food items, to ensure there is no price hike. But how is the supply of food products managed, to ensure that they are sufficient? We ask Professor Dr Shaufique Fahmi Ahmad Sidique to find out more.

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The Malaysian government has agreed on principal that foreigners - including undocumented migrants, refugees and students - will be included in Malaysia's free Covid-19 vaccination program. We speak to Dr. Farham for his insights on on how the process of rolling out these vaccines can be better refined.

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