Evening Edition

After failing to block the final Budget 2021 vote, Mat Sabu and Lim Guan Eng released a joint statement calling for a political reset in Pakatan Harapan. We speak to Adib Zalkapli for his thoughts on what this reset means, and what the future looks like for the coalition.

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With the vaccines set to be available in countries worldwide (including ours!), we speak to Dr Mahaletchumy Arujanan to understand what the government can do better in relaying information on the vaccines, and discuss which groups should be first in line to receive it.

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The Shariah Court released and acquitted Ezra Zaid today, ending an eight-year-long trial over the Malay-language publication of Irshad Manji's book, Allah, Liberty and Love. We check in with how he's feeling after this win, and talk about what's next for him.

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The Shariah Court released and acquitted Ezra Zaid today, ending an eight-year-long trial over the Malay-language publication of Irshad Manji's book, Allah, Liberty and Love. We check in with how he's feeling after this win, and talk about what's next for him.

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Today was the last day of the Dewan Rakyat in session for 2020. Highlights of the debates include a motion to debate an anti-sexual harrassment law in the next sitting, resumption of the ferry service in Penang Port, and a suggestion for MPs to be vaccinated first, in order to lead by example.

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The iconic Penang Ferry will cease its operations on January 1st, and it will be replaced by speedboats. We speak with Trevor Sibert about his nostalgia for the Penang Ferry, and his thoughts on alternative modes of transport.

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Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin announced that stateless persons will have a one-year window to submit their documents, in order to apply for citizenship. But activists argue that having insufficient documents is one of the key challenges they face. We speak with Maalini Ramalo to find out more. Image Source: Alistair McDonald, Shutterstock

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The Dewan Rakyat heard the second reading of various amendments to bills such as Finance Bill 2020, Customs Bill 1967 and the Excise Bill. Highlights includes discussions on the nation's tax revenue projection and questions on why the amendments should be made right now.

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The Dewan Rakyat heard the second reading of various amendments to bills such as Finance Bill 2020, Customs Bill 1967 and the Excise Bill. Highlights includes discussions on the nation's tax revenue projection and questions on why the amendments should be made right now.

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Budget 2021 was passed at the third reading with a slim majority, with 111 MPs voting in favour, and 108 against. We speak to Dr. Oh Ei Sun for his insights on what political ramifications this would have.

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