Evening Edition

Business intelligence analyst Pingalayen Rabinthra Kumar found on iBilik.com that close to half of all room rental advertisements explicitly stated preferences for tenants based on race. We speak with Wong Whei Meng for his solutions to address discrimination in the rental market.

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A bipartisan committee has been set up in the Parliament to tackle prison reform, an issue that has seen even more attention with the high number of outbreaks in prisons during the pandemic. We speak to Nurul Izzah Anwar, Permatang Pauh MP and a committee member, to understand the policies they are seeking to implement.

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Esports Business Network is set to launch an esports city in 2021, spanning 6,000 square meters, and equipped with an arena and broadcasting facilities. We speak to Clement Hui for his take on how this new facility will further develop the industry.

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Studies are showing that some parts of the world have seen a backslide in human rights, with some governments using the pandemic to tighten their grip on power. We speak with Phil Robertson for his insight.

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Several quarters have voiced concerns about vaccination for Covid-19. Some state governments and religious authorities, for example, have asked Putrajaya to ensure that the vaccine is halal. We speak with Dato' Dr Musa Mohd Nordin about addressing the anxieties, and on building public trust.

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Following a series of crimes within the police force, NGOs and civil society leaders have urged Bukit Aman to implement police reforms and improve the integrity of law enforcement agencies. We speak with Dato Seri M. Ramachelvam for his insights.

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Following a series of crimes within the police force, NGOs and civil society leaders have urged Bukit Aman to implement police reforms and improve the integrity of law enforcement agencies. We speak with Dato Seri M. Ramachelvam for his insights.

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Cinema operators are asking the government to allow them reopen in CMCO areas, since SOP restrictions have been relaxed. We speak with Cheah Chun Wai and Lina Tan on how the pandemic has affected the cinema and filmmaking industries, and their plans moving forward.

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Highlights from the Dewan Rakyat today include the law minister's response to calls for a no-confidence vote, discussions on the challenges of single mothers, and talks of a special pension for athletes who have competed in the Olympics.

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The government has unveiled plans to become a tech developer by 2030. A tech CEO shares his thoughts along with the potential challenges in making this transition.

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