Evening Edition

Today's highlights from the Dewan Rakyat include discussions on the use of body cameras by the police, the cost of Malaysia's participation in COVAX, and Umno President Zahid Hamidi's calls to prioritise a motion of confidence for the Prime Minister.

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With Zoo Negara announcing they only have the funds to last for another three months, we speak with Dr Kevin Lazarus on what adjustments zoos have made in terms of operating costs, and how important public donations are to their operations. And then, we talk to Shawn Tanis, BFM's resident animal advocate, for his thoughts on the issue.

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Under DBKL's new liquor policy, sundry shops, convenience stores, and Chinese medicine shops won't be allowed to sell hard liquor. We explore the pros and cons of this with P. David Marshel and Hong Chee Meng.

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Highlights from the Dewan Rakyat include an amendment to the Standing Order during Minister's Question Time, statistics on abusers of the wage subsidy programme, and Pejuang's demands for twelve amendments to the current budget.

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Tourism groups are pleading for the government to consider allowing travel between green zones, to keep the industry afloat. We look at both sides of the conversation by speaking to a public health specialist, and a tourism industry player.

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Malaysians can now apply for a temporary business permit to open a stall free of charge in the Federal Territories, in a bid by the government to address unemployment. We speak with Datuk M Ali for his thoughts on the initiative, and hear his concerns.

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The i-Sinar facility allows eligible EPF members to access savings from Account 1, though members must replenish the amount withdrawn at a later date. What should one consider before applying? We discuss with Linnet Lee.

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Highlights from the Dewan Rakyat include updates on the Talian Kasih hotline, discussions about the implementation of policies under MA63, a minister’s advice to the wedding industry, and calls for salary cuts for MPs chairing GLCs.

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In light of the Home Ministry's statement that 756 children are being held in immigration detainment centres, we speak to Zaid Malek about the need to find alternative solutions.

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Highlights from the Dewan Rakyat include discussions on school closures in green zones, updates on securing the Covid-19 vaccine, how the government is handling fake news, and concerns of frontliners working on a contract basis.

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