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Evening Edition episodes

  • Weak Ties Between UMNO and Bersatu

    As UMNO leaders call for the party's president to wield more power in the UMNO-Bersatu alliance, we take a look at the cracks in this partnership and how it would fare if snap elections are called.

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    15 min
  • Will Elite Kindergartens Create More Divide?

    The Rural Development Ministry is creating a draft proposal for "elite kindergartens" that cater to M40 families. We speak to Datuk Dr Chiam Heng Keng about whether this might create a larger divide among children.

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    22 min
  • Public Sector Recruitment Going Strong

    Recruitment numbers for the public sector is still up, according to the Public Service Commission. Why was it spared from the pandemic? What does this trend indicate? We speak to Darryl Tan to find out.

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    16 min
  • When Should Putrajaya Extend The Loan Moratorium?

    With the number of Covid-19 cases rising consistently, we speak to Dr. Shankaran Nambiar to understand if it would make sense for the government to extend the loan moratorium, and the implications that might follow.

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    14 min
  • How Political Instability Affects The Economy

    A forecast report by Fitch Solutions shows that political instability will hamper Malaysia's economic growth in the next ten years. We speak to Tricia Yeoh for her thoughts on this forecast.

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    21 min
  • Parcel Rent Scheme - A Booming Success

    We take a look at the positive response to the parcel rent scheme, that was introduced to replace the quit rent system. Sabrina Magdalene gives us the details.

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    5 min
  • Will Trump's Taxes Affect His Election Campaign?

    A New York Times investigation exposed Trump's tax payments, amidst his re-election campaign. How will this affect Trump's bid for a second term? We discuss the exposé, along with last night's presidential debate and what we can expect during the November elections.

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    20 min
  • What Happens When Your MP's Office Closes Down?

    What happens when a local government service centre closes down due to Covid-19? What are the ways MPs could serve their constituents remotely? We speak to Charles Santiago to find out.

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    21 min
  • Covid19 Adds to Graduate Unemployment Crisis

    According to the Higher Education Minister, 75,000 fresh graduates will struggle to find employment. The government has introduced a new Penjana initiative to increase graduate employment rates. We speak to a human talent advisory about the challenges that lie ahead, and whether the government is on the right track to solving this crisis.

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    22 min
  • Covid19 Adds to Graduate Unemployment Crisis

    According to the Higher Education Minister, 75,000 fresh graduates will struggle to find employment. The government has introduced a new Penjana initiative to increase graduate employment rates. We speak to a human talent advisory about the challenges that lie ahead, and whether the government is on the right track to solving this crisis.

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    22 min

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The Evening Edition team restores sanity to your day even as you’re stuck in traffic trying to get home. And let's face it, who isn’t? We tackle the biggest headlines with analysis, updates and…

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