Evening Edition

Today's Dewan Rakyat highlights include the passing of the Supply Bill 2020, updates on scams during Covid-19, and discussions around the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971.

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Sabah's Caretaker Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal has presented 1,309 native land titles over five days, prompting criticisms that this is being done to win votes in the state poll. We speak with Dr Oh Ei Sun for his thoughts.

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Subang MP Wong Chen spoke in the Dewan Rakyat about the need to improve accountability in fiscal discipline, regardless of which government is in power. Tan Sri Sulaiman Mahbob shares his insight.

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A Malaysian man turned himself in to the police, after an expose on his organ trafficking activities was published on The Sun newspaper in the UK. We speak to Dr. Ghazali Ahmad to understand why organ trafficking occurs, and what's being done to stop it.

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Bank Negara has revised its official GDP growth forecast downward, but there are notable indicators that show that improvement is underway. Shawn Tanis gives us the details.

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Bank Negara has revised its official GDP growth forecast, but there are notable indicators that show that improvement is underway. Shawn Tanis gives us the details.

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Felda has introduced the "From the City to Felda" programme, to provide a source of income for youths through rabbit breeding and vegetable farming. Are young Malaysians inclined to choose this career path? We speak to Looi Choon Beng for his thoughts.

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Most people are aware that using the phone while driving is dangerous, but why is it so hard to break the habit? Elaine Fernandez helps us break down the psychology behind this phenomenon.

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As of 6th July this year, using your phone while driving has become a non-compoundable offence, which means that offenders will need to turn up at court to settle the case. Will this help ensure better road safety? We speak to Datuk Suret Singh.

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Today's Dewan Rakyat sitting include the announcement of a new bumiputera prosperity council, plans to review alternatives to death penalties, and calls for the government to lower face mask fines for students and B40 communities. Image Source: EPA-EFE

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