Evening Edition

Schools are seen as an important space for fostering national unity. But what exactly should their role be, in achieving that goal? We speak with Izanna Azuddin and hear your thoughts.

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Highlights from Parliament today include discussions about national unity, the spike in Covid-19 cases, and a brand new palm oil campaign.

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A college student was charged recently under the Penal Code for killing her newborn daughter. If she's convicted, she could face a death penalty. But is a punitive approach humane, and will it actually reduce the incidence of baby abandonments in the country? We speak with Sharmila Sekaran and Noraini Hashim to understand the complexities behind the problem.

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Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Pattingi Abang Johari Openg said recently that he will push for one-third of Dewan Rakyat seats to be allocated to Sabah and Sarawak MPs. We speak with Dr Wong Chin Huat about whether this move would ensure better representation of East Malaysians in Parliament.

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Highlights from Parliament today include updates on the loan moratorium, the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS), and water tariffs.

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We speak with Shuhana Shamsuddin to find out how urban planning and design can make cities safer and reduce crime rates.

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According to the Women's Centre For Change, cyberharassment and cyberbullying in Malaysia might be worse than it actually looks because many cases go unreported. We look into the factors behind the problem, and what netizens can do to stop cyberbullying.

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Highlights from the Dewan Rakyat today include some dispute over Malaysia's unemployment figures, a proposal to use CCTVs in the city, and questions over Datuk Seri Najib Razak's trial exemption to attend Parliament.

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In its report, C40 Cities proposes a "15-minute city" concept to help local economies recover from Covid-19. Sabrina Magdalene gives us the details.

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Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin reminded the public in his speech not to be complacent, as the fight against the pandemic continues. We speak to Dr. Khor Swee Kheng for his thoughts on the RMCO's impact and whether it's a good idea to make it mandatory for the public to wear face masks.

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