Evening Edition

Malaysia is launching a statement of support to the United Nations Secretary-General’s appeal for a global ceasefire, backed by 171 UN states. We explore why a ceasefire is especially relevant as countries tackle the pandemic.

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The government believes this will lead to more employment opportunities for locals. An economist and the Malaysian Employers Federation offer their take on whether this approach will help tackle rising unemployment rates.

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A study by Mastercard finds Malaysia leading e-wallet usage at 40%, ahead of other countries in Southeast Asia. We discuss the findings of the survey and unpack the trend of mobile wallet usage in the country.

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He announced his decision to do so, after stating that he no longer wants to work with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, but will continue his alliance with DAP and Amanah.

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Form 5 and Form 6 students will be returning to school tomorrow, after three months of school closure. We discuss the implementation of SOPs to keep schools safe from the spread of Covid-19.

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We explore the idea to remove import duties on cars, and what impact it might have car sales and the local automotive industry.

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Following a report on The Malaysian Insight highlighting the plight of single mothers under the MCO, we speak to two women about their experiences of coping with the pandemic so far.

You can check out Puan Saras' homemade cakes on Instagram at @claires_cake_house. Puan Noraishah can be reached at 1001 Resepi Wanden Corner for pineapple tarts and other homecooked food.

Women Of Will is an NGO that supports single mothers via micro-credit financing for businesses. You can check out their initiatives here.

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A number of advertisers are boycotting Facebook, citing the tech company's failure to adopt stricter policies against hate speech.

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Talks of snap polls have been floating around for some time now. So to prepare for that possibility, we look at how Malaysians can register to vote, and why it's important to get involved.

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According to Health D-G Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, discussions are underway to reopen our borders with several "green" countries. We speak with Datuk Dr Christopher Lee about our level of readiness, and what measures need to be in place to control the spread of Covid-19.

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