Evening Edition

Frozen fruit pulp has become a go-to for people to get their durian fix throughout the MCO and CMCO, but supply is expected to be low in the near future. We discuss the outlook for the durian industry in the coming months.

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Many parents whose kids are in private or international schools are arguing that there should be a moratorium on school fees, or significant discouts, given that students aren't able to physically attend classes at the moment. We discuss what a fair compromise might look like.

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A travel bubble could be explored as the sector begins to reopen, according to MATTA Secretary-General Nigel Wong. We find out more from Shawn Tanis.

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#BlackoutTuesday began as a way for the music industry in the US to contemplate on how they've benefited from Black art, but it became conflated with other parts of the movement to the extent that it interrupted the information sharing process for protests on the ground. We consider how social media is shaping protests and activism today.

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As a result of Covid-19, many are having to experience pay cuts and job losses. We speak with Linnet Lee to find out ways to manage finances while weathering the pandemic.

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A 5000-person survey by Jobstreet finds 1 in 5 Malaysians retrenched during the MCO, with the hospitality sector being the most affected.

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So far, ASEAN has seen an overall lower mortality rate compared to other regions like Europe and South America. We explore how ASEAN countries have handled the pandemic, and where Malaysia stands.

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The government has announced that employers will have till August 31 to provide proper accommodation to workers, in line with the amendments to the Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act. We discuss the on-ground situation of foreign workers' living conditions and how employers will need to adapt to the new requirements.

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MDEC is collaborating with Coursera to offer these online courses under its #mydigitalworkforce initiative, as a way to counter job losses during Covid-19 and address the future diversification of work.

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As the pandemic continues, many people find themselves at risk of eviction due to an inability to pay rent. We discuss the need for legislation to protect vulnerable groups from eviction at this time.

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