Evening Edition

Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz has suggested we rethink the use of GDP, as it may not be the most adequate indicator of economic performance.

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The move by the Water, Land and Natural Resources to merge both bills aims to ease payments for consumers and increase collections for Indah Water Consortium.

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A survey in the UK found that smartphone betting is fuelling addictive behaviour among adults, particularly with the aggressive push towards online gambling sites and apps.

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We look at how other countries are grappling with the safety hazards of pedestrians who cross the road while using their mobile phones or other electronic devices.

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Some of the highlights today include a protest by estate workers for permanent housing, PSV licence for e-hailing drivers, and Malaysia taking action against the EU for new measures that limit palm oil imports.

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Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has asked the civil sector to guide the poor on getting out of poverty; but structural issues need to be addressed more urgently, according to Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam.

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We try to find out what politicians are talking about when they mention the "deep state", which some suggest are undermining the government's efforts for institutional reforms.

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A survey by Mercer LLC found that despite headwinds in the country's economy, companies in Singapore are set to announce salary increases next year to prevent brain drain.

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Some highlights from today's session include inappropriate comments made by the Pasir Salak MP, and the tabling of an constitution amendment that could prevent lawmakers from holding the position of Prime Minister for more than two terms.

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The practice of begging still continues, despite begging and giving money being prohibited by Indonesian laws.

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