We look at the proposed strike by a group of contract doctors. This strike is meant to be happening from today till the 5th of April, and is the latest attempt at demanding better treatment of contract doctors. So first, we look at how the government has responded to their issues and what more needs to be done. Then, we discuss strikes in general, and how effective they are in creating better work conditions.

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With the launch of the new KitaJaga app by the Economy Ministry, we talk about the app-ification of our government. First, we look at how much the government has spent on developing these apps, and whether we’re actually tracking their effectiveness. And then later on, are apps really the way to go anyway? We get into it.

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Would you join the Armed Forces? Do people see this as a viable career? We're asking this after the Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan fielded a question in Parliament about whether the Malaysian Armed Forces could be the answer to youth unemployment. First, we discuss the push and pull factors that determine whether people want a career in this field. Then later - is it realistically appealing for young people?

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Deputy Minister of Education, Lim Hui Ying was recently reprimanded for failing to prepare a response to a query during the Minister’s question time in the Dewan Rakyat. First, we talk about the mechanisms that exist within Dewan Rakyat to keep MPs in line, both in terms of being prepared, and not misbehaving. And then later on, we speak to a former MP to talk about why preparation matters, and how much we should expect from representatives and ministers.

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The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry is in the process of drafting a proposal paper to establish a committee to study the feasibility of mandating pre-marriage courses for non-Muslim couples. We discuss whether this is a good idea, and we hear from our listeners on their experiences with pre-marital courses.

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The Education Ministry is planning on making secondary education compulsory, to ensure zero student dropouts at both the primary and secondary level. So we discussed the best method to go about this, and why punitive measures shouldn't be the first port of call. Then, we hear thoughts from our listeners about what motivated them in school.

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It’s been a rough time all week with the rain, and the hail - so we talked about keeping safe, and hear from businesses that have been affected by the rainy weather.

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The government has announed that they’re looking to consolidate data and programs to address the issues faced by Malaysia’s youth. So first, we discuss what this means when it comes to nation building and participation in civil society. Then, how do we make programs for young people, that frankly, aren’t lame?

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World Water Day is upon us, so we first look at our water prices and whether they need to be raised. And then, we get into what can be done to address water pollution.

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Last week, one of our Deputy Ministers called it talent circulation, rather than brain drain, while discussing Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win. So we discussed this notion of talent circulation, and what it means. And then, we look at whether we're losing our creative talents to other countries.

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