The PM has said that the government will be reviewing the Touch n’ Go monopoly, due to a lack of significant development over the last 20 years. So first, we discuss what's being considered here. Then, we hear from our listeners about what their experiences with Touch n’ Go have been like.

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It's been three years since the MCO was first declared, so we took a walk down memory lane. First, we discuss how the global lockdown has shaped and changed us as a society. Then, we talk about the work needed to get through the mental health baggage that the pandemic has left behind. And of course, we hear from our listeners, about their experiences during this time.

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Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Aiman Athirah Sabu said that the government plans to enact a Senior Citizens Act. First, a look into whether this is a good move, and what the situation actually is like on the ground for Malaysia’s senior citizens. And then later on, we discuss what else we need to protect our elderly.

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that the government is planning allow the use of EPF savings as collateral for emergency loans. First, we discuss whether this is a good move, and a helpful one, as well as what the side effects of it might be. And then, we look at both the politicisation of the EPF, as well as the mindset that it’s not necessarily only for retirement.

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In line with International Women’s Day last week, and the International Day of Women and Girls in Science last month, we're looking into women and girls in STEM, and how well we've done so far. First, we discuss a program that highlights the importance of mentorship in this area. And then after that, we talk about what the situation is like in Malaysian schools at the moment, and whether girls and women are being actively encouraged to take up STEM.

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We’re marking the 100 day mark of the unity government Cabinet. Throughout the show, we hear from stakeholders and experts about some of the ministries and how they’ve been performing. We also hear from listeners on how the government has performed over the last three months. We hear voices from:

• Associate Professor Dr Saidatulakmal Mohd, Associate Professor of Economics, Universiti Sains Malaysia

  • Cheryl Ann Fernando, CEO, Pemimpin GSL, an organisation focused on providing training and support to school leaders, as well as National Education Council for Policy Reform

• Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO, Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy

• Aziff Azuddin, Independent Urban Mobility Researcher

• Lilian Kok, Senior Program Manager, All Women’s Action Society

• Sumithra Visvanathan, executive director of Women’s Aid Organisation

• Jernall Tan, Human Rights Activist

• Sharan Raj, Social and environmental activist

  • Adrian Lasimbang, Founder, TONIBUNG as well as director of community development and regenerative farming at VERDE Resources

• Ariff Adi Putera, Research Officer, Institute for Development Studies

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The Higher Education Ministry is studying a proposal to make it compulsory for companies to offer industrial training for students. First, we talk about whether it would benefit students, and what else needs to be considered. Then, we discuss how this might affect employers.

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Earlier in Parliament, Deputy Education Minister spoke about school programmes for self-identity and moral development. So first, we talk about whether school is the best place for this. Then, we look at what an effective civics education should look like.

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We’re marking International Women’s Day by celebrating women working in traditionally male-dominated fields. First, Sonia Randhawa joined us to speak about her work in journalism. Then, we discussed working in the field of palm oil and sustainability with Leena Ghosh.

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Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) is considering imposing higher fines on airlines that reschedule flights. Airports everywhere have been facing flight delays and cancellations post-Covid, due to Covid-related illnesses and labour shortages. We heard from listeners who shared their thoughts on MAVCOM's suggestion and their worst experiences with flight delays.

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