Inside Story

Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik made history after becoming Malaysia’s first World Champions in Tokyo, beating Indonesia’s former three-time world champions, Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan. First, we talk about the win itself and what it means for the country. And then, what can we learn from this victory, and what else needs to be in place to support our athletes.

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Following intensifying calls from PAS Youth to ban and cancel international artist performances, we explore the value of holding large-scale concerts in Malaysia. So first, we look at the economic benefit of concerts, and then later, their cultural impact.

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We explore the practice of quiet quitting, a phrase that refers to people doing only what their job requires and nothing more - an antidote to hustle culture, they say. So first, we break it down and see if it’s a good way to get a work-life balance. And then later - what does that elusive phrase even mean?

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We look back at one year of Prime Minister Dato Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. First, we run through what his administration has achieved in the last year. And then - where does he currently stand politically, with GE15 just around the corner?

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The government has been addressing the issue of bullying both at school and at the workplace- the Ministry of Education launched an online portal for the public to submit complaints of bullying at school, while Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced the ministry's plan to implement a zero-bullying policy at all its offices and facilities. So first, we look at whether these new mechanisms are enough to stop bullying. Then, a discussion on how to recognise and address bullying signs and behaviours.

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We look into why Malaysians choose to work in Singapore. This comes after a recent ad went viral, highlighting that there are jobs available in Changi Airport that will pay up to almost 10,000 ringgit. First, we speak to a Malaysian working in Singapore, to hear about what the appeal is, and what it’s like. Then, what does Malaysia need to do, to keep people working here?

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The Higher Education Ministry has drafted a new guideline under the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (UUCA) to regulate students who are involved in politics on and off campus. First, we look at what this means and whether it gives universities too much power over students and their right to be politically active. Then, with UNDI 18 in play, what does this say about our willingness to have younger voices in politics? We discuss.

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Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin is calling for more money to be spent on healthcare. First, we discuss how we can get this additional funding for our healthcare system, and what the blocks have been. And then - where should this money go?

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Prime Minister Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that he plans to build drag racing circuits in every state in Malaysia, to encourage motorsports and also address the negative perceptions around motorcycle riders. But will this actually work? And will it address the larger question of how we can manage the issue of Mat Rempits in Malaysia? We look into it.

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It's been highly reported that 72.1% of SPM leavers in 2019 chose not to further their education. We first look at the findings, and whether the appeal of higher education has changed. Then, we discuss why young people are increasingly attracted to being content creators, by speaking to an influencer.

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