Inside Story

The anti party-hopping bill was passed in parliament yesterday. We unpack the specifics of the bill and look at what further improvements are needed in the long run.

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The Tobacco Generational Endgame Bill was just tabled in Parliament. We look at the proposed bill - what it covers, and what it aims to achieve. Then, we unpack some of the criticisms that have been focused on the harshness of the punishments within it.

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The Housewives’ Social Security Bill was passed in parliament recently, and it offers voluntary insurance protection to close to three million Malaysian housewives. First, we unpack what the bill entails. And then, we get into the larger conversation of the value of the care economy.

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Local live music venue, Angkasa, announced they were closing for good, following DBKL's seizure of their venue for failing to renew their entertainment license. First, we look at the entertainment license itself - how it works, and what the costs are. Then, what is the value of independent performing arts spaces for our arts and culture? We explore.

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The government recently approved the adoption of the Tracking Refugees Information System (TRIS), which will require all UNHCR card holders to submit personal and biometric information that then allows them to be tracked and surveilled by the Home Ministry. We try to understand the mechanics of this system and what impact it will have on the refugee community. Then we take a look at what is ultimately needed for refugees to live and work in Malaysia with dignity.

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Malaysia's first Happiness Index was just launched, with rather surprising results. We first take a look at the study, and how it was conducted. Then, we look into challenges of staying happy as the world goes through the pandemic as well as the falling economy.

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The long-awaited Anti Sexual Harassment Bill, which was first tabled in 2018, has finally been approved by the Dewan Rakyat. So we break down the bill itself, and how it’s changed over the years. Then, we get into the special tribunal that's going to be set up to file claims against perpetrators, and why it's important to have representation.

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We delve into the issue of unemployment in Malaysia, following conversations on social media about how graduates are finding it increasingly difficult to get the jobs they studied for. First, we look at whether there’s a gap between courses in university, and what the job market is actually looking for. Then, we look at what policies we need to implement in order to tackle this issue.

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Last Thursday, a report titled “How Do Malaysians Really Feel About Drugs?” was launched. It was conducted by The Centre, and covered a lot of ground in terms of how Malaysians feel about drug use, private and public perceptions of drug addiction, and what punishments are appropriate for drug-related offences. At the launch, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin also announced the decision to register prescription CBD drugs. We unpack both these issues, first by breaking down the survey's findings with their lead researcher. Then, we look at the announcement from the Health Minister, and find out more about what kind of products this will involve, and who it will help.

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The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) launched the i-Lindung initiative under the members protection plan, which aims to provide affordable and accessible protection coverage for Malaysians. First, we discuss whether i-Lindung helps bridge the gap for B40 communities when it comes to getting insurance. Then, we speak with a financial planner about how to afford insurance.

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