Inside Story

On Wednesday, Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by sniper fire in the West Bank city of Jenin while covering Israeli military raids. We discuss the dangers journalists face when they step into conflict zones and how tragedies like this affect press freedom. Then, we get into the importance of having female role models and representation in journalism.

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In an earlier than expected move, Bank Negara Malaysia increased the Overnight Policy Rate by 25 basis points to 2%. We delve into the significance of this decision, what the potenial drivers were and what this ultimately means for the man and woman on the street.

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Yesterday's disruption on the Kelana Jaya LRT line frustrated many stranded users who had to seek alternative transport to get to their destination. First, we dissect what really happened, as well as RapidKL's response to this incident. Next, we compare our train system to the best around the world, and how we can get there.

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DBKL has announced the Flash Flood Mitigation Action Plan 2022, which is a 10 million ringgit initiative to tackle flash floods in KL. First, we look at the 14 measures that have been set out, and whether they would work to tackle flooding issues. Then, we zone in on the garbage-free initiative zones and what we need to do to ensure it’s effective.

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There have been wide discussions on the issue of bullying culture among doctors, following an incident where a trainee doctor died after falling from his residence building of the Penang Hospital. First, we find out more about what trainee doctors experience, and whether this is common behaviour in our hospitals. Then, we discuss how we can sufficiently address the culture of workplace bullying.

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The Malaysian Employers Federation has suggested that 3D jobs would need to be rebranded to make them more acceptable for locals. Would this actually work though? We discuss the effectiveness of the proposed rebranding and also the factors that make 3D jobs unappealing. Next, we expand the conversation to cover the importance of job titles and how they affect the way a job a perceived.

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In a joint statement, think tanks IDEAS and CME raised concerns over the lack of substantive policy debates, especially when it comes to economic policies. They cited several examples, including EPF withdrawals and the ceiling price on chicken. First, we get into how the lack of meaningful debate affects the rakyat. Then, we speak to an MP about the preparation that goes into a productive policy debate.

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The Penang state exco has announced plans to ban short-term rentals and homestays, following complaints from residents' groups. First, we look at how short-term rentals impact residents and communities. Then, we explore the value that it adds to the tourism sector and alternatives to implementing a blanket ban.

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Klang Valley was once again hit by flash floods earlier this week. This incident, coupled with the flash floods last month and December last year, has led to increasing calls for mental health support for flood victims. First, we explore the mental health effects of living through a flood, and what needs to be addressed. Then, we get into what it would take for the government to offer more free mental health services around the country.

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The Ministry of Health has just announced the relaxation of COVID-19 SOPs, which involves new rules on mask mandates, quarantine protocols, and MySejahtera, among others. First, we delve into these new guidelines, and what they mean for our society and the management of COVID-19. Then, we explore how we compare with other countries in the region in managing this transition to endemicity.

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