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FAQs about Inside Story:How many episodes does Inside Story have?The podcast currently has 784 episodes available.
April 08, 2022Dealing With Economic Anxiety As A Young PersonIt seems like the younger generation has been dealing with a lot in the past couple of years, what with the pandemic taking over most of our lives. We're looking into one of them: Economic fears of Malaysia’s youth, as detailed in a study that finds almost 60% of young people worry that they will never be able to buy a home. First, we look into the findings of the survey, and what the pain points are. And then, we get into the policies we need to address these issues. Image source: Noey smiley, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more40minPlay
April 07, 2022What's Needed To Improve Our Healthcare Systems?Amidst a global pandemic, WHO has declared that this year's focus for World Health Day is on keeping humans and the planet healthy, as well as fostering movements to create societies that emphasize wellbeing. We mark this by looking into our nation's healthcare systems, how it's changed and how it can be improved. Then, we dive into the topic of health literacy and how it contributes to our understanding of healthcare.Image source: PongMoji, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more42minPlay
April 06, 2022International Day Of Sport: Are We In This Together?Today marks the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, with this year's theme being 'Securing a Sustainable and Peaceful Future for All: The Contribution of Sport'. We discuss the spirit of the day as well as the role of sports in promoting peace and harmony. Then, we talk to the co-founder of the Rohingya FC on how the club has helped bring communities together through their love for football. Image source: Monkey Business Images, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more39minPlay
April 05, 2022Concerns Surrounding Hiring Domestic WorkersThe long-awaited MoU to hire domestic foreign workers has been signed, and some concerns have been raised. First, we get into the new portal from the HR Ministry, and concerns over data privacy. Then, we explore the suggestion that domestic workers be allowed to work part-time. Image Source: 9nong, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more38minPlay
April 04, 2022Handle Your Money With Care'Buy Now, Pay Later' schemes, which provide an easy form of personal loan, have been popping up lately. First, we discuss the increasing accessibility of personal loans and what we should consider before opting for one. Then, we look at the growing popularity of buy-now-pay-later schemes and the concerns surrounding them.Image source: Artem Samokhvalov, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more40minPlay
April 01, 2022Endemicity: Are We Ready?Malaysia is officially transitioning into the endemic phase. We check in with businesses on their readiness to receive the influx of tourists. Next, we discuss the collective mindset and our emotional readiness to live with Covid-19 as we look ahead. Image source: Dmitry Demidovich, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more40minPlay
March 31, 2022Anti-Hopping Law: The Ins And The OutsThe government and leaders from Pakatan Harapan are meeting to finalise the Anti-Party Hopping Bill, over increasing calls to regulate the movement of elected representatives. First, we look at the implications of MPs hopping parties, and how the proposed law might help. Then, we discuss pushback against the idea, and what we could look at instead. Image source: Dato Sri Dr Haji Wan Junaidi Bin Tuanku Jaafar, Official Facebook PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more39minPlay
March 30, 2022Supporting Underserved Students In Higher EducationA student was recently berated by his lecturer in front of the whole class for not having a computer. We look into the support that a B40 student needs going into higher education. Next, we discuss the kind of training lecturers would need to avoid this from happening again. Lastly, we talk about the government's laptop initiative for B40 students that was under Budget 2021. Image source: ellinnur bakarudin, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more43minPlay
March 29, 2022The Difficulties Around Reporting Domestic ViolenceThe Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has advised domestic violence survivors to get a medical report if they are turned away from the police. We look at the problematic nature of this statement and talk about the gaps in the system that make it difficult for survivors to reach out. We also look into the training that is needed for law enforcement to manage such cases.Image source: Tiko Aramyan, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more40minPlay
March 28, 2022The MySejahtera MayhemNews surrounding the ownership and management of MySejahtera took over headlines over the weekend, and have incurred many discussions. First, we get into the contract in question, who the company is, what the issues are here in terms of public-private management. Then, we dive into the concerns people have regarding data privacy of this app. Image source: zmpixes, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more37minPlay
FAQs about Inside Story:How many episodes does Inside Story have?The podcast currently has 784 episodes available.