The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers has been discussing with the Prison Department to enable prisoners on parole to be part of the labour workforce. We explore the benefits and challenges of this initiative. Next, we discuss the potential abuse that we need to be mindful of.

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Yesterday, the government failed to pass a motion that would have extended laws that allow the detainment of suspects for up to 28 days without trial under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma). We look into what this all means, and how provision has been used in the past. Then, we explore the political ramifications of the bloc vote, particularly how it impacts the MoU between the government and opposition. Finally, we hear from an Opposition MP about the subsequent bills that were deferred in this sitting.

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Cryptocurrencies have been in the news after being brought up in Parliament earlier this week. First, we discuss the intricacies of using cryptocurrencies as legal tender, looking into its benefits and drawbacks. Then, we dissect its volatility and what the future might hold for crypto.

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Today is World Water Day, and we get into this by diving into the gritty issues surrounding water. First, we explore issues close to home, specifically on how Malaysia manages problems with water supply, and our never-ending water shortages. Then, we expand our sights by looking at the geopolitics of water in the global sense.

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DAP held their National Congress over the weekend with some big news such as Lim Kit Siang retiring from active politics. We discuss the recent DAP National Congress and the potential directions DAP might take with new faces in the leadership. After that, we get into the essence of party leadership and what it means in the larger political sense.

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Ops Banteras was newly launched yesterday, aimed to combat forced labour and human trafficking. First, we look at how widespread this issue is in Malaysia. Then, we discuss whether enforcement operations are the most effective way to go.

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Malaysia’s Prisons Department aims to have 23,000 inmates serving lenient sentences undergo parole and the Community Rehabilitation Programme (CRP) by 2030. First, we discuss the value of community-based rehabilitation, and alternative modes of rehabilitation to prevent relapse. Then, we try to understand the struggles of finding employment for people with criminal records.

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Fathers in the private sector are currently not entitled to paternity leave, and now more than 50 NGOs have urged MPs to support the proposed implementation of 7 days’ paternity leave. First, we talk about the importance of ensuring that the private sector has paternity leave entitlement. Then, we get into how this would lead to better equality at home. Finally, we check in with a stay-at-home dad.

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Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has acknowledged 'chronic underinvestment' of our public healthcare. We dissect what this means and also how our healthcare systems have been coping. Next, we explore how we can 'future proof' our reforms and policies and make it work.

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It was a landslide victory for Barisan Nasional, with the coalition clinching 40 seats in Johor's 56-seat assembly. We look into what this latest loss means for the opposition and what they need to do to regroup. Then, how do parties who battle it out at the state level function when they’re in the federal government together? We explore.

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