Inside Story

It has been announced that schools would have the option to go back to home-based teaching if Covid-19 cases continue to rise. First, we hear how teachers are feeling about this. Then, we look at how parents and their children are responding.

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The Housing and Local Government Ministry is asking for feedback on the proposed Residential Tenancies Act. We get into what the act will cover and how it will impact homeowners and renters. Then, we hear from the National House Buyers Association on the proposal for the government to take over security deposits. Finally, we discuss what the relationship between landlords and tenants is currently like in the country.

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Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa has raised concerns about increasing cybersecurity risks for younger Internet users, resulting from Internet addiction and insufficient parental controls. First, we explore the connection between cybersecurity and Internet addiction. Then, we get into possible signs that someone could have an addiction to the internet. Finally, we look at what can be done in terms of regulation.

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The Gerak Independent movement has announced that it will be contesting in six seats currently held by Pakatan Harapan, in the upcoming elections. First, we dissect this move, and the role that independent candidates have. Then, we explore whether there is an actual hunger from the rakyat for more independent voices.

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According to Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, the country is facing far more serious financial problems than the Umno-led federal government has let on. We look into these claims, what the potential political motivations are, and whether his revelations count as a violation under the Official Secrets Act 1972.

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Heavy schoolbags have been a long-standing issue, but has been brought up again as Pakatan Harapan brings up why the Education Ministry has so far failed to address it. First, we look into the impact of heavy school bags on the health of students. Then, we discuss some possible solutions for it.

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There's been a lot of criticism in Sabah over how Putrajaya is handling migration in the state, after they announced a proposal for migrants to be issued Kad Warga Asing. First, we look at the issues at play here and how this suggestion would affect things. Then we speak to Sandakan MP Vivian Wong about how this will be received on the ground. Finally, we get into how all this fits into the conversation around illegal migration in Sabah.

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Loh Siew Hong, a single mother has been granted weekly visitations with her three children, whom she had not seen for three years. Firstly, we discuss the welfare system that the children are in and how effective it is. Then, we dissect the issue of unilateral conversions and the real world impacts it has.

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Following reports that two children died after eating scraps from a rubbish bin in Langkawi, we take a look at how widespread the issue of food scarcity is and how it impacts children in underserved communities. Then, we discuss what steps are being taken to address the issue and what more we should be doing.

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Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister Dato Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff has been heavily criticised for her recent videos that provided tips for married couples, in which she tells women to take a “soft approach” with their husbands, and for husbands to use “gentle” physical touch to discipline their wives. First, we look into understanding where the rhetoric comes from, and why it can be harmful. Then, we discuss why ministers have to be particularly mindful of what they say, and how to do it right.

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