Inside Story

We revisit the concept of Keluarga Malaysia, after the PM admonished his department for not promoting it enough. First, an assessment on how well this motto has actually worked for the government and in uniting the country as a family. Then, we look into the importance of having a branding that resonates with people, and ways to achieve that. Finally, we dissect whether it's fair to expect promotion of a motto from civil servants.

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The JKM Pay project was announced last year, aimed to distribute payments to welfare recipients via cashless means. However, this project has received some criticisms, with Senator Datuk Ras Adiba urging the government to review its implementation and approach. First, we look at how the system has fared so far, and what needs to be improved. Then, we look at other policies that would be helpful to people with disabilities in the B40 community. Finally, we discuss how digital services can be improved to bridge the gaps to help people with disabilities.

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The government recently announced that all school teachers under the Education Ministry nationwide are allowed to get involved in politics, and this move has garnered varying responses. First, we discuss the political repercussions of this decision. Then, we look into how this would affect schools and classrooms.

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The week started off with traffic jams and confusion at tolls along the North South Expressway, with some lanes being switched to RFID lanes as part of a larger transition to the system. Following that, we’re taking a closer look at our tolls and highways. Firstly, we examined whether our current system is serving us, and what needs to change. Then, we discuss other long-distance options we should be looking at, aside from highways.

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In this episode, we talk about Lee Zii Jia, and his resignation from the Badminton Association of Malaysia. First, we look into what this means moving forward for our country’s badminton scene and Zii Jia’s career. Then, we explore how making a big change can impact an athlete, in terms of their performance and preparation.

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MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki's stock purchasing controversy has been all over the news lately, and today the Securities Commision concluded that he was in full control over a share trading account he claimed he let his brother use. This however, continues to raise questions. So first, we look at what all of this means legally. Then, we look into the response that this case has garnered from the public, as civil society groups organise a 'Tangkap Azam Baki' protest.

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We look into the attention that Rohana Abdullah's citizenship struggles have gotten from both the Prime Minister and Home Minister, and why her case stood out to policy makers. Then we look at what it means for others in similar situations, and whether stakeholders believe it can be a catalyst for true policy reform. Finally, we catch up with Virman, a stateless person, about what applying for citizenship is really like.

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With the new year kicking off, there are job seekers aplenty who are eager to find out what the job market is like in 2022. We look into which sectors are hiring and who they are looking for- then we speak to a recruitment expert about tips and tricks on how to craft a stand out resume.

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Farms are reporting a shortage of food supplies following the floods, and this is expected to affect the upcoming festive season - so we look at this from a few perspectives. First, what does this actually mean on the ground, and in terms of the supply chain? And then, we get into what needs to happen to ensure long-term food security in Malaysia.

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School is in session, and face-to-face learning has resumed nationwide. However, some students are facing challenges in travelling to school, with a group needing to travel by boat, and another having to use a ricketty suspension bridge. First, we talk about the actual difficulties on the ground, and what we need to do to address it. Then, we get into how these sorts of infrastructure barriers affect students and our education system as a whole.

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