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The government has announced that it will be discontinuing the free breakfast programme that was introduced by Pakatan Harapan back in 2019. First, we unpack what this decision would mean for underprivileged students. Then, we look at where civil society organisations come in to assist B40 youth.

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A new survey by Employment Hero found that over 70% of young Malaysians are considering leaving the country for greener pastures. We break this down by first looking at the issues in our job market that are contributing to this. Then, how does culture and merit enter the picture? Finally - the solutions that are available to us.

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We look at a new survey from the WAO on violence against women, which produced troubling results - 80% believe that rape happens when a man cannot control his desires, and more than half the respondents believe that domestic violence is a normal reaction to stress. First, we speak with the WAO about the survey. Then, we catch up with a psychiatrist about the dynamics of domestic violence.

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We dive into the Kedah state government's ban on 4D lottery outlets in the state. First, we look at commentaries suggesting this move is politically motivated, ahead of the Melaka state polls. Next, we discuss what it means to regulate online gambling. Lastly, a pair of PAS politicians berated a journalist asking them about this - we look into that.

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On the second instalment of our series on the Malaysia Education Blueprint, we look at what it takes to improve the quality and effectiveness of teaching in our schools. First, we hear from Alina Amir about what needs to happen to transform teaching into the profession of choice. After that, we speak with an educationist in Singapore, Professor Low Ee Ling, for some lessons from across the Causeway.

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Tonight, we focus on electric vehicles and whether they’re truly a viable option in Malaysia. First, what would it really take for EVs to become the vehicle of choice, and what stands in the way right now? Then, we hear from the president of the Malaysian Electric Vehicle Owners Club about the pain points and how they’re being overcome.

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Bersatu lawmaker Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin was recently quoted saying that parties should field more women candidates in ""winnable seats"", to increase female representation in politics. We first dissect the statement itself and whether this is the way to go. Then we speak to a female ADUN about what it’s like being a woman in politics. And finally, we hear from the 111 Initiative.

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The government has recently made a commitment to table a policy paper in the cabiner to criminalize stalking. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said that an anti-stalking bill will be tabled in Parliament following the cabinet’s approval. Firstly, we discuss what amendments should be made, and how a holistic and comprehensive appraoch would look like. Then, we discuss what constitutes stalking behaviors and how to be made aware of consent.

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Tonight, we dive into the ongoing COP26 - first, what big decisions have been made so far, and why are activists saying it’s simply not enough? Secondly, we examine whether there’s still value in these sorts of diplomatic conferences. Lastly, the voice of youth activists has been loud and clear - we look at what they’re calling for.

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On the first instalment of our monthlong look into the Malaysia Education Blueprint, we assess the current state of our education system, and what the blueprint has achieved. We first speak with former Deputy Minister of Education, Teo Nie Ching, to get her take. And then we hear from Teach for Malaysia, to find out how schools assess their performance. Finally, a student shares her point of view.

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