Inside Story

Tonight, we discuss what it takes to improve road safety. First up, we look at the Global Plan for Road Safety launched by the WHO and United Nations last week, and how it might be implemented here. And then - what will it take for Malaysian drivers to change our ways?

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EPF chief strategy officer Nurhisham Hussein recently stated that only 3% of Malaysians can afford to retire on their EPF savings. We unpack this by first looking at what this means for seniors with no savings. Then, we discuss how EPF can improve, and what other systems we could incorporate. Finally, we look at the importance of planning for your retirement.

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Finance minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz unveiled Budget 2022 last Friday, and we're continuing our discussions on it. Firstly, we look at the Budget through the lens of Keluarga Malaysia, and what it has to offer for different communities. Then, we looked at whether the Budget paves the way for the development of sustainability in the country.

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Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz unveiled Budget 2022 today, with the key focuses being to speed up recovery, strengthen economic resilience, and catalyse reform. Our guests join us to break down the biggest themes of the budget and discuss the most interesting highlights.

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It's the eve of the Budget 2022, and we discuss some budget wish lists. First, we look at what would be helpful for the B60 community. And then, we discuss what a gender-inclusive budget look like.

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The Hong Kong Consumer Council recently released a report on the food safety of over 60 samples of pre-packaged biscuits and crackers, including Malaysia's own Hup Seng crackers. First, we take a look into the report and learn more about food safety and testing. Then, we get into how brands recover from these sorts of headlines.

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Following the launch of the National Trade Blueprint by the Prime Minister, we look at the 'Made in Malaysia' brand, and how well it's doing. First, we discuss the strategies laid out in the blueprint, and how well they address Malaysia's current challenges. Next, we dive into the notion of what cachet Made in Malaysia holds, and how we can catch up with our neighbours.

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On Inside Story today, we look into how our insurance policies cover mental health, following a recent interview on The Malay Mail with a mental health expert who suggested that insurance companies look into providing coverage for mental health treatment. First up, we discuss the kind of coverage that’s currently provided, and where the gaps are. Then, we look at what it should look like, if a comprehensive mental health insurance policy were offered. Finally, we explore why mental health cost what it costs.

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The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is looking to revamp its Code of Content for media and advertising. We look into this by first discussing what the code is meant to achieve. Then, what role does the media play in empowering people with disabilities? Finally, where does sponsored content enter the picture? (next line) The Content Forum is welcoming public feedback on the code. To weigh in, head over to this site.

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Local whiskey brand TIMAH landed in controversy recently over the name of their product, with some parties seeing a religious connotation to it. First, we talk about the meaning of the word, and where this reaction is coming from. Then, we discuss how brands navigate cultural sensitivity in Malaysia.

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