Inside Story

Reports of dead on arrival cases due to Covid-19 continue to increase despite our number of daily Covid-19 cases declining. To find out more, we first discuss why these cases are on the rise and what needs to be done to address it. Then, we look at the way our daily numbers are reported and whether enough context is given. And finally, we speak about the mental health support needed for the people grieving the loss of their loved ones to Covid-19.

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We round up on political developments by looking at the the ramifications of the Attorney General saying that there’s no need for a vote of confidence in the upcoming Dewan Rakyat sitting. Then, we explore what the larger impact of former PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin being appointed the chairperson for the National Recovery Council will have. And finally - we talk about what this all says about Ismail Sabri’s administration.

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Langkawi will be welcoming visitors once more with a travel bubble plan from September 16th onwards as vaccinations continue to rise. We discuss this by first, finding out how this is going to work. Then, we talk about tips on flying safely. And finally, we question: what will the future of travel look like, as we slowly reopen locally?

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Youth participation in politics, as politicians and as voters, has been making headlines. We open up a conversation about it by first, exploring why some analysts have suggested that young politicians aren’t stepping up enough. Then, we speak with UMNO’s Shahril Hamdan to find out how young people can navigate the political scene. Finally, we discuss if the events of the last two years alienated young voters.

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Yesterday, the Ministry of Finance released the first ever Pre-Budget Statement in an effort to be more transparent ahead of Budget 2022. We explore this by first looking at the pre-budget statement itself and what it tells us. Then, we speak about the other measures we need for further transparency. Finally, we discuss how the rakyat can get more involved.

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For our Merdeka Special, we look at what the next chapter holds for our country, and ask: What will Malaysia look like in 20 years? We uncover this by first looking at our economy, and examining how it could be more inclusive. Then, we look at how our education system could change and develop. Finally, we examine the question of how will our culture and identity shift in 20 years? Who will we be in 2040?

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We break down the newly announced Cabinet, looking specifically at what it will mean for governance and health. First, we examine the lineup and discuss what to expect from the new government. Then, we look at how Khairy Jamaluddin's appointment as Health Minister will affect our pandemic policies moving forward.

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Some groups are planning to take legal action against the government because of Covid-19 vaccine mandates, stating that they are illegal and against the fundamental rights of a person. We expand on it by first, looking at the pros and cons of making vaccines compulsory. Then, we find out what a lawsuit would actually entail. Finally, we revisit whether workplaces can actually make vaccines mandatory.

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Prime Minister Dato Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be announcing the new Cabinet lineup for his government this week, and we look into what the ideal Cabinet would look like. First, we discuss the potential of having a more technocratic government. Next, following the calls for an East Malaysian to manage the portfolio for Rural Affairs, we explore what it takes for us to identify the right people to fill specific minister posts. And finally, we look into why we need better gender representation in the Cabinet.

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A recent article by S. Arutchelvan from Parti Sosialis Malaysia calls for political movements here to better reflect the needs of every Malaysian. We unpack this by first looking at the concerns of the rakyat who live and work outside of our urban centres. Then, we discuss the needs of workers, especially in the context of a difficult year. Finally, youth movements are viewed as the future - but how can they be more inclusive?

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