Inside Story

Local farmers have been vocal about the losses they have faced during the MCO, caused by massive amounts of unsold vegetables. First, we check in with a farmer to find out more about the situation on the ground. And then we look at possible short and long term solutions to the issue.

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Local farmers have been vocal about the losses they have faced during the MCO, caused by massive amounts of unsold vegetables. First, we check in with a farmer to find out more about the situation on the ground. And then we look at possible short and long term solutions to the issue.

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The Education Ministry has recently announced that it will be carrying out a special one-off recruitment drive to hire 18,702 teachers, in hopes to address the shortage of teachers. Firstly, we look into what it takes to be a good educator, and the ways to ensure that we are producing quality educators. Then, we hear firsthand from a teacher about her experience in the education sector.

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In light of a pair of recent news stories, we look at the mistreatment of migrant workers in Malaysia and why it happens. We first discuss the problems within our system and why there is room for abuse to take place. Then, we talk about why there continues to be a sense of apathy about the issue. Finally, we look at how this affects Malaysia’s international standing and the role governments play in advocating for their citizens abroad.

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The last few weeks in politics and the pandemic have been especially volatile, leaving many of us feeling hopeless and fatigued. To work through this collective burn out, we speak with someone who works in advocacy about how they keep driving for change. Then, we look at how business owners are forging ahead despite these difficult times. Finally, we hear from a psychiatrist on how to deal with this feeling of fatigue or mental exhaustion.

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Yesterday, the palace issued a statement saying that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong recommends for Parliament to reconvene as soon as possible. We look at what this means for the Emergency, by first revisiting the separation and prioritisation of powers between the Agong and the Prime Minister. Then, we look at the possibility of Parliament reopening. Finally, we discuss how effective the Emergency has been so far.

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Yesterday, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced the National Recovery Plan with four phases targeted to be achieved by the end of this year. We dissect the plan by first looking at whether it is effective in mitigating the pandemic from a public health standpoint. Then, we talk about the path to recovery for the B60. Finally, we hear from an MP on how they feel about Parliament reopening in Phase 3 of the recovery plan.

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Back in 2017, news on the deaths of T. Nhaveen and Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain shocked the public, and highlighted the severity of the bullying problem in our institutions. Since then, there have been calls for an anti-bullying law to be passed. We look at why anti-bullying legislation is important, and what else needs to be done to address bullying. Then, we hear about the experiences of young people. Finally, we discuss the role of educators in tackling the problem.

N.A.i.L's hotline for bullying (Talian Nhaveen) is at: 03- 7954 9270 / 012-675 5327

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The newly announced Phase 4 of the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme will see employers in critical sectors applying for their workers to get vaccinated, starting June 16th. We look at how this impacts the vaccine rollout for groups prioritised in earlier phases. Then, we find out how SMEs are feeling about this, and the costs it will involve.

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Multiple political developments have unfolded in the past week so for this Inside Story, we explore these events. First, we discuss the meetings the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has had with various party leaders. Then, we look at the proposal to set up a National Operations Council. Finally, we get a sense of what developments to look out for next.

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