Inside Story

After 100 years in operation, the iconic Coliseum Cafe in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman is closing down due to the pandemic. First, we look back at the restaurant’s heritage value and how iconic businesses and buildings might be preserved. Then, we discuss the Coliseum’s significance to Malaysian food culture. And finally, we talk about how we can help local businesses stay alive during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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As public pressure continues to build for Parliament to recovene, the government has finally agreed in principle to hold "hybrid sessions", where MPs may partake in debates physically or virtually. We discuss how this arrangement might look like, then look at the UK Parliament's implementation of a hybrid approach. Finally, we speak about the wider impact of this on political stability.

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Over the weekend, 156 undocumented migrants were arrested in a raid operation that is supposedly meant to help them register for valid documents and get vaccinated. First, we look at what happened on the night of the raid and how this has impacted the migrant community. Then, we replay an excerpt of an interview from Live & Learn, where YB Nurul Izzah Anwar discusses the government's treatment of migrants. Finally, we look at why it's crucial for vaccination efforts to reach migrants, and the importance of cultivating trust in the process.

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It has been almost 4 months since our National Immunisation Programme began and today, we look at the potential solutions to ramp up our vaccination efforts. First, we speak about whether the Covid-19 vaccine should be made compulsory. We then discuss the issue of vaccinating children. Finally, we talk about whether government contract workers should be vaccinated as frontliners.

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The lockdown has caused many people to be affected financially. We open our conversation about money during the lockdown by first looking at a call by Umno Youth to use existing laws to compel banks to give blanket loan moratoriums. Then, we look at the financial struggles of the M40 community under MCO3.0. Finally, we speak about whether the latest moratoriums do enough to help the business community.

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There have been growing demands for Parliament to reconvene urgently, with Deputy Speaker Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said and MPs from different political parties joining in on the calls. We discuss the implications of Parliament's closure during the pandemic, then talk about why allowing Parliament to function is crucial to ensure accountability in government spending. Finally, we look at the Bills that have been put on hold over the past year.

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The PEMERKASA+ aid package was announced by the Prime Minister last night, ahead of the two-week lockdown. We take a look at the key aspects of the RM40 billion-worth package, and how effective it is in addressing the current concerns of the people. Next, we discuss how businesses will fare with the additional aid. Finally, we examine the three-month pay cut for ministers and their deputies.

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On the eve of the full nationwide lockdown, we focus on MCO 3.0 - the final version. First, we look at what this means for businesses, and the hard decisions that need to be made when it comes to cash flow and staying open. We then talk about mental health, discussing the importance of checking in on yourself and the people around you, and managing stress and worry.

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Health Minister Datuk Seri Adham Baba has said that the government is mulling fines for people who fail to show up for their vaccine appointments, but is this the best way to solve the problem? We discuss other possible strategies to ensure that people actually get vaccinated after they register, and then speak with a company that is transporting the elderly to vaccination centres.

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Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has been removed from his post as Prasarana chairperson, following his recent remarks when addressing the LRT collision this week. We explore the impact of political appointments, and discuss the checks and balances that currently exist and what needs to change. And finally, we explore what our expectations from leaders and politicians are when they communicate with the people.

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