Inside Story

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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Two LRT trains collided underground near the KLCC station yesterday, the first time an incident like this to occur in LRT's 23-year history. We first speak with Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, to understand what happened and what needs to be done next. Then, we discuss the lessons we need to learn from this incident, about public transport safety. And finally, we hear from a first responder about what to do in an emergency situation.

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A revised MCO 3.0 was announced over the weekend, with tighter and stricter SOPs following the worrying increase of Covid-19 cases. Looking into the updated SOPs, we talk about the changes made for public transportation and shopping malls - and also explored the recommendation to double mask.

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With the potential announcement of another lockdown, we explore how tighter restrictions reminiscent of MCO 1.0 could affect three facets of our life: public health, mental wellbeing, and the economy.

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News of land grabbing involving Orang Asli customary land is making headlines once again, with few actual solutions by the authorities. We look at Orang Asli land rights and why they matter by first breaking down the troubled history of the issue. Then, we hear from two community activists on the challenges they face when standing up for their rights.

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A lot of news has been arising surrounding our vaccines as our National Immunisation Programme continues and the second AstraZeneca registration is set to begin. We firstly look at the reports on queue jumping, amid larger concerns about how fast - or slow - the national vaccine rollout has been. Then, we speak about the states procuring their own vaccines, and what the AstraZeneca rollout tells us about the larger national programme

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Selangor has been in the spotlight lately over its high Covid-19 numbers, and now there is talk of a potential full MCO for the state. To get an understanding of the situation, we first discuss what the situation on the ground is and what needs to be done. Then, we look at the economic impacts of these high numbers and a potential stricter MCO in the state. Finally, we discuss the recent news that employers in Selangor can now acquire vaccines for their staff.

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Malaysia's COVID-19 cases have been progressively rising leaving many to wonder what the increase in numbers means in our fight against the pandemic. First - we hear the case numbers updated daily, and they’ve been alarming. We look at what on-the-ground impact this will have on our healthcare system and communities. We then find out what has been happening with the recent headlines of overcapacity and a lack of coordination at COVID-19 Assessment Centres and Quarantine Centres.

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Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations begin tomorrow but with the MCO and the pandemic, this year is going to be different for many of us. We first look at the significance of Raya and the various traditions that are practised. Then, we discuss Raya ads, and how they’ve evolved over the years. Finally, we hear from someone who can’t “balik kampung” because of the MCO.

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In its latest move to curb the Covid-19 pandemic, the government has released the Hotspots Identification for Dynamic Engagement (HIDE), listing out premises at risk of becoming viral clusters. Malls, F&B businesses and bazaars are among the highest in this list and are facing challenges as a result. First, we speak with the Malaysia Shopping Malls Association to hear what their experience has been. We then focus on how data can be used to combat the pandemic effectively.

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