Talkback

It was reported that SPAD has put a recommendation in to the Transport Ministry to increase public transport charges nationwide. While the proposal awaits green light, many are already up in arms over the matter. But some have argued that a public transportation hike is unavoidable given the meager wages sustained by workers of transportation companies. Whatever the outcome, what we want to know is: IF there is a public transportation hike, what kind of service would you then expect and are they achievable?

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We’ve known for some time that the inevitable will happen - an end to the fuel subsidies. And whilst we’re aware that at some point it will happen, details of how it will happen have been somewhat unclear.

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Our Nasi Lemak dish has always been the talk of the country, but more so now ever since it was announced that the iconic Malaysian dish will be the Tourism Ministry’s ‘weapon’ to entice Japanese tourists to the country. But is that really all we have to offer to attract tourists? We found out what you thought this evening on Talkback Thursday. 

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Women were an important feature in the Prime Minister's Budget 2015 tabled last Friday. The Women, Family and Community Development will be allocated RM2.26 billion to enhance contribution to women, on top of the government's initiation to have 30% of women in decision-making positions as well. But with such policies in place, are we walking the talk? Our lines were open.

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It's that time of year again, the budget.

This year, it's rumoured that the focus will be on stimulating growth, improving Malaysia's fiscal position and raising the people's standard of living. How will the Government balance the need to reform the country's economy and meet the expectations of the people? What expectations do you have for the budget 2015?

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It was reported recently that Malaysia may be headed for a retirement crisis as tens of thousands of Malaysians depart the workforce for their golden years with less savings than is needed to keep them out of poverty. With this revelation in mind, are you willing to work beyond the age of 60 to sustain your golden years? We asked you today on Talkback Tuesday. 

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The Evening Edition addressed the topic that had Malaysians talking non-stop since its announcement - the fuel price hike. Effective from midnight last night, the price of RON95 petrol and diesel increased by RM0.20 sen per litre. Petrol stations were packed to the brim adding to the heavy traffic that accompanied the heavy rain. Were you stuck in that jam when all you wanted to do was get home? Were you part of that jam because you were lining up for petrol? What was your reason for doing so?

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Parents are up in arms again, and this time it’s about the Ministry of Education’s decision to bar Form 5 students from applying for pre-university programmes using their SPM forecast results. The announcement came as a shock to all; parents and private institutions most of all.

Forecast results, in practice at least, have been used by private institutions upon which students are given a place at the college under a conditional offer. The actual SPM results would then be shared once it is released, where a student must achieve 5 credits. If they fail to produce 5 credits, they will be forced to leave the programme.
The issue parents and students have with this decision to not use forecast results is that further studies will have to be postponed a year later.

On this episode of Talkback we asked: Do you agree that students should not be allowed to apply for private institutions using SPM forecast results?

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It's reported in the papers today of how a Casanova conned a single mother of RM90k. This adds on to the numerous stories we've been reading in the papers, and seeing on social media, including how scammers have been terrorizing our bank accounts and credit cards. Have you been a victim of a scam? Call us and share your experience with us this evening on Talkback Thursday. Our lines will be open.

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The Science vs Arts argument has long been in the books, with Science always being the preferred choice over the often depicted "lesser-successful" Arts education. And today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said that Malaysia will continue to push for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education to help propel the tech-driven economy and to help encourage future leaders. Is it fair to give certain subjects more emphasis than others? What does that say about our students who prefer Arts education more?  Will STEM education alone really shape the future of our country? We asked what you thought on Talkback Tuesday.

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