Evening Edition

We get into the pushback towards the recent amendments to Act 342, the Infectious Diseases Act. Image Source: zmpixes, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Sarawak state election happening this Saturday, political parties are entering their final lap of campaigning. We look at the current mood on the ground and how voters are feeling ahead of the state polls. Image Source: tehvon, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We pay tribute to Ross Yusof, our friend and colleague here at BFM, who passed away today on December 15 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's roundup of the Dewan Rakyat, we hear from MPs about the tendering process for DNB's 5G rollout, cryptocurrency as a legal tender and the much anticipated tabling of the Sexual Harassment Bill 2021. Image Source: Dato' Hajjah Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff Official Facebook Page See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's roundup of the Dewan Rakyat, we highlight the development of a new system to anonymously report bullying in schools, the state of our health tourism sector, minimum wage and racial disharmony on social media Image Source: CGN089, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A photo of a road sign that says "Dilarang Kemalangan, Hospital Jauh!" in Sabah is going viral. We get into it. Image Source: azharruhaizad, Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With entertainment venues reopening after two years, members of the arts and entertainment industry are calling on the Selangor government to waive the entertainment tax which imposes a 15% tax on all ticketed live performances. Image Source: Wan San Yip, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A funny video of a trainee doctor performing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on a CPR doll has gone viral. We head to Twitter for reactions. If you're interested in taking a CPR course, you can contact the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) or the CERT Academy . Image Source: Martin Splitt, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's roundup of the Dewan Rakyat, we highlight debates on a blueprint for Malaysia's space sector, green energy for street lamps, regulation of cryptocurrencies, and the disbursement of Covid-19 assistance funds. Also, Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad puts forth a motion for Parliament's Special Chambers to debate Kampung Baru's redevelopment. Image Source: Brian McGowan, Unsplash See omnystudio.co...

The 5G rollout has been under a lot of scrutiny, with discussions surrounding costs, transparency and access, specifically surrounding DNB. We look into this. Image Source: Z z, Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the 2021 theme being “EQUALITY - Reducing inequalities, advancing human rights”, we look at what this day means for netizens globally. Image Source: Markus Spiske, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two videos went viral on social media yesterday, showing individuals who mocked the disabled while misusing facilities meant for persons with disabilities. We discuss why behaviours like this still occur, and what can be done to increase sensitivity levels among the public towards the community. Image Source: AbsolutVision, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#Abah is trending, after videos were circulated of teachers from an online tuition centre asking their students to refer to them as "abah" and "daddy". We talk about where to draw the line in student-teacher relationships. Image Source: Din Mohd Yaman, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said that the government has no plans to hold local council elections, because of the expensive cost involved. We dive into the arguments for and against holding local elections. Image Source: Element5 Digital, Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from the Dewan Rakyat today include discussions on the need for liquor licenses in coffee shops, the KL-Singapore HSR project, educating young people about politics and also issues applying for permits to enter our National Park. Image Source: Sunin Saidi, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the Education Ministry, 21,316 students dropped out of school between Mar 2020 and July 2021.We look into the reports of students who have had to drop out to find means to support their families. Source: Mickey12, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from today's Dewan Rakyat session include discussions on follow-up treatment for Long Covid patients, improving the doctor-population ratio, the ban on processions for Thaipusam and Chingay, and bulk SMSes from the government. Image Source: YuriAbas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold Datuk Seri Najib Razak's conviction and sentence, the hashtags #NationalEmbarrassment and #KemaluanNegara have been trending on Twitter. We get into it. Image Source: Afif Abd. Halim, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cheeky tweet alleging the superiority of Kuantan boys is going viral. We have a chat about it. Image Source: mohamadhafizmohamad, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cheeky tweet alleging the superiority of Kuantan boys is going viral. We have a chat about it. Image Source: mohamadhafizmohamad, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Dewan Rakyat roundup, we look at the SOPs around festive occasions, the Prime Minister's absence from the Dewan Rakyat and the safety concerns around the Lynas Permanent Disposal Facility. Image Source: Adam Yusof, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we approach the final wave of the Malaysian Education Blueprint, we speak to PADU about the mechanisms that are in place to track the progress of its aspirations, and what education stakeholders can expect in the lead up to the blueprint's completion in 2025. Image Source: Naufal Zaquan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's roundup of the Dewan Rakyat, we cover discussions on a new policy requiring coffee shops to obtain a licence for selling beer, legal aid for single mothers, and the school dropout rate. Image Source: Mickey12, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotify Wrapped is back for its 2021 installment, and social media is abuzz with everyone sharing their music favourites of the year! We dive right in. Image Source: TY Lim, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report was made by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that the govt should not have paid for MySejahtera because the development of the app began as corporate social responsibility. We discuss this. Image Source: zmpixies, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.