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After reading many heart-breaking stories of people who lost their loved ones to Covid-19 before they had a chance to be inoculated, local shop owner Raymond Shieh is creating handmade paper vaccines so that spirits in the afterlife can be part of the immunisation process too. Dhanya tells us more. Image Source: Karolina, Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perikatan Nasional gave their support to the newly-appointed Dato Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob for the next Prime Minister. However, they also said that there are conditions to that support, namely that the next Cabinet should not include MPs who are facing criminal charges. This has drawn some reactions on the validity of their support. Constitutional lawyer Nizam Bashir helps us unpack the dispute....

A candlelight vigil held last night at Dataran Merdeka to commemorate the thousands who have died of Covid-19 was interrupted by the police with 31 people forcibly being taken to the station. We hear from one of the participants about her experience. We then speak to one of the lawyers involved to understand what our rights are in situations like this. Image Source: Jit Lee See omnystudio.com/list...

After a week of waiting and political uncertainty, the Agong has named Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri as Malaysia's 9th Prime Minister. Political analyst Dr. Oh Ei Sun takes us through what to expect after this appointment. Image Source: msyaraafiq, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Google and Facebook announced plans for a 12,000-kilometre undersea cable named Apricot, which is set to connect Singapore, Japan, Guam, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Indonesia. We consider why Malaysia isn't included in the plan, and what we could miss out on. Image Source: Siwakorn TH, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Agong has called for 114 MPs to be present at the Palace today to confirm their support, after they have reportedly signed SDs in support of Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to become the next Prime Minister. We speak to Badrul Hisham Ismail to understand what this might entail. Image Source: msyaraafiq, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's resignation, the country has been awash with political news daily, resulting in increasing anxiety and anger over the state affairs in Malaysia. We explore how this may affect mental health, and the best ways to navigate through it. Image Source: Elisa Ventur, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Myra and Kangwa are college sweethearts, and have been living in Malaysia since they met each other in university. However, it was by chance during a visit to Zambia that Myra wasn’t able to return to Malaysia to give birth to their first child - their daughter Mia. The couple share about how this has affected Myra’s ability to pass on her Malaysian nationality to their daughter, and h...

We explore how the events around Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's resignation are impacting, and will be impacted by, decisions made in Sabah and Sarawak. Image Source: AwgJo & tehvon, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun has asked MPs to sign statutory declarations (SDs) to indicate who they support to be the next prime minister. We get an understanding of this process and what might happen next. Image Source: structuresxx, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With no clear majority and no plans for GE15 anytime soon, where does this place the opposition? Lembah Pantai MP and PKR Communications Director Fahmi Fadzil weighs in. Image Source: Atfie SahidMY, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Tan Sri Muhyiddin's resignation, names of different MPs are emerging and making headlines as possible successions. We examine in-depth who the potential candidates might be and what they can bring to the table. Image Source: YuriAbas, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at how Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's resignation will reshape party politics and dynamics, and what developments to look out for next. Image Source: Ekahardiwito, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the country's political fluctuations, we explore how this might impact our economy, foreign inflow and markets. Image Source: Michael Förtsch, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin resigned today, making him the shortest ruling Prime Minister since he came to power in March last year. Ben Suffian gets us up to speed on these developments, and dissects Muhyiddin's farewell speech today. Image Source: NAUFAL ZAQUAN, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four people have been arrested over comments they made that allegedly insulted Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor on social media. We look at the circumstances of their arrests, and why it's important for citizens to be able to criticise public officials. Image Source: Kindel Media, Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Taliban has captured Afghanistan's largest cities, following withdrawals of US and other foreign troops. We look at the signficance of the developments, and what this means for the United States' international standing. Image Source: Mohammad Rahmani, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel marketers in Florida are hoping to recover the state of local tourism by commissioning an original and scripted television series that would feature local attractions. Dhanya tells us more about this. Image Source: Esteban Benites, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar warned assemblymen that he won’t hesitate to dissolve the state assembly if they cannot work together. We look into the significance of this remark, and discuss the role of state assemblies in addressing the pandemic. Image Source: Trisnoandcompany, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While mainly used as a drug to treat parasites in animals, Ivermectin is now touted by many as a treatment for Covid-19, despite the lack of medical evidence to show it's effective. We look at why so many people view it as a silver bullet, even though it is still unapproved by the Ministry of Health. Image Source: James Yarema, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an effort to widen the social security net for housewives, a new Socso Housewife Social Safety Scheme will take effect starting next year. Dhanya Nair gives us the details. Image Source: Adismara Putri Pradiri, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A vigilante app in the United States, called Citizen, is paying people to livestream crime scenes and emergencies. Dhanya Nair tells us more. Image Source: Tobias Tullius, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Aniston has said that she’ll be there for you - as long as you’re vaccinated against Covid-19, essentially cutting ties with friends and acquaintances who won’t disclose their vaccination status. We speak about how a decision like this can impact our relationships and the decision to get vaccinated. Image Source: Kathy Hutchkins, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener...

Apple is launching a new safety feature on iOS 15, for iPhone and iPad, that uses a technology to scan for images of potential child sexual abuse material. We look into how effective this technology is, and the concerns surrounding user privacy. Image Source: Terje Sollie, Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A buyer receiving a wrong item on the online shopping platform, Shopee, led to the discovery of an 11-year-old seller and his viral story on social media. Image Source: Tanya Gorelova, Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.