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We look at the proposed strike by a group of contract doctors. This strike is meant to be happening from today till the 5th of April, and is the latest attempt at demanding better treatment of contract doctors. So first, we look at how the government has responded to their issues and what more needs to be done. Then, we discuss strikes in general, and how effective they are in creating better work...

With the launch of the new KitaJaga app by the Economy Ministry, we talk about the app-ification of our government. First, we look at how much the government has spent on developing these apps, and whether we’re actually tracking their effectiveness. And then later on, are apps really the way to go anyway? We get into it. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Would you join the Armed Forces? Do people see this as a viable career? We're asking this after the Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan fielded a question in Parliament about whether the Malaysian Armed Forces could be the answer to youth unemployment. First, we discuss the push and pull factors that determine whether people want a career in this field. Then later - is it realistically appea...

Deputy Minister of Education, Lim Hui Ying was recently reprimanded for failing to prepare a response to a query during the Minister’s question time in the Dewan Rakyat. First, we talk about the mechanisms that exist within Dewan Rakyat to keep MPs in line, both in terms of being prepared, and not misbehaving. And then later on, we speak to a former MP to talk about why preparation matters, and ho...

The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry is in the process of drafting a proposal paper to establish a committee to study the feasibility of mandating pre-marriage courses for non-Muslim couples. We discuss whether this is a good idea, and we hear from our listeners on their experiences with pre-marital courses. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

The Education Ministry is planning on making secondary education compulsory, to ensure zero student dropouts at both the primary and secondary level. So we discussed the best method to go about this, and why punitive measures shouldn't be the first port of call. Then, we hear thoughts from our listeners about what motivated them in school. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for...

It’s been a rough time all week with the rain, and the hail - so we talked about keeping safe, and hear from businesses that have been affected by the rainy weather. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has announed that they’re looking to consolidate data and programs to address the issues faced by Malaysia’s youth. So first, we discuss what this means when it comes to nation building and participation in civil society. Then, how do we make programs for young people, that frankly, aren’t lame? Image Credit: Flickr/Nafise Motlaq See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Water Day is upon us, so we first look at our water prices and whether they need to be raised. And then, we get into what can be done to address water pollution. Image Credit: 123RF.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, one of our Deputy Ministers called it talent circulation, rather than brain drain, while discussing Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win. So we discussed this notion of talent circulation, and what it means. And then, we look at whether we're losing our creative talents to other countries. Image Credit: Michelle Yeoh/Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM has said that the government will be reviewing the Touch n’ Go monopoly, due to a lack of significant development over the last 20 years. So first, we discuss what's being considered here. Then, we hear from our listeners about what their experiences with Touch n’ Go have been like. Image Credit: 123RF See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been three years since the MCO was first declared, so we took a walk down memory lane. First, we discuss how the global lockdown has shaped and changed us as a society. Then, we talk about the work needed to get through the mental health baggage that the pandemic has left behind. And of course, we hear from our listeners, about their experiences during this time. Image Credit: Anna Shvets/Pex...

Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Aiman Athirah Sabu said that the government plans to enact a Senior Citizens Act. First, a look into whether this is a good move, and what the situation actually is like on the ground for Malaysia’s senior citizens. And then later on, we discuss what else we need to protect our elderly. Image Credit: 123RF.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that the government is planning allow the use of EPF savings as collateral for emergency loans. First, we discuss whether this is a good move, and a helpful one, as well as what the side effects of it might be. And then, we look at both the politicisation of the EPF, as well as the mindset that it’s not necessarily only for retirement. Image Cr...

In line with International Women’s Day last week, and the International Day of Women and Girls in Science last month, we're looking into women and girls in STEM, and how well we've done so far. First, we discuss a program that highlights the importance of mentorship in this area. And then after that, we talk about what the situation is like in Malaysian schools at the moment, and whether girls and...

We’re marking the 100 day mark of the unity government Cabinet. Throughout the show, we hear from stakeholders and experts about some of the ministries and how they’ve been performing. We also hear from listeners on how the government has performed over the last three months. We hear voices from: Associate Professor Dr Saidatulakmal Mohd, Associate Professor of Economics, Universiti Sains Malaysia...

The Higher Education Ministry is studying a proposal to make it compulsory for companies to offer industrial training for students. First, we talk about whether it would benefit students, and what else needs to be considered. Then, we discuss how this might affect employers. Image credits: mwitt1337/Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier in Parliament, Deputy Education Minister spoke about school programmes for self-identity and moral development. So first, we talk about whether school is the best place for this. Then, we look at what an effective civics education should look like. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re marking International Women’s Day by celebrating women working in traditionally male-dominated fields. First, Sonia Randhawa joined us to speak about her work in journalism. Then, we discussed working in the field of palm oil and sustainability with Leena Ghosh. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) is considering imposing higher fines on airlines that reschedule flights. Airports everywhere have been facing flight delays and cancellations post-Covid, due to Covid-related illnesses and labour shortages. We heard from listeners who shared their thoughts on MAVCOM's suggestion and their worst experiences with f...

It's the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's first 100 days in office. First, we hear from Ben Suffian about what the Prime Minister has achieved in the last three months. And then we hear from listeners and how they feel about his performance so far. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Human Resources Minister V Sivakumar recently told the Dewan Rakyat that the government is studying a Bank Negara Malaysia proposal on the implementation of a living wage in the country. So first, we talk about the math - what goes into determining a living wage, and why is it the more important conversation to have, in comparison to the minimum wage? And then, we discuss how this can be implement...

The government has argued that blanket subsidies are not helping the right people. So we look into this, and whether tiered subsidies for petrol might work and what that would look like. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an interview with the Breakfast Grille, British Council Chief Executive Scott McDonald pointed out that there’s a case to be made for countries that speak a lot of English, to not have to go through English language proficiency tests, like IELTS. So we get into that, and look into whether English proficiency in Malaysia is strong enough. We also hear from those have taken the IELTS and what the...

Two teenagers were arrested after complaining online about their SPM Sejarah paper. First, we looked into where freedom of speech factors in here, and what the law actually has to say. Then, we talk about how we can create safe spaces online for teenagers to express themselves and make mistakes. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.