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Today the MPs talked about the state of our foreign labour, including issues like employers not picking them up when they arrive at the airport, asking for a reduced quota, as well as concerns around their state of living. They also discussed the issue of people not paying their rent, and the drafting of the Residential Tenancies Bill. Also, a commotion that ended with an MP getting escorted out of the Dewan ensued.Image Credit: Parliament Malaysia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homegrown AI tools are the talk of the Twitter town. We join in the conversation.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today the MPs discussed creating an independent investigation body for enforcement agencies, the issue of monopolies and cartels in raw, primary goods industries, and the shortage of people enlisting in the Malaysian Armed Forces.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Dewan Rakyat sitting, the MPs discussed when the targeted subsidies will be implemented, and whether local delicacies can be as popular as croissants and what the ministry is doing to promote it. The also spoke about the government’s immediate measures to deal with the issue of child abuse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this week, a coffee shop owner in Carnarvon Street posted a photo of his customer on Facebook, saying that the customer had refused to pay the RM1 surcharge required for customers who want to dine in but not buy drinks. We discuss coffee shop etiquette, and where the boundaries are for business owners trying to make a living.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We read a collection of tweets focused on Ramadan and the fasting month.Image Credit: 123rf.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's session included discussions on MRSM to be opened for students from the M40 and T20 families, issues regarding sexual crimes against children as well as the the progress of the amendment to the Federal Constitution that will allow children born abroad to Malaysian mothers, to be given automatic citizenship. Image Credit: Wikimedia / Creative CommonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A video of a man standing on a parking spot to reserve it for someone else has gone viral. We discuss.Image Credit: 123rf.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's session involved a discussion on plans in motion to decriminalise suicide, efforts to strengthen the use of BM in public universities but not private as well as the Thai Hot Guy event that’s got PAS rattled.Image Credit: 123rf.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter took a walk down memory lane by revisiting the usage of public payphones. We join in.Image Credit: 123rf.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's session, the MPs discussed whether then-Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng was to blame for cancelling the tax exemption for the Albukhary Foundation. They also discussed the risk involved in using EPF as collateral on a macroeconomic scale as well as the investigations into the rampant investment scam syndicate preying on people in Malaysia.Image Credit: 123rf.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the new Malaysia Madani theme song by Bunkface and hear your thoughts on it.Image Credits: Wikimedia / Creative CommonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's sitting, the MPs discussed cross-Ministerial efforts to help improve youth development and the right to treatment for Persons With Disabilities (PWD) who suffer from drug addiction. We also got a list of hotspot areas throughout the country that have been installed with a flood warning system as of 2022 and technologies in place to help reduce floods in the future.Image Credit: 123RF.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has tweeted an instructional, PSA-type video about what happens when the price listed on the shelf or the tag, doesn’t match up to what the cashier is ringing up. We get into the reactions from people on Twitter. Image credits: Erik McLean, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several people have been summoned by the police for questioning, following the Women's March that was conducted recently. The police have said that these investigations would be carried out under the Peaceful Assembly Act and Minor Offences Act. In response, calls to repeal the Peaceful Assembly Act have risen up. We get into it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prices of food have been rising, and this doesn't exclude the costs of people's favourite cheap treats and fast food. We dive into it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's session, the MP discussed the state of our health services, particularly when it comes to turning away patients for not being within the clinic’s operation area and not adhering to dress codes. They also discussed the amendments that are underway for Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, or Akta Sakit Hati, as well as the progress of our start up companies, and the potential for them to achieve Unicorn status. Image Credit: 123RF.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a heated exchange between Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Johari Abdul and Kuantan MP, Wan Razali Wan Nor, from Perikatan Nasional, we look at the importance of having a strong Speaker.Image Credit: Johari Abdul/TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's sitting, the MPs discussed the issue of adult children abandoning their elderly parents, and suggestions to implement a mandatory salary reductions for those who send their parents to nursing homes. They also talked about the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and plans to develop our bamboo industry.Image Credit: 123RF.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has announced a new initiative called i-Sayang, which enables husbands to voluntarily transfer 2% of their EPF monthly contributions to their wives accounts. We discuss whether this would be effective. Image Credit: KWSPMalaysia/TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Dewan Rakyat sitting, Anwar called for the opposition to prove he’s involved in probes against several members of PN facing corruption charges. The MPs also discussed Zoo Negara and whether relocating it will help bring more visitors and brain drain versus brain circulation.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at reactions to Michelle Yeoh's historic Best Actress Oscar win.Image Credit: The Academy/InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Dewan Rakyat sitting, the MPs discussed Proton’s status as a national carmaker and the Communications and Digital Ministry’s stance on the freedom of speech in politics among the youth. They also touched on the issue around fake accounts on social media and how to regulate it.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bersatu president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been charged with four counts of abuse of power in relation to corruption and two counts of money laundering. We talk about what impact this would bring.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sequence of events around Mentega Terbang has been increasingly building up: Jakim released a statement that the movie went against Islamic creed, the streaming platform removed it, police reports have been lodged, and now the police are investigating the filmmakers. Following this, several civil society groups, creative organisations and individuals have signed a statement urging the government to stop the witch hunt surrounding this movie. We discuss. Image Credit: Mentega Terbang InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's session, the MPs discussed affordable flight ticket prices during festive season as well as plans for a pension scheme for senior citizens aged 65 and above who are not entitled to government pension or pension under Socso. They also talked about initiatives to address the issue of heavy school bags among students and plans to transition physical learning materials to digital ones.Image Credits: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People on Twitter have slammed Ipoh Timur MP Howard Lee for his “arrogance” during an interview with health news portal CodeBlue. We discussed these reactions.Image Credit: CodeBlueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's session, the MPs discussed a number of topics, such as guidelines for micromobility vehicles, Wilayah Persekutuan having the highest number of mental health problems, rebranding TVET, a brand new act that places minor drug offenders in rehab instead of prison and proposed amendments to the Sexual Offences Against Children Act.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you say when you’re asked at an interview: Tell me about yourself? We get into it.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MPs discussed the floods in Johor, allocations for Opposition MPs, the Rahmah initiative as well as monopolies on items like rice sugar and bread, among others.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Twitter user posted about their 64 year-old mother, who is completing her second year of degree. We look at some of the responses.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in the Dewan Rakyat, the MPs discussed how the government plans to prepare for the economic downturn expected to happen this year, and what the Education Ministry is doing to address the increasing number of special needs students in schools under the Zero Reject Policy. They also touch on what the Zero-Potholes policy has managed to achieve so far.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter has been abuzz with the case of the aerotrain breaking down in Kuala Lumpur International Airport. We get into it.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister Dato Sri Najib Razak, as well as 1MDB’s former CEO Arul Kanda Kandasamy have been acquitted of tampering with the audit of 1MDB. The Kuala Lumpur High Court has ruled that the prosecution had failed to prove a prima facie case against the duo. We get into what this means.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A while back, Pejuang party president Mukhriz Mahathir announced that Pejuang has decided to leave the Gerakan Tanah Air coalition. Now, he has revealed that Pejuang has applied to join Perikatan Nasional. We go through some of the reactions on Twitter.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's parliament featured discussions on the calls to repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971, the impact of PrEP on our country’s finances, as well as the rising prices of housing amidst a shrinking income. The MPs also talked about the delay of the implementation of the Minimum Wage Order 2022 for employers with less than five employees.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One local film, Imaginur, has been getting a lot of social media buzz. We get into it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Dewan Rakyat, the MPs discussed the call to make amendments to Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act, the prices of chicken and pork that continue to increase and creating a TVET programme to learn how to operate drones for agriculture.Image Credit: ashadhodhomei, Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Muar MP Syed Saddiq has shared that he recently lost his pet cat. A torrent of responses has followed this, with people sharing their own experiences of losing a pet. We discuss this.Credit Image: GoodFocused, Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's sitting of the Dewan Rakyat, the MPs talked about a bunch of topics - Including the progress of TVET programmes, the perennial issue of overcrowding in our public hospitals as well as targeted subsidies.Image Credit: Fuadstephan, Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the tourism industry in Malaysia recovering to where it was before the Covid-19 pandemic, the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents is asking the authorities and the public to keep our cities clean, especially tourist spots. We discuss the state of our tourist attractions and how to improve.Image Credit: Alang Zabidi, Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are people fighting the Monday blues with Bare Minimum Mondays? We get into it.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Dewan Rakyat, the MPs touch on a variety of matters including the congestion issue at passport issuing offices, how the Health Ministry plans to optimise the use of the MySejahtera app moving forward, and the government's initiatives to assist gig economy workers.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budget 2023, under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's administration, has been unveiled. We get into the focal points, and unpack this with our experts. Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance LifeImage Credit: Facebook/Anwar IbrahimSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Parliament session, the MPs discussed the government's decision to consult experts in Singapore to address our public housing challenges, promoting businesses on social media, and the existence of messaging apps like Telegram, Michat and WeChat. There was also a discussion on data leaks, as well as the costs to buy cars.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Under what circumstances do you tip your rider or driver, and how do you decide how much to give? We discuss.Credit Image: Dedraw Studio, Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Dewan Rakyat, discussions were had about students learning more about the electoral and political system, taxing vape products and updates on the suspended Ampang LRT line. Credit Image: Fuad Stephan, Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crying children in restaurants, yay or nay? We discuss.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Dewan Rakyat, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sent a firm message that nobody is exempt from corruption investigations, including PKR members. The MPs also discuss plans for Kampung Baru and bodycams for the PDRM and other enforcement agencies.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.