Evening Edition

We get into the pushback towards the recent amendments to Act 342, the Infectious Diseases Act.Image Source: zmpixes, ShutterstockSee 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, ShutterstockSee 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 PageSee 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 mediaImage Source: CGN089, ShutterstockSee 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, TwitterSee 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, UnsplashSee 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, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, PexelsSee 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, UnsplashSee 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, UnsplashSee 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, ShutterstockSee 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, PexelsSee 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, ShutterstockSee 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, ShutterstockSee 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: YuriAbasSee 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, ShutterstockSee 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, ShutterstockSee 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, ShutterstockSee 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, ShutterstockSee 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, ShutterstockSee 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, ShutterstockSee 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, ShutterstockSee 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, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's highlights on twitter involve discussions on KL's surprise public holiday. While may celebrate this one day off, some are not too happy about it. Image Source: Malaysian Football League Official Facebook PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's roundup of the Dewan Rakyat, we cover discussions on underage marriages, the quota on the number of medical graduates, labour rights for p-hailing workers, and salaries for the government's special envoys. Image Source: Jarretera, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The streaming platform is kicking 2022 off by removing some much-beloved fan favourites from their roster, such as How I Met Your Mother, New Girl, Grey’s Anatomy and Modern Family. We head to Twitter for reactions. Image Source: Kaspars Grinvalds, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's roundup of Dewan Rakyat, we look at the naming of Sabah and Sarawak, our hopes for becoming carbon neutral by 2050, and how we measure the poverty line in the country. Image Source: Frédéric Paulussen, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Dato Sri Ismail Sabri is proposing that Malaysia revive talks with Singapore on the now terminated KL-Singapore High Speed Rail line. We look into it. Image Source: Abdul Razak Latif, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's roundup of the Dewan Rakyat, we saw discussions (and disagreements) on issues that ranged from eradicating hardcore poverty, to addressing the sudden price hikes of basic goods, to the perennial questions around censorship on streaming platforms. Image Source: Esperanza Doronila, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Bahasa Melayu' is trending, and we look into Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob urging government agencies, government-linked companies (GLCs) and the private sector to use Bahasa Melayu instead of English at their events. Image Source: Adam Yusof, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A federal audit found several weaknesses in the Smart Rent Scheme that was rolled out by the Selangor State government. We discuss what these shortcomings entail, and its impact. Image Source: Alfred, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A video of a particularly angry motorist is making its rounds on local social media. We get into it, and discuss what the law tells us to do after a road accident. Image Source: Clark Van Der Beken, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from the Dewan Rakyat today include discussions on vaccine efficacy against the Omicron variant, strata housing complaints, film censorship, resignation of doctors, and the impact of vernacular schools on national unity. Image Source: haireena, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following recent news of the rising costs of food, we look into the trending hashtag #Gardenia after the company announced that they would be increasing prices on most of their products. Image Source: Zety Akhzar, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From vegetables to Gardenia bread, food has become more expensive in recent weeks, due to factors like weather changes and a price hike of imported fertilizers. We find out what the public needs to know about the fluctuation of food prices. To lodge a complaint, head to https://e-aduan.kpdnhep.gov.my/. Or SMS to 32255 by typing "KPDNKK ADUAN" / WhatsApp to 019 279 4317 / email [email protected]. Image source: Abdul Razak Latif, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year when many of us are planning holidays, and a large part of that is thinking about where we want to stay when we’re planning to Cuti-Cuti Malaysia. Why not try a homestay or kampungstay? We find out more from Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof, from Tourism Malaysia. For more information, visit malaysia.travel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, Election Commission chairperson Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh announced that the Sarawak state election will be held on 18th December 2021. We get an early preview of the polls. Image Source: tehvon, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's highlight of the Dewan Rakyat include discussions on the status of the hawk fighter jets and safety measures surrounding it, the costs of the 5G implementation, inclusivity of the Keluarga Malaysia plan, and also the tabling of Undi18. Image Source: Kelvin Yii's Official Twitter AccountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nur Sajat, the transgender cosmetics entrepreneur who was granted asylum in Australia after leaving Malaysia, has spoken up about her experience to the BBC and announced that she’ll be going on The Ellen Degeneres Show next January. We talk about this story, as well as how other notable whistleblowers have used international platforms to talk about difficult issues relating to their countries. Image Source: Lightspring, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KLWKND is happening starting tomorrow, with a series of arts and cultural programmes happening in downtown KL, as part of the Art in the City programme by CENDANA. We speak with Joe Sidek about the current state of the arts industry, and what people can look forward to at the festival. Image Source: KLWKND Official Facebook PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A TV series about Jho Low is in the works! Based on the novel 'Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World' by Tom Wright and Bradley Hope, SK Global and Michelle Yeoh have signed on as producers. We have a chat about this. Image Source: Faizal Ramli, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's roundup of the Dewan Rakyat, we talk about government efforts to attract more youth into the agricultural sector, doing more to combat sexual grooming, addressing the inhumane treatment of unvaccinated teachers and finally, upholding lawmakers' rights to speak freely in Parliament. Image Source: Dato' Mohd Azis Bin Jamman Official Facebook PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A video on Tiktok showing a lady not being allowed to board her plane due to her MySejahtera checkout history is going viral. Is it time to update how we checkout from premises on MySejahtera? We dive in. Image Source: zimpixes, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Dewan Rakyat round up, we look at the Foreign Affairs Ministry's plans to foster cultural diplomacy, creating work opportunities for former inmates, and questions around the approval of Sinovac for booster shots. Image Source: pistolseven, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has announced that the federal government will compensate states that maintain their forest reserves. We discuss what goes into this decision. Image Source: Jeremy Bezanger, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from today's Dewan Rakyat session included discussions on Malaysia's foreign relations with Afghanistan under Taliban rule, and calls for Petronas to present its financial reports to Parliament. During today's Budget 2022 debate at the committee stage, MPs also raised topics including rewards for former Prime Ministers, the Attorney General's accountability, and SOPs during elections. Image Source: Zef Art, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After PKR's failure to secure a single seat in the Melaka state elections, many are calling for Anwar Ibrahim's resignation as PKR president. We get into it. Image Source: S.O, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We commemorate this occasion by speaking to council member Thava about how MAB's role within the visually impaired community has evolved over time. Image Source: Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB) FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.