Evening Edition

We pay tribute to singer Olivia Newton-John, who passed away at the age of 73. We look back at her notable works, and the kind of cultural impact she has had on the entertainment and creative industry.Image Source: Olivia, InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A project involving six littoral combat ships have been under fire recently, after the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee submitted its findings on the procurement to Parliament, where it was revealed that not a single ship had been completed although the government had already paid the RM6 billion. We discuss the controversy surrounding this project, and the impact it has on the nation.hain.tarmann, shutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BeReal, a new photo-sharing platform hailed as the anti-Instagram app, is rising up the social media ladder. We get into how this app works and what people have been saying about it. Image source: Tada Images, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Court of Appeal has overturned the landmark High Court ruling that would have allowed children born overseas to Malaysian mothers to be entitled to Malaysian citizenship. We discuss what led to this, responses from people and what the next steps are. Image source: CC7, shutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Digital upskilling plays an important role in ensuring that employees are capable of adapting to a tech-driven world, while also avoiding skill gaps that would essentially make them or their existing roles redundant. We look at how MDEC and their MYWiT incentives are helping to facilitate this transformation. Apply before 31st August for MYWiT incentives. Find out more at mdec.my/mywit. Terms and conditions apply.Brought to you by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, MDEC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Court of Appeal overturned the 2021 landmark Kuala Lumpur High Court decision for Malaysian mothers to have the same right as Malaysian fathers to confer citizenship to children born overseas. We look to Twitter for reactions. Image Source: A3pfamily, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look back at this session of parliament, what it achieved, and other notable highlights. Image Source: Jaggat Rashidi, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelantan PAS Deputy Commissioner Dato Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said that the amendment to the Syariah Courts Act 1965, or better known as Act 355 will soon reach its desired conclusion. We discuss the statement and the potential impact the amendments would have. Image Source: Abdul Hadi Awang, FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mahsuri has returned! Or at least, her 7th generation descendant. Naturally, both her and Langkawi are trending on Twitter, and we get into it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Dewan Rakyat roundup, we look at efforts to restore Tasik Chini, the need to declare a climate emergency, the various ways in which scammers are levelling up their scamming ways and what the government is doing to get ahead of it all. Image Source : Anna Tarazevich, pexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia was part of US Speaker's Nancy Pelosi Asia Pacific Tour- we get into the significance of this brief visit. Then, a look at the highly fraught visit she subsequently made to Taiwan and the reverberations it may have across the region. Image Source: Nancy Pelosi, FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What line of job would you take up if money was an option? This question was discussed on Twitter after personal financial blogger on Ringgit Oh Ringgit, Suraya, asked this exact question. We get into it.Image source: MicroStockHub, IstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's session, the MPs discussed a variety of topics, including measures to address food wastage, plans for the new Tioman Airport and whether it's been approved by the government, our beauty industry and concerns surrounding booster shots. Image Source: Jaggat Rashidi, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently, in a written parliamentary reply, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin warned the public against recording police raids or arrests. We look at the legality around this issue and what it means for transparency and accountability.Image Source: Hamzah, FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're a resident in the Klang Valley you would have heard the warnings against giving money to beggars, as they're likely to be part of sydincates that use children, mothers and disabled people to carry out their activites. A Tweet making this very warning went viral, prompting responses from users on what they do when they're approached on the street.Image Source: Rapideye, IstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's round up of the Dewan Rakyat include news of an SMS alert system to warn residents in flood prone areas, a question on contradicting policy approaches to labour shortage in the plantation sector, and a surprise tabling of the US State Department's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, which happened to fall on the same day as US Speaker Nancy Pelosi's arrival in Malaysia. Image source: Prostock-Studio, istockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim has passed away at the age of 75. We speak to Tricia Yeoh, CEO of IDEAS about his legacy and her memories of working with the late Tan Sri as a research officer during his tenure as chief minister. Image Source : Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's session, the MPs discussed financial assistance given by the Social Welfare Department, the impact of abolishing the UPSR and PT3 examinations, and period poverty and what the government is doing to address it.Image source : Radzi Jidin, FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Wednesday's Semenanjung-wide #blackout, we look into whether our power grid is future-proof, and what sustainable avenues there are to mitigate the risks of power outages. Image Source: Colin Temple, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should schools ban junk food from canteens? Because in a letter to NST, a Dr Victor David from AIMST University is making that suggestion. We speak to a dietitian who works with kids on whether this is the right approach and how to explain the concept of healthy eating to children.Image Source: Engin Akyurt, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A husband on Twitter recounted his experience in opting to cheer his wife up with nasi kukus instead of flowers, having discovered how expensive they were to buy. We get into the responses and explore whether food or flowers is the way to a person's heart.Image Source: vjapratama, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sad news for Marvel fans: Thor, Love and Thunder will not be released in Malaysia. This was revealed by a tweet from GSC Cinemas, so we get into the response that this has received.Image Source: Walt Disney Studios Motion PicturesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's session, the MPs discussed the Orang Asli Development Policy, developing public transportation in Sarawak, and a suggestion to penalise political parties who accept party hoppers.Image Source: Jaggat Rashidi, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The frustration of speaking to a chatbot customer service is an experience many people can relate to, and the Spain government is doing something about this - by proposing a law to ban automated customer service. We discuss how automation technology have changed the landscape of customer service, and how it compares to the human touch. Image Source: Alex Knight, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's rundown from the Dewan Rakyat, we get updates on our international trade activities post RCEP, mull over the idea of trams in the city, and go through the latest provisions in the Anti-Hopping Bill.Image Source: Josh Hild, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the Women, Family and Community Development Minister, child marriages in Malaysia are on a downward trend. We discuss what we know of the measures being taken that's led to this.Image Source: Rawpixel.com, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several parts of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor were hit by a major blackout today- we check in on the tweets and hashtags that ensued.Image Source: Kindel Media, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A video of rats in a steamboat restaurant being chased around by staff has circulated on Twitter, as the original poster expressed some concern after her complaints to the management were brushed off. People chip in, and we get into it. Image source : IMDbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Orang Asli Development (Jakoa) is expected to begin a study on amendments to the existing Aboriginal Peoples Act (APA) 1954 this year. We look into the significance of this move, and what amendments are most urgently needed.Image Source: De Visu, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's parliamentary sitting, the MPs discussed proposals to draft a new agreement to replace MA63, issues surrounding the Musang King plantation following the Baling floods as well as shortages in medicine supplies, most notably paracetamol. Image Source : Maximus Johnity Ongkili , FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ReformARTsi released a press statement urging the government to develop incentives aligned with cultural work to assist the struggling performing arts community. We look at the issues around existing funding programmes, and whether there is enough being done to support art and artists in Malaysia.Image Source: Monica Silvestre, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's session, the MPs discussed a variety of topics which include bottled cooking oil subsidies, stalled housing projects, the implementation of the minimum wage that started on the 1st of May, as well as issues cropping up from cosmetic products being promoted on various media platforms using the professional title ‘doctor.’Image Source: KESKIP KKM, FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bukit Batu assemblyman Arthur Chiong has called for the government to make a special allocation for the inclusive educational programme (PPI) that is targeted at special needs students so they are not left behind. We discuss whether schools are doing enough to accommodate special needs students.Image Source: myboys.me, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're seeing interest in tiny homes pick up here in Malaysia, with people investing in them in the outskirts of the city. With this, comes discussions on what it means to own one, as well as the comparison of these homes to small homes that the urban poor have to live in. We explore this.Image Source: Clay Banks, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Pasir Salak's less than ideal behaviour in Parliament during the debate session of the Anti-Harassment Bill, people take to Twitter to talk about this, and use it as an example to counter the perception that women cannot lead in the workplace, as they're often believed to be more emotional. Image Source: Shahjehan, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A game called Politik Mamak, developed by a team named Error 404, has emerged as the champion in Demokrasi Lab, a challenge by Undi18. The game aims to create awareness of voters’ education to prepare first-time voters for elections. We speak to one of their developers to get more insight into what the game involves.Image Source: AntonSokolov, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's session of the Dewan Rakyat, the MPs discussed a variety of topics including the government’s plans to postpone or cancel new projects that have yet to begin, reforms and latest initiatives introduced by Tabung Haji in looking after the welfare of pilgrims performing Hajj during this endemic phase, homes for military veterans and their families, and last but not least, whether discussions regarding matters of national interest should be discussed behind closed hotel doors. Image Source : Jaggat Rashidi, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man who recently posted a video of a road rage incident during traffic congestion has come out to say that people should stop harassing the male driver and female passenger of the car. We discuss the impact of sharing videos like this online, as well as the realities of doxxing in the age of social media.Image Source: wsf-s, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tweet talking about the idea of working via Whatsapp and being forced to be accessible around the clock has ignited a conversation on the pros and cons of using this platform for this purpose. We discuss. Image Source: Asterfolio, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's session, MPs discussed the challenges to ensure our supply chain is stable, our status on legislating menstrual leave, as well as action to address period poverty, as well as the implementation of the one-off special teacher recruitment process. We also saw MPs getting into a row after the Pasir Salak MP attempted to bring up accusations made against him for making sexist remarks in Parliament. Image Source : Tajuddin Abdul Rahman, FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new version of the Anti-Hopping Bill has been tabled to the Dewan Rakyat, which dictated that an MP might lose their seats should they quit a party or cease being a member. We get into it. Image Source: Sora Shimazaki, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent tweet referencing a TikTok video of a girl currently working in KFC, despite having graduated with an honours in Chemistry, has been circulating on Twitter. This brought up the issue of underemployment faced by graduates in our country, and led many others to share their own struggles of finding a job on par with their qualifications. We dive into this.Image Source: Anna Tarazevich, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's session of the Dewan Rakyat, the MPs discussed a variety of topics including Indonesia’s decision to impose a temporary freeze on its workers from entering Malaysia, the status of our railway projects, the prevalence of online scams, as well as online government systems in relation to foreign worker applications.Image Source: Datuk Seri M Saravanan, FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A robust discussion on Twitter about what it means to be rich has been making its rounds, as people share their own definitions of it: Being able to 'buy time', freedom to chase your goals, as well as being debt-free. We dive into it.Image Source: Zai Di, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with our updates from the Dewan Rakyat, and the first day of the session involved a variety of topics. The MPs discussed measures being taken to help the hardcore poor, the criticism against the new Jihad Against inflation Special Task Force to discuss issues relating to price hikes, measures made to counter flash floods in our city, as well as the implementation of compulsory voting. Today's session also included a dose of chaos involving the issue of the Sulu Sultanate court case, which resulted in an MP being ejected and suspended from the Dewan.Image Source: Laboo Studio, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In California, parents and policymakers have proposed a law that would require tech companies to provide online protection for children. This involves a clause for parents to be able to sue social media platforms if their children become addicted, as well as enforce these companies to create an age-appropriate design code for sites typically accessed by kids. We get into it. Image Source: dole777, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia recently issued a revamped version of the Content Code, which came into effect on May 30 2022. This came after a public consultation forum last year, which identified eight key focus areas based on the feedback they received. We discuss the findings.Image Source: Rawpixel.com, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's discussion comes from a viral tweet on mind-blowing discoveries about things people do differently in other countries. This sparked a lively discussion on all sorts of differences, from the funny to the downright odd.Image Source: Giau Tran, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first images taken by the most powerful telescope ever - the James Webb Space Telescope - have finally been released after decades of waiting, showing us, among others, a stellar nursery where stars are born, interactions between galaxies and a unique view of an exoplanet. The images also include the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe to date. We discuss the significance of these pictures, and what they might tell us about the mysteries of the universe.Image Source: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a promise to resign, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled Sri Lanka, leaving behind a number of questions, including: what happens now? We look into what things are like on the ground in Sri Lanka at the moment, as well as where things might go when it comes to leadership and government moving forward.Image Source, Girts Ragelis, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.