Evening Edition

Lately, a few incidents relating to stolen creative work have surfaced. The most recent one involved illustrator Lai Theng Seng, who shared a post about seeing his artwork on a window display at a shopping mall. We dissect how much protection artists and creatives have in Malaysia.Image source: Markus Winkler, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nagaenthran Dharmalingam is scheduled to be executed in Singapore next week despite calls to reconsider as he suffers from intellectual impairment. We discuss what more we can do to stop this. Image source: Ravi MRavi, Official Facebook PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix has been losing out on their subscribers, amidst news of rising subscription costs and cancelling popular shows. We look to Twitter for reactions. Image source: cottonbro, Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a rise in the usage of micro-mobility vehicles (or what we typically know as e-Scooters) on the road lately. Transport minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong has announced that the government will introduce a by-law to regulate the use of these vehicles. We discuss what this legislation might look like, and how it would affect the sale of these vehicles, as well as road safety overall. Image source: Dominika Roseclay, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A riot broke out at a temporary immigration detention centre in Kedah, leading to 528 detainees escaping the facility and 6 deaths. We discuss the conditions at the detention centres as well as some of the larger issues that might have led up to the riot.Image source: Kindel Media, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Ministry has recently issued a circular phasing out the usage of workbooks in the classrooms. We speak to a primary school teacher to hear her thoughts while discussing the benefits of going without workbooks and what future classrooms might look like without them.Image source: fuadstephan, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flights to East Malaysia have gone up drastically as Malaysia started opening it's borders. We dissect the factors at play here as well as what goes into determining airfare prices. Image source: Torsten Dettlaff, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A video of a man refusing to wear a mask and swearing at a security guard has recently gone viral. Needless to say, people weren't amused. We look to twitter for the reactions. Image source: Karolina Grabowska, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Malaysia's borders opened, more foreign vehicles have been driving in from our neighboring countries. This has contributed to reports that they've been filling up on subsidized RON95 petrol. We take a look at how prevalent this issue is and it's larger economic impact.Image source: Sergio Souza, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How often do you clear your email inbox? According to The Good Planet, nearly 107 billion spam emails were sent and received per day back in 2019 and if everybody deleted 10 emails, we could potentially save around 55.2 million kilowatts of power. We look to twitter for the reactions. Image source: Afanasev Ivan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off our new weekly segment, Mind Your Business, where we take you through some of the major headlines and talk about how they impact businesses. This week, we discuss: how the food crisis caused by the war between Russia and Ukraine is impacting existing business models; promoting digital entrepreneurship among Malaysian youths; and, how our businesses are doing since transitioning to the endemic stage.Image source: fauxels, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communication and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa has suggested the formation of a professional body for our creative industry. We discuss what this might look like, and what support the creative field need. Image source: Tan Sri Annuar Musa, Official Facebook AccountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As schools fully reopen, parents are finding it hard to find the service of school buses. We discuss the impact of this on parents and traffic while looking into the possible solutions. Finally, we talk about what it would take to revitalize the industry. Image source: Isham Ismail, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local airline companies have increased flight fares during the festive season, particularly for flights to Sabah and Sarawak. This has prompted complaints from people looking to return to East Malaysia to celebrate Hari Raya. We discuss this issue. Image source: Sorbis, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter is abuzz with people sharing some potentially unpopular opinions about our local foods. Among the food items mentioned are Milo, Nasi Lemak, Durian and many more. We get into it. Image source: Lano Lan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang has declined the role of party mentor as he plans to fully retire. We discuss the significance of this decision and the value of the party mentor role in the Malaysian political landscape. Image Source: Lim Kit Siang, Official Facebook Page See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Ke Ting has been charged under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which provides for a jail term of up to 10 years and a fine not exceeding RM20,000, upon conviction. We discuss. Image Source: Mohd Syis Zulkipli, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A viral tweet has opened up a conversation where people are reminiscing their younger days and the amount of energy they had back then. We look into these shared experiences. Image Source: TORWAISTUDIO, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There have been worries coming from lawyers about Artificial Intelligence being used in court sentencing. We get into the details of what AI-aided sentencing is and the concerns surrounding this method. Image source: Andrey_Popov, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Studies conducted in France recently has shown that serving 3 vegetarian meals a week would create a good ratio of maintaining nutritional balance while reducing the carbon footprint of school meals. We discuss the benefits of this approach and also the possibility of doing this in Malaysia. Image source: Elena Shashkina, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New guidelines on hiring domestic workers have been introduced, following the signing of the MoU between Indonesia and Malaysia, one of which is that Indonesian domestic workers will reportedly be paid no less than RM1500 in wages, among others. We look into what this means for them, and also more broadly, how to move away from Malaysia’s reliance on foreign domestic help. Image source: Shutterstock, RawpixelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tweet asking influencers to think twice before featuring small food businesses in their content has gone viral, sparking a conversation on how 'going viral' has its cons. We look to Twitter for opinions on this. Image source: kitzcorner, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliament was in session today to discuss the constitutional amendment bill to Article 10, aiming to push the anti-party hopping bill through in the future. We dive into what the amendment means, and the ramifications that could ensue if it is passed. Image source: Laboo Studio, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister Tun Mahathir has suggested Malaysia can still cater to foreign direct investments (FDI) but should not be dependent on them for its economic and industrial growth. We dive into his statement and the possibility of investing more in developing our own industries. Image source: Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad, Official Facebook Page See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ramadan bazaars are back for the first time in two years, and the crowds have returned in full force. We check in with a vendor to see how the first week went. Image source: Azami Adiputera, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tabling of the Anti-Party Hopping Bill, scheduled for April 11, has been delayed for a second time. We explore the implications of this decision, specifically in relation to Pakatan Harapan. Image source: Dato Sri Dr Haji Wan Junaidi Bin Tuanku Jaafar, Official Facebook PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doraemon is trending as its co-creator passed away today at the age of 88. We revisit the beloved manga, and the impact it had on people's childhoods. Image source: Dream Story, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Umno veteran and former finance minister Tan Sri Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah has asked the Election Commission to take control of all political funds to be used for election campaigns. We explore the feasibility of this idea. Image source: Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, Official Facebook PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bersatu has been speaking with other parties on a possible cooperation ahead of the GE We discuss the dynamics and relationships behind the possible tie-ups. Image source: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Official Facebook PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tweet questioning how to appropriately ask about a man's financial status without looking materialistic has gone viral on Twitter, opening up conversations on the right time for couples to discuss money matters in their relationship. We get into this.Image source: Makistock, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a number of recent cases involving incidences of molestation at a Cyberjaya carpark, raising concerns about how we can design our public spaces with better safety in mind, especially for women. We discuss how this can be made possible.Image source: istockphoto, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Train To Busan is trending in Malaysia after news of a ‘zombie epidemic’ happening in Canada. We get into it. Image Source: Train to Busan (2016)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a foreign exchange crisis in Sri Lanka that led to a currency devaluation, the nation are currently facing what's described as the worst economic crisis in decades. Yesterday, cabinet ministers and the central bank governor in Sri Lanka resigned, as protestors in the capital defy curfew orders and call for the resignation of the President. We look into what led to this crisis, and the repercussions of it. Image Source: Ruwan Walpola, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent study has opened up conversations on whether Malaysians are waiting longer to have children. We get into the reasons for this shift in perspective, and whether the pandemic has anything to do with it. Image source: Pavel L Photo and Video, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Klang MP Charles Santiago mentioned Klang residents are considering taking legal action against the government for the recent floods. We get into what it means to sue the government, and the justifications for it. Image source: Syafiq Adnan, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced there will be no toll increase for Klang Valley highways including LDP, SMART, SPRINT, and Kesas. This comes after the government agreed to restructure toll concessions which should provide for net savings for toll subsidy payments of at least RM 4.3b. We get into it. Image Source: Abdul Razak Latif, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study conducted by Confused.com found Malaysia to be 8th on a list of the most stressfull countries to drive in. We discuss how we compare to other countries and the factors contributing to our ranking placement. Image source: Shahjehan, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tabung Haji has announced plans to freeze the accounts of debtors who owe support to their ex-wives and children, and to allow for those payments to be directly deducted. We explore the concept of alimony in the context of Shariah Law, and whether direct measures like these are the right way to go.Image source: imrankadir, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's April Fools Day, so we're looking into the value of pranks and why some people love them, while others don't. Then, we discuss when a prank crosses from being harmless into being harmful. Image source: Rizhka Nazar, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A water war is brewing between Kedah, Perak, and Penang, as Kedah is asking for Penang, a state that depends on Kedah's rivers for most of its water supply, to pay RM50 million in annual raw water fees. Experts are calling for intervention from the government, amidst concerns that the states’ agricultural sectors will suffer. We get into this. Image source: Cloud Yew, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've seen numerous stories blow up on social media this past week, including what happened at the Oscars, and also the video of a lecturer berating a student for not having a laptop for virtual classes. We dive into the culture of reacting immediately on social media, and how to slow things down.Image source: Zenza Flarini, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we transition into the endemic phase, is the tracking funcion on MySejahtera still needed? We get into the details of MySejahtera's functions and also the possibility of moving away from it in the near future.Image source: fuadstephan, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tweet went out imploring people to check with a person before sharing their contact with others. Do you share other people's contacts without a second thought? We look to social media for opinions on this. Image Source: Africa Studio, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

English is considered a global language and is used extensively. We explore the levels of English proficiency amongst our graduates and how we can balance the use of our National Language with English. Image source: Eiko Tsuchiya, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with BookDoc to learn more about how the app is collaborating with the Ministry of Health to facilitate testing and vaccination efforts.Image source: BookDoc Official WebsiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the infamous Oscar slap, a Twitter user shared his own memory of a school era slap that he described as 'life changing'. We get into the responses and experiences shared.Image Source: Najmi Arif, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we approach housing and properties in a time where environmental issues like floods and landslides have sadly become the norm? We explore with a housing expert.Image source: Hafiz Ahmed, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli has started an “Ayuh Malaysia” campaign, which aims to persuade those experiencing political fatigue to vote. We discuss what this campaign means, and the impact it might have on the upcoming election.Image source: AyuhMalaysia Twitter PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Smith’s name is trending on Twitter after his altercation with comedian and Oscar host Chris Rock. We get into what people have been saying about this. Image Source: Tinseltown, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year's Oscar awards ceremony came with a shocking moment when Will Smith walked onstage and hit host Chris Rock on the face for making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith. We discuss what it means to lose your temper in public with a psychologist. Image source: Andrea Raffin, Shutterstock | Kathy Hutchins, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.