Evening Edition

We look into special privileges granted to former PM's from the government, following the news of a request from former PM Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak for a piece of land and house worth RM100 million, which he has now withdrawn. Image Source: 360b, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A video of an elderly delivery rider has gone viral, with many social media users expressing dismay and sadness that someone of his age should have to still take on such a challenging job. We discuss this. Image Source: guntur ekaswara, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Nations' Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar says it has collected more than 1.5 million pieces of evidence, showing there have been systematic attacks on civilians amounting to crimes against humanity. We find out more about the investigations and how the evidence will be used. Image Source: Gayatri Malhotra, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's quite the food debate happening on Twitter! A tweet about disliking peanuts in our beloved nasi lemak dish has gone viral, and we get into it. Image Source: multifacetedgirl, PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's quite the food debate happening on Twitter! A tweet about disliking peanuts in our beloved nasi lemak dish has gone viral, and we get into it. Image Source: multifacetedgirl, PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from today's Dewan Rakyat session include discussions on the possibility of enacting a National Harmony Act, the transition from 4G to 5G tech, and also climate change being taught in schools. The MPs also had a heated debate over allegations that the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit funds had been mishandled, and on why they were not allowed to ask questions about this case in parliament. Image Source: OCG Saving The Ocean, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Melaka elections being around the corner, candidates have been using a lot of different methods to catch the attention of voters, from social media, to bicycling, to Squid Game. We look into how this would attract voters. Image Source: DAP Malaysia Official Twitter PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A video has been making the rounds on social media, of a foreign waiter preparing food at a local Korean restaurant, with the caption: 'I’m confused - am I in a Korean restaurant or a mamak?’ We discuss this. Image Source: YuriAbas, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A video has been making the rounds on social media, of a foreign waiter preparing food at a local Korean restaurant, with the caption: 'I’m confused - am I in a Korean restaurant or a mamak?’ We discuss this. Image Source: YuriAbas, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from today's Dewan Rakyat session include debates about salaries for police officers, Socso coverage for delivery riders, ways to instill patriotism, and youth unemployment in Sabah. Also, the 5G rollout was discussed during the winding-up speech by Communications and Multimedia Minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa. Image Source: Jaggat Rashidi, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A joint enforcement raid was taken against i-serve Online Mall Sdn Bhd and its related affiliates, suspected to have commited various offences, and this led to 45 bank accounts in seven banks frozen, and the seizing of 118 million ringgit. We look into how this would impact investors and how the public can practice safer investment behaviours. Image Source: Zai Di, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from today's Dewan Rakyat session include discussions on streghtening the WhistleBlower’s Act, criteria for PPR housing applications, illegal dumping of toxic waste, our palm oil exports and flight ticket prices. Image Source: Lens Hitam, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down the trending hashtags of the day, and dive into Grab's recent service disruption and its impact on users. Image Source: Afif Kusuma, Unsplash  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down the trending hashtags of the day, and dive into Grab's recent service disruption and its impact on users. Image Source: Afif Kusuma, Unsplash  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down the trending hashtags of the day, and have a chat about the retirement of motorcycle racing superstar, Valentino Rossi. Image Source: Valentino Rossi Official Facebook PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has disallowed motorcycle e-hailing taxi services due to high casualty rate involving riders and its passengers from road accidents. This elicited negative responses from MP's including Muar MP Syed Saddiq, who asked the government to elaborate on this decision. Image Source: Tron Le, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from today's Dewan Rakyat session include debates on the regulation of online gambling websites, motorcycle e-hailing services, and PTPTN loan repayments. During today's winding-up session of the Budget 2022 debates, Muar MP Syed Saddiq also interjected to point out that he hasn't received allocations for his constituency, unlike other lawmakers. Image Source: Uwe Aranas, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said in a written parliamentary response that the import and use of medical cannabis is allowed in the country, if legal requirements are met. We discuss the significance of this announcement. Image Source: Avery Meeker, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It now seems like Malaysia will have to wait a while before 5G actually reaches us - because so far, none of our major telcos have agreed to use the network, citing conerns about a nationalised monopoly. We break down this controversy. Image Source: Frederik Lipfert, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down today's trending topic - a rejuvenation of the Taylor Swift-Jake Gyllenhaal saga. Which has prompted us to wonder: if you’re a fan, do you care about an artist’s personal life? Image Source: Omid Armin, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from today's Dewan Rakyat session includes discussions on MyDaftar OKU, an online registration system for disabled persons, as well as the nearing extinction of the Malayan Tigers. Besides that, the MPs also discussed whether ivermectin has proven to be beneficial in treating Covid-19, and education for the Orang Asli children. Image Source: Waldemar Brandt, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said that about 40% of people have failed to show up for their Covid-19 booster shots. We look at why this might be the case. Image Source: M HAZWAN H, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down the trending hashtags of the day, and dive into the much anticipated annual online shopping event - the 11.11 sale! Image Source: WindAwake, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down the trending hashtags of the day, and get into a recent post on Twitter that shows a plethora of e-wallet QR codes at a local cafe. Image Source: Pixabay, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from today's Dewan Rakyat included discussions on the future of electric cars, the shift to an 'endemic' state in the country, and disciplinary actions toward civil servants who are vaccine hesitant. Image Source: CHUTTERSNAP, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minister of Environment has disputed a report from The Washington Post that accused Malaysia of massively under-reporting greenhouse gas emissions to the United Nations. We find out more. Image Source: Lukas_Vejrik, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been announced that Malaysia and Singapore will launch a vaccinated travel lane between Changi Airport and Kuala Lumopur International Airport. We look into how this lane would work, and the impact from our borders reopening to Singapore. Image Source: AR, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down the trending hashtags of the day. Today, we look into the Petaling Street trend, following prosecutor Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram likening the financial situation of 1MDB to a Chinese coffee shop in Petaling Street. Image Source: msyaraafiq, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in the Dewan Rakyat, lawmakers discussed the admission of contract medical staff into permanent posts, landslide prevention at slopes during the monsoon season, Malaysia's participation in the hydrogen economy, and the anti-party hopping bill. Image Source: Razak Ghazali, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nominations for the Melaka state elections came in today, and it looks like it’s going to be a three-cornered fight at least, all round. We unpack the political dynamics ahead of the polls. Image Source: Edy Kasim, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down the trending hashtags of the day. In today's segment, we discuss the situation surrounding the #SaveNagaenthran campaign, which was sparked by the fast approaching execution date of Nagaenthran Dharmalingam in Singapore. Image Source: Ayrus Hill, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from today's Dewan Rakyat include a check-in on the Senoi Praaq General Operations Force, appointment issues for booster doses via the MySejahtera app, and a question on social protection systems for those working under the gig economy. Image Source: Fikri Mastor, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look into the concerns following the lifting of the state of emergency in Sarawak, which has paved the way for the state elections. We discuss how the elections would happen considering the pandemic, and also the question of how youth voters would be able to participate, if the election would happen before the lowering of the voting age. Image Source: Hazreen Mohd, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down the trending hashtags of the day, and today's topic focuses on the sentencing of the UPNM students over the death of marine cadet officer Zulfarhan Osman. Image Source: Kindel Media, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From exploring urban heritage trails and museums, to understanding the rich customs and practices of longhouse life, Sarawak has many diverse experiences to offer. We discover more of Sarawak's culture, history and community with Dr Hiram Ting from the Sarawak Research Society and Salliza Sideni, Museums Manager at Brooke Museums. For more information, visit malaysia.travelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pengerang MP Dato’ Seri Azalina Othman Said has said that she will be tabling an anti-hopping bill, with two key objetives - to fire elected representatives who party-hop, and to hold recall elections when MPs jump ship. We examine the bill in closer detail. Image Source: Azalina Othman Said Official Facebook PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from today's Dewan Rakyat include ongoing efforts to successfully relocate or resettle Rohingya refugees, the SOPs for the upcoming Melaka state polls, Dr. Maszlee Malik's new #UNDI18 comic book, a whistleblower Twitter account and a proposal for a new Bumiputera economic policy. Image Source: Maszlee Malik Official TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down the trending hashtags of the day, and unpack the public spat between the richest man in the world and the UN's World Food Programme. Image Source: Nick_ Raille_07, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Malaysian man, Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, has been given a letter confirming the date of his execution for 10th November in Singapore. According to his lawyers, this is despite Nagaenthran's diagnosis of a intellectual impairment by a certified psychiatrist. We look at what efforts are being done to stop this from happening. Image Source: Miguel Á. Padriñán, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down the trending hashtags of the day, and get into how a Twitter user has allegedly scammed a group of local K-pop fans out of RM20k. Image Source: Negative Space, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from today's Dewan Rakyat include flight costs to East Malaysia, the issue of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and also plans to establish a Children's unit under the Family Ministry. Besides that, the ministers also discussed the prosperity tax announced in the Budget 2022 and its impact on Bursa Malaysia, as well as the implementation of the 5G spectrum under Digital Nasional Berhad. Image Source: Z z, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Parliament today, Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican acknowledged that racial discrimination in Malaysia’s property rental market exists, but said that implementing a law that limits the preference of landlords’ rights would be 'awkward'. We look into this. Image Source: Deva Darshan, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down the trending hashtags of the day, and discuss the recent knife and fire attack on a train in Tokyo, carried out by a man in a Joker costume. Image Source: Hardik Pandya, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from the Dewan Rakyat included discussions on HPV vaccinations, rental discrimination, and the reporting of serious side effects from Covid-19 vaccines. Debates on Budget 2022 also commenced today, with opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak among those in the spotlight. Image Source: Pavi Kunusilin, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MPs were decked out in colourful batik today, after passing a motion last week to make Thursdays "Batik Day" in Parliament. Other highlights included discussions around surcharges for Astro bills at post offices, the construction of Lynas' permanent disposal facility, and the Timah controversy. Also, the Auditor-General's Report 2020 was tabled today. Image Source: shaifulzamri, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MUDA is entering the fray in the Melaka state elections, but there are questions over which seats they’ll contest. We zone in on where the chips are falling. Image Source: zmpixes, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down the trending hashtags of the day, and highlight how #DutchLady has been trending due to a statement made by Tangga Batu MP Rusnah Aluai regarding the controversy surrounding the name of local whiskey brand TIMAH. We get into how brand names can be interpreted. Image Source: TIMAH Official Facebook PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look into funding assistance for disabled persons, following criticisms aimed at Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister today in parliament, for failing to follow through on a promise made a year ago on implementing a funding increase for this group. We discuss the implementation of this, how it would benefit the community and what needs to be done to push for it to happen. Image Source: AbsolutVision, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down the trending hashtags of the day, and discuss a viral video which shows a maskless woman in KLCC being denied entry into the Dior store. Image Source: Roxane Roth, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's run down of the Dewan Rakyat, we look at the tentative timeline for reopening borders to international tourism, whether the pandemic has heightened the need for comprehensive financial literacy, and a heated debate about an unfulfilled promise to increase financial assistance to the disabled community. Image Source: Visual Stories || Micheile, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.