Evening Edition

myBurgerLab, a local burger restaurant, shared in a recent Facebook post of their close call with authorities where they were accused of violating the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Movement Control Order. They shared how they were issued a RM25,000 fine after one of their staff was found to be eating in-store before his shift. We look at the development of the case, and what businesses can do when faced with fines that they believe is unfair. Image Source: Andrii Yalanskyi, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd (PNSB) issued an eviction notice to the Mah Meri people living in Bagan Lalang in order to make way for a tourism development project, leading to public outcry over the weekend. We speak with Colin Nicholas from the Center For Orang Asli Concerns about the gaps that need to be addressed to protect the land rights of the Orang Asli. Image Source: Cloud Yew, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of two Orang Ulu women of Punan ethnicities in their 80s has gone viral due to their rocky journey through multiple rivers and rain to get their vaccinations against Covid-19. Amid praises for their determination, many people are left concerned about the accessibility of vaccinations in rural areas. We speak with Dr Sharuna Verghis to learn more. Image Source: S.Ratanak, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A software company in Argentina called 10Pines has introduced a new way of dictating their employees salaries. Employees would propose their own salaries, which would then be debated by the office. Shawn tells us more.Image Source: focal point, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Blood Centre has been short in supply of blood stocks since last week and are urging the public to come forward to donate. We check in with the director of the National Blood Centre to understand its current situation better. Learn more about being a blood donor here. Image Source: Nguyễn Hiệp, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The forced displacement of Palestinian families by Israeli settlers in Sheikh Jarrah has sparked a series of violent attacks against Palestinians at Al-Aqsa mosque and the Gaza Strip. We speak to Palestinians living in Malaysia about #SaveSheikhJarrah and the continued violence unfolding in East Jerusalem. Image Source: Ahmed Abu Hameeda, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bank Negara predicts Malaysia will achieve gross domestic product (GDP) growth of between 6.0 percent and 7.5 percent in 2021. Jayant Menon gives his analysis on this positive forecast, what might drive economic recovery and how MCO 3.0 factors into the equation.Image Source: Gwoeii, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vibes recently reported purported plans from businessman Tan Sri Desmond Lim Siew Choon to takeover the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport and to develop it into a city airport. We look into the progress of this proposal and what it would mean for the aviation industry. Image Source: AZIRULL AMIN ARIPIN, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vibes recently reported purported plans from businessman Tan Sri Desmond Lim Siew Choon to takeover the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport and to develop it into a city airport. We look into the progress of this proposal and what it would mean for the aviation industry. Image Source: AZIRULL AMIN ARIPIN, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore's decision to extend the quarantine period in the country from 14 days to 21 days has caused an outcry from the Malaysian workers who have yet to return home since last year. Shawn tells us more. Image Source: Goh Rhy Yan, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthropologists say that smartphones have become the place where humans live, carrying our homes in the palm of our hands everywhere we go. Do these circumstances elevate human connection or are we slowly being led to feeling more alone than ever? We speak with Dr Chua Sook Ning to learn more. Image Source: Kindel Media, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore joins Hong Kong as one of the countries with the longest quarantine requirements for inbound travellers. We get on the ground sentiments and look at the larger challenges that an extended quarantine would create for Malaysians working in Singapore. Image Source: Hu Chen, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter has just introduced the "Tip Jar", a new feature which allows users to receive money from others who enjoy the content that they share. Dhanya Nair tells us more. Image Source: Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the Health Ministry banned yet another batch of toxic cosmetic products. We look at why this is a recurring issue and discuss the dangers of a lack of regulation within the industry. Image Source: Raphael Lovaski, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not everyone who is vaccine hesitant is an anti-vaxxer, and understanding this might help with our vaccination efforts. Dr Hariyati shares some ways to talk to the people in your life who feel apprehensive about the COVID-19 vaccine. Image Source: Thirdman, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The initiative is part of IKEA's efforts to shift towards a circular model - where items for sale can be reused, recycled or rejigged. Dhanya Nair gives us the details. Image Source: Alexander Isreb, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Restaurant operators are urging the government to not completely disallow dine-ins under MCO 3.0 to help businesses cope with expenses. We check in with an F&B operator to better understand what needs to be done to support restaurant operators during this time. Image Source: Nabil Shaarani, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A couple becomes the first people to live in a fully 3D printed house in The Netherlands. Dhanya Nair tells us more. Image Source: Joss Woodhead, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with Liew Chin Tong about DAP's role in a likely three-way fight between the political coalitions - Perikatan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional - to form the government in the next General Election. Image Source: zmpixes, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has announced that a third Movement Control Order (MCO) would be imposed in six Selangor districts from May 6th to May 17th with new SOPs moving forward. We speak about how this MCO will affect the country and what it would mean for people celebrating Raya this year. Image Source: MIFAS, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sports Industry Coalition is calling for the government to consider allowing small sporting events to take place, if and when the number of COVID-19 cases goes down. We speak with two members of the coalition to learn more about the struggles the industry has been facing, and what solutions they propose. Image Source: Vienna ReyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Human Resources Ministry has launched the Working for Workers app for employees to submit confidential work-related complaints. Dhanya Nair tells us more. Image Source: Luis Villasmil, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The issue of affordable housing has been in the news a lot lately, particularly with the last year impacting so many of us financially. We look at the sorts of choices we should be making when it comes to buying or renting a place to stay. Image Source: Brandon Griggs, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today marks the World Press Freedom Day, and this year's theme is: Information is a public good. We spoke to Gayathry Venkiteswaran, on what it takes to create sustainable press freedom in this country. Image Source: Ron Lach, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech giant Baidu is introducing a driverless taxi service in China, called "Robotaxis", to operate during the 2022 winter olympics. Dhanya tells us more. Image Source: Jerry Wang, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All the doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine were booked in less than 4 hours yesterday following the government's decision to supply it on a first-come, first-served basis in KL and Selangor. We look at the impact this move will have on our National Immunisation Programme. Image Source: Hakan Nural, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most private hospitals, particularly in the Klang Valley, have reached maximum capacity for the intake of COVID-19 patients following a spike in numbers over the last two weeks. We speak with Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh to get a gauge of what is happening on the ground and how this will impact the healthcare system overall. Image Source: Daan Stevens, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 75-year-old Grab driver was reportedly laid off due to her age, but Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong later said that the government doesn’t have an age limit on e-hailing drivers, as long as they meet the necessary requirements. Shawn Tanis tells us more. Image Source: Jackson David, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AstraZeneca vaccine will be available on a voluntary first come, first served basis in Selangor and KL. We look into how this move will work, and how it will potentially impact our vaccine rollout. Image Source: Dimitris Barletis, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Home Ministry said that it will summon Malaysiakini and China Press, after the two media outlets published articles on the Deputy IGP's remarks over a rape threat against a teen. Bukit Aman alleged that the articles used confusing headlines and did not report the full context of his comments. We hear from Wathshlah Naidu, executive director at CIJ, for her thoughts on the move. Image Source: camilo jimenez, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A video gained traction recently of a farmer criticizing the food industry for misleading consumers regarding expiration dates. According to the farmer, food products that pass their expiry date don't go bad, but merely lose its initial freshness. Shawn Tanis tells us more. Image Source: mac231, PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Sunday, a burger seller in Kelantan was fined RM50,000 for violating the MCO. Following that, celebrity Neelofa and her family were fined a total of RM60,000 for her wedding and interstate travel last month, sparking outrage against what others described as "double standards". We get constitutional lawyer Nizam Bashir's view on the issue.Image Source: Safuan Salahudin, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Students will be returning to learning online after Hari Raya Aidilfitri - we look at what this might mean, and how the inequities of online schooling haven’t been addressed, one year on. Image Source: Kampus Production, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish employees are now entitled to “switch off from work” and not engage in digitally enabled communications outside of their normal hours. We speak to an employment lawyer and an employer about this new code of practice and whether such a concept could be in implemented in Malaysia. Image Source: Jonathan Kemper, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The immunisation programme for senior citizens is already underway, but a Malaysiakini report showed that the high number of unlicensed care homes could undermine vaccination efforts for the elderly. Image Source: Matthias Zomer, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Insight reports that a recent poll by Merdeka Centre, which found that Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin drew a 67% approval rating, drew comments from analysts who said the results may not have given an accurate reading of respondents' sentiments. We talk about what public polls aim to achieve, and what pollsters should do to generate accurate, high-quality findings.Image Source: Lukas Blazek, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Businesses are adjusting to the pandemic, providing unconventional working spaces to accomodate employees working remotely. Shawn Tanis tells us more. Image Source: Meruyert Gonullu, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new directive from the Education Ministry was issued on Wednesday, following the hiking number of Covid-19 cases in educational institutions. This directive dictates that any schools reporting even one case of Covid-19 will be closed down for two days. We spoke to Janice Choong to find out how schools have been coping with these recent developments. Image Source: fuadstephan, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lab-grown meat is available for delivery for the first time ever in the world. In conjunction with Earth Day, Singapore’s Foodpanda has partnered up with California-based startup Eat Just to offer its cultured meat products for a limited time. Image Source: Zac Cain, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic has undeniably affected our mental health in a span of a year, leaving us feeling various emotions. An article published by The New York Times described that the dominant feeling we’re likely to experience in 2021 is ‘languishing’ or lacking motivation. We explore the meaning of this state and how we can overcome it. Image Source: Khamkeo Vilaysing, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tik Tok and its parent company Byte Dance are facing a legal challenge in the UK, over how the app collects and uses children’s personal information and data. Dhanya Nair tells us more. Image Source: Solen Feyissa, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Earth Day, we look at why the voices of the youth matter in climate advocacy, and speak with Fadly Bakhtiar from EcoKnights about what is being done to build the capacity of youth activists. Image Source: Noah Buscher, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has drawn criticism for the latest emergency law that allows them to tap into the RM17.4 billion National Trust Fund, for any vaccination related efforts. Tricia Yeoh from IDEAS explains what the fund is, the backlash around the decision and the pressing need for more transparency around allocations for the vaccine rollout. Image Source: Shawn_F, PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition MPs submitted a memorandum yesterday to Istana Negara requesting an audience with the Agong, to express negative sentiments from the public towards the Emergency. We speak with Lembah Pantain MP Fahmi Fadzil to learn more about their demands. Image Source: Migel, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Langkawi Development Authority has introduced seven routes to boost bike tourism, in a move that it says will also allow visitors to enjoy nature sights on the island. Dhanya Nair tells us more. Image Source: Igor Starkov, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a tweet posted yesterday, Dr Hartini Zainudin shared a story about a case she was handling, where a single mother and her two children were forced to leave their home after being unable to pay their rent for thirteen months. We discuss what's lacking in our welfare aid for single mothers, and how it can be strengthened to support these women and their children. Image Source: Julien Pouplard, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An annual report by Reporters Without Borders (RBF) stated that almost three-quarters of the 180 countries surveyed were at least partially blocked. Malaysia was ranked the worst deterioration with the recent implementation of the anti-fake news law. We speak with Ding Jo-Ann to explore how this drop came to be and how we can recover from it. Image Source: Suzy Hazelwood, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Japanese government announced last week that it plans to release about 1.2 tonnes of contaminated water from the wrecked nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. This announcement has been met with criticism from other governments. Dhanya Nair tells us more. Image Source: PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, a Twitter post sparked off some discussion on the practice of including photos in our CVs when applying for jobs. Is it a good idea to do so, and what are some considerations to take? We speak with Cilia Rasasegram, Chief Experience Officer at Kindler Employee Experience, for her thoughts on how the hiring process is evolving in Malaysia and the areas that we can improve in. Image Source: Markus Wrinkler, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year marks the 15th anniversary since the establishment of Agensi Kaunselling dan Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK), or the Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency. We look at their role and achievements over the years, and discuss how Malaysians’ understanding of financial management has evolved with the times. Image Source: Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK) FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.