Evening Edition

Several cities in China have declared a ban on the manufacturing of joss paper to celebrate the Qingming festival, as concerns of safety and pollution arise. Can this cultural tradition still be upholded without its usual customs? Image Source: Zay Nyi Nyi, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While more students have been returning to schools over the past month, there has been a rise in COVID-19 clusters involving schools recently. We speak with Harry Tan about what it's been like for schools to implement SOPs, and whether anything else can be done to better prevent the spread of the virus. Image Source: Sharif Putra, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PAS has recently proposed for a re-delineation of electoral boundaries to allow for more Malay representatives in Parliament. Can politicians make suggestions for redelineation, and on what basis are the lines usually redrawn? Thomas Fann from Bersih 2.0 weighs in. Image Source: Harris Hamda, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A year in the pandemic has pushed us to adapt to a changing and companies are now looking to shift the idea of a traditional work culture. Shawn Tanis tells us more. Image Source: Vlada Karpovich, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the past year has been undoubtedly tough for business owners, some entrepreneurs have taken on the challenge of starting a new venture or expanding their business during this time. We speak with the founders of Buttery.my about how they transitioned from being an online cake business into a brick-and-mortar cafe, back in January this year. Image Source: Jeswin Thomas, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three foreign workers have died in an accident after a crane crashed down at the Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) construction site. We focus on the procedures in place to guarantee worker safety and how they can be improved. If you would like to make a complaint about any work safety violations, you can do so at the Official Website Department of Occupational Safety and Health. Image Source: Jason Richard, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The police have issued a total of 4,087 summonses to bikers with overly loud exhausts- will this help reduce noise pollution in residential areas? Keshy Dhillon of Bikes Republic weighs in. Image Source: Syahir Nizar, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eateries and businesses are coming up with creative and memorable ways to get customers to follow SOPs. We go through some of the gems that have cropped up so far. Image Source: Melanie Lim, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the latest developments from a harrowing few weeks in Myanmar, and the trade sanctions that have been imposed by the international community in response to the junta's power grab and violent crack down on pro-democracy protestors. Image Source: Robert Bociaga Olk Bon, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Traders selling goods at traffic lights are being fined up to RM2,000 since last week causing netizens to urge for authorities to assist them financially. Shawn Tanis gives us more details. Image Source: Omar Elsharawy, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysian Indians have raised concerns over the use of a racial slur against Indians in a Bahasa Malaysia dictionary. We look at Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka’s response, the need for cultural inclusivity, and the role that the institution plays in ensuring that language evolves to reflect the times. Image Source: Pisit Heng, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Taiwanese government is asking its people to stop changing their name to "salmon", after dozens of citizens applied to do so to take advantage of a restaurant promotion. Shawn Tanis tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia’s badminton player, Lee Zii Jia, is now the reigning All England champion after beating Viktor Axelson in a gruelling match yesterday. We explore what this win means for Lee Zii Jia. Image Source: CWKimages, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conjunction with the theme of World Water Day, we evaluate the way our country puts a price tag on water and how our use of it impacts our economy. Image Source: PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The vaccination programme is underway, with clear timelines of when different groups of the public will be immunised. However an article on The Star highlights the worry among some homeless persons that they will be left behind. We speak with Dr Natasha Razali to find out what issues need to be addressed to make the vacciness available to homeless persons. Image Source: Jimmy Chan, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OCBC bank in Singapore has announced that they will be enabling facial recognition for bank transactions at ATMs, but there are concerns about what this means for the privacy of users. Sabrina Magdalene tells us more. Image Source: Jake Allen, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subang Jaya residents are now required to obtain permission from Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) and the Resident Representative Council, before they can place potted plants or grow fruit trees and vegetables outside their homes. How can urban gardeners and farmers navigate these rules? We speak to an urban farmer to get his thoughts. Image Source: Fedor, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s newly introduced corporate liability provision was used for the first time today to charge a company for corruption and bribery. We speak to corruption activist Cynthia Gabriel about how this might positively impact accountability and transparency in the corporate sector. Image Source: Bill Oxford, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s newly introduced corporate liability provision was used for the first time today to charge a company for corruption and bribery. We speak to corruption activist Cynthia Gabriel about how this might positively impact accountability and transparency in the corporate sector. Image Source: Bill Oxford, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business operators are expressing concerns of the increasing prices of biodegradable food containers. Image Source: cottonbro, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all had to adapt and change many of the daily behaviours we took for granted. What changes are we seeing in ourselves? Dr Anasuya Jegathesan joins us for these reflections. Image Source: Tam Wai, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political party MUDA has launched the lapormenteri.com website, for people to report on ministers who breach Covid-19 SOPs. According to MUDA, all complaints will be made public and submitted to the police. We find out more from Tarmizi Anuwar, co-founder of the party. Image Source: Lens Hitam, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Social Security Organisation (Socso) is adjusting to the new normal by allowing work-related accidents that happen at home to be compensated for, as more people work from home. We speak to them to find out more. Image Source: Chris Montgomery, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Social Security Organisation (Socso) is adjusting to the new normal by allowing work-related accidents that happen at home to be compensated for, as more people work from home. We speak to them to find out more. Image Source: Chris Montgomery, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facebook is paying Rupert Murdoch's media empire, after Australia passed a law requiring tech companies to pay for news content. Image Source: Solen Feyissa, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More are getting into estate planning, as Covid-19 highlights the uncertainty of life. We talk about why it's important to write a will. Image Source: Melinda Gimpel, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former vice president of PKR announced his resignation over the weekend, leading to speculations about pressure from the government as well as what this means for Datuk Seri Dr Anwar Ibrahim's leadership position. We speak with Shazwan Mustafa Kamal for his views. Image Source: Thilipen Rave Kumar, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DBKL has set up a barter system called "1 Kiosk, 1 Community", where residents living in people's housing projects can trade in recyclable waste for points to redeem essential food items. Sabrina Magdalene tells us more. Image Source: Nick Fewings, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Parents’ Consensus (MIMBAR) has proposed to do away with school holidays this year, to allow students time to catch up on their studies. But will this just lead to burnout for both teachers and students? Chan Soon Seng weighs in. Image Source: MChee Lee, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix is kickstarting a trial system to restrict password sharing to make certain that those logging into the accounts are authorised users. Shawn Tanis tells us more. Image Source: Mollie Sivaram, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic has only made the digital gap among students and schools more obvious. We learn what one NGO is doing to help address it and where they think the government must step in. Image Source: William Iven, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several property websites have listed the late Tunku Abdul Rahman's home in Penang for RM62 million. The first prime minister of Malaysia lived there until 1990, when he passed away and the property has since been sold by his family to a private owner. We find out what it takes to sell a building with significant historic value. Image Source: zuoli, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several property websites have listed the late Tunku Abdul Rahman's home in Penang for RM62 million. The first prime minister of Malaysia lived there until 1990, when he passed away and the property has since been sold by his family to a private owner. We find out what it takes to sell a building with significant historic value. Image Source: Deva Darshan, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new ordinance gives the government sweeping powers on tackling fake news. Civil society have criticised the law, saying it severely harms freedom of speech. We speak to CIJ to understand how the law impacts us. Image Source: William Krause, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent case of a woman who went missing in the UK while walking home renewed conversations about women's safety, and how society talks about the problem. We discuss with Emellia Shariff about the situation in Malaysia, and what needs to change in how we view and address the issue. Image Source: Jayana Rashintha, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murder cases resulting from domestic violence are far from uncommon, but the fact that our laws don't recognise murder as a form of domestic violence means that these cases can't be tracked so that action can be taken to address this disturbing problem. We speak with Isabel Chung from WAO to find out more. Image Source: Michelle Ding, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the bill to lower the voting age to 18 was passed by the Senate in 2019, Dewan Negara President Tan Sri Rais Yatim is now questioning the practicality of implementing the change, citing administrative hurdles and the level of readiness of younger voters. We get the thoughts of Tharma Pillai, Co-Founder of the Undi18 initiative. Image Source: Lens Hitam, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month, Prime Minister Tan Sri Dr Muhyiddin Yassin launched MyDigital, a ten-year roadmap to spur the economy through digital transformation. MCMC speaks to us about what to expect over the next decade, and the role they will play in supporting this transition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month, Prime Minister Tan Sri Dr Muhyiddin Yassin launched MyDigital, a ten-year roadmap to spur the economy through digital transformation. MCMC speaks to us about what to expect over the next decade, and the role they will play in supporting this transition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thailand now allows for tourists to spend their 14-day quarantine on a yacht as a part of their holiday. Shawn Tanis gives us more details. Image Source: Viktor RitsvallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report on The Malaysian Insight finds that health and well-being have become a top priority for many companies, as a result of the pandemic. We explore how Covid-19 has affected the perspective of employers with Deepa George. Image Source: Marvin Meyer, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While food delivery services can be convenient for picking out our next meal, restaurants are losing a part of their profit in exchange for exposure. Shawn Tanis shares the details. Image Source: Norma Mortenson, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government recently allowed travel between states under the RMCO but tourists must use travel agencies to do so. We find out how some stakeholders are responding to the move. Image Source: Joel Whalton, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There looks to be some uncertainty around the future of Johor's proposed RM1.4b solar power plant project, which would be the largest in Southeast Asia, after the ground-breaking ceremony was cancelled due to a lack of response from the federal government. We take a look at the economic value of solar farms, and the trade-offs associated with the industry. Image Source: PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Minister said this, citing Bank Negara Malaysia's statistic that 40% of Malaysian youths are spending beyond their means. We speak with Suraya Zainudin for her thoughts on what might be driving this behaviour. Image Source: Karolina Grabowska, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Selangor state local government is set to terminate manual payment for parking on Dec. 31, 2021 as a fully digital parking payment system is planned to begin next year. We speak with YB Ng Sze Han to get a better understanding of what this digital shift will mean for drivers in Selangor. Image Source: Alfred, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to UNICEF's report, 1,856 underage marriages were recorded in Malaysia in 2018, with cases occurring in all states and across diverse backgrounds. We speak with Sarah Norton-Staal to learn more about their findings. Image Source: Alvin Estiba, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has the pandemic and prolonged school closures affected the likelihood of children staying in school? We explore the call for the government to study the dropout rates, particularly from the perspective of gender. Image Source: Katerina Holmes, PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aegile Fernandez, a longtime human rights activist, passed away today at the age of 72 due to health complications. We pay tribute to her by looking back at what she fought for in her lifetime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Council of Federal Datuks of Malaysia is working to setup a new national body to register real titleholders, in a move to combat fake Datukships and its abuse. We speak to the council to learn more about the idea. Image Source: Bahagian Istiadat Dan Urusetia Antarabangsa Official WebsiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.