Evening Edition

SUHAKAM is calling for the National Registration Department to provide an easier process in making amendments to one's religious status in MyKad, as indigenous communities in Sabah and Sarawak find theirs automatically converted to "Islam" when applying for MyKad. We speak to Dr Madeline Burma for her insights. Image Source: ashadhodhomei, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SUHAKAM is calling for the National Registration Department to provide an easier process in making amendments to one's religious status in MyKad, as indigenous communities in Sabah and Sarawak find theirs automatically converted to "Islam" when applying for MyKad. We speak to Dr Madeline Burma for her insights. Image Source: ashadhodhomei, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Datin Dr. Noriah, a public health specialist working with the MOH on some insight as to how the MOH is ensuring home quarantine will be conducted, as well as its difficulties in contact tracing. Image Source: Kelly Sikema, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kavin confesses that the no sugar rule is tough to follow, and Sook Ning finds a new activity she finds pleasure in. Join us as we catch up with Kavin and Sook Ning on their month-long resolution journey. Image Source: Siora Photography, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heat sensors, apps, wearable heart sensors as well as high-tech handwashing stations! Japanese companies ramp up their development of new technology to fight Covid-19. Sabrina gives us the details. Image Source: ThisisEngineering RAEng, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After much flip-flopping, DBKL has decided to allow parks in KL to reopen under MCO 2.0. We speak to Peter Leong for his thoughts on how authorities can do better in making these decisions, and enforcing SOPs in parks to keep everyone safe. Image Source: Arak Adeoye, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden is now the 46th President of the United States. We take a look at his inauguration address, and his recently signed executive orders for clues on what his presidency might look like. Image Source: Trevor Bexon, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Muhyiddin Yassin has called for ASEAN to have a tougher stance against hate speech on gender and sexual orientation, amidst calls from a minister in his cabinet to increase punishment towards Malaysia's LGBT community. We speak to human rights lawyer Andrew Khoo to understand what the constitution says when it comes to discrimination and hate speech on gender and sexual orientation. Image Source: Jon Tyson, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kedah MB Muhammad Sanusi has declared that Thaipusam will not be marked as a "cuti peristiwa" this year because all activities celebrating it will be cancelled due to the MCO. We speak to Datuk Mohan to understand the implications of this move. Image Source: Takuma T, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Users of WhatsApp on their laptop and computers may find their contacts available to the public through indexing, amidst recent backlash on their change of privacy concerns. Sabrina gives us the details. Image Source: Aarn Giri, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Night markets in states under the MCO are suffering great losses due to the MCO, and will be further hampered if they are not allowed to open pre-CNY. We speak to Roy to find out the plight of night market traders. Image Source: Lhu Shi Hui, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bersih 2.0 has released a report looking at how local government elections can be revived, and challenging the arguments against doing so. We speak to the author of the report to find out more. Image Source: Element 5 Digital, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you determine when you should change the direction of your business? What can businesses do to plan ahead in an uncertain environment? We speak to Ganesh Gunaratnam for his insights. Image Source: Gabrielle Henderson, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News of a 16 year-old teenager who was raped in a detention centre has sparked fierce criticism from groups on how these centres handle minor detainees. We speak to Professor Dato' Noor Aziah Mohd Awal to understand what is lacking in the process. Image Source: Emiliano Bar, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Joe Biden to be sworn in tonight, Sabrina Magdalene shares with us some details on how his presidency might impact the relations between the US and Malaysia. Image Source: Stratos Brilakis, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the business curfew of 8pm still in place for F&B businesses and an increase in competition, food delivery riders find themselves in a tough spot under the new MCO. Raj shares his experience with us. Image Source: Matt Vergara, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition MPs have voiced their disagreement over the allocation of RM35.43million to build three community halls in Pagoh. We speak to Rajiv Rishyakaran to understand the process of deciding on a public project, and what should be considered essential or non-essential projects at this time. Image Source: CHART.S, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition MPs have voiced their disagreement over the allocation of RM35.43million to build three community halls in Pagoh. We speak to Rajiv Rishyakaran to understand the process of deciding on a public project, and what should be considered essential or non-essential projects at this time. Image Source: CHART.S, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bank Negara’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected tomorrow to discuss a review of the Overnight Policy Rate, or the OPR, which is currently set at a record low at 1.75%. How will lowering it further affect the rakyat and the economy? We speak to Felix Neoh for his insights. Image Source: Gwoeii, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Private hospitals have signed an agreement with the government to help ease the public healthcare system that is currently overwhelmed by staggering Covid-19 cases. We speak to Nadiah Wan to understand what private hospitals are expected to do, and if they are ready for it. Image Source: Mufid Majnun, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Arvin Reuben, who is currently doing home quarantine after having tested positive for Covid-19. He shares his experience, and discusses how he's been coping with isolation throughout this period. Image Source: Virtual Shutter, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thailand is introducing golf packages for tourists under quarantine. Will that entice you to visit Thailand soon? Sabrina Magdalene shares the details. Image Source: Samantha Gades, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the healthcare system buckling under the increase of Covid-19 positive patients, the MOH has now revised its guidelines to allow asymptomatic or low risk patients to quarantine at home. Dr Christopher Lee shares his thoughts on the best practices when in home quarantine. Image Source: Prasesh Shiwako, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As technology takes over more aspects of our lives, tech companies have a more important role to play in tackling human rights issues. Philip Ling shares Digi's approach from bridging the digital divide, to ensuring the transparency and integrity of supply chains. Image Source: Brett Jordan, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Students living in interior areas in Sarawak are reportedly forced to pay exhorbitant prices to obtain mobile data. We speak to Hannah Khaw to understand the challenges of internet connectivity in these areas, and how they are affect the learning process of these students. Image Source: Brett Jordan, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Towering Malaysian, the pride of Malaysia. We take the opportunity to pay tribute to Tun Salleh Abas' life and courage in upholding judicial independence in Malaysia. Image Source: Izuddin Helmi, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced the new Permai stimulus package this afternoon, a special relief package worth RM15b that targets individuals, SMEs and employers particularly in MCO states. But is it enough? We speak with Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Norma Mansor for her thoughts. Image Source: Try My Best, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you been using more single-use plastics during the MCO? How can you change your habits to become more environmentally sustainable? We speak to Faizal Abdul Rani for her tips. Image Source: Markus Spiske, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food and beverage businesses in MCO areas have had to close at 8pm under the new ruling - affecting both customers and businesses. We speak to Chin Ren Yi of myBurgerlab for some insights. Image Source: Viktor Forgacs, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PKR MP Hassan Abdul Karim has challenged the suspension of Parliament, saying that there is no constitutional basis for it, and that the Emergency proclamation does not automatically suspend Parliament. We speak with Karen Cheah for her thoughts. Image Source: Laboo Studio, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee was recently appointed as deputy chairperson of Perikatan Nasional. Keith Kam catches up with him to talk about SAPP’s role in the coalition, along with what policy direction the ruling government is taking, having been in power for just over a 100 days. Image Source: Ahmed Zaggoudi, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While things may be looking bleak for many businesses with the new MCO, there may be reason to be more hopeful this time around. Shawn Tanis shares some insights from analysts on how things might turn out for the economy. Image Source: Alex Takil, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Emergency Ordinance 2021 gazetted and now in force, we take a look at how it affects the rakyat. Image Source: Hairul Nizam, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We check in with Kavin and Sook Ning on how they're progressing with their new year's resolutions, in what's turned out to be an eventful week for the country. Image Source: Myriam Zilles, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you consider optometry as an essential service? What happens if optometrists are not allowed to operate during MCO 2.0? We speak to Woon Pak Seong for some insights. Image Source: Hush Naidoo, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A media manipulation survey by Oxford Internet Institute has found that Malaysia employs full-time staff members to manipulate and control the social media space. We speak to Dr Niki Cheong for his insights into cybertrooper activities, and what one can do to identify them. Image Source: Marten Bjork, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump will face the Senate in a historic second impeachment trial, after the House voted to impeach him for inciting violence against the US government. We speak to Bunn Negara to understand the significance of this second impeachment, and what it means for the global leaders he has fostered a relationship with. Image Source: Heidi Besen, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The newly revamped Penang ferry service is lauded by motorcyclists, who are enjoying the ferry all to themselves. Shawn Tanis gives us the details. Image Source: Azhana Binti Zainuddin, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the new MCO, we're seeing a resurgence of interest to support home food businesses. But what steps can home cooks and consumers take to ensure food safety? We speak with Ili Sulaiman for her thoughts. Image Source: Abhishek Sanwa Limbu, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the new MCO, we're seeing a resurgence of interest to support home food businesses. But what steps can home cooks and consumers take to ensure food safety? We speak with Ili Sulaiman for her thoughts. Image Source: Abhishek Sanwa Limbu, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a press release, the WAO called for the government to implement clear policies to pre-empt for a rise in domestic violence cases under the new MCO. We speak to Shazana Agha of WAO for her insights. Image Source: Africa Studio, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has DAP been restrategising post-Sheraton Move? What is the possibility of the party working with UMNO in the future? Lim Guan Eng discusses these questions and the party's direction with Keith Kam. Image Source: zahidmohd, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With schools allowed to reopen under the new MCO for students sitting for national exams, we speak to Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim for her insights of the on-ground sentiments amongst parents, teachers and students. Image Source: Azami Adiputera, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With schools allowed to reopen under the new MCO for students sitting for national exams, we speak to Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim for her insights of the on-ground sentiments amongst parents, teachers and students. Image Source: Azami Adiputera, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New privacy terms from WhatsApp will compel users to share data from WhatsApp to Facebook, including users' IP address, browser information and phone number. Will you be leaving WhatsApp due to privacy concerns? Shawn Tanis gives us his view. Image Source: Rachit Tank, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New privacy terms from WhatsApp will compel users to share data from WhatsApp to Facebook, including users' IP address, browser information and phone number. Will you be leaving WhatsApp due to privacy concerns? Shawn Tanis gives us his view. Image Source: Rachit Tank, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the declaration of a state of emergency and the new MCO, we speak to Dr. Shankaran Nambiar to understand if cash aid is necessary and viable for vulnerable communities and businesses. Image Source: mundosemfim, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the back-to-back announcements of the new MCO and the state of emergency, we speak to Tricia Yeoh for her insights on what this means for businesses and the economy, with many sectors still struggling in the first place to recover from a tumultous year. Image Source: Visual Karsa, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the new MCO set to kick in tomorrow, we speak to Dr Anasuya for some insights on how we can be mentally prepared for it, and the things we can do daily to ease MCO-related stress and anxiety. Image Source: Alex Ivashenko, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Professor Wong Chin Huat for his insights on the political events surrounding the emergency declaration, and what it means in the longer term for political developments in the country. Image Source: S.O, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.