Evening Edition

Twitter is introducing a new feature to ensure that users are informed on all content and news that they choose to share. We speak with Gabey Goh to see if this could better media literacy eventually. Image Source: Moran, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter is introducing a new feature to ensure that users are informed on all content and news that they choose to share. We speak with Gabey Goh to see if this could better media literacy eventually. Image Source: Moran, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will the privatization of football associations affect the development of the sport in the country? We speak with Haresh Deol for his thoughts. Image Source: Marcus Spiske, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a spike in Covid-19 cases, the MOHE makes a last-minute decision to postpone physical registration for public university students, leaving them stranded and confused. We hear from Umar Hafiz about the struggles faced by students, and speak to Prof. Dato' Dr. Mohd Ekhwan Toriman about what the ministry is doing to handle the situation. Image Source: Scott Webb, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent exposure of the V2K Telegram group has prompted an outcry among netizens, and sparked discussions on what action women can take if their personal images and data have been shared without their consent. Serene Lim weighs in on the issue. Image Source: Hannah Busing, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a spike in Covid-19 cases, the MOHE makes a last-minute decision to postpone physical registration for public university students, leaving them stranded and confused. We hear from Umar Hafiz about the struggles faced by students, and speak to Prof. Dato' Dr. Mohd Ekhwan Toriman about what the ministry is doing to handle the situation. Image Source: Scott Webb, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japan is struggling to keep its famous bullet trains operating, as the pandemic halts international and domestic travel. Shwan Tanis gives us the details. Image source: Fikri Rasyid, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic has taught of us to be prepared for the worst - and insurance is necessary in the face of uncertainty. But is it possible to obtain affordable insurance during a pandemic? Steve Crouch and Jasmine Lee tells us how. This show is brought to you by GoPayz. Image Source: Alicia Razuri, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Dr. Mahesh Appannan to address some ongoing queries around the efficacy of MySejahtera. Image Source: Fikri Mastor, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With 33 days to Election Day, US President Donald Trump announces that he is Covid-19 positive, throwing the world into a frenzy. What does this mean for his re-election campaign? Who is in power while the president recuperates? We speak to Thomas Daniel to find out. Image Source: Evan El-Amin, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As UMNO leaders call for the party's president to wield more power in the UMNO-Bersatu alliance, we take a look at the cracks in this partnership and how it would fare if snap elections are called. Image Source: S.O, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rural Development Ministry is creating a draft proposal for "elite kindergartens" that cater to M40 families. We speak to Datuk Dr Chiam Heng Keng about whether this might create a larger divide among children. Image Source: Andy Falconer, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recruitment numbers for the public sector is still up, according to the Public Service Commission. Why was it spared from the pandemic? What does this trend indicate? We speak to Darryl Tan to find out. Image Source: Free To Use Sounds, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the number of Covid-19 cases rising consistently, we speak to Dr. Shankaran Nambiar to understand if it would make sense for the government to extend the loan moratorium, and the implications that might follow. Image Source: haireena, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A forecast report by Fitch Solutions shows that political instability will hamper Malaysia's economic growth in the next ten years. We speak to Tricia Yeoh for her thoughts on this forecast. Image Source: Who is Danny, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at the positive response to the parcel rent scheme, that was introduced to replace the quit rent system. Sabrina Magdalene gives us the details. Image Source: Muhammad Faiz Zulkeflee, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New York Times investigation exposed Trump's tax payments, amidst his re-election campaign. How will this affect Trump's bid for a second term? We discuss the exposé, along with last night's presidential debate and what we can expect during the November elections. Image Source: History in HD, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a local government service centre closes down due to Covid-19? What are the ways MPs could serve their constituents remotely? We speak to Charles Santiago to find out. Image Source: Deva Darshan, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the Higher Education Minister, 75,000 fresh graduates will struggle to find employment. The government has introduced a new Penjana initiative to increase graduate employment rates. We speak to a human talent advisory about the challenges that lie ahead, and whether the government is on the right track to solving this crisis. Image Source: Clem Onojeghuo, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the Higher Education Minister, 75,000 fresh graduates will struggle to find employment. The government has introduced a new Penjana initiative to increase graduate employment rates. We speak to a human talent advisory about the challenges that lie ahead, and whether the government is on the right track to solving this crisis. Image Source: Clem Onojeghuo, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As talks of defection, infighting and uncertainty continue after the state's elections, we speak to Dr. Firdausi Suffian for his insights on what Sabah's elections mean for the state and national politics. Image Source: Mohd KhairilX, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do inclusive public spaces look like for the deaf? Sazali Shaari and Zuraidah Abu from the Malaysia Federation of the Deaf give us a clue. Image Source: fizkes, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is calling for better bottom-up feedback system to address the mismatch of actual needs and urban planning. We speak to Dr. Shuhana Shamsuddin for her insights. Image Source: Hemin Xylan, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Japan introduces more robots to be servers in restaurants, we wonder with Sabrina if a future with robot servers would be better - especially in the age of a pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Kathleen Kwan, fellow BFMer and first time voter at the Sabah elections, on her thoughts of the election that gripped the nation's imagination. Image Source: Augustine bin Jumat, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last instalment of our five-part series on financial innovation and accessibility, we speak to Jason Phua and Adam Lee about trends in fintech developments, and what we can expect to see next in financial services. This series is brought to you by GoPayz. Image Source: Jonas Leupe, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stateless adopted children, born to unknown biological parents, face an uphill challenge in obtaining citizenship from the Malaysian government. We talk to Annou Xavier about the barriers, and the impact on the lives of individuals and their families. Image Source: Naufal Zaquan, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With one more day to the Sabah state polls, we speak to Dr Oh Ei Sun for a quick overview of the big players tomorrow, and his predictions on the outcome of this decisive election. Image Source: Mohd KhairilX, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rattan manufacturers are seeing a rise in demand, although producers are having a hard time finding specialised artisans. Nadhirah Matrang gives us the details. Image Source: Nicola Dreyer, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should companies bear the cost when employees work remotely, by paying for internet and a home office setup for example? We get Matt Armitage's thoughts. Image Source: XPS, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia won the World Best in Health and Medical Tourism prize for the fourth time this year. We speak with Sherene Azli for insights into the industry, and talk about what contributes to its success. Image Source: Lano Lan, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An article on The Economist looks at how the world will change as it pivots to renewable energy, spurred in part by the Covid-19 pandemic. We speak with Alizan Mahadi about what this means for Malaysia's role as an oil producer. Image Source: Zbynek Burival, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An article on The Economist looks at how the world will change as it pivots to renewable energy, spurred in part by the Covid-19 pandemic. We speak with Alizan Mahadi about what this means for Malaysia's role as an oil producer. Image Source: Zbynek Burival, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about Covid-19 infections in 'waves', but is it accurate to do so? How does this affect policy-making and public sentiment? We speak with Dr. Jemilah Mahmood for her thoughts, and get her insights on the outlook of the pandemic in Malaysia. Image Source: Prasesh Shiwakoti (Lomash), UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US cities Houston and Los Angeles recorded surges in the number of cyclists, pointing to a possibility that the pandemic will shift the culture of transportation. Nadhirah Matrang gives us the details. Image Source: Simon Connella, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are lesser-known tourist spots becoming more popular, given that people are still wary of crowds? How can state governments develop places with untapped potential for tourism? Lavinia gives us some of her insights. Image Source: Gaddafi Rusli, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Warisan MP Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi's recent remarks on the Lahad Datu incident, analysts reckon that the party's popularity is seeing a dip in the military. Dr Hamidin Abd Hamid discusses the key influences on the military and police vote in Malaysian elections. Image Source: Lens Hitam, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Reserve reports that nearly 15,000 Malaysians have lost their jobs in Singapore due to Covid-19. We take a look at the impact of the job losses, and what can be done to mitigate it. Image Source: Roninjin, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PKR president claimed today that he has a clear parliament majority to form government, and take over Putrajaya from Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. We speak to Dr Bridget Welsh for her analysis. Image Source: YuriAbas, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PKR president claimed today that he has a clear parliament majority to form government, and take over Putrajaya from Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. We speak to Dr Bridget Welsh for her analysis. Image Source: YuriAbas, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at the hows and whys of Singapore's booming food tech industry with Nadhirah Matrang. Image Source: Sigmund, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence Minister Ismail Sabri announced yesterday that Covid-19 patients will not be allowed to vote in the Sabah elections, but Bersih 2.0 states that this violates the Federal Constitution. We speak with Thomas Fann to find out more. Image Source: Lano Lan, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A WWF report looks at one of the biggest contributors of plastic waste in Malaysia - the 'tapau' culture. We speak to Firdaus Nisha to understand what needs to take place for a mindset change, in order to encourage more sustainable habits when taking out food. Image Source: lano lan, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While many do it, sleeping in one's car is risky in terms of health and safety. We speak with Daniel Fernandez about ways to minimise this risk. Image Source: Ody_Stocker, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the accident at SUKE Highway where a concrete slab fell and hit a car, we discuss our current safety regulations at construction sites, and what needs to be done improve safety practices. Image Source: Shivendu Shukla, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What roles do alternative media sources play in driving social change? How did it influence our political attitudes in the past elections? We talk to Dr Hema Preya Selvanathan about her research on this topic. Image Source: Zui Hoang, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Employer Federation states that a lack of proficiency in English may be a reason why many graduates have difficulty securing jobs in the private sector. We speak to Avinash Kumar for his thoughts. Image Source: Marten Bjork, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study by Unicef found that 65% of children have encountered sexual content online. We speak to Benny Kong about how parents can help their kids safely navigate the online space. Image Source: VectorMine, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been a longstanding figure in Malaysian politics, but with the political developments over the past months, is his stance and popularity on a decline? We discuss what the future of his political career might look like. Image Source: YuriAbas, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at NPR's investigative report, which found that plastic recycling is used by the oil and gas industry as a marketing tool, without much real impact. Nadhirah gives us the details. Image Source: Nick Fewings, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.