Evening Edition

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin calls for Sabahans to vote for a state government that has federal backing. We speak to Professor Wong Chin Huat to understand the development effects of states that are not politcally aligned with the federal government. Image Source: Mohd KhairilX, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth instalment of our five-part series on financial innovation and accessibility, we speak to Devesh Kuwadekar and Jasmine Lee to understand how e-wallets have evolved and changed the way we use money. Image Source: MK photograp55, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Statistics Malaysia reported a 4.4% average salary growth in 2019, but is 4.4% enough? What does a sustainable salary growth look like and how does this impact the day to day lives of Malaysians? We speak to Laurence Todd to find out. Image Source: haireena, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hindu temples in India are depositing their gold to pay for temple management costs - but what are the larger impacts of this move to the economy of India? Sabrina gives us the details. Image Source: Vishnu Prasad/UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hindu temples in India are depositing their gold to pay for temple management costs - but what are the larger impacts of this move to the economy of India? Sabrina gives us the details. Image Source: Vishnu Prasah/UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would a RM30 million air conditioned walkway from Johor to Singapore be beneficial? We speak to Ihsan Zainal Moktar about what it takes to build an effective walkway, and how such structures could be an opportunity to elevate public spaces. Image Source: Mohammad Faisal, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do Malaysians think of Orang Asli land rights, education and healthcare tax? Do we care at all? We speak to Jason Wee and Tharma Pillai, who are part of the organizations that conducted this temperature check. Image Source: Odua Images, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philippines' foreign secretary vows to reactivate the North Borneo Bureau, signifying a possible change of Manila's stance on Sabah's sovereignty. We speak to Bunn Nagara for his views. Image Source: Ryan 'O' Neil, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Syed Saddiq's official announcement of MUDA as a political party this morning, we dive in with Keith Leong and Dr Bridget Welsh to understand their GE15 standing, and the challenges that lie ahead. Image Source: Twitter @partimudaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facebook is launching a new information hub to fight fake news on the climate crisis. How effective is this measure against fake news? Sabrina Magdalene gives us the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the benefits provided to parents who have to take care of their children while working from home during a pandemic? How do you ensure a non-parent employee feels fairly compensated as well? Do these structures exist in Malaysia? We speak to Deepa George to find out. Image Source: Tanaphong Toochinda, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of Malaysia Day, we look at how stamps capture and tell our history with Dato Anuar Bashah, and talk about the future of stamp collecting as a hobby. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Future of Consumption in Fast-Growth Consumer Markets report looks at how consumption is changing during the pandemic, and forecasts trends post Covid-19. We speak with Praneeth Yendamuri for insights on trends in ASEAN and Malaysia. Image Source: freestocks, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lembah Pantai MP plans to roll out job centres that will encourage local employment. We speak to Danesh Prakash Chacko to understand how a strong local govenrment impacts the socioeconomy of an area. Image Source: K X I T H V I S U A L S, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

StarMetro reports there are speculations that current mayor Datuk Nor Hisham Ahmad Dahlan may be replaced when his contract ends October 2nd. We speak with Derek Fernandez to better understand the role, and discuss what issues the incoming mayor will need to focus on. Image Source: Jia Le, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysiakini reports that Mandarin classes are picking up traction, specifically among young Malay families. We speak with Ebby Lee to find out what's driving the interest, and how these classes can be made more accessible to non-native speakers. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Sabahans gear up to vote, we take a look at the social media strategies deployed by competing political parties, and discuss the impact that these campaigns might have on election results. Image Source: dole777, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A book kiosk initiative by DBKL is under consideration for renewal, due to vandalism by road users. Sabrina gives us the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently, there have been complaints on social media about a group of cyclists who were on the KL-Seremban highway. We speak to Jeffrey Lim to understand the current safety regulations for cyclists, and what can be done to encourage safe cycling on roads. Image Source: Simon Connellan, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third installment of our five-part series on financial innovation and accessibility, we speak to Kelvin Lee about the introduction of the online banking concept. He takes us through the initial stumbling blocks, how it took off in Malaysia, and how it changed accessibility to financial services. Brought to you by GoPayz. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The government has announced that restaurants and shops can now extend their business hours till 2am. In response, some groups are saying that limiting operating hours has actually been beneficial. We speak to Abdul Mukthahir Ibrahim for his thoughts.. Image Source: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parts of central KL were submerged in water yesterday, with flood waters rising up to three metres deep. We talk to Dr. Wong Wai Sam to understand the contributing factors to the flood, and what how the city's flood mitigation strategies can be improved. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From renting planes for sightseeing trips, to selling pajama sets, airlines are finding creative ways to survive in the pandemic. Shawn Tanis gives us the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the 96th Oscars in 2025, only films that meet specific standards for representation and inclusion will be considered for the Best Picture prize. In this mini Popcorn Culture takeover, the crew considers if this is a good move, and talk about how this will change Hollywood. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day, we speak to Victor Tan about how society can come together to improve support networks, in order to save lives. Befrienders KL: 03-76762929/[email protected] Image Source: Ian, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has formed a cabinet committee to look into a National Food Security Policy, following concerns about food supplies during the MCO. We discuss what can be done to ensure our food chains can better withstand a crisis. Image Source: Markus Spiske, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pulang Mengundi movement is back - this time to sponsor young Sabahans to travel home to vote. We speak with Aaron Dennison, co-founder of the campaign, to find out more. Image Source: EJ Yao, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Palm oil producers are looking to recruit recovering drug addicts and parolees, in replacement of foreign labour. We speak to Ramli Abdul Samad to understand the difficulties faced by former drug addicts when seeking employment, and discuss ways to make it easier for them to re-enter the workforce. Image Source: Markus Spiske, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Dr. Zaki Zainudin to understand how relocating factories away from high-risk areas could help prevent pollution of our water sources in the future. Image Source: Tania Melnyczuk, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Melissa Gomes to find out how students and teachers have been coping since schools reopened, and whether there are takeaways from the pandemic experience that will shape Malaysian education moving forward. Image Source: Moren Hsu, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Melissa Gomes to find out how students and teachers have been coping since schools reopened, and whether there are takeaways from the pandemic experience that will shape Malaysian education moving forward. Image Source: Moren Hsu, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government's loan moratorium will be lifted in six weeks, but are people prepared to repay their loans again? Shawn Tanis finds out from Desmond Chong, senior trainer at AKPK. Image Source: Michael Longmire, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan for his thoughts on how closely workplaces have been adhering to the SOPs so far. Image Source: Tyler Franta, UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around 200 Malaysians were reportedly stranded at the airport yesterday, as they waited to be assigned their quarantine centres. We hear from NADMA about the reasons for the confusion, and get a behind-the-scenes understanding of the quarantine operations process. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With renewed focus on Veveonah Mosibin after two federal deputy ministers accused her of fabricating her story, we speak with Senator Adrian Lasimbang to understand Sabah's challenges in internet connectivity, and what is being done to improve the situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US embassy in Malaysia launched its Wanita Empowered campaign, which sets out to equip women with entrepreneurial skills in order to reduce the economic gender gap. We find out more about the campaign from Katherine Diop. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Businesses are calling for the government to rethink its entry ban for citizens of countries recording 150,000 Covid-19 cases, saying that it can hurt the economy and employment opportunities. We speak to Jayant Menon for his thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WAO has released a report with their recommendations for Budget 2021 addressing three areas, including gender-based violence response, employment, and health. We speak to Yap Lay Sheng to understand more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the Sungai Gong pollution incident that caused unexpected water cuts in the Klang Valley, we speak to Dr. Johari Jalil to understand how waste is managed in general, and what is necessary to deter further pollution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report by Star Metro highlights DBKL's inventory woes after raiding troublesome traders in the city - think rotting fish, food stalls and tables. Shawn Tanis gives us the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We feature Andrew Bong, and find out his creative process in orchestrating the soundtrack for Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal. You can catch him on the 10th of September at the Kre8tif! Conference by MDEC!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dive into the evolution of banking in Malaysia, and look at how financial innovations have changed the way banks function and interact with customers. This is the second episode of our series on financial innovation and accessibility, brought to you by GoPayz. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On BFM89.9's twelfth birthday, we speak with our GM Meera Sivasothy about how the station has been coping with the pandemic in the past six months, and then talk about her hopes for the station moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Mr Ho and Ema Shazneen to find out how the unscheduled water disruption in the Klang Valley is affecting their day-to-day operations, and what they are doing to cope.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's focus is on all things Johor- we look at the state's soon to be tabled Budget 2021, along with their plans to propel tourism development by shining a light on their lesser known island destinations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conjunction with World Sexual Health Day, we talk about initiating the conversation on sex and sexual health with kids, and tackle topics like helping children recognise body autonomy and boundaries. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Insight reported an increase in demand for co-working spaces after the MCO. We speak to Juhn Teo and Vishnu Nair for their insights on this trend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent amendment to the Road Transportation Act 1987 sees heavier penalties, including a minimal jail term of seven years for driving under the influence and causing injury. We speak to Salim Bashir about his opinion piece on why he thinks this denies the judiciary its discretion, and what impact it will have.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MACC says that anti-graft modules will be introduced in the Bahasa Melayu subject for year five students, starting next year. What should this module look like? What could it potentially achieve? We speak to Dr Muhammad Mohan to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.