Evening Edition

What should you do if a stranger stands too close for physical distancing? How should you reject visitors who want to visit? Elaine Fernandez gives us a how-to in navigating social etiquette in these unprecedented times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After several roundups of foreign workers, the Federal Teritories Minister now says that he wants to see an end to foreigners working in wholesale markets. But is this practicable?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the pandemic disrupting the financial stability of many Malaysians, the insurance industry has had to adapt to ensure that clients can continue to pay their premiums and obtain coverage. We speak with Gan Leong Hin for insights on the matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Insight reports that more people are turning to loan sharks during these tough economic times. We speak with Dato Nadzim Johan for his observations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defense Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced today that 57 athletes will be given leeway to train under the Road to Tokyo 2020 programme, with strict SOPs in place. We speak with Haresh Deol for his thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MoH is advising parents to refrain from bringing their children to public spaces where they have a higher risk of being exposed to Covid-19. We speak with Dr Rajini for her insights on how parents can protect their children as restrictions are eased.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the key highlights including the Agong's speech and the sitting arrangment of the MPs, and the political implications of the much-awaited parliamentary sitting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to Laurence Todd about Malaysia's Open Budget Score under the Pakatan Harapan government, and discuss about the need for further improvement in budget transparency in spite of the sudden change in government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Trade Unions Congress has called for authorities to make a public list of recipients of the Special Relief Facility and the Employers Insurance Scheme to keep employers accountable. We speak with lawyer Shariffullah Majeed for a legal perspective on the matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japan saw a significant drop in suicide cases last month, despite the country seeing an economic downturn. We consider how this might be influenced by the lockdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Attorney-General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas released a statement today, stating that he would not have sanctioned Riza Aziz's request for a settlement, after claims that he gave an "agreement in principle" to consider the proposal. We speak to Fahri Azzat to understand the ongoing dispute and what impact it will have.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Attorney-General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas released a statement today, stating that he would not have sanctioned Riza Aziz's request for a settlement, after claims that he gave an "agreement in principle" to consider the proposal. We speak to Fahri Azzat to understand the ongoing dispute and what impact it will have.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With SOPs not in place for the film industry to resume business, filmmaker Khairil M. Bahar shares insights about how the film industry is struggling, and how the pandemic will change the way the film industry works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the first two Covid-19 cases emerging from Cox's Bazaar, humanitarions urge Bangladesh to lift restrictions on aid groups that are working around the clock in an effort to curb the spread of the virus amongst Rohingya refugees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the decision to revoke privileges if foreigners refuse to pay for quarantine lodging, we talk to Bina Ramanand about the struggles foreign spouses and their families have to face amidst Covid-19 in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the relief package introduced by TNB for 7.5 million residential customers in the form of an Easy Payment Plan. The plan waives interest on late payment and extends the halt of disconnection amidst worry of a spike in electricity bills when actual meter readings are done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

States are now slowly opening mosques for Friday prayers, with terms and conditions in place. We talk to Datuk Che Azizuddin whose mosque opened today for prayers about how it works, and faith in the time of a pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Edge reports that some companies have lost up to 95% of revenue due to Covid-19. We talk to Iqbal Ameer about the options available to the industry, and what the future may hold for a post-pandemic events world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Territories Ministry has launched a job scheme for the homeless in KL, which has reportedly helped 43 individuals find employment so far. We speak with Datuk Munirah Abdul Hamid for her thoughts on the initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the one day sitting now only consisting of a Royal Address by the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, we look to the Federal Consitution to find out what the laws have to say about Parliamentary session requirements in terms of its frequency, agenda and duration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK government introduces a £2 billion package in an effort to increase biking as a mode of travel, as opposed to public transportation to adhere to the new normal of physical distancing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get an explainer on the legalese surrounding the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court's decision to grant a discharge not amounting to an acquittal to Najib Razak’s stepson Riza Aziz, who had been accused of laundering up to US$248 million via a Hollywood production house.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at how car manufactuers and dealerships have been affected by the pandemic, and more importantly, how it plans to move forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While many in the industry refused to operate early on in the MCO, sentiments have changed as the number of Covid-19 cases have declined. We get some thoughts from Shawn Loong and Lex Low.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cracks deepen as an allegedly leaked audio makes its rounds on social media, and calls increase for the party to rejoin Pakatan Harapan. We discuss the impact of the fragmentation within Bersatu.aSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With reports of Malaysia's economy slowing down to 0.7% in the first quarter, we look at an analysis on the demands of different sectors that may further contract the GDP in the second quarter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Education Minister Radzi Jidin has said that class sizes may be limited to 17-20 students when schools reopen, to ensure that physical distancing is observed. We look at how schools are preparing themselves to implement the necessary precautions and cope with new norms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While it's unprecendented, it's not impossible - countries like the UK, Canada and Denmark have already taken their parliamentary sittings online. We discuss if it is feasible for the Dewan Rakyat to follow suit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This comes as a result of two PKR assemblymen quitting the party today, pledging their support to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. We discuss the political implications of this development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation himself to answer your questions on the contact tracing application - from privacy concerns to queries about accuracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with James Chai about the potential outcomes of the no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister, which was approved by Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Mohd Yusof today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dewan Rakyat Speaker, Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Mohd Yusof has accepted a motion to table a resolution of no-confidence against the Prime Minister. We speak with Surendra Ananth about what we can expect to happen next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Daily Check In, we speak with a pilot and air stewardess about life amidst the MCO, and how their jet-setting natures are faring in the pandemic that has caused a standstill in travel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While it may be tempting to be your own boss and make your own path, being a freelancer can be challenging too. Building a network, working on getting a fair rate and being paid on time are just some of the challenges we've heard freelancers talk about. In this episode of Try This At Home, we discuss the path towards becoming a freelancer, and the best practices to put in place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the ongoing restrictions still affecting access to certain services, we talk to Jeshua Choong of Babel.Fit about their approach to gym membership payments, and then explore the legality of charging for these services at this time with Dato' Mohd Arief Emran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With revenue plunging to an all time low and an uncertain future amidst the prolonged pandemic, we check in with restaurant owners Chef Darren and Ernest Ong to find out about their current challenges and if they are ready to operate in this CMCO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite what certain ministers may be saying, there's no doubt that the performing arts has taken a huge hit this year, especially in terms of revenue, bookings and opportunities. We check in with members of the community to see how they're coping, and what their plans are for the remainder of 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know how to design a simple website? What about putting together simple materials and images for social media? In this episode of Try This At Home, we dive into how you can get started.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day one of the CMCO kicked off with various sightings of long queues at pawn shops across the country. Is it to be expected, or does it signal deepening financial struggles amongst Malaysians?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From donating surplus produce to assisting frontliners, we look at the various ways in which Tesco have been offering their support during these unprecedented times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we include children in the conversation on Covid-19? We speak to Lim Su Lin about helping children to better understand health literacy, disease outbreaks and best practices around public health safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking care of loved ones who have specific needs can be both a privilege and a challenge - and more so during these times of not being able to leave the house. In this episode of The Daily Check In, we speak to people who are caring for elderly family members, as well as children with special needs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many state governments have chosen to take their own paths when it comes to Putrajaya's CMCO. We find out what this means moving ahead for the state-federal government relationship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After reports of a raid on migrant workers spread throughout social media over the weekend, we discuss the public sentiment towards migrant workers with Jerald Joseph, and seek to understand how we can better the system that employs and protects migrant workers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no getting around it - for both companies and individuals, purse strings are tight at the moment, with everyone hunkering down for a difficult economic year. We check in with our guests on how their money habits have changed, and how they're planning for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Say you've always wanted to grow a garden, but perhaps lack the outdoor space... in this episode of Try This At Home, we talk about practical tips and knowledge to grow healthy indoor plants, keep them alive, and help them thrive!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with DHL to find out how they are coping with the MCO alongside the spike in demand for delivery services, and how the industry will change with the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the hike in vegetable prices online, we check in with our colleagues to find out the pros and cons of buying fresh produce over the Internet - and see if this is a trend that will last post-MCO. We also catch up with a veggie box producer to learn more about how they're managing distruptions to the produce supply chain during the MCO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haircuts gone out of control, pyjamas worn all day - we're hearing lots of stories emerging during the MCO of personal grooming taking a long holiday. In this episode of The Daily Check In, we speak to our guests about what it's been like for them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.