Evening Edition

With the loosening of the MCO to boost the economy, we talk to Lillian to find out how the pandemic is set to change the design of our work places, and ultimately, how we work as a whole.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the announcement of a one day parliamentary seating to happen on the 18th of May, we talk to Lim Wei Jiet to find out if this action is constitutional, and what it may imply for the politics of Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mass gatherings - and really gatherings of any kind really - are unlikely to happen anytime soon. But what does that mean for festivals and cultural events? How have things been, and what might things be like in the future? In this episode of The Daily Check In, we explore how the MCO has affected folks involved in these industries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this installment of Try This At Home, we explore the art of getting organised, from two different perspectives - firstly organising the home, with the Konmari method made famous by Marie Kondo, and then by trying to understand BuJo, or bullet journaling, which promises to be the analog way of organising, reflecting and planning your life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this installment of Try This At Home, we explore the art of getting organised, from two different perspectives - firstly organising the home, with the Konmari method made famous by Marie Kondo, and then by trying to understand BuJo, or bullet journaling, which promises to be the analog way of organising, reflecting and planning your life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lazada has launched Pakej Kedai Pintar, their very own stimulus package to help local businesses survive and successfully make the transition to the online space. We speak to Lazada's COO about what the RM10 million ringgit package entails and how it's taking so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sources have told The Malaysian Insight that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be the opposition leader when the Dewan Rakyat reconvenes. We speak with Bridget Welsh about the political developments to look out for in the coming days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Between music releases and podcasts, there is an embarrassment of riches in terms of what we can listen to at the moment. So we ask our guests what they've been enjoying, and what they'd recommend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the recent spate of negative comments made online by Malaysians towards refugees and migrants, and how we can move towards a more productive and responsible conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several MPs have alleged that the government's food aid falls short of its supposed worth of RM100 per pack. We talk to an NGO to find out about the on-ground situation surrounding food aid, and what can be done to provide better help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With many of us working from home, video meetings have become the norm, and emails and messages have replaced verbal conversations. But in the midst of all this, there have also been some pushback, with some feeling more drained from these video chats, and others finding it difficult to have separation of work and rest. In this check in, we explore how working etiquette and norms have changed, and how we can improve this process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A loosening of the MCO includes interstate travel for people stuck in their kampungs starting the 1st of May. We talk to Suaran Singh about the implementation of tech on policy, and how Malaysia can move forward with the using of apps for administrative purposes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever been curious about composting or creating a zero-waste home, this episode of Try This At Home is the one for you. We'll be talking about the basics of what systems and habits need to be put in place, as well as the best tips for creating a green home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with an NGO about the experience of mobilising aid for communities in need while under the Movement Control Order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to P. Prabakaran who was charged with violating the MCO while carrying out his duties as Member of Parliament for his constituency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the Movement Control Order continues, there are many people who've been tirelessly working to keep our country running - from medical staff, logistics, supermarkets, restaurant workers, to postal workers. In this episode, we check in on some frontliners to hear how they've been doing and coping in this time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More of us are cooking than ever before, and so you might now have begun to notice strange tins and packets lurking in the dark corners of your pantry cupboards and fridges. What can be kept, and what needs to be thrown away - especially beyond what the date on the packet might suggest? In this episode, we talk about that, as well as the best tips and tricks for pantry organisation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a strict no Ramadhan bazaar policy in place, small businesses are going online to set up their virtual stalls. We speak to an e-wallet platform that is using its app to help connect petty traders with customers about what we can expect from a digital warong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the Movement Control Order continues, there are many people who've been tirelessly working to keep our country running - from medical staff, logistics, supermarkets, restaurant workers, to postal workers. In this episode, we check in on some frontliners to hear how they've been doing and coping in this time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Video bombing, digital trolls and technological teething problems? We talk to Ding Jo Ann about how feasible livestreaming a court hearing is, the future digitization of court proceedings, and what the public can expect from it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With shops closed, a lot of our shopping habits have shifted online out of necessity. But what does that mean for brands and marketers operating online - are they able to keep up, and have they needed to adapt their messaging to suit these times? We check in with people operating within this space to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world is changing at an alarming rate, and the only certainty seems to be that we don't know when things will go back to normal, or what the new normal might look like. Which is why it's more important than ever to focus on the present - and one way of doing that is to practice mindfulness. In this episode, we talk about building a mindfulness and meditation practice at home - along with a side of yoga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get an on the ground perspective of what it is like for university students who are living on campus throughout the duration of the MCO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots of changes have been happening throughout this pandemic and the MCO, from the personal to the professional. We ask our guests how their lives have changed in response to the circumstances, and how they've been dealing with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the announcement of reopening certain industries amidst the MCO, we talk to Dennis Tan from the construction sector to find out why reopening is necessary, and the difficulties that surround it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the consequences of politicians acting above the law, and how can the judiciary and enforcement bodies respond fairly when such violations happen?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Daily Check In, we want to find out how people are staying happy at the moment, and whether there are any activities or moments that are sparking joy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With more time at home, it might be a good period to brush up on professional writing skills (and also potentially make money from it). In this episode of Try This At Home, we explore how to improve your writing, especially when it comes to articles, columns, letters, and other forms of copy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the challenges of teachers and students conducting online learning under the MCO, and what can be done to improve the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Trump announces a 3-staged process to reopen the US economy, we look at how the spread of the virus can be controlled when lockdown measures are lifted around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From dinners and coffee outings, and birthday parties and weddings, to video calls and messages, our social lives and the way we interact with one another has changed in major ways. In this episode of The Daily Check In, we want to know what does your social life look like at the moment, and how that has changed the way you connect with the people in your life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We may not all have access to the best cameras, but many of us have smartphones with cameras that range from pretty good to pretty amazing. In this episode, we ask keen photographer and editor of The Malaysian Insight, Jahabar Sadiq, to teach us the finer points of taking good photos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guests share their stories of living under mandatory quarantine in Malaysia and Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the kids not going to school and parents not going to work, many of us are living in full households at the moment. We check in with parents to see how they're dealing with their children at the moment, and what they've been doing to keep everyone entertained.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the skills people often talk about picking up is learning a new language. In this episode of Try This At Home, we explore what that entails, how much practice it requires, and whether apps are actually helpful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to an educator to unpack the latest updates to come from the Ministry of Education, and how this could be an opportune time for the education system overhaul that has long been called for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PAS Secretary-General Dato Takiyuddin Hassan was quoted by Malaysiakini saying that all MPs who do not currently hold positions in government will be appointed to GLC positions. We look at the relationship between GLC appointments and politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the government's decision to ban Ramadhan bazaars this fasting month, and whether there can be alternative platforms for traders to proceed with their businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many of us spending more time than ever connecting with our communities online, the boundaries between real and digital life and what we choose to share can get blurry. We talk about this, as well as what we can do for a digital detox, with our guests, both of whom work in an online space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Datuk Michael Kang, retrenchments have already begun and 20% of jobs are expected to be lost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One unfortunate effect of the MCO and the pandemic has been that weddings have had to put on hold. And generally the logistics of putting a wedding together is no simple feat - outfits, venue, food, invites - so we talk to people who have had to make these changes to see how they feel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An incredibly useful skill (perhaps never more so than in these times when masks are a necessity), sewing is a great thing to pick up. In today's episode of Try This At Home, we talk about learning to sew, both by hand, and with a machine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acknowledging the negative impact that the pandemic has had on the economy, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yasin today announced that specific industries will be allowed to reopen in stages. We speak to an economist about which sectors are crucial to resucitating the nation's economy, and whether we are already in the midst of a global recession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go over the latest details of Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's announcement on the third phase of the MCO, what the measures look like this time around and the impact that the extension will have on the community in the long term.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Try This At Home, we explore how to achieve fitness goals at home, ranging from staying active, losing weight, and building muscle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Lili Li, the communities face challenges such as a lack of income, shortage of food supply and other necessities, and water pollution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's the third week in, and we've started seeing reports of an increase in the number of cars and people on the roads. We look at how drones are being deployed to deter the public from flouting the MCO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Between streaming services, regular television and satellite channels, it can sometimes feel like maybe all your watching needs are being met. But that would be ignoring the rich array of (free) content available on Youtube. In this episode, we talk about what people have been watching on Youtube, and what they'd recommend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at unlicensed traders and how they fit into the new stimulus package that was announced on Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.