Evening Edition

We look at what actions authorities can take against individuals who flout the order, as the police warns of tougher measures ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A CNBC Report published that CEOs across the globes are coming to terms that their business will be affected by Covid19, but many are optimistic that things will recover quickly, defying public expectations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lawyer Rosli Dahlan shares his journey of getting diagnosed with Covid-19 with his wife, their experience of self-isolation at the Sungai Buloh Hospital, and his message of hope for Malaysians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Places of worship have been closed in light of the Movement Control Order, thereby affecting religious gatherings. We look at how communities continue to practise faith amid the Covid-19 outbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Heidy Quah about how refugee communities are coping with Covid-19 and the Movement Control Order, and what kinds of support they need at the moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite the Movement Control Order, people are still found to be eating at hawker centres. We discuss what's behind apathy towards the coronavirus, and talk about addressing the opposite problem of compounding anxieties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this week, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) said that the pandemic will push most airlines across the globe to bankruptcy by the end of May. We unpack this with David Yu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lack of clarity in the initial announcements led to much confusion about the Movement Control Order, bringing crowds to police stations - the opposite of what the move intended to achieve. We discuss what was lacking in official communication and what can be improved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the disastrous impact that Covid-19 is having on theatre ticket sales, and how lockdowns might boost streaming numbers in a big way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the anxieties around Covid-19, several businesses and employers are stepping up to assist employees and the community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go through the legal implications of the movement restriction order, as enforced under the Control and Prevention of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 and the Police Act 1967.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What exactly is enough and how are food supplies being effectively distributed and tracked? We explore these questions, as we commence the Movement Control Order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the announcements by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba on the confirmed cases of deaths, and look at the efficacy of the movement control order with Dr Khor Swee Kheng.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International organisations like G7 and ASEAN are holding talks to discuss how they can tackle the pandemic collectively. We discuss what those cooperative efforts might look like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the legal implications of the outbreak on businesses, and unpack the concept of ‘force majeure’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We unpack the latest announcements on the new measures in the economic stimulus package with Laurence Todd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An epidemeiologist helps unpack some of the latest information to come from Health Minister YB Dato' Sri Dr Adham Baba, and what would be crucial to slow down the rate of infections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Internet marketing gurus have become a phenomenon in Singapore, kickstarting a make money quick craze among amateur entrepreneurs. We talk to Julian Ng about whether it's all just a fad - or a viable means to learn to make a living.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more people spend their time at home amidst the Covid-19 outbreak, food delivery services attempt to strike a balance between meeting higher demands in orders and preventing the spread of the virus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it acceptable for the government to run crowdsource intiatives, given that the people already pay taxes? We explore with Dr. Cassey Lee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to living a balanced and healthy lifestylte, much of our efforts and finances go into good nutrition and exercise. But what about quality sleep? To celebrate World Sleep Day, we delve into the value of investing in a good night's sleep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With health officials urging the public to cancel mass gatherings, we take a look at how this affects the event planning industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would sporting events without spectators feel like? We talk to Haresh Deol, Editor at Twentytwo13 about what this could have on athletes and the general public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the return of old faces in the government mean better relations between Malaysia and Singapore? Dr. Mustafa Izzuddin, Research Fellow at the Institute of South Asian Studies at NUS, weighs in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indonesia is planning to put a stoppage on income tax collection and delaying corporate tax to help stimulate the economy as the world is hit by the now pandemic COVID-19. It is also in works to create a framework for bond stabilisation after revealing that government bonds may besold to Indonesia's central bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of the Right to Repair movement cropping up in Europe, we ask if more durable products are the answer to a more sustainable future. Tze Lee, Principal Design and Co-Founder at Stuck weighs in on what more durable products mean for us as producers, consumers - and for our planet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fears about the coronavirus have led the public to call for the locations to be revealed; but health officials say that this violates confidentiality and spreads stigma. We speak with Dato' Dr. Christopher Lee for his thoughts. For all enquiries about COVID-19, please call CPRC (Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre), at 03 88810200/03 88810600/03 88810700. Thank you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the new Transport Minister in place, we discuss with Professor Dr. Ahmad Farhan about his thoughts on the priorities that the new government should take on to improve connectivity beyond private vehicles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the Covid-19 outbreak, we look at whether work from home arrangements are an actual advantage, as studies show there are also downsides to them. We speak to psychologist Elaine Fernandez, who weighs in on the importance of face-to-face interactions, loneliness, and finding a middle ground between home and the workplace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the majority of new cabinet ministers and deputy ministers coming from Bumiputera backgrounds, how inclusive will the new government be in addressing social and economic issues? We talk to Professor Datuk Dr. Shamsul Amri Baharuddin from KITA, who shares with us what we can expect and why this is the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at a report on the increased federal funding of HIV treatment in the US, a hopeful, cured HIV case in the UK and IJM Corp's latest shares traded on the counter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an article on Free Malaysia Today, Parti Sosialis Malaysia calls for fuel subsidies to be removed to pave way for better public transportation. We talk to Datuk Khairul Annuar and Laurence Todd on the pros and cons of doing away with fuel subsidies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How relevant is science fiction, in a time when reality is inching its way closer to becoming stranger than fiction itself? With Season 3 of Westworld set to premiere on Astro on the 16th of March, we delve into the genre to reflect on it's past, present and future. Catch the latest episodes of Westworld on HBO or go to www.watchod.com for more info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's new cabinet line up includes the now former CEO of CIMB - seen as a move to include technocrats in the new government. We talk to James Chai of INVOKE Solutions who weighs in on how technocrats impact policymaking and the dynamics of an administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Perikatan Nasional cabinet is emphasising the development and rights of Sabah and Sarawak, with a new ministry dedicated to East Malaysia policies and an increase in the number of ministers and deputies from the region to boot. We talk to James Chin, Director of the Asia Institute at the University of Tasmania, to understand what impact this will have for these two states in terms of policy - and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MGCC signs a deal with Malaya Green Builder Energy of KC Energy from Taiwan for 100 public buses to accelerate our public transport system's transition to a lower carbon footprint. As Datasonic shares take a sharp fall in the morning, Bursa Malaysia suspends short-selling activities for the second time since last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With school closures around the world to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, 290 million students are now forced to learn remotely from home. We speak to Raj Ridvan Singh, Founder of SOLS 24/7, to examine how ready schools actually are to deal with this new arrangement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to Dr. Danial about Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's newly announced cabinet line-up, the failings and successes of the previous government, and what the new cabinet can do to manage the trust levels of Malaysians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After racist comments were directed at at Selangor football player K. Prabakaran and his coach, B. Sathianathan, we look at what's going with racist slurs making their way to Malaysia's football turfs. We talk to Ahmad Muzamil from Semuanya Bola and Khalilul from REKREASI to hear their insights into what's becoming an unpleasant trend - and what's being done to fight it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the new cabinet line up, we discuss with Tricia Yeoh about her article that talks about the political economy that the new government is inheriting, the policies that it will have to take on, and managing our hopes about the new administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 8th Prime Minister announces the new cabinet line up: one with 4 'Senior Ministers' in place of a Deputy Prime Minister with an interesting line-up of non-political figures in a bid to "deliver". We talk to Keith Leong, Head of Research at KRA Group, who shares his thoughts about this line up, and how it will work to tackle national issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the value of having diverse representation in governance? How can we encourage more girls and women to exercise their political voice? To commemorate International Women's Day, we explore these questions with 111 Initiative, a youth led campaign powered by Undi 18 that is advocating for 50% female representation in Dewan Rakyat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She states that it was her own decision to do so, and it is "business as usual" for MACC. But how will her departure affect the MACC and its efforts in fighting corruption? We discuss with Dr Muhammad Mohan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PKR has announced that it plans to take legal action against its former lawmakers, and demand that they pay RM10 million each. But can this be done, given that the Federal Constitution provides for the freedom of association?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From flawed recipes for homemade sanitizers to price gouging on Amazon, we examine the side effects of the sky rocketing surge in demand for hand sanitizers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conjunction with International Women's Day, we unpack a paper from 2018 which found that countries with higher gender equality have fewer women in STEM fields.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has pledged to form a clean cabinet that will uphold the principle of integrity. We take a closer look at what that would entail and what other considerations would go into selecting our next cabinet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has pledged to form a clean cabinet that will uphold the principle of integrity. We take a closer look at what that would entail and what other considerations would go into selecting our next cabinet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has a 100 billion Singapore dollar plan to prepare the lion city against rising temperatures and sea levels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justice Mohamed Zaini Mazlan ruled that the public has the right to hear what transpires in court, as “the trial must not only be conducted fairly but must be seen to be conducted fairly.” We delve into the court's decision and the importance of striking a balance between dispensing justice in a transparent manner and upholding a person’s rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.