Evening Edition

China's measures to contain the coronavirus is expected to lead to significant reductions in carbon emissions, according to a report by Carbon Brief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An airplane passenger was caught on video punching the reclined seat of the person in front of him, prompting us to look into the rules of shared public spaces, and what pet peeves listeners have about bad public social etiquette.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government announced during its budget speech that they are aiming to achieve this by 2040.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has reiterated his promise to resign after the APEC summit in Kuala Lumpur this November. We talk about the kinds of support the Prime Minister needs to attain and keep the role.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A survey by Hays has found that 46% of Malaysians are dissatisfied with their jobs - the highest ratio among five markets surveyed in Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An opinion piece on The New York Times suggests that a possible recession is on the cards, given the economic impact of the Covid-19 outbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study based in Germany has found that strong regional accents are associated with lower wages. Are accent biases present in the Malaysian society as well?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We examine how well the industry is doing, and what it will take to attract more visitors to theme park destinations in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We examine how well the industry is doing, and what it will take to attract more visitors to theme park destinations in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia's 2020 census will be held in July, and it will involve 33.8 million people across the country. How will this enormous feat be achieved?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Beijing-based reporter, Qin Chen, about what it's like living and being in China amidst the Covid-19 outbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An article on CNN looks at how sports education may be perpetuating negative values among boys. We look at how sports can be taught in a healthier way to both boys and girls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear from Shawn Tanis and World Bank senior economist Smita Kuriakose about the efficacy of Malaysia's SME policy support from 2012 to 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Munich Security Conference focused its theme this year on "westlessness", where attendees considered if the world is “becoming less Western” and how this would reshape global security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Munich Security Conference focused its theme this year on "westlessness", where attendees considered if the world is “becoming less Western” and how this would reshape global security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study has found that as a result of the sugar tax in the UK, soft drink manufacturers have lowered the sugar levels in their drinks. We look at whether the sugar tax in Malaysia has produced a similar outcome.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An article on The Malaysian Insight notes that the number of students opting for STEM subjects in schools has declined by 6,000 students per year since 2012, as opposed to the increasing number of students opting for the arts in the SPM syllabus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An impressive streak of results by Britain's athletics star Jemma Reekie has raised speculations that her Nike prototype shoes are giving her an edge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An article on Vox looks at how dating apps are mining users' data. We look at what measures people should be taking to protect their personal data, as online privacy becomes increasingly elusive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They are calling for the state government to stop focusing on trivial forms of entertainment, and instead promote experience-based tourism with a focus on culture and nature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Euromonitor International, the pet-care market has grown by over 66% in the last decade. We look at why people spend significant amounts of money on pet-care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The court, however, also issued an order for the National Registration Department to remove "bin Abdullah" from the child's name. We look at the significance of the ruling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a early look at the new metrics for measuring poverty that will be released under the Household Income Survey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new term has emerged for the act of dumping your significant other on Valentine's Day - "valentighting". We commemorate this day by asking you for your worst Valentine's Day stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue to see more cases of Orang Asli communities fighting for their land, we look at whether the courts are able to uphold indigenous land rights in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's weak demand has forced local durian growers to sell their over supply to locals at cut-price.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel restrictions, delays and lack of manpower and supplies could derail China's trade and infrastructure development plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to the co-founder of the Perdana International Anti-Corruption Champion Fund, a foundation that was establishesd to support and recognize anti-corruption fighters worldwide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Tun Mahathir has called for a return to reading traditional mediums like newspapers and books as way to help achieve SPV 2030 and to combat the effects of fake news and misinformation online. We speak to an online media publisher to get her thoughts on this commonly held notion that reading books is better than anything you'll find online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With over 46 million people currently placed under quarantine, we look at the side effects of spending too long a time in social isolation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Bank Rakyat joining the bandwagon in digitalising its services, we look at what it takes to make these services inclusive to a wider group of users.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An expose by the Washington Post revealed that over 120 countries, including Malaysia, purchased rigged encryption machines from a company that was secretly owned and controlled by the US Central Intelligence Agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The figure was short of analysts' expectations of 4.2%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NASA is looking to send a new generation of astronauts into space, and they're hiring via Instagram. We explore the different ways of finding talent, and whether an unconventional approach to hiring may lead to the best finds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at how consumers can do their part in reporting on errant traders who overcharge for face masks and hand sanitisers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we speak to two women who have built careers in the realm of science communication to hear their experiences and get their advice on overcoming the gender stereotypes that still exist in STEM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study from Aston University has found that we eat what our friends eat on social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government announced that birth and marriage certificates will now be issued using biometric data. We delve into the basics of biometric technology and why (or if!) it's a good thing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the rumours surrounding a pact involving Bersatu, PAS and UMNO - how likely it will happen, and what political repercussions it might have.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to a stakeholder about the Ministry of Education's mission to ensure all students transition successfully from primary to secondary school and whether a zero drop out rate is the most effective way to ensure a quality education for all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where is Industry4WRD heading after it was tabled by the government two Budgets ago?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, residents in Singapore rushed into supermarkets to clear out shelves of goods, after the country raised its pandemic preparedness alert level for the coronavirus outbreak from yellow to orange. We look the effects of panic buying and how governments manage it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nike has unveiled its official 2020 Olympics uniforms and footwear for US, France and Brazil athletes, and they're partly made out of recycled shoe parts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An agency under the ministry of communications and multimedia has launched a programme to accelerate digital adoption among people with disabilities. We speak to the person who championed the initiative about what's needed to increase the participation of the disabled community in the digital economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poverty in the UK has risen, although unemployment rates have dropped. We look at how employment rate and standard of living relate to one another.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tun Mahathir has announced that only poor students are eligible for the free breakfast programme, however a report on Khazanah Research Institute argues that while breakfast for all students is costly, it can be provide great social benefits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bong Joon Ho, director of the award winning Korean film Parasite, recently credited its international acclaim to the film's nuanced and elegant subtitles. We speak to Kam Raslan about what makes good subtitles and what often gets lost in translation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some parents are giving allowances to their children on e-wallets to monitor their spending. We discuss how parents can cultivate healthy financial habits in their children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transport restrictions due to the city lockdowns in China are preventing animal feed from getting delivered to poultry farms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the political and economic implications that Brexit will have on the United Kingdom, and what to expect as it begins working out the terms of its divorce from the European Union.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.