Evening Edition

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has said that the government is devising a stimulus package to overcome the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak. We look at how stimulus packages work and how effective they can be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at how effective communication can play a part in the management of the coronavirus outbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federation of Malaysian Consumers’ Association (FOMCA) has called for a review on the RM1 charge for interbank ATM withdrawals, given that most online transactions are free and that cost of living is increasing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A "coding issue" resulted in the malfunctioning of a mobile app that was used to transmit and formulate the results of the Iowa caucus. A tech expert joins us to talk about what goes into the building and execution of an online voting system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Development of Melaka Gateway has been stalled for a while, but the local fishing industry has taken a hit from land reclamation. We look at why developers opt to reclaim land, and if the benefits ever justify the environmental damage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dyson has applied to patent its latest headphones technology which incorporates a built-in air purifier, designed to combat air pollution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The medical field is looking more seriously into the effects and benefits of mindfulness, and are exploring how it might be prescribed as a form of medical treatment. We speak to a mindfulness teacher as well as a psychologist to get their views on the potential growth of the mindfulness industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Its CEO Tony Fernandes and chairman Kamarudin Meranun have relinquished their roles for the time being, to "facilitate a full and independent inquiry". We discuss when it is ethical for people in power to step down and how the investigation process into the bribery allegations will take place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) footballer Liridon Krasniqi just got naturalised as a Malaysian citizen. But is this fair to the stateless people who have lived in the country for years?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Health Minister recently said in a drug policy forum that it is "easier to sell ice cream", if politicians were to please everyone. We discuss how politicians can consider stakeholders' views while pushing policies forward in a constructive manner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you successfully followed through with your New Year resolutions so far? We examine how effective goals are made, and if attaching target numbers would help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a 2.5% decrease from a total trade of RM1.9 trillion in the previous year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to the co-founder of Safetipin, a company that leverages on technology and crowd sourcing to collect data to map out public spaces in cities around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister recently emphasised that it is important to teach Science and Maths in English, however this has brought back the contentious debate of whether or not it is a good idea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore why US presidential candidates are using Facebook ads to advocate animal rights as part of their presidential campaigns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A UK survey found that some 8.6 million people claimed sick days in 2019 not because they were ill but because they were sick of their jobs. We explore the concept of sick leaves and whether it's doing its job of ensuring employee well being.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We examine if employers have a preference for foreign degrees vs local degrees, in this season when universities start to receive students for the first intake of the calendar year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China has extended the CNY holiday in some states in an effort to contain the coronavirus outbreak. The impact is likely to hit the economy as schools and government offices remain closed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss a BBC article on better management of life admin tasks, in order to prevent "attention residue" which may result in us being less efficient at work or getting overwhelmed more easily.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore the Parliament Services Bill 2020 that is set to be tabled in March, and how it will turn the legislature into an independent entity if it is passed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore ways to deal with the problem of driving under the influence, after the Transport Ministry said that the government has agreed in principle to tighten existing laws on DUI offences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AgBioEn will begin construction next week on a $1.88 billion project to turn agricultural waste into energy for use in food production. This facility will be the first of its kind in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about ways to solve the problem of abandoned buildings in the city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get the background on why there is an oversupply of offices in Kuala Lumpur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Act follows the Madrid Protocol and recognises non-traditional trademarks. We unpack what it means for entrepreneurs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China has put 16 cities on lockdown in response to the coronavirus outbreak. We look at what impact this has on both China and the world economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gojek Singapore suspended 120 drivers for using fake Gojek mobile applications to maximise their earnings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An article on The Economist suggests that it's a great time to launch a new brand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to reports, the news publication is recruiting staff in preparation for a relaunch later this year. We discuss if the current climate in the media industry supports this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We try to understand how disease outbreaks feed xenophobia and discrimination amid the coronavirus outbreak in China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our first Book Club of 2020, we revisit a classic of both page and screen - Mario Puzo’s The Godfather, the book the spawned cinematic legend and numerous pop cultural moments. We wrap things up with a discussion on how the notion of family is explored in books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We recap the day's coverage of the outbreak, and look at how to address public anxieties by tackling misinformation about the disease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Automakers are withdrawing employees from China and may suspend manufacturing in the country if the outbreak does not improve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss an article on New York Times about why and how complaining may be beneficial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several industries such as metal, fire and wood related industries are predicted to do very well in the year or the golden rat however due to competition, the water related industries are expected to face challenges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We find out how Chinese calligraphy came to be associated with the Lunar New Year, and then speak with a veteran calligrapher about his dedication to the practice and what goes into appreciating calligraphy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From welcoming the God of Wealth to celebrating the birthday of humankind, we take a closer look at the mythology and ancient traditions that mark each of the 15 days of Chinese New Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is new research  that shows that to earn high wages, we must find coworkers who complement our own skills rather than duplicate them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To commemorate the International Day of Education, we have a conversation on the Zero Reject Policy that was implemented at the start of 2019, which focuses on getting children with special education needs, as well as undocumented children, into national schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A UN report found that Amazon CEO and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos had his phone hacked and gigabytes of private data stolen. The main suspect is MBS or Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi Arabia so far has denied any involvement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia's done better in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index 2019, ranking 51 out of 180 countries. We talk about how that a cleaner image impacts business confidence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia's done better in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index 2019, ranking 51 out of 180 countries. We talk about how that a cleaner image impacts business confidence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With reports of a number of Wuhan coronavirus cases spreading globally, we look to the Global Health Security Index by The Economist Intelligence Unit to find out how well prepared countries are to respond to major infectious disease outbreaks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thailand kick-started 2020 with a ban on single-use plastic, but street food vendors are struggling to find alternatives for plastic food packaging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask because a writer caused an online stir when he tweeted that he rips his long books into half to make them more portable. Many questioned his sanity, prompting us to wonder if we put too much value in books as sacred objects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A job centre in Lembah Pantai is expected to open in the second quarter of the year. We talk to YB Fahmi about the plans and goals he has in place to tackle unemployment and underemployment in his constituency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Prime Minister and acting Education Minister Tun Dr Mahathir, national schools have been focusing too much on Islamic studies. He hopes that introducing more STEM subjects will help create Muslims with knowledge, rather than just good Muslims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the increase widespread of coronavirus, the Asian market and several industries are impacted differently towards the health threat especially with the oncoming Chinese New Year holiday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent global survey from PR agency Edelman measured the levels of public trust in 4 key agencies- government, business, NGOs and media. The results found that none of these institutions were perceived as both competent and ethical by the public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports have surfaced about several bids for our national carrier. We explore what the best deal for MAS might look like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.