Evening Edition

The city at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan will be powered by hydrogen fuel cells, and will be a test-bed for autonomous cars, smart homes, artificial intelligence, robotics and other technologies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to reports, the Cabinet is deliberating a new procurement for official cars that replaces the existing fleet with Toyota Vellfire and Honda Accord models. We look at the rationale for doing so, as well as the public's reaction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent study revealed that workplace bullying can be detrimental to our physical health. We take a look at the prevalence of bullying at work in Malaysia and why it often goes unnoticed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the portfolio entail? Why is it a heavily politicised role? Who are the likely candidates? We discuss the role and weight of being the education minister as we await the announcement of Maszlee Malik's successor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the predicted impact of climate change on Malaysia, and whether or not we are doing enough to prepare for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry will be commencing Ops Indah, a nationwide spot check on tourist hot spots that may be guilty of distorting prices of goods and services to tourists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meat-free alternatives on the other hand, recorded the biggest growth rate of 18% to £405 million, according to Nielsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New documents leaked by former Cambridge Analytica staff Brittany Kaiser reveal further allegations of their engagement with Barisan Nasional. We look into those allegations and what this means for data privacy in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson's advisor is looking to recruit “weirdos and misfits with odd skills” to help bring new ideas to Britain's government. We explore the pros and cons of hiring talent that don't fit a traditional mould.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The study by Hays Asia also found that 28% of Malaysian respondents believed they were excluded from participation or faced a lack of respect due to their ethnicity. We speak to a recruitment expert to understand the issues that underpin racial discrimination at the workplace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Tun Mahathir lauded the idea of Okinawa's village shops, where provisions are bought using an honor system. We explore whether local shops, KL-ites and honour systems can go together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He announces his resignation after 20 months on the post, where he received much public attention with his policy directions. We consider why he has been such a polarising figure, and what the next minister should focus on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three years after it was declared illegal, Dego Ride is back on the road. We consider the safety aspect of motorcycle e-hailing services, and the idea that this sector can provide jobs for lower-income youth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite conducting several campaigns, over 9000kg of rubbish was cleared from the streets of KL after the New Year celebrations, according to DBKL. We look at what it takes to cultivate a habit of keeping clean among the public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

..or at least it's on the uptrend, accoring to a report that shows companies are becoming more aware of building a inclusive workforce to drive lasting change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss an article from The Guardian which explores the nuanced psychology behind being late, that can perhaps explain Malaysia's laissez-faire attitude towards timekeeping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get into how and why water cuts keep occurring, and what measures are in place to anticipate and deal with the pollution of our water supply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toknya is a homebased hairdresser in Perlis who has gone viral for offering haircuts at a mere RM2.50 a pop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before we step into a brand new decade, we dig into the archives to review the biggest events and stories that made headlines in the last decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobody makes New Year resolutions anymore, but! We look at a few things we can try if we would like to embrace change at some point in 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a lighter spin, we look back at some of the offbeat news that made us smile over the year that was.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Tun Mahathir suggests again to use the gold dinar for trade among Muslim nations, we look at unified currencies and when it's a good idea or otherwise to introduce them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The e-hailing platform has teamed up with Singaporean telco Singtel to apply for a digital bank license.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore the 6% digital tax and how it will impact consumer habits around digital products.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BNM announced the Exposure Draft on Licensing Framework for Digital Banks. Up to five licences will be issued to qualified applicants to establish digital banks here. This will cover both conventional and Islamic banking business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2019 has seen a focus in curbing corruption, with announcements including the National Anti-Corruption Plan (NACP) as well as the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) - but what impact has this had on the ground? Cynthia Gabriel explains, and discusses how well the government is doing in their attempts to combat corruption in our country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore whether discounts on traffic summonses encourage good or bad driver behaviour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government's move to cut the Critical Services Incentive Payment (BIPK) has attracted criticism especially from healthcare students and professionals, who argue that it will demoralise workers who are already underpaid and overworked. We look at those criticisms by examining the environment that healthcare graduates face in the industry today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Perak Islamic Religion and Malay Customs Council is collaborating with several Nordic countries to bring TVET programmes to Islamic school students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about the relationship between advertisements and junk food consumption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the protests in Hong Kong, to the political uncertainty in the United Kingdom and the United States, international news has had far-reaching impact this year, affecting markets, discourse and sentiment worldwide. Amir Fareed joins us to go beyond the headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the best gift to give someone? Are you a horrible human being if you practice regifting? We delve into the etiquette of gift giving, and invite listeners to share the best gifts they've ever given or received.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at how the rise of smartphones have shaped events in the past decade, and where our relationship with smartphones is heading as we enter 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Shah Alam City Council has introduced several initiatives to improve their services and become more sustainable, including placing a serious ban on plastic straws, disposing of abandoned vehicles, and raiding eateries to ensure cleanliness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Malaysia Baharu being more than a year old, we look at where Malaysia stands in terms of our civil liberties and get some updates on headlines including SOSMA, the death penalty, the Peaceful Assembly Act, child marriage, and LGBT rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US-China trade war has continued throughout the year, and as the barbs and tariffs were traded, smaller countries looked for opportunities to benefit (and also hoped to not get in the way). This hour we explore how the trade war has shaped 2019, and where Malaysia fits into all of this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look back at the major business headlines with Wong Shou Ning, including updates on what affected markets and the business environment in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hypermarket also halted its production in China, after a six-year-old girl in the UK found a plea for help inside a card.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss an article on New York Times which argues that it's ok to feel sad during the festive season, and take a look at how those feelings can be dealt with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Khazanah Nasional has chosen Touch 'n Go eWallet, Boost, and GrabPay for its programme that's set to rollout on 15 January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last mile connectivity continues to be an issue for Malaysians, public transport is constantly cited as something that needs to improve, and we're still struggling with striking the balance between gentrification, development and conservation. We discuss all this and more with our two experts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country is planning new laws that will boost funding for tourism development around the country. We take a look at their initiatives and what we can do to support cultural tourism in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Airbnb has criticised the proposed draft guidelines of the Short-Term Accommodation regulatory framework. The proposal includes a rule that unhosted rental residential properties would see a limit of between 90 - 180 days over a 12-month period on all platforms accumulated, per accommodation. We speak to April Rinne on how to balance regulation and growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House of Representatives voted for Trump's impeachment today on two charges, namely abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, which means he will face a trial in the Senate. We look at what happens next, and what this means for the 2020 US elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politics has dominated much of the conversations we've had this year: from numerous by-elections, to political infighting, and the ongoing question of who should be the next PM. We talk about what all of this has meant, and the impact it's had on the government, the opposition and of course, the rakyat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tests will look 30 years into the future to see the long-term impact of climate change on businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With lie detector tests being a hot topic today, we speak to a psychologist about why people are dishonest and how to spot a lie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Syed Saddiq's call to introduce youth quotas into GLC management, we look at the merits of having young people in higher positions of decision making.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a busy year in headlines for education: from major changes to our classrooms and examinations and streaming, to free breakfast programmes. And yet every announcement has been heavily debated and politicised. What is it actually like on the ground? We speak with our panel of guests for perspectives from educators as well as parents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia fell short of its 70 medal target at the SEA Games- we look at whether the contingent's performance will have a long term impact on the country's unity and sense of national pride.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.