Evening Edition

We evaluate how well the Opposition is doing at the moment, and examine how it can step up its role of holding the government accountable to public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Refugee status, comic book bans and palm oil fried muruku were some items that came up today in Dewan Rakyat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The exorbitant cost of this parking spot has emphasized the income disparity between ordinary citizens and the ultra rich in Hong Kong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A trade body in India has urged its members not to import Malaysian palm oil, in response to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's statements about the conflict in Jammu and Kashmir. We examine what the developments mean for the trade and diplomatic relationships between India and Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tourists and youngsters have welcomed the stores, which operate using the e-wallet concept.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg reports that Malaysia might be settling for a fraction of the $7.5 billion amount that we are publicly demanding for. We examine how these negotiations work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did developing countries like Malaysia fall into the middle income trap and what can we do to successfully transition into a high income nation? We discuss with Jayant Menon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go through some of the highlights from Parliament today - an MP gets booted out of the proceedings, the ongoing comic book controversy, and more discussions on decriminalising suicide. Also, we meet the MP for Jelutong, RSN Rayer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia's rating increased from C to C+ this year in the Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index. We take a look at how our retirement schemes can be improved, and consider the alternative system of having social pensions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the effectiveness of our PDPA laws when it comes to addressing data breaches, particularly those that happen within government agencies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The social media network is introducing a number of security features to improve transparency and mitigate inteferences in the upcoming election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protection for gig workers, palm oil boycotts and questionable allocations to the Tanjung Piai constituency were some highlights from today's session at Dewan Rakyat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We consider some factors to take into account, as the government looks into drawing up new regulations for the gig economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In response to a question on why the government did not introduce tax exemptions for national unity efforts, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad responds that those who promote unity should believe in the true purpose of doing so.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the new animated film Abominable featuring a contentious scene of China's nine-dash line in the South China Sea, we revisit the territorial dispute by zooming in on the fisheries situation in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We examine the precarious posiiton we may find ourselves in as our country and economy continues to stand between the trade tensions of the US and China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about sightings of orcas in local waters and Proton cars abroad as part of today's Dewan Rakyat update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at the National Transport Policy 2019-2030 and how it addresses the key issues including safety, public transport and sustainability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to analysts, the lack of reception for the malls demonstrates that race-based business concepts are becoming out of fashion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore this year's theme "Our Actions Are Our Future, Healthy Diets for A #ZeroHunger World", by speaking to Elyn Pow about creating healthier and more sustainable versions of Malaysian delicacies. On a related note, Takeaway 2019 is happening on the 4th of November at Connexion@The Vertical, Bangsar South. Get your tickets here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss how schools can prepare well to go streamless, in order to develop well-rounded students while encouraging them to pursue their passions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With schools going streamless starting next year, we discuss the best ways to support students in deciding what subjects to take, while preparing for what the future needs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite suffering a second quarterly drop in subscribers, Netflix is confident that its streaming competitors Apple and Disney won't be bad for business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New details on our flying car and an indefinite pause on the government's plans to build a museum of nature were some highlights from today's sitting in Dewan Rakyat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Unicef, Asian children are becoming unhealthy due to aggressive marketing by instant noodles producers, with Malaysia identified as one of the main countries to have this problem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to start a business that makes a difference? We speak with Ahmed Faris from Impact, a government agency that wants more businesses to adopt sustainable practices; as well as Anja Juliah Abu Bakar, founder of Athena Empowers which advocates menstrual health through sustainable products.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to UM student, Wong Yan Ke who had a police report made against him for staging a solo protest at his convocation ceremony to oppose the leadership of the university.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some highlights in the Dewan Rakyat today include protecting jobseekers from discrimination, accusations of a clandestine plan within the Opposition, and the ongoing dispute over Kelantan's oil royalties. Then we meet Rantau Panjang MP, Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff. We also have a bonus segment with Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng, on otters being spotted in Taman Tasik Metropolitan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at what's next for Facebook's cryptocurrency project, as some of its key backers decide to pull out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at a new report on how stronger intellectual property frameworks can benefit the economy of Southeast Asian countries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our post budget analysis by exploring the clarity and direction that Budget 2020 offers as a roadmap for entrepeneurs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the highlights from the Dewan Rakyat today include discussions around the decriminalisation of attempted suicide, addressing the recurring haze problem, and amending Sosma. We also meet Pontian MP, Datuk Seri Ahmad Mazlan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at the efforts in Budget 2020 to address the needs of people with disabilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a closer look at what Budget 2020 means for lower income groups, and whether or not it signals the government's pivot towards its Shared Prosperity Vision 2030.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at what Budget 2020 has in store for the youth, including support for unemployed graduates and access to affordable housing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at what Budget 2020 has in store for the youth, including support for unemployed graduates and access to affordable housing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng hopes that the initiative will create 350 thousand jobs for Malaysians. We also talk about the Women@Work programme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at what Budget 2020 has in store for the youth, including support for unemployed graduates and access to affordable housing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at what Budget 2020 has in store for the youth, including support for unemployed graduates and access to affordable housing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at how Budget 2020 addresses the issues of concern to women today, including access to childcare and the ease of returning to work after a career break.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the highlights from the Dewan Rakyat today include the development of 5G, Visit Malaysia 2020, a possible ban on e-cigarettes and the LTTE controversy. Also, get to know our MP for today, Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get first impressions of Malaysia's National Budget 2020 and respond to the initiatives and programs that are being introduced for next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get first impressions of Malaysia's National Budget 2020 and respond to the initiatives and programs that are being introduced for next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get first impressions of Malaysia's National Budget 2020 and respond to the initiatives and programs that are being introduced for next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get a tutorial of sorts on how to understand and analyse the numbers and jargons that make up an annual budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We reflect on Budget 2019 and hear from policy makers on what they hope to see in the upcoming budget announcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budget hopes for the agricultural industry, an update on Khazanah's financial health, and Tanjung Piai elections were some of the key highlights from today's session in Dewan Rakyat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budget hopes for the agricultural industry, an update on Khazanah's financial health, and Tanjung Piai elections were some of the key highlights from today's session in Dewan Rakyat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the merits of both types of targeted subsidies, following the suggestion by economist Prof. Dr. Jomo Kwame Sundaram to subsidise public transport instead of fuel, to better serve the B20.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Hong Kong protests continue, Apple, Tiffany & Co., and the Houston Rockets are facing criticism in China for appearing to be on the side of the protesters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.