Evening Edition

Bernama chairperson Azman Ujang urged the public to continue buying and reading newspapers, as sales have dropped due to technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not so, according to research. We discuss why that's the case, and what needs to be done to help ease traffic and improve mobility among states.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One in five Malaysian adolescents are depressed, and suicidal behaviour is highest among Form One students, based on the National Health and Morbidity Survey in 2017. We speak with Ardy Ayadali about the common threads behind emotional and mental issues in children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the emotional journey that happens when you opt for a device free vacation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An non-profit organization is urging governments to invest in basic infrastructures that can improve access to clean water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India just imposed an internet shutdown in Kashmir, so we talk about how and why governments take this action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of the video clips showing cars getting swept away by floods in Subang Jaya, we take a look at why flash floods keep occuring, and how our flood management system needs to improve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Citing banners and posters as wasteful and expensive, the Electoral Reform Committee are proposing for the Election Commission to ban "poster wars" during future elections campaigns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Employers are still reluctant to hire ex-offenders despite tax incentives, according to the Malaysian Employers Federation. We take a look at efforts to change employers' attitudes and prepare ex-offenders for jobseeking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Employers are still reluctant to hire ex-offenders despite tax incentives, according to the Malaysian Employers Federation. We take a look at efforts to change employers' attitudes and prepare ex-offenders for jobseeking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore the powers that a Prime Minister is expected to hold in a democratic society, and what measures exist to keep these powers in check.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at how the polarising figure fits into the current political climate in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs revealed today that it receives an average of 2,500 complaints every month on e-commerce fraud.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss why that's the case with Rajen Devadason, who says that low levels of income and a lack of education are likely the reasons for this. Rajen will be running a workshop this Saturday at Light Their Path, a fundraiser for the blind. You can find more details at their Facebook page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The company claims that its software called Rekognition can now accurately identify fear, in addition to seven other emotions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indian actor Priyanka Chopra was accused of encouraging war, based on a tweet she made in support of India’s military at the height of tensions with Pakistan in February. After receiving clapback, we ask whether mixing celebrity and politics is a good idea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at the proposed Bill in Selangor to allow unilateral conversion, and what this means in the context of the Federal Court's landmark ruling last year in Indira Gandhi's case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study by Ipsos found that 62% of Malaysians are worried about ageing, compared to the global average of 52%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the merits of using credit cards to teach children about financial concepts like debt and loan repayments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Chwi Lynn speaks with Gloria Steele about USAID's current priorities in providing aid to developing countries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lack of cleanliness of our public toilets reflects our level of civility, according to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. We speak with Jack Sim for his thoughts on improving the state of our toilets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Socso, some of the biggest constraints by jobseekers with disabilities include lack of support from family, and difficulty in transportation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new national car is likely to be a C-segment sedan, according to International Trade and Industry Minister Darell Leiking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travelling can sometimes cost up to four times more- we look at why travelling can be both difficult and expensive for people with disabilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nation's plan to move its capital becomes more urgent as Jakarta becomes one of the fastest sinking cities in the world. We take a look at what impact this move will have.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at how scammers obtain victims' details, and what victims should do once they realize they have fallen for a scam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new study finds that children born in bigger cities in Britain go on to earn more in adulthood. We discuss how inequalities among neighbourhoods can be addressed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at ways to address age discrimination at the workplace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telecommunication scams and e-commerce fraud share the biggest portion of crime, according to Bukit Aman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok wants information on oil palm and other commodities to be included in the primary school curriculum by 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are questions relating to the economy which have remained unanswered for decades, according to economist Dr. Shankaran Nambiar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bitcoin miners in Kuantan stole RM3.2 million worth of electricity from TNB to support their illegal mining operations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government released a market review report on the nation’s food sector, identifiying several weaknesses in the food supply chain that have compromised the price of essential goods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Canadian government warns that internet companies which do not actively combat the exploitation of children online, may face financial penalties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MESTECC and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have joint ownership of a Tongkat Ali extract- what does that mean and will this impact communities that harvested the traditional herb for centuries? We speak to an IP lawyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MESTECC and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have joint ownership of a Tongkat Ali extract- what does that mean and will this impact communities that harvested the traditional herb for centuries? We speak to an IP lawyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, Hong Kong saw a citywide strike, as protests sprang up across different sites and transportation came to a halt. We talk to Professor Steve Tsang about Hong Kong's options in its current crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about how the cooperative effort can be strengthened to better address current trends in human trafficking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can a nation's younger talent develop into successful sportspeople, if they are spending the bulk of their time on academic endeavours? We talk about striking a balance between the two.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DPM Dato' Seri Dr Wan Azizah is suggesting gender sensitization for parliamentarians to address the sexist comments made recently by a PKR Senator. We delve into the culture and mindset that has led to this suggestion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The plan will lay out the government's policy toward Rohingya refugees, to help civil society gain funding from international organisations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MACC reported that over 53% of the 4860 individuals that had been arrested for corruption are aged 40 and below.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post Undi18, we explore the different avenues and opportunities that are available for women to get involved in leadership and politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Given the size of our country, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that Malaysia’s policy is to be friendly with all countries irrespective of their ideology or practices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at some risk factors for house break-ins, and tips for improving home security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Apple and Samsung's most recent earnings, it seems that most people don't want to spend $1,000 on a new phone - and the reason could be a lack of a compelling reason to do so.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several recent opinion pieces have talked about how a team of superstars may not necessarily lead to great results. We explore this with Sashe Kanapathi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The High Court ruling gives a domestic worker the right to pursuer claim for nearly 5 years of unpaid wages. The case was earlier dismissed by labour authorities because she didn't have a work permit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at the case of Pannir Selvam Pranthaman, a Malaysian who has been sentenced to death in Singapore for drug trafficking charges. Pannir's family and lawyer, who says that he was tricked into trafficking drugs, say that the sentence is unjustifiable and are working to fight for his life. You can support Pannir and his family at savepannir.info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Road Transport Department has collected over RM9.6 million in revenue since launching the online bidding system back in April.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.