Evening Edition

We take a look at what goes into the planning of an industrial town, and how should it be maintained to remain liveable, in light of the pollution incident in Pasir Gudang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at what goes into the planning of an industrial town, and how should it be maintained to remain liveable, in light of the pollution incident in Pasir Gudang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To address increasing rates of divorce, YB Hannah Yeoh, the Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, proposed a voluntary online compatibility quiz as a tool to help couples figure out if they're ready for a life long commitment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss why representation of minority communities is important in policymaking decisions, in the context of Rania Zara Medina's appointment to the Country Coordinating Mechanism Malaysia which has caused some controversy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fishermen's protest against the Penang South Reclamation project and Najib Razak's appointment as chairman of Barisan Nasional's advisory board were in the spotlight in Dewan Rakyat today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A viral video of worm infested cherries in Canada have had a ripple effect on the sales of the fruit in Hong Kong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preacher Wan Ji, who was convicted under the Sedition Act for a Facebook post about the Sultan of Selangor, had his nine-month sentence extended to a year upon an appeal by the Attorney General's Chambers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister's Question Time, Malaysia Airlines' fate, and the Sedition Act were some of the key highlights from today in Parliament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The European Union's antitrust commission fined the owner of Hello Kitty for impeding cross-border sales of its own products.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Bridget Welsh about whom the move is likely to benefit politically, and how it might change the focus of political parties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the significance of the manifesto more than a year since GE14, and if we should be gauguing the government's progress through other means.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TNB's monopoloy may soon end, with the government looking into the feasibility of introducing new energy suppliers into the market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Other key developments include geopolitical concerns, with tensions between Iran and the US back in the limelight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government's plan to take over four highway concessonaires was in the Dewan Rakyat spotlight today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn Tanis speaks to residents in Pasir Gudang to find out how they are coping, in this special report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dubbed Malaysia’s ‘Ice Queen’, Speed Skater, Anja Chong, winner of 3 SEA Games gold medals joins Ross on Grandstand to talk about switching from figure skating, raising funding and the trials and tribulations of training for December's SEA Games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at how reforms can be made to our process of making public appointments, in light of the recent attention towards the appointment of Latheefa Koya as Chief Commissioner of MACC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guests from Lean In Malaysia speak about the experiences and struggles of mothers returning to the workplace, and also the identified solutions. You can find out more about the Lean In Career Programme 4.0, themed "Career Comeback" on leaninmalaysia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The USD is weak for now, mainly due to expectations that the US Federal Reserve seems to favour lower interest rates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could nasi lemak one day be as globally ubiquitous as pizza? We talk about cuisines as cultural exports, and what that means as soft power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is digitising public service delivery to speed up the service, and rationalise the size of the civil sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ernest Zacharevic blames his now iconic street art for turning the once-quiet Lorong Armenian in Penang into a ‘circus’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a quick gander at what the recently passed Trademarks Bill 2019 encompasses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Dewan Rakyat, the opposition give their T&C's on the proposal to amend our Federal Consitution while YB Teresa Kok wonders why Malaysians are on the anti-palm oil bandwagon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent news report suggested that by the year 2026, KL would become a sustainable city. We explore how far off we are from that alleged target and whether it's possible to put a number on a city's progress to acheiving sustainability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talks of it kicked off at the 34th ASEAN Summit where all ten member countries agreed to launch a joint bid to host the FIFA World Cup. We get your thoughts on whether or not this is a good idea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the newly announced cost of living index, and what it would take to develop an inclusive economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Cynthia Gabriel about legislating asset declaration, and then with Jahabar Sadiq about how Malaysians perceive wealthy politicians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a dismal first half of the year, the FBM KLCI has finally turned up and around into positive territory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The objections against asset declarations continue, along with developments on the flying car project and PSV tests for e-hailing drivers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since early this year, 40,000 fishermen have received the cost of living aid from the government. We discuss if cash handouts are useful, and what other solutions might be available to the agricultural community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss Zahid Hamidi's popularity among politicians as well as the grassroots, and how his return to the Umno leadership might affect the party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The effort to lower the voting age will be Pakatan Harapan's second attempt at amending the Federal Constitution, since the MA63 bill earlier this year. What will it take for them to obtain the required two-thirds majority in Parliament?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The goal under the Shared Propserity approach is to chart a path of sustainable development in line with equitable growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the first day that Parliament reconvenes, some of the highlights include the motion to compel lawmakers to declare their assets, as well as Zahid Hamidi's return as Umno president.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motorbike racer, Yulina Tan talks to Grandstand about the horrific crash she had in the Ducatti Desmo in 2018 and her long road to recovery. She also talks about her start in racing, her ambitions and the responsibility she feels to her thousands of followers on social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do 18-year-olds have the political maturity to vote and how will lowering the voting age affect the political landscape? We get your thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The aircraft manufacturer is developing AI technology that can eventually reduce the number of pilots needed in the cockpit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The national carriers signed a memorandum of understanding to step up cooperative and strategic tie-ups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia currently practises the first past the post system, which has been pointed out to have several flaws. We discuss the viability, as well as potential strengths and weaknesses of alternative electoral systems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One million hogs have been culled in China, creating a perfect storm for plant-based meat products to enter the marketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hasbro just released a cashless version of the board game. Is this yet another sign that physical money is soon on its way out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with H.E. Eric Paulsen, who has just returned from a visit to the refugee camp, about the latest developments in the Rohingya refugee crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fact-checking system in collaboration with global news agency AFP, will review the accuracy of content on the social media platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The app has started to let users share album covers and Spotify links to music on their stories since May.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rights groups are calling out against a statement reportedly made by the Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council, that they were planning to convert all Orang Asli in the state to Islam by 2049.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get insight into the immediate response aid given on the ground by Mercy Malaysia, along with an analysis of the State and Federal government's public response to the emergency situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the news that Malaysia plans to decriminalize drug addicts, we look into what the social and health impacts would be for the country and the individuals affected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng had said earlier that Sarawak would go bankrupt in three years if Gabungan Parti Sarawak continues to rule the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The iconic pyramid of pop psychology may be outdated, and it may have even distorted Maslow's original idea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.