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To Sir and Madam, With Love

To celebrate Teacher's Day, we speak to educators about their role and listeners call in with stories of how their favourite teacher have had an impact on their life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 201930 min

How To Talk About Suicide

We discuss how suicide should be talked about in the media, in light of the incident where a teenager committed suicide hours after asking her friends to vote in an Instagram poll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 201935 min

Pakatan's Shared Prosperity Model

We get an economist's perspective on Pakatan Harapan’s new economic model called “Shared Prosperity”, a development agenda focused on sustainable growth and spreading wealth equally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 201915 min

Regulating Night Market Businesses

Shawn takes us through a controversy surrounding night market businesses that do aesthetic procedures, following a report on the dangers of such treatments using unapproved traditional methods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 20196 min

Break Up With Stigma Of Online Dating

We speak with Dr Chua Sook Ning about why the stigma still exists, and what it says about our culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 201913 min

Do More For the Young and Unemployed

We speak with Nurfarini Daing about what the youth actually want, when it comes to tackling the economic issues among the youth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 201915 min

Access To Education For Stateless Children

We check in on the progress of the much lauded policy by Putrajaya to allow stateless and undocumented children to attend public school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 201942 min

WhatsApp Used To Inject Spyware

A weakness on WhatsApp has allowed cyber attackers to insert commercial spyware on smartphones, to monitor user activities, according to the Financial Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 20193 min

Disrupted and Distracted at Work?

The culprit might be the design and layout of your office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 201918 min

Off The Ball, 13 May 2019

Dez, Kam & Arvind join Ross to lookback on an eventful final day of the season in the EPL. Man City & Liverpool both continue to win and the Blues edge the title by a single point. Man Utd suffered a shock loss at home to already relegated Cardiff and there were big wins for Crystal Palace and Newcastle. Includes Winners & Losers and a chat about the Championship playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 201948 min

May 13 - Lessons In Unity

Fifty years on, we remember the events of the day and talk about moving forward in unity as a nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 201941 min

Adopt Orang Asli Villages, Perak MB Tells NGOs

Perak Menteri Besar Ahmad Faizal Azumu blamed the NGOs for disrupting the state government's effort to develop the state, and accused them of being pretentious in championing the rights of the community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 20194 min

A Meaningful Mother's Day

It was a day originally intended to celebrate motherhood, but capitalism! Is it possible to show moms love and appreciation in a meanginful, non-commercial way? We get your thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 201919 min

On The Ball, 10 May 2019

Bob, Keeshaanan & Keshika join Ross to lookback at the 2 epic midweek UCL semi finals which saw Liverpool and Spurs overturn 3 goal deficits to progress. Chelsea and Arsenal will compete in the Europa League final making it 4 English clubs. Tbhere is a preview of the final EPL weekend of the season as well as Treatment Table and 3 Big Shouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 201947 min

Pursuing The Modern Farm Life

Tun Daim Zainuddin is urging Malaysians to take up modern farming, in a bid to help the government grow the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 201933 min

Malaysia Achieves Record High Tourism Receipts

But this does not necessarily correlate with visitor arrivals, according to the 2019 Asean Tourism Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 20193 min

Best Regards, or A Thousand Kisses?

How do you sign off your email? We talk about how different cultures may have different cultures of doing so. We also talk about how sounds are used to elicit psychological responses in film audiences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 201925 min

Life After GE14

A year on, we hear from several individuals whose lives and work have been directly impacted by the outcome of Malaysia's 14th general elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 201943 min

Business Not As Usual, Post Pakatan?

According to the SME Association of Malaysia, smaller businesses are not coping well with the regulatory standards enforced by the government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 201917 min

Tinted Windows - Only For Gangsters?

Many are worried about safety, with the Transport Ministry's new rules that allow for darker car windows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 201944 min

Malaysians Are Extreme House Hunters

According to an HSBC survey, Malaysians spend more time looking for properties than going to the gym or reading. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 20195 min

Buying Homes Still Impossible For Many

Home ownership continues to be a struggle and it's still the same old challenges - cost of living that keeps increasing, alongside salaries that remain low.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 201914 min

One Million Species Face Extinction

And humans will likely be harmed as well, according to a new UN report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 201913 min

Why Politics Needs More Women

We discuss why women's participation contributes greatly to politics especially at the grassroots level, and what can be done to encourage more women to become political leaders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 201922 min

Tinted Windows Allowed For RM5,000

There is a vetting process to obtain the permit, but it must be done for valid reasons like safety considerations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 20194 min

Soft Skills vs Hard Skills

A survey by Hays Asia Salary Guide found that three in five Malaysian employers prefer technical skills over soft skills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 201923 min

Off The Ball, 6 May 2019

Craig, Nicolas & Gogulan join Ross to lookback at the penultimate weekend of the season where Liverpool won at Newcatle, Spurs lost at Bournemouth, Chelsea beat watford whilst Man Utd & Arsenal drop points with draws. Cardiff City are relegated and Wolves look good for a 7th spot finish. Includes preview of Man City v Leicester, Winners & Losers of the weekend and a look at the midweek European football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 201949 min

Beware the Fake Degree Holder

What happens when companies find out that an employer holds a fake degree or an unaccredited degree? We speak with Sally Raj to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 201910 min

The Patronage Problem in Universities

A former NASA scientist has called public universities out for their selection system when it comes to awarding research grants, claiming that grants are not given based on merit, but rather on seniority, favouritism, and the strength of your network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 201917 min

Who To Sue When Supercomputers Fail

Hong Kong tycoon Samathur Li Kin-kan is suing the salesman of a supercomputer, which made trading decisions costing Li more than 20 million in losses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 20193 min

Anti Smoking Campaign for Non Smokers

The Health Ministry just launched a five year campaign to empower non smokers to stand up for their right to live in a smoke-free environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 201921 min

On The Ball, 3 May 2019

Bob, Shankar & Keshika join Ross to lookback at the midweek European football which saw Ajax continue their fairy tale run in the UCL with victory at Tottenham. Liverpool recieved a Messi Masterclass as Barcelona seize control of the tie with a 3-0 lead. Arsenal are 3-1 up against Valencia in the UEL whilst Chelsea were held in Germany by Frankfurt. It's also the penultimate weekend in the EPL, so, there will be a full prview including Treatment Table & 3 Big Shouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 201947 min

Keeping Cool in Tropical Heat

We explore the effects of heat on our health and productivity, and how design could potentially help us deal with the hot climate in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 201918 min

RM500 Million For Public Transport

The government just launched a RM500 million fund to enhance transport-related infrastructure in the country, and to encourage public transport adoption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 201918 min

Theme Park Sued For Child's Death

The family of a 10-year-old girl is suing a water theme park in Michigan after the child died of excitement when going down a 270-foot water slide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 20193 min

Press Freedom Won't Realize With Repressive Laws

On World Press Freedom Day, we speak with Gayathry Venkiteswaran about the media council that is still in formation, and why the legal environment needs to be free for the media to thrive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 201920 min

What The Workers Need

We speak with Dato Abdul Halim Mansor about the demands made by workers at the Labour Day rally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 201922 min

"Unhappy Meals" with Burger King

The fast food chain says that the meals, designed to suit a variety of moods, are aiming to spread the message that it's ok to be unhappy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 20195 min

Eat For A Healthier Climate

You can change the world, by changing what goes on your plate! We talk about making our diets more climate-friendly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 201925 min

Allow Refugees To Work

According to IDEAS, Malaysia will benefit economically from allowing refugees to work legally in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30, 201915 min

Is The English Language Still Valuable?

In light of Datin Noor Azimah's call to have more English language teachers in schools, we ask, what is the value of the English language today?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30, 201920 min

Wall Street Banks Boycott Brunei-Owned Hotels

A CNBC report says that they are boycotting the hotels in response to Brunei's decision to punish homosexuality and those committing adultery to death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30, 20193 min

How Sexy Is The Malaysian Accent?

A survey by Big 7 Travel Media has found that the Kiwi accent is the sexiest; while Malaysia comes in at 39th place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30, 201912 min

Off The Ball, 29 April 2019

Craig, Gogulan & Arvind join Ross to lookback on round 36 of the EPL. Wins for Liverpool and Man City and no wins for the other 4 teams chasing the Champions League places. There was a damaging defeat for Cardiff at Fulham whilst Brighton stopped the run of defeats with a draw against Newcastle. Includes Winners & Losers, preview of the UCL semi finals and a quick chat about the crazy weekend in the English Championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 201949 min

Sedition Act: Why Can't We Get Rid Of It?

The Sedition Act continues to haunt freedom of speech, the most recent incident being the investigations of a Rome Statute forum that happened over the weekend. We speak with Fadiah Nadwa Fikri about why it is so difficult to have the Act repealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 201918 min

Pakatan Harapan Sees Dip In Public Approval

In a Merdeka Centre survey, Prime Minister Tun Mahathir Mohamad's approval ratings plummeted from 83% to 46%, with about half of respondents feeling that the coalition is moving towards the wrong direction. We discuss how Pakatan Harapan should approach public opinion, and also what you think about the government, almost a year on from GE14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 201944 min

Avengers: Endgame's Box Office Explosion

The finale has crushed all time global box office records in just 5 days, with ticket sales exceeding 1.2 billion dollars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 20194 min

On The Ball, 26 April 2019

Bob, Keeshaanan & Keshika join Ross to lookback at the Manchester derby and Man City's relentless pursuit of the Premier League title. Spurs are nearly safely in the Top 4. Who will join them? One from Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United. The latter 2 go head to head this weekend on Sunday. Arsenal are away at Leicester and Liverpool play Huddersfield on Friday night. Includes Treatment Table & 3 Big Shouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 201949 min

The Public Can Help Fight Terrorism

They can do so by looking out for suspicious situations and reporting them, according to Uva Raj.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 201917 min

Mahathir vs TMJ On State Constitutions

Whose position is right? Lim Wei Jiet helps us break down the ongoing dispute about state constitutions and how they relate to the Federal Constitution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 201918 min