Evening Edition

For International Women’s Day, we speak with two women who are pushing boundaries in their fields. One in social work, the other in STEM - two very different worlds, with very different gender ratios. In this podcast, Dr. Sudha Nair shares her 30 years of experience in the field of social work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In their largest acquisition to date, Airbnb have just purchased last-minute hotel booking app, HotelTonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today marks the fifth year since MH370 went missing back in 2014. We speak to Blaine Gibson, who has been carrying out his own independent investigations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get the perspectives of Gan Ping Sieu and Datuk Dr Rais Hussin about the latest changes in Barisan Nasional - with MCA and MIC leaving the coalition, and PAS officially joining forces with Umno.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Ministry has launched RM3 billion in funds to push the country towards Industrial Revolution 4.0. We discuss how the funds can be best used to achieve that vision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We find out how the concept of restorative justice works in local communities, as Sabah Chief Minister Shafie Apdal welcomes the approach in Sabah courts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some customers are unhappy with the new prices because they had bought their cars before the announcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Electoral Reform Committee is studying a system to ensure that people vote at their place of residence, in order to prevent disproportionate situations between the number of voters and the population living in an area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the government announces their collaboration with the United Nations to make our cities more age-friendly and disability-friendly, we speak with a townplanner about the characteristics that make a city inclusive for everyone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A shortage of PPR flats in Penang has created a long waiting list, with some applicants having to wait as long as 20 years to get housing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The two parties formalise their ties, while MCA and MIC announce their intention to leave Barisan Nasional. We speak with Andrew Aeria about what the changes signify for the country's political direction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a classic case of a growing skills gap, companies and organisations world-wide are at risk of losing hundreds of millions because there aren't enough cybersecurity experts around to protect them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you change the perception that TVET is a second-class education? We speak with YB Nurul Izzah, MP for Permatang Pauh, to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt thinks no - so we talk about how one navigates the endless supply of information and entertainment that's available today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They posted their first full-year loss in nine years, with RM6.3 billion loss for 2018, compared with a RM2.9 billion profit in 2017.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at a couple of news stories from the news pool, starting with a conversation that the government is having to bridge our digital gap and why we keep coming to work even when we’re ill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An exclusive from The Star revealed that teachers who have been separated from their spouses as a result of their placement face financial, physical and emotional consequences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about the newly launched Belanjawanku guide that aims to help Klang Valley residents plan their personal and family budgeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with two analysts about Barisan Nasional's surprise win in Semenyih - what triggered the win, how the BN-PAS team fared, and takeaways for Pakatan Harapan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The French finance ministry believes that the tax could bring up to 500 million euros per year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliament is back in session! The Agong's inaugural address, and the meaning of freedom of speech were the highlights of the first day of the 14th Parliament's second session.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take you through our pick of headlines from the weekend - the government looks into the resumption of the search for MH370, and why sharing personal information at the workplace may be a good thing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online trolls are using platforms like Rotten Tomatoes to sabotage films before their release.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It may not have been fair to Najib Razak, but Mary Ann Jolley of Al Jazeera East has just won a UK award for the now infamous interview with our former prime minister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While public figures continue to trade racist comments, how can everyone else further the discussion about race in a constructive manner? We discuss with Dr Ahmad Farouk Musa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Inland Revenue Board is aiming to collect more taxes this year, with a target of RM150 billion from RM147 billion previously.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Trump's words, "You always have to be prepared to walk." We speak with journalist David Heidelberger who brings us the key takeaways from the summit, all the way from Hanoi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The presence of Transport Minister Anthony Loke's wife during a meeting with his Chinese counterparts attracted criticism from MCA politicians. We consider if this is of any concern, and what should guide ministers' etiquette during work travels and events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In response to Putrajaya's consideration to downsize the civil service, former civil servants are asking their successors to up their game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid complaints that the cost of doing businesses has risen, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng admits that the SST had been implemented in a rush.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take you through our favourite headlines of the day - is being nice the reason why you can't seem to save? And then, is your boss preventing you from achieving work-life balance?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at the factors behind the glut of supply in domestic coconuts, and why local coconuts are facing such tough competition from imported ones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jakarta's first MRT system begins operations next week, which is good news for the city with its infamous traffic jams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our pick of headlines of the day includes the news of Malaysia's first ever flying car and a fresh survey that examines the government's communication strategies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In response to the Health Ministry's statement that the government wants to make immunisation compulsory, we discuss the state of vaccination among school students, and whether a "no vaccine, no school" policy advocated by some medical professionals is the way to go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran has said that the ministry will look into setting different minimum wages for different sectors. We explore the pros and cons of switching to a sector-specific minimum wage system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is thinking of having new legislation to curb social media misuse. We discuss what such laws could encompass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stockpiles are high as the anti-palm oil campaign continues in Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take you through our pick of headlines from the day. We talk about using idle land in residential areas for urban agriculture, and also how climate change is comparable to the boiling frog syndrome.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nic & the 2 Craigs join Ross to talk about Man City's Carabao Cup win. Is Sarri in trouble? Can City win all 4? Also a looback at the EPL weekend where the big game ended goalless between Man Utd & Liverpool. Spurs lost at Burnley whilst Arsenal beat Southampton to regain 4th spot. Includes Winners & Losers and a midweek preview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is thinking about introducing a voluntary registration system for Malaysians who want to work overseas, to protect them from exploitation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the government's plan to implement congestion fees on our highways in place of our current toll system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tariffs worth 200 billion dollars of Chinese imports were scheduled initially to set in on Friday, but Trump has announced a delay as they continue negotiations with China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss journalist Charles Duhigg's position that late bloomers may learn the coping mechanisms to deal with struggle earlier on in life, and therefore become more resilient and successful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob, Shankar & Lynn join Ross to lookback at the midweek UCL & UEL. No goals between Liverpool and Bayern, a last gasp win for City and a surprise loss for Juventus. Arsenal and Chelsea win their 2nd legs to progress in the Europa League. Also a preview of the EPL weekend with Manchester United hosting Liverpool at Old Trafford plus the Carabao Cup Final between Chelsea & Man City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence Minister Mat Sabu revealed that army bases were swapped in the past to help politicians secure their positions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plainclothes police officers, in addition to uniformed officers, will be deployed at MRT stations for security reasons. We find out the specific purposes of deploying plainclothes officers, as well as ways to further beef up security at MRT stations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Human Resource Ministry is being urged to create a new policy to prevent employers from hiring workers based on race and religion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the National Water Services Commission, a water audit carried out on five schools found that between 30% and 50% of water usage and cost could be reduced every month through water-efficient devices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you consider visiting an oil palm estate or the Rakhine state as your next vacation plan? We talk about unusual trips and responsible travel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.