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101: Vote of No-Confidence
Amid rumours that a vote of no-confidence will be initiated against the prime minister, we find out the processes behind how the motion works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samsung Announces Foldable Smartphone
The launch of Samsung's Galaxy Fold has sparked mixed reactions among consumers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Never Too Late To Learn Mother Tongue
In celebration of International Mother Tongue Day, we take a look at adults who don't speak their mother tongue. Do you miss out on anything culturally if you don't speak your mother tongue, and is it ever too late to learn?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understanding the Anti Stalking Law
De Facto Law Minister Liew Vui Keong said Malaysians can expect the Anti-Stalking Bill to be ready by the Parliament sessions in July or October. We take a deeper look into the mechanisms of making stalking a crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MCMC Talks Telcos
The National Consumer Complaints Centre released a report last week that Malaysians were losing tens of millions of ringgit because of unsatisfactory services from telco providers. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) joins us in the studio to address some of these issues that customers are experiencing. Queries to MCMC can be made here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philippines Bans Dengue Vaccine
The Philippines has permanently banned Sanofi's controversial Dengvaxia vaccine which created a health scare in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prices Remain High With SST
We take you through some of the highlights from the day. We talk about an update on Najib’s former media advisor Paul Stadlen, a royal reminder to preserve the environment, prices not going down with SST, and Karl Lagerfeld’s cat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fighting Digital Piracy
The government is planning to streamline all agencies in charge of tackling content piracy under one ministry, to make anti-piracy efforts more effective. We talk about the impact of digital piracy on the film industry, and the role of anti-piracy laws.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women's Safety in Public Spaces
We talk about the safety of our public spaces, in light of the recent videos showing two women robbed and attacked violently at lifts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Wage Index
Human Resources Minister M Kulasegaran launched the first National Wage Index, to help the public track changes in wage. We speak to an economist to get his first impressions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facebook, The "Digital Gangster"
UK lawmakers have labelled Facebook a "digital gangster", after an 18-month investigation found that the company had knowingly violated data piracy and anti-competition laws.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicol David Retires From Squash
We go through some headlines from the day: Queen of squash Nicol David puts down the racket, Parliament gets a childcare centre, and Pakatan no longer dominates the digital space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PAS for Tun M?
Amid speculation of where their alliances lie, PAS has publicly promised to support Tun Mahathir, should a no-confidence vote be placed against him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heads Must Roll at RTM
The battle cry came from Anthony Loke's press secretary, who took to Facebook to accuse RTM of sabotage for not broadcasting the speeches of Anthony and Negeri Sembilan menteri besar Aminuddin Harun at a CNY open house hosted by the government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is The National Community Policy?
We examine the objectives of the newly announced policy to enable members of a community to live in a conducive, harmonious, and prosperous environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPF Doles Out Decent 2018 Dividends
This goes against the bleak forecasts that markets were expecting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Punish Developers for Ignoring Disability Rights
We take you through a selection of today's headlines, including the impending Rantau by-election, government allocations, disability rights, and tips to score the best travel deals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Ball, 15 February 2019
Bob, Roshan & Keshika join Ross to lookback at the midweek UCL where Man Utd suffered a home loss against PSG, Spurs overpowered Dortmund with a devastating 2nd half performance and 2-1 wins for Roma and Real Madrid. In the Europa League, Arsenal lost to BATE whilst Chelsea win 2-1 in Malmo to buy Sarri more time. There is a comprehensive preview of the FA Cup, 5th round including 3 Big Shouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stateless and Seeking Citizenship
The Federal Court has granted citizenship to three Malaysian-born boys. It’s happy news for these families, but what about the other stateless children in the country?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judiciary Accused of Interference by Top Members
In his 63-page affidavit, Court of Appeal judge Datuk Hamid Sultan Abu Backer raised cases of misconduct by top judges, including collusion with private parties to swindle government funds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merging the Art and Science Stream
The Ministry of Education is proposing to do away with streaming, and to adopt instead a hybrid syllabus consisting of science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and mathematics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla's Dog Mode
In what might be the story of the week for pet owners - Tesla founder Elon Musk releases a new feature that allows owners to leave their pets in the car for short periods of time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unlicensed Hotel Opertors & Airbnb Must Register
We take you through some of our favourite headlines today - including a pretty cramped SPM exam schedule, registering unlicensed hotels and Airbnb, and the fuss up in Georgetown about a comedy sketch with a controversial title.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is 'Price Catcher' a Keeper?
We go through the pros and cons of the government's app that helps consumers compare prices of goods and food in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Combating the Myth of Miracle Cures
We seek a professional opinion on the recent surge of products that claim to cure dengue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regulating the Plastic Recycling Industry
A waste recycling plant in Sungai Kandis has been found to be operating illegally at night, despite having received an order to halt operations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Economy is Swell
This is according to Bank Negara Malaysia- they say that the economy is expected to see positive growth this year, despite speculations of a looming global crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The No-Buy Challenge
We bring you a selection of our favourite headlines from the day. We talk about Anwar Ibrahim's two-year wait, Valentine's Day, and the no-buy movement to combat compulsive shopping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What A War On Human Trafficking Really Means
Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran has said that the country must declare a war against human trafficking, but what actions would have to reflect this commitment? We discuss with Aegile Fernandez.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telco Problems Are Costing Millions
A new report from the NCCC suggests that Malaysian consumers have lost tens of millions of ringgit as a result of unsatisfactory services from telco providers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bersatu Accepts Defecting Umno MPs
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has welcomed seven former Umno MPs to join Bersatu. We speak with Bridget Welsh about what this means for the party, and for Pakatan Harapan as a whole.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ghostface Lottery Winner
A man from Jamaica donned a Ghostface mask to collect his lottery prize - and it turns out that he was forced to do that because of a law in his country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Radio Day 2019
We celebrate this year's theme of Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace by revisiting past interviews that featured relevant conversations. And then we run through two selected headlines of the day, including the closure of Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman to motorists, and the development of Tanjung Ara in Sabah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dubious Degrees - A Matter of Integrity?
How will the accusations of dubious degrees affect Pakatan Harapan? We discuss with Dr Oh Ei Sun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Economic Action Council
We look at the newly formed Economic Action Council and the possible reforms that could happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Google Staff Doubting CEO's Leadership
The annual internal poll, known as Googlegeist, found an decrease in number of staff who responded that Sundar Pichai's leadership inspires them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Najib's Trial Postponed
We take a look at some of our favourite news pieces today - including an Umno leader’s reminder to rich Malays, medical marijuana, and the postponement of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Policing Gated Communities
A gated community in Subang Jaya allegedly denied entry to the police, prompting questions around the safety and regulations of restricted spaces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Royal Effect on Thai Currency
Thai Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya has been disqualified from running for prime minster after her brother, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, said her nomination would be "inappropriate." We examine the impact that had on the Thai baht. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friendlier Police Outriders
We take you through some of our favourite headlines from today, including loyalty to the country, VIP convoys, and the mySalam insurance scheme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Ball, 8 February 2019
Bob, Lynn & Roshan join Ross to discuss Liverpool's current hiccup and Man City retaking the lead at the top of the table. Also, misweek FA Cup replays and the Copa del Rey semi finals. Includes a preview of the weekend's EPL before the midweek Champions League. Fulham v Man Utd is the early kick off and Man City v Chelsea is the standout tie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Self-Enforcement Work?
Chairman of MIROS, Datuk Suret Singh, wants Malaysians to self-enforce the wearing of rear seatbelts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sex Education In Malaysian Schools
Last month, it was announced that the government will look into making sex education part of the school curriculum. We find out what is taught in Malaysian schools at the moment, and why a lack of healthy discussions about sex poses significant problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shady Marketing in Hotel Booking Sites
The Competition and Markets Authority in the UK found widespread practice of pressure selling and misleading discounts within these sites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Festivities Across The Political Divide
We talk about Pakatan Leaders being called out for not attending MCA’s open house, Deputy Prime Minister Wan Azizah’s alleged hospitalisation, and the surprising power of public service announcements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not That Cambridge...
What's the value of a certificate from a well-known university? We speak with Professor Tajuddin about the demand for certificates from "diploma mills".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terrorism in South East Asia
The Islamic State, or IS, is said to have set their sights on Southeast Asia becoming the next terrorism hotspot. We look into the reported increase in support and tolerance for terrorist activities in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should Ministers Endorse Products?
We take a look at the social media feud that was sparked off when Youth and Sports Minister, Syed Saddiq, was accused of breaking a promise to promote the Hausboom beverage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotify Gets on a Different Stream
The company just bought two podcasting companies, and is investing in more non-music content in their bid to become the world's most important audio streaming company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social Responsibility as a KPI
The government is looking into a new bill to protect neglected parents, we talk about a public spat between an entrepreneur and a minister, and whether you would want your bonus tied to social responsibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.