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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.

Feb 21, 20198 min

Samsung Announces Foldable Smartphone

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

Feb 21, 20194 min

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.

Feb 21, 201924 min

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.

Feb 20, 201918 min

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.

Feb 20, 201948 min

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.

Feb 20, 20192 min

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.

Feb 20, 201918 min

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.

Feb 19, 201920 min

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.

Feb 19, 201941 min

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.

Feb 19, 201923 min

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.

Feb 19, 20193 min

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.

Feb 19, 201920 min

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.

Feb 18, 20199 min

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.

Feb 18, 201918 min

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.

Feb 18, 201932 min

EPF Doles Out Decent 2018 Dividends

This goes against the bleak forecasts that markets were expecting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 20194 min

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.

Feb 18, 201920 min

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.

Feb 15, 201950 min

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.

Feb 15, 201917 min

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.

Feb 15, 201916 min

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.

Feb 15, 201942 min

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.

Feb 15, 20195 min

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.

Feb 15, 201918 min

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.

Feb 14, 201920 min

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.

Feb 14, 201915 min

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.

Feb 14, 201917 min

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.

Feb 14, 20193 min

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.

Feb 14, 201917 min

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.

Feb 13, 201914 min

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.

Feb 13, 201914 min

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.

Feb 13, 201914 min

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.

Feb 13, 20194 min

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.

Feb 13, 201929 min

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.

Feb 12, 201921 min

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.

Feb 12, 201940 min

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.

Feb 12, 20194 min

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.

Feb 12, 201916 min

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.

Feb 11, 201912 min

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.

Feb 11, 20193 min

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.

Feb 11, 201923 min

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.

Feb 8, 201949 min

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.

Feb 8, 201922 min

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.

Feb 8, 201919 min

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.

Feb 8, 20194 min

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.

Feb 8, 201917 min

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.

Feb 7, 201930 min

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.

Feb 7, 201914 min

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.

Feb 7, 201918 min

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.

Feb 7, 20194 min

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.

Feb 7, 201918 min