Evening Edition

The Straits Times reports that sensitive documents from the Royal Malaysian Navy have been leaked onto the Dark Web. We speak to analyst Farlina Said to understand the repercussions of data leaks on defence and security. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With mandatory quarantine reimposed since mid-July, hotels are able to generate income by becoming quarantine centres. We catch up with Yap Lip Seng to find out how the industry is coping at the moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced Bersatu's entry into Muafakat Nasional over the weekend, in a move that has been welcomed by UMNO and PAS leaders. We explore what this strengthened partnership means for our political landscape. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Dewan Rakyat highlights include the passing of the Supply Bill 2020, updates on scams during Covid-19, and discussions around the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sabah's Caretaker Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal has presented 1,309 native land titles over five days, prompting criticisms that this is being done to win votes in the state poll. We speak with Dr Oh Ei Sun for his thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subang MP Wong Chen spoke in the Dewan Rakyat about the need to improve accountability in fiscal discipline, regardless of which government is in power. Tan Sri Sulaiman Mahbob shares his insight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Malaysian man turned himself in to the police, after an expose on his organ trafficking activities was published on The Sun newspaper in the UK. We speak to Dr. Ghazali Ahmad to understand why organ trafficking occurs, and what's being done to stop it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bank Negara has revised its official GDP growth forecast downward, but there are notable indicators that show that improvement is underway. Shawn Tanis gives us the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bank Negara has revised its official GDP growth forecast, but there are notable indicators that show that improvement is underway. Shawn Tanis gives us the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Felda has introduced the "From the City to Felda" programme, to provide a source of income for youths through rabbit breeding and vegetable farming. Are young Malaysians inclined to choose this career path? We speak to Looi Choon Beng for his thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people are aware that using the phone while driving is dangerous, but why is it so hard to break the habit? Elaine Fernandez helps us break down the psychology behind this phenomenon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of 6th July this year, using your phone while driving has become a non-compoundable offence, which means that offenders will need to turn up at court to settle the case. Will this help ensure better road safety? We speak to Datuk Suret Singh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Dewan Rakyat sitting include the announcement of a new bumiputera prosperity council, plans to review alternatives to death penalties, and calls for the government to lower face mask fines for students and B40 communities. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government backbenchers are calling for the IPCMC bill to be withdrawn, saying that it prosecutes the police unfairly. We speak to Jerald Joseph for his take on this sentiment. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The creators of the SELangkah app have rolled out SELangkad, which sets out to provide an inclusive contact tracing solution. We speak to Moses Choo for his thoughts on making contact tracing more convenient for people with disabilities. You can sign up for the card by sending a Whatsapp to 014-302 5655. Image Source: SELangkah app See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government tabled an amendment to the Insolvency Act, which aims to double the bankruptcy threshold from RM50k to RM100k. We speak to Linnet Lee about the impact that this will have against the backdrop of the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you imagine airports becoming destination spots for entertainment? Shawn Tanis can, and thinks KLIA could set up a theme park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Dewan Rakyat sitting included updates on targeted loan moratorium extension, enforcement of child safety seat requirements, and the cost of holding a snap election during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The amended Narcotics Act allows private medical operators in Thailand to grow and trade marijuana. Shawn Tanis gives us the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a Facebook post , myBurgerLab claimed that their staff were scolded and yelled at by customers, after they were asked to comply with physical distancing SOPs. We speak with the Co-Founder of myBurgerLab himself, Chin Ren Yi, about how this has affected their business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several NGOs in Kedah are planning to sue an individual who's been identified as the originator of the Sivagangga cluster. But can you hold someone legally accountable for spreading the virus? We ask Vivian Kuan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 only offers protection to those who whistleblow by reporting to authorities and lodging police reports. Given the reach and power of social media, show the laws allow people to turn to social media to report wrongdoings? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from the Dewan Rakyat include a new price ceiling for face masks, children in immigration detention centres, travel bubbles and an MP's proposal for a rental relief fund. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government will be setting up a Cabinet Special Council to look into the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963, instead of a Parliamentary Select Council as planned by the Pakatan Harapan government. We speak to Subang MP Wong Chen to understand the difference between the two and the impact it would have on MA63. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

A viral video showed a student receiving a RM1000 fine for wearing his face mask incorrectly, prompting an outcry among netizens who point out that politicians are not being fined despite disobeying the mandatory face mask rule. We speak to Surendra Ananth about strengthening equal enforcement and accountability. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.