Evening Edition

A report from The Straits Times cite well-placed sources saying that Sabah will soon fall to PN, with at least 14 assemblymen defecting to support Tan Sri Musa Aman instead of current Chief Shafie Apdal. Dr. Firdausi Suffian provides us with his thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uber has launched a service that provides government health agencies with data for contact tracing. Sabrina gives us the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We commemorate Sarawak Independence Day by looking at the history behind the celebration, and the political and economic trajectory of Sarawak moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We commemorate Sarawak Independence Day by looking at the history behind the celebration, and the political and economic trajectory of Sarawak moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has unveiled the new "Sawit Anugerah Tuhan" campaign to replace “Love My Palm Oil”. But are these campaigns actually effective in promoting demand for the oil? We speak to Independent Political Economist, Khor Yu Leng for her thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schools are seen as an important space for fostering national unity. But what exactly should their role be, in achieving that goal? We speak with Izanna Azuddin and hear your thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from Parliament today include discussions about national unity, the spike in Covid-19 cases, and a brand new palm oil campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A college student was charged recently under the Penal Code for killing her newborn daughter. If she's convicted, she could face a death penalty. But is a punitive approach humane, and will it actually reduce the incidence of baby abandonments in the country? We speak with Sharmila Sekaran and Noraini Hashim to understand the complexities behind the problem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Pattingi Abang Johari Openg said recently that he will push for one-third of Dewan Rakyat seats to be allocated to Sabah and Sarawak MPs. We speak with Dr Wong Chin Huat about whether this move would ensure better representation of East Malaysians in Parliament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from Parliament today include updates on the loan moratorium, the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS), and water tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Shuhana Shamsuddin to find out how urban planning and design can make cities safer and reduce crime rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the Women's Centre For Change, cyberharassment and cyberbullying in Malaysia might be worse than it actually looks because many cases go unreported . We look into the factors behind the problem, and what netizens can do to stop cyberbullying. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from the Dewan Rakyat today include some dispute over Malaysia's unemployment figures, a proposal to use CCTVs in the city, and questions over Datuk Seri Najib Razak's trial exemption to attend Parliament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In its report , C40 Cities proposes a "15-minute city" concept to help local economies recover from Covid-19. Sabrina Magdalene gives us the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin reminded the public in his speech not to be complacent, as the fight against the pandemic continues. We speak to Dr. Khor Swee Kheng for his thoughts on the RMCO's impact and whether it's a good idea to make it mandatory for the public to wear face masks. Image Source: EPA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We check in with Melinda Lee, a Malaysian student studying in the US, to see how she's doing amidst the soaring Covid-19 cases and uncertainties around the Trump government's stance on international student visas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with James Chai about the significance of the state assembly's approval of the motion, which sets out to urge the federal government to enact an anti-party hopping bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following our interview with Shahril Hamdan on his suggestion for the federal government to guarantee jobs, we speak with economist Lee Hwok Aun about the feasibility of implementing such a scheme in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador vows to use SOSMA on those who claim to be gangsters. We speak to S. Pasupathi to understand how youth become involved in gangsterism, and whether the controversial law will be effective in addressing the problem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the world economy having suffered severe impacts in the first half of 2020, we consider the global outlook for the second half of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Shafie Apdal suggests that making East Malaysia an economic hub could boost the country's economy. We speak to Rahezzal Shah for his thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pontian MP Ahmad Maslan has suggested bringing back the National Service Training Programme to increase the spirit of patriotism amongst the youth. We speak to alumni Daryl Ong and Tharmelinggem Pillai about their experiences and thoughts. Image Source: EPA-EPE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from Parliament today include some confusion around asset declarations, the possibility of e-voting, and a bipartisan call against Israel's annexation plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have increased the number of roadblocks to curb drink driving. We consider what you should do, and what your rights are, when pulled over for suspected drinking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The third day of parliament sittings see the announcement of tougher laws on drunk driving, and questions asked about the status of UN refugees who were evicted from their homes. Melissa Tiong talks to us about MP Wee Ka Siong and MP Hishammudin's press conferences that followed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.