Evening Edition

Amazon has rolled out smart shopping trolleys that automatically bill customers. Shawn Tanis gives us the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government wants to lower the maximum alcohol content for drivers from 35 micrograms per 100 ml of breath to 22 micrograms per 100 ml of breath. How much alcohol does that translate to? Is any amount safe? We ask Dr Amer Siddiq. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amidst rising unemployment numbers, UMNO information chief Shahril Hamdan raises the possibility of federal job guarantees in a tweet . We speak to him for his thoughts on how it would work, and the possibility of implementing it in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In response to the ruckus that was seen in yesterday's Parliament sitting, the #MasaKita movement took off on social media, demanding that it's time for the youth to take over. We speak to Amira Aisya for her thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Covid-19 situation stabilizes in most countries, the World Health Organization appoints a panel to rate its response to the pandemic and its ability to lead globally. We speak to Professor Lokman Hakim for his thoughts on the WHO's handling of the crisis so far. Image Source: EPA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from Parliament today include MPs calling for an end to sexist and racist remarks, updates on local elections, and the government's stance towards stateless children. Image Source: Bernama See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliament sits for the first day today under the Perikatan Nasional government. Dhanya Nair takes us through the major highlights: Tan Sri Datuk Mohamad Ariff's removal as Dewan Rakyat Speaker and Nga Kor Ming's resignation as the deputy, and MPs' squabbles over allocations for the Prihatin initiative. Image Source: Bernama See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the PAP won yet again with a supermajority, Singapore's latest general election demonstrates that significant gains have been made by the opposition. We discuss the impact of this on politics in Singapore moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IGP Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador says that PDRM is considering allowing police to use tasers in their daily operations, to reduce the need for firearms when officers deal with aggressive individuals. Image Source: EPA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 100 UN card holders were evicted from their homes, after the Immigration Department warned that landlords would face action if they rented out their properties to undocumented migrants. Lilianne Fan helps us understand the situation on the ground. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Retail Association reported a 11.4% contraction in retail sales, the highest ever since 1987. Shawn Tanis give us the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our national car turned 35 yesterday, so we check in with Vijayaratnam Tharumartnam for his reflections on the evolution of the Saga, and why it is a symbol of nostalgia to a hopeful Malaysia. We also hear from political analyst Dr. Firdausi Suffian about the political and economic impact that Proton has had over the decades. Image Source: Reuters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Almost half a year has passed since Covid-19 was first declared a pandemic, and many children are now getting used to the norms of living through these unprecented times. Clinical psychologist Prakash Ravindran weighs in on how the experience of the outbreak could affect children and their development in the long term. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a report on the economic implications of protecting nature, safeguarding just 30% of the environment can lead to increased economic output of between 64 and 454 billion dollars in just one year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In line with the Rukun Negara's 50th golden jubilee, we explore the importance of our nation's principles, and how it applies in our changing national landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since 1 July, blind masseurs have been able to resume business, after months of not being allowed to operate. We check in with Rajeevan Gopala Krishnan to find out what it's like to implement the SOPs stipulated by the government, and discuss what else can be done to provide better safety nets to those in the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In continuation with yesterday's story we speak to Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Junaidi to understand why his ministry believes cooperatives will allow food delivery riders to live more stable lives, and how entrepuenership will be the future of employment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, AirAsia reported their biggest quarterly loss at RM803.8 million ringgit. Marred by last year's loss and the pandemic that is still ongoing, Tan Sri Tony Fernandez tells why he is still hopeful for AirAsia to rise again, while aviation analyst Shukor Yusof offers his outlook on the airline's path to recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A finding by a UK consumer champion created two fake companies in an attempt to expose how easy it was for scammers to create and promote false advertisements. Sabrina Magdalene shares with details and her own experience with scam advertisements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the public uproar over Al Jazeera's documentary on the treatment of undocumented migrants during the MCO, the Immigration D-G stated that foreign nationals who make defamatory comments about the country will have their passes revoked. We speak with New Sin Yew about the lawfulness of this move. And then, we discuss the recent clampdowns on activists and journalists with Jahabar Sadiq. Se...

The Entrepreneur Development and Co-operatives Minister suggested for delivery riders to form a cooperative, to help ensure that members receive a sustainable income. We look at how cooperatives work and what makes them effective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anti-trafficking group Shared Liberty filed a petition against Sime Darby Plantation Berhad, alleging that the firm has child and forced labour practices. Sime Darby has since responded saying that they will engage with the NGO to investigate. We look at what it takes to hold businesses accountable to ensure that best practices are employed throughout their supply chains. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin launched the census today. We speak with Datuk Seri Dr Uzir Mahidin to find out how the pandemic will be taken into account in the data collection process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Insight reports that special needs schools are having to follow SOPs for regular schools, which is posing a challenge for educators, parents and students. We speak with Feilina Feisol to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Minister says that the budget will focus on four main themes: caring for the people, steering the economy, sustainable living and enhancing public service delivery. We speak with Lau Zheng Zhou about what the budget will have to consider, given the uncertainties brought by Covid-19 and the possibility of a snap election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.