Evening Edition

With Tun Mahathir backing Shafie Apdal as Prime Minister candidate alongside DAP, Amanah and Warisan, we discuss the potential impact on Sabah and Sarawak, and how it will affect political dynamics in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Against the backdrop of the Black Lives Matter movement, international cosmetic brands are removing words like "whitening" and "fairness" from their skincare products. But should these products still be sold in the first place? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of a report by Free Malaysia Today on making public transportation safer amid the pandemic, we speak with Ihsan Zainal Mokhtar about rethinking designs for physical distancing. And then, we hear from a regular commuter, Daniel, about his experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a couple of weeks now, Malaysians have taken to social media to complain about unusual spikes in their electricity bills. We hear TNB's explanation on the issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Bank suggests Malaysia create a non-contributory social pension for those aged 65 and above in the B40 group. We discuss this idea with Christopher Choong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food deliveries surged in the past months as people stayed at home, leading to an increased generation of disposable waste. Sabrina Magdalenes shares some insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss a report by Fitch Solutions which predicts that the current political uncertainty in the country will halve economic growth in the next decade as compared to the previous one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teachers and parents are upset over the Education Ministry's decision to shorten school holidays so that there's more time to finish school syllabuses, The Malaysian Insight reports . We speak with Harry Tan for his thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the announcement that social events are now allowed to accommodate up to 250 people, we speak with Sherly Abdul Aziz about the SOPs that wedding planners will follow, and how couples are feeling about proceeding with weddings under the RMCO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Erna Mahyuni about her recent opinion piece titled "Why must something go viral to matter?" , and discuss how we can move from reactionary responses toward long-lasting institutional improvements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia is launching a statement of support to the United Nations Secretary-General’s appeal for a global ceasefire, backed by 171 UN states. We explore why a ceasefire is especially relevant as countries tackle the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government believes this will lead to more employment opportunities for locals. An economist and the Malaysian Employers Federation offer their take on whether this approach will help tackle rising unemployment rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study by Mastercard finds Malaysia leading e-wallet usage at 40%, ahead of other countries in Southeast Asia. We discuss the findings of the survey and unpack the trend of mobile wallet usage in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He announced his decision to do so, after stating that he no longer wants to work with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, but will continue his alliance with DAP and Amanah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Form 5 and Form 6 students will be returning to school tomorrow, after three months of school closure. We discuss the implementation of SOPs to keep schools safe from the spread of Covid-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore the idea to remove import duties on cars, and what impact it might have car sales and the local automotive industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a report on The Malaysian Insight highlighting the plight of single mothers under the MCO, we speak to two women about their experiences of coping with the pandemic so far. You can check out Puan Saras' homemade cakes on Instagram at @claires_cake_house. Puan Noraishah can be reached at 1001 Resepi Wanden Corner for pineapple tarts and other homecooked food. Women Of Will is an NGO that...

A number of advertisers are boycotting Facebook, citing the tech company's failure to adopt stricter policies against hate speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talks of snap polls have been floating around for some time now. So to prepare for that possibility, we look at how Malaysians can register to vote, and why it's important to get involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Health D-G Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, discussions are underway to reopen our borders with several "green" countries. We speak with Datuk Dr Christopher Lee about our level of readiness, and what measures need to be in place to control the spread of Covid-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The question remains - Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad or Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim? Dr Bridget Welsh helps us break down the internal discord in Pakatan Harapan over its Prime Minister candidate, as the possibility of a snap election looms ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revenue is plunging to an all time low for the advertising industry, as brands pull out of advertising deals due to the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Star reports that cinemas are urging the government to allow them to resume operations. We speak with Cheah Chun Wai about MBO's readiness to do so, and what they will do to reassure moviegoers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The appointment of Parit MP Datuk Mohd Nizar Zakaria as the chairman of the National Population and Family Development Board has led to criticisms due to his lack of relevant background experience in reproductive health issues. We speak with Sivananthi Thanenthiran for her thoughts on the controversy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In commemoration of World Refugee Day, we hear Omar Alkhammash's experience about escaping from his home in Syria, adjusting to a new life, and his involvement in humanitarian efforts for other refugees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.