Evening Edition

What should you do if a stranger stands too close for physical distancing? How should you reject visitors who want to visit? Elaine Fernandez gives us a how-to in navigating social etiquette in these unprecedented times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After several roundups of foreign workers, the Federal Teritories Minister now says that he wants to see an end to foreigners working in wholesale markets. But is this practicable? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the pandemic disrupting the financial stability of many Malaysians, the insurance industry has had to adapt to ensure that clients can continue to pay their premiums and obtain coverage. We speak with Gan Leong Hin for insights on the matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Insight reports  that more people are turning to loan sharks during these tough economic times. We speak with Dato Nadzim Johan for his observations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defense Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced today that 57 athletes will be given leeway to train under the Road to Tokyo 2020 programme, with strict SOPs in place. We speak with Haresh Deol for his thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MoH is advising parents to refrain from bringing their children to public spaces where they have a higher risk of being exposed to Covid-19. We speak with Dr Rajini for her insights on how parents can protect their children as restrictions are eased. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the key highlights including the Agong's speech and the sitting arrangment of the MPs, and the political implications of the much-awaited parliamentary sitting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to Laurence Todd about Malaysia's Open Budget Score under the Pakatan Harapan government, and discuss about the need for further improvement in budget transparency in spite of the sudden change in government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Trade Unions Congress has called for authorities to make a public list of recipients of the Special Relief Facility and the Employers Insurance Scheme to keep employers accountable. We speak with lawyer Shariffullah Majeed for a legal perspective on the matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japan saw a significant drop in suicide cases last month, despite the country seeing an economic downturn. We consider how this might be influenced by the lockdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Attorney-General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas released a statement today, stating that he would not have sanctioned Riza Aziz's request for a settlement, after claims that he gave an "agreement in principle" to consider the proposal. We speak to Fahri Azzat to understand the ongoing dispute and what impact it will have. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Attorney-General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas released a statement today, stating that he would not have sanctioned Riza Aziz's request for a settlement, after claims that he gave an "agreement in principle" to consider the proposal. We speak to Fahri Azzat to understand the ongoing dispute and what impact it will have. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With SOPs not in place for the film industry to resume business, filmmaker Khairil M. Bahar shares insights about how the film industry is struggling, and how the pandemic will change the way the film industry works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the first two Covid-19 cases emerging from Cox's Bazaar, humanitarions urge Bangladesh to lift restrictions on aid groups that are working around the clock in an effort to curb the spread of the virus amongst Rohingya refugees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the decision to revoke privileges if foreigners refuse to pay for quarantine lodging, we talk to Bina Ramanand about the struggles foreign spouses and their families have to face amidst Covid-19 in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the relief package introduced by TNB for 7.5 million residential customers in the form of an Easy Payment Plan. The plan waives interest on late payment and extends the halt of disconnection amidst worry of a spike in electricity bills when actual meter readings are done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

States are now slowly opening mosques for Friday prayers, with terms and conditions in place. We talk to Datuk Che Azizuddin whose mosque opened today for prayers about how it works, and faith in the time of a pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Edge reports that some companies have lost up to 95% of revenue due to Covid-19. We talk to Iqbal Ameer about the options available to the industry, and what the future may hold for a post-pandemic events world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Territories Ministry has launched a job scheme for the homeless in KL, which has reportedly helped 43 individuals find employment so far. We speak with Datuk Munirah Abdul Hamid for her thoughts on the initiative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the one day sitting now only consisting of a Royal Address by the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, we look to the Federal Consitution to find out what the laws have to say about Parliamentary session requirements in terms of its frequency, agenda and duration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK government introduces a £2 billion package in an effort to increase biking as a mode of travel, as opposed to public transportation to adhere to the new normal of physical distancing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get an explainer on the legalese surrounding the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court's decision to grant a discharge not amounting to an acquittal to Najib Razak’s stepson Riza Aziz, who had been accused of laundering up to US$248 million via a Hollywood production house. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at how car manufactuers and dealerships have been affected by the pandemic, and more importantly, how it plans to move forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While many in the industry refused to operate early on in the MCO, sentiments have changed as the number of Covid-19 cases have declined. We get some thoughts from Shawn Loong and Lex Low. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cracks deepen as an allegedly leaked audio makes its rounds on social media, and calls increase for the party to rejoin Pakatan Harapan. We discuss the impact of the fragmentation within Bersatu.a See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.