Evening Edition

With reports of Malaysia's economy slowing down to 0.7% in the first quarter, we look at an analysis on the demands of different sectors that may further contract the GDP in the second quarter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education Minister Radzi Jidin has said that class sizes may be limited to 17-20 students when schools reopen, to ensure that physical distancing is observed. We look at how schools are preparing themselves to implement the necessary precautions and cope with new norms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While it's unprecendented, it's not impossible - countries like the UK, Canada and Denmark have already taken their parliamentary sittings online. We discuss if it is feasible for the Dewan Rakyat to follow suit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This comes as a result of two PKR assemblymen quitting the party today, pledging their support to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. We discuss the political implications of this development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation himself to answer your questions on the contact tracing application - from privacy concerns to queries about accuracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with James Chai about the potential outcomes of the no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister, which was approved by Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Mohd Yusof today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dewan Rakyat Speaker, Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Mohd Yusof has accepted a motion to table a resolution of no-confidence against the Prime Minister. We speak with Surendra Ananth about what we can expect to happen next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Daily Check In, we speak with a pilot and air stewardess about life amidst the MCO, and how their jet-setting natures are faring in the pandemic that has caused a standstill in travel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While it may be tempting to be your own boss and make your own path, being a freelancer can be challenging too. Building a network, working on getting a fair rate and being paid on time are just some of the challenges we've heard freelancers talk about. In this episode of Try This At Home, we discuss the path towards becoming a freelancer, and the best practices to put in place. See omnystudio.com...

With the ongoing restrictions still affecting access to certain services, we talk to Jeshua Choong of Babel. Fit about their approach to gym membership payments, and then explore the legality of charging for these services at this time with Dato' Mohd Arief Emran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With revenue plunging to an all time low and an uncertain future amidst the prolonged pandemic, we check in with restaurant owners Chef Darren and Ernest Ong to find out about their current challenges and if they are ready to operate in this CMCO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite what certain ministers may be saying, there's no doubt that the performing arts has taken a huge hit this year, especially in terms of revenue, bookings and opportunities. We check in with members of the community to see how they're coping, and what their plans are for the remainder of 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know how to design a simple website? What about putting together simple materials and images for social media? In this episode of Try This At Home, we dive into how you can get started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day one of the CMCO kicked off with various sightings of long queues at pawn shops across the country. Is it to be expected, or does it signal deepening financial struggles amongst Malaysians? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From donating surplus produce to assisting frontliners, we look at the various ways in which Tesco have been offering their support during these unprecedented times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we include children in the conversation on Covid-19? We speak to Lim Su Lin about helping children to better understand health literacy, disease outbreaks and best practices around public health safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking care of loved ones who have specific needs can be both a privilege and a challenge - and more so during these times of not being able to leave the house. In this episode of The Daily Check In, we speak to people who are caring for elderly family members, as well as children with special needs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many state governments have chosen to take their own paths when it comes to Putrajaya's CMCO. We find out what this means moving ahead for the state-federal government relationship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After reports of a raid on migrant workers spread throughout social media over the weekend, we discuss the public sentiment towards migrant workers with Jerald Joseph, and seek to understand how we can better the system that employs and protects migrant workers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no getting around it - for both companies and individuals, purse strings are tight at the moment, with everyone hunkering down for a difficult economic year. We check in with our guests on how their money habits have changed, and how they're planning for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Say you've always wanted to grow a garden, but perhaps lack the outdoor space... in this episode of Try This At Home, we talk about practical tips and knowledge to grow healthy indoor plants, keep them alive, and help them thrive! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with DHL to find out how they are coping with the MCO alongside the spike in demand for delivery services, and how the industry will change with the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the hike in vegetable prices online, we check in with our colleagues to find out the pros and cons of buying fresh produce over the Internet - and see if this is a trend that will last post-MCO. We also catch up with a veggie box producer to learn more about how they're managing distruptions to the produce supply chain during the MCO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haircuts gone out of control, pyjamas worn all day - we're hearing lots of stories emerging during the MCO of personal grooming taking a long holiday. In this episode of The Daily Check In, we speak to our guests about what it's been like for them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.