Evening Edition

Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad has announced the new economic stimulus package to tackle the economic impact of the COVID-19 virus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's ban on the trade and consumption of wildlife has exposed the scale of what it claims to be a secretive multibillion dollar industry, according to The Guardian . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the ongoing political drama, we shift our focus and check in on how Malaysia's economy is reacting to the collapse of the Pakatan Harapan federal government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After days of suspense, Pakatan Harapan nominates a successor to Interim Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. We try to figure out how this fits into the shifting political landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interim Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad delivered an emotional speech in his first public statement since a series of political maneuvers that shocked the country. We talk about what it means for the rakyat moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Clare Rewcastle Brown about Sarawak Report's account of the political maneuverings that happened over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They have done so after learning of his plan to form a unity government that would cover the full political spectrum, and call for fresh polls to be held. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Agong is interviewing all 222 MPs to determine who commands the majority of the Dewan Rakyat to become the next Prime Minister. We go through what the Federal Constitution says about the process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consumer spending in shopping malls has declined, but retail sector reps are confident that there is hope yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we collectively process the recent political upheavals and the ramifications it will have on the country, we take stock of public sentiment and trust towards our political system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where does the Cabinet stand, and what happens to the government, now that Tun Mahathir has put in his resignation? We discuss with Surendra Ananth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Agong accepts Tun Mahathir's resignation and appoints him as interim Prime Minister, we look at his roles and what this means for the Cabinet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at where the different parties and politicians, as well as the Malay electorate, stand in the ongoing political drama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Thomas Fann about the demands by Bersih 2.0 for fresh polls to be held, and what impact the political developments will have on civil society's reform efforts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of the political developments, there have been calls for a fresh election to be held. We ask if that's likely to happen based on current observations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The local market took a hit as a result of political manoeuverings that began over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the ramifications of the political developments in the Langkah Sheraton saga, including DAP's statement of support for Tun Mahathir to continue as Prime Minister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go through the key elements of the NAP 2020, and what it means for the automotive industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China was removed from the US internal list of “developing” countries and upgraded it to a “developed” country. This makes it easier for the US to investigate whether China is unfairly subsidising exports for Chinese businesses, and harming US industries . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selangor Chief Minister Amirudin Shari has announced that there are plans to degazette the Kuala Langat North forest reserve; however this has led to backlash due to the impact it will have on the communities living in the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn Tanis takes us through the key technology elements of the National Automotive Policy 2020, as well as updates on the new national car project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the government has their way, breathalyzers may soon be available in establishments around the Klang Valley to deter drunk driving. Will this work? We speak to a local proprietor to get his honest take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the very first time yesterday, a court in Sabah handed out sentences with the assistance of AI-based technology. We look at what applications AI can have in the legal system, and what implications this might lead to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much would unionizing affect pay and collective bargaining power in Malaysia? We speak to MTUC about the role of unions and what it would take for unions to succeed in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The elevated highway project will go ahead, much to the opposition of resident associations who fear that the highway will only add to congestion in the area. We speak to a town planner about the impact that building a highway has on its surrounding community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.