Evening Edition

China has put 16 cities on lockdown in response to the coronavirus outbreak. We look at what impact this has on both China and the world economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gojek Singapore suspended 120 drivers for using fake Gojek mobile applications to maximise their earnings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An article on The Economist suggests that it's a great time to launch a new brand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to reports, the news publication is recruiting staff in preparation for a relaunch later this year. We discuss if the current climate in the media industry supports this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We try to understand how disease outbreaks feed xenophobia and discrimination amid the coronavirus outbreak in China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our first Book Club of 2020, we revisit a classic of both page and screen - Mario Puzo’s The Godfather, the book the spawned cinematic legend and numerous pop cultural moments. We wrap things up with a discussion on how the notion of family is explored in books. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We recap the day's coverage of the outbreak, and look at how to address public anxieties by tackling misinformation about the disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Automakers are withdrawing employees from China and may suspend manufacturing in the country if the outbreak does not improve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss an article on New York Times about why and how complaining may be beneficial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several industries such as metal, fire and wood related industries are predicted to do very well in the year or the golden rat however due to competition, the water related industries are expected to face challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We find out how Chinese calligraphy came to be associated with the Lunar New Year, and then speak with a veteran calligrapher about his dedication to the practice and what goes into appreciating calligraphy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From welcoming the God of Wealth to celebrating the birthday of humankind, we take a closer look at the mythology and ancient traditions that mark each of the 15 days of Chinese New Year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is new research  that shows that to earn high wages, we must find coworkers who complement our own skills rather than duplicate them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To commemorate the International Day of Education, we have a conversation on the Zero Reject Policy that was implemented at the start of 2019, which focuses on getting children with special education needs, as well as undocumented children, into national schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A UN report found that Amazon CEO and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos had his phone hacked and gigabytes of private data stolen. The main suspect is MBS or Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi Arabia so far has denied any involvement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia's done better in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index 2019, ranking 51 out of 180 countries. We talk about how that a cleaner image impacts business confidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia's done better in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index 2019, ranking 51 out of 180 countries. We talk about how that a cleaner image impacts business confidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With reports of a number of Wuhan coronavirus cases spreading globally, we look to the Global Health Security Index by The Economist Intelligence Unit to find out how well prepared countries are to respond to major infectious disease outbreaks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thailand kick-started 2020 with a ban on single-use plastic, but street food vendors are struggling to find alternatives for plastic food packaging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask because a writer caused an online stir when he tweeted that he rips his long books into half to make them more portable. Many questioned his sanity, prompting us to wonder if we put too much value in books as sacred objects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A job centre in Lembah Pantai is expected to open in the second quarter of the year. We talk to YB Fahmi about the plans and goals he has in place to tackle unemployment and underemployment in his constituency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Prime Minister and acting Education Minister Tun Dr Mahathir, national schools have been focusing too much on Islamic studies. He hopes that introducing more STEM subjects will help create Muslims with knowledge, rather than just good Muslims. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the increase widespread of coronavirus, the Asian market and several industries are impacted differently towards the health threat especially with the oncoming Chinese New Year holiday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent global survey from PR agency Edelman measured the levels of public trust in 4 key agencies- government, business, NGOs and media. The results found that none of these institutions were perceived as both competent and ethical by the public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports have surfaced about several bids for our national carrier. We explore what the best deal for MAS might look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.