Evening Edition

The city at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan will be powered by hydrogen fuel cells, and will be a test-bed for autonomous cars, smart homes, artificial intelligence, robotics and other technologies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to reports, the Cabinet is deliberating a new procurement for official cars that replaces the existing fleet with Toyota Vellfire and Honda Accord models. We look at the rationale for doing so, as well as the public's reaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent study revealed that workplace bullying can be detrimental to our physical health. We take a look at the prevalence of bullying at work in Malaysia and why it often goes unnoticed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the portfolio entail? Why is it a heavily politicised role? Who are the likely candidates? We discuss the role and weight of being the education minister as we await the announcement of Maszlee Malik's successor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the predicted impact of climate change on Malaysia, and whether or not we are doing enough to prepare for it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry will be commencing Ops Indah, a nationwide spot check on tourist hot spots that may be guilty of distorting prices of goods and services to tourists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meat-free alternatives on the other hand, recorded the biggest growth rate of 18% to £405 million, according to Nielsen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New documents leaked by former Cambridge Analytica staff Brittany Kaiser reveal further allegations of their engagement with Barisan Nasional. We look into those allegations and what this means for data privacy in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson's advisor is looking to recruit “weirdos and misfits with odd skills” to help bring new ideas to Britain's government. We explore the pros and cons of hiring talent that don't fit a traditional mould. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The study by Hays Asia  also found that 28% of Malaysian respondents believed they were excluded from participation or faced a lack of respect due to their ethnicity. We speak to a recruitment expert to understand the issues that underpin racial discrimination at the workplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Tun Mahathir lauded the idea of Okinawa's village shops, where provisions are bought using an honor system. We explore whether local shops, KL-ites and honour systems can go together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He announces his resignation after 20 months on the post, where he received much public attention with his policy directions. We consider why he has been such a polarising figure, and what the next minister should focus on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three years after it was declared illegal, Dego Ride is back on the road. We consider the safety aspect of motorcycle e-hailing services, and the idea that this sector can provide jobs for lower-income youth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite conducting several campaigns, over 9000kg of rubbish was cleared from the streets of KL after the New Year celebrations, according to DBKL. We look at what it takes to cultivate a habit of keeping clean among the public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

..or at least it's on the uptrend, accoring to a report that shows companies are becoming more aware of building a inclusive workforce to drive lasting change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss an article from The Guardian which explores the nuanced psychology behind being late, that can perhaps explain Malaysia's laissez-faire attitude towards timekeeping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get into how and why water cuts keep occurring, and what measures are in place to anticipate and deal with the pollution of our water supply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toknya is a homebased hairdresser in Perlis who has gone viral for offering haircuts at a mere RM2.50 a pop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before we step into a brand new decade, we dig into the archives to review the biggest events and stories that made headlines in the last decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobody makes New Year resolutions anymore, but! We look at a few things we can try if we would like to embrace change at some point in 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a lighter spin, we look back at some of the offbeat news that made us smile over the year that was. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Tun Mahathir suggests again to use the gold dinar for trade among Muslim nations, we look at unified currencies and when it's a good idea or otherwise to introduce them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The e-hailing platform has teamed up with Singaporean telco Singtel to apply for a digital bank license. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore the 6% digital tax and how it will impact consumer habits around digital products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BNM announced the Exposure Draft on Licensing Framework for Digital Banks. Up to five licences will be issued to qualified applicants to establish digital banks here. This will cover both conventional and Islamic banking business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.