Evening Edition

2019 has seen a focus in curbing corruption, with announcements including the National Anti-Corruption Plan (NACP) as well as the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) - but what impact has this had on the ground? Cynthia Gabriel explains, and discusses how well the government is doing in their attempts to combat corruption in our country. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

We explore whether discounts on traffic summonses encourage good or bad driver behaviour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government's move to cut the Critical Services Incentive Payment (BIPK) has attracted criticism especially from healthcare students and professionals, who argue that it will demoralise workers who are already underpaid and overworked. We look at those criticisms by examining the environment that healthcare graduates face in the industry today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

The Perak Islamic Religion and Malay Customs Council is collaborating with several Nordic countries to bring TVET programmes to Islamic school students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about the relationship between advertisements and junk food consumption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the protests in Hong Kong, to the political uncertainty in the United Kingdom and the United States, international news has had far-reaching impact this year, affecting markets, discourse and sentiment worldwide. Amir Fareed joins us to go beyond the headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the best gift to give someone? Are you a horrible human being if you practice regifting? We delve into the etiquette of gift giving, and invite listeners to share the best gifts they've ever given or received. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at how the rise of smartphones have shaped events in the past decade, and where our relationship with smartphones is heading as we enter 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Shah Alam City Council has introduced several initiatives to improve their services and become more sustainable, including placing a serious ban on plastic straws, disposing of abandoned vehicles, and raiding eateries to ensure cleanliness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Malaysia Baharu being more than a year old, we look at where Malaysia stands in terms of our civil liberties and get some updates on headlines including SOSMA, the death penalty, the Peaceful Assembly Act, child marriage, and LGBT rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US-China trade war has continued throughout the year, and as the barbs and tariffs were traded, smaller countries looked for opportunities to benefit (and also hoped to not get in the way). This hour we explore how the trade war has shaped 2019, and where Malaysia fits into all of this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look back at the major business headlines with Wong Shou Ning, including updates on what affected markets and the business environment in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hypermarket also halted its production in China, after a six-year-old girl in the UK found a plea for help inside a card. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss an article on New York Times which argues that it's ok to feel sad during the festive season, and take a look at how those feelings can be dealt with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Khazanah Nasional has chosen Touch 'n Go eWallet, Boost, and GrabPay for its programme that's set to rollout on 15 January. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last mile connectivity continues to be an issue for Malaysians, public transport is constantly cited as something that needs to improve, and we're still struggling with striking the balance between gentrification, development and conservation. We discuss all this and more with our two experts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country is planning new laws that will boost funding for tourism development around the country. We take a look at their initiatives and what we can do to support cultural tourism in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Airbnb has criticised the proposed draft guidelines of the Short-Term Accommodation regulatory framework. The proposal includes a rule that unhosted rental residential properties would see a limit of between 90 - 180 days over a 12-month period on all platforms accumulated, per accommodation. We speak to April Rinne on how to balance regulation and growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The House of Representatives voted for Trump's impeachment today on two charges, namely abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, which means he will face a trial in the Senate. We look at what happens next, and what this means for the 2020 US elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politics has dominated much of the conversations we've had this year: from numerous by-elections, to political infighting, and the ongoing question of who should be the next PM. We talk about what all of this has meant, and the impact it's had on the government, the opposition and of course, the rakyat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tests will look 30 years into the future to see the long-term impact of climate change on businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With lie detector tests being a hot topic today, we speak to a psychologist about why people are dishonest and how to spot a lie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Syed Saddiq's call to introduce youth quotas into GLC management, we look at the merits of having young people in higher positions of decision making. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a busy year in headlines for education: from major changes to our classrooms and examinations and streaming, to free breakfast programmes. And yet every announcement has been heavily debated and politicised. What is it actually like on the ground? We speak with our panel of guests for perspectives from educators as well as parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia fell short of its 70 medal target at the SEA Games- we look at whether the contingent's performance will have a long term impact on the country's unity and sense of national pride. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.