Evening Edition

Lack of government regulations and employee exploitation- we look at some areas that the industry must address in order to safeguard the survival of the gig economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lack of government regulations and employee exploitation- we look at some areas that the industry must address in order to safeguard the survival of the gig economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rome has been offering free metro tickets to travellers who recycle plastic bottles. So far the initiative has proved to be popular, with 350,000 bottles having been recycled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at China's celebration of its 70th anniversary that happened yesterday, and what it means for the future of Hong Kong and Taiwan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poor yield as a result of bad weather has forced the world's second largest producer of onions to ban all exports and to crack down on onion hoarding in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Ministry has introduced two new compulsory subjects - Philosophy and Current Issues, and Ethics and Civilisations, for the 2019/2020 academic year. While the idea has been praised, some worry that the rushed implementation may affect the quality of delivery of those subjects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's call for a political solution over a military intervention, to respond to attacks on the country's oil facilities and its conflict with Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a historic development for the conservative kingdom, 49 countries will be able to visit Saudi Arabia after a new visa programme is launched later this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with our guests behind the Ampang Great Street Forum about their vision for making Jalan Ampang one of the best streets in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which type of social interaction leaves us feeling happy and content? The science says that when it comes to conversations, quantity and quality are equally important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MCMC is rolling out 5G demonstration projects across six states for the next six months, starting tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of a proposal to introduce eSports as an extracurricular activity in schools, we take a look at the pros and cons of doing so. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelantan has reversed its ban on Mak Yong, but with specific requirements so that performances are shariah-compliant. Do these requirements change the nature of the Mak Yong cultural practice? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To commemorate International Podcast Day, we exchange recommendations whilst contemplating the growth and future of the podcast industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get a personal perspective on the latest court of appeal decision which after 7 years, squashed all charges against Ezra Zaid for his company's Bahasa Malaysia publication of Irshad Manji's Allah, Liberty and Love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new study  shows that cats do bond with their human friends. We speak with cat lover and expert, Pak Khalid, for his thoughts on cat-human bonding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A collaboration between MDEC and China KOLs (key opinion leaders) saw Malaysian SMEs selling nearly RM180 thousand worth of durian products in 10 minutes on livestream. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When someone is speaking truth to power, how does our perception of that person affect the way we receive their message? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When someone is speaking truth to power, how does our perception of that person affect the way we receive their message? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They're the world’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, but China have also made commendable shifts towards sustainable economic models that address the issue of climate change. In the battle for sustainability, have we overlooked China's potential as a green superpower? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go through the latest data on buying patterns to come from the Real Estate and Housing Developer's Association Malaysia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go through the latest data on buying patterns to come from the Real Estate and Housing Developer's Association Malaysia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Malaysia Competition Commission promises to step up its probe into complaints about Grab monopolising the ride-hailing market, we take a look at the arguments for and against breaking up monopolies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dive into the process and historical signifiacnce of impeachment, after House majority leader Nancy Pelosi officially announced a formal impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

after House majority leader Nancy Pelosi officially announced a formal impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.