Evening Edition

Child marriage remains a pressing problem in Malaysia, regardless of religion and race. Voice of the Children produced a documentary to highlight and generate more discussions about the matter. You can find more details on their Facebook page . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Avocado Day, Talk Like a Pirate Day, Just Because Day...the list goes on. We talk about why we love our fake holidays so much. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several news items over the weekend have had a dampening impact on the world markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study in the US found that 80% of employees keep their concerns to themselves because they want to be seen as nice by their colleagues and management. We explore the implications of being too nice at the workplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study in the US found that 80% of employees keep their concerns to themselves because they want to be seen as nice by their colleagues and management. We explore the implications of being too nice at the workplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the technical glitches that have caused major disruptions at KLIA, we look at the financial and intaginable costs of airport delays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When flights get delayed, our emotions go on a journey. We speak to a clinical psychologist about the anxieties and frustrations that surround unexpected travel disruptions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get to know our newly crowned national tree. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix made a series about Asian street food and they did not include Malaysia! We explore the identity and reputation of our local food, and what it would take to get more recognition for Malaysian cuisine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spiderman's future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe hangs in the balance, following negotiation breakdowns between Sony and Disney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As DBKL seeks public input for Budget 2020, we address ways to improve accountability in the drafting and implementation of budgets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the value and practicalities of pursuing a PhD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Takeaway shops, instead of dine-in restaurants are becoming the norm in Hong Kong due to the rising cost of rent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore the merits of building a personal brand in today’s work environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Land scarcity and the rising costs of funerals have prompted more people to opt for cremations. We explore the financial planning that goes into preparing for death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Business Roundtable of almost 200 business leaders like Apple and JP Morgan have issued a statement that companies should no longer advance only the interests of shareholders, but instead prioritize their employees, ethics and the environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent study by research firm IDC in collaboration with INTI International University & College found that 63% of students and graduates were not able to articulate the meaning of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An eSports event in Germany generated a record breaking 290 million ringgit in ticket sales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A US study found that those who took a break with their phones showed the highest levels of mental depletion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Families of missing Uighurs are sharing messages on TikTok showing their loved ones who have gone missing, in the latest attempt to raise awareness about the one million Uighurs detained across China's Xinjiang region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We find out more about Polisi Lab, a youth-led intiative that sets out to train youths every weekend in policymaking and civil society engagement skills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq is seeking to bring in the motorcycle ride-hailing service, to increase the number of job opportunities. Is it feasible here, safety-wise? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Territories Ministry recently launched a digital version of Wilayahku, a news portal to "curb the spread of fake news”. We explore this objective as well as the role that hyperlocal news portals play in the media landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Jokowi is seeking a focused record spending this time to save the largest economy in Asean from economic slowdown, according to a Bloomberg report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at how local council elections potentially affect our political landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.