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A reported raid on indie bookstore Toko Buku Rakyat, resulted in the confiscation of two books, supposedly under the Printing Press and Publications Act 1984 - although the Home Minister has since said it is inaccurate to call this a raid, and that the books had been "taken" to be reviewed. Notably, neither of the books are on the banned books list. The incident has drawn a lot of criticism for wh...

An X user asks, how many hours do you have to yourself between getting home from work and falling asleep? We discuss this question, lament about how little time (and sleep!) most of us have, and why so many might resort to revenge procrastination. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study of online behaviour during the recent state elections provided interesting insight into how both the Pakatan-Barisan and Perikatan coalitions used cybertroopers to sway voters. We discuss the findings and what they might say about how online conversations are shaping our political landscape - and more crucially, who people might vote for. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/liste...

The idea of whether married couples should share a bank account has led to a rather robust discussion online. Our listeners weigh in on financial independence, questions of trust, and whether insisting on separate accounts indicates something negative. We explore the different arguments. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that the elections are behind us, it's time for the government to get to work! At least, that's what we're hoping for. Mary Magdaline Pereira, executive committee member at Aliran, joins us to talk about their call for the federal and state government to focus on the People's Agenda. We get into what that means, and what the priorities should be. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/l...

A private aircraft carrying six passengers and two flight crew crashed in the Elmina township in Shah Alam on August 17, 2023, and claimed 10 lives, including two road users. We speak with an aviation expert to unpack the details and possible explanations for the tragedy, as well as the potential outcomes of the ongoing crash investigation. Image Credit: Bernama See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

First there was radio, next there were podcasts... what's next? With the rise of new platforms and digital innovations like AI, what transformations should we take into account when creating engaging audio content? James Cridland, editor of the Australia-based Podnews, joins us for the conversation. Image Credit: Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An X user suggested that office politics might actually be necessary to make it in the workplace. We discuss the responses and whether there is such a thing "good" office politicking vs. bad. Image Credit: Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A video went viral, showing members of the public rushing into a house and rescuing a child who had allegedly been abused by his mother and companion. The two of them have since been arrested, but it highlights the role neighbours or bystanders can play in aiding victims. We ask our listeners whether they would intervene in situations like this. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listen...

An X user asks, do we credit our achievements to effort, or luck and privilege? We discuss this tricky question, and open up the conversation to our listeners. Image Credit: Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state elections saw Selangor losing the two-thirds majority, as well as former menteri besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali winning in Hulu Kelang. Former PKR vice-president, Tian Chua, joins us to talk about what these results mean for Selangor, especially now that the Pakatan-Barisan coalition will face a stronger opposition in the state assembly. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/...

The state elections are done and dusted, but remnants of the campaign still remain on our streets - this includes campaign materials like flags, banners, billboards, posters, flyers, as well as party merchandise. We discuss what needs to be done to ensure smooth post-election clean ups, and how campaigning can be greener. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

The Home Ministry officially gazetted a ban on any publication related to the LGBTQ+ Swatch watches of any collection and all associated material, effective August 10, 2023. We look into the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984, the rationale for the ruling, and the possible precedence it sets. Image Credit: Swatch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Polling day is (almost) upon us! Tomorrow, people from six states including Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, and Penang are going to head off to cast their votes. So we ask our listeners how they're feeling, and what their plans are for the day. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is exactly the argument that one X user is making, saying they find people with F&B experiences are more resilient. We talk about the value of listing jobs from retail or F&B in your resume. Image Credit: 123rf.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The long awaited debate between Economic Minister Rafizi Ramli and Bachok MP Syahir Sulaiman has finally happened! And Malaysians have a lot to say about it. We get into the reactions. Image Credit: Syahir Sulaiman/ Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Days before the state elections. a social media firestorm erupted over a workout video posted by MUDA's candidate for Bukit Gasing, VKK Raja - because his caption for it was seen as fat-shaming his opponent, incumbent Rajiv Rishyakaran. We discuss what happened and how it seems at odds for MUDA's call for "politik baru". Image Credit: Rajiv Rishyakaran/ Twitter, VKK Raja/ Twitter See omnystudio.co...

A ginger cat named Oyen officially joined Zoo Negara's capybara exhibit on June 2023, and this has been a major draw for visitors ever since. We talk about why Oyen has managed to capture so many hearts, and the popularity of unlikely animal friendships on social media. Image Credit: Bernama See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Female candidates only make up 12% of the candidates running in the upcoming state election, i.e 71 out of 570; woefully far from the recommended 30% quote for representation. We look at what these numbers indicate about our political parties and their commitment to gender parity, and whether there should be a quota in place for female candidates. Image Credit: Sivaranjani Manickam/ Facebook, Mich...

The world of bread is divided into those who enjoy the crust, and those who prefer it crustless. An image of "White Toast Peeled Bread" - essentially sliced bread without crust - being sold in a local supermarket has ignited a fierce debate on social media between the pro- and anti-crust factions. So which side of the bread (slice) do you land on? We get into it. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omn...

The upcoming polls may be for the six states, but Perikatan Nasional has been framing the state elections as a referendum on the federal government - for instance, PN chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has said that a victory for PN candidates would send a clear message of disapproval toward the governing coalition. So we unpack how this is playing out on the ground, and how much sentiments around...

August 6, 2023 was the 78th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. We mark the seminal, tragic moment in history by speaking with Aaron Denison, a doctoral candidate at Hiroshima University, who specialises in Malaysian and Japanese politics with a special interest in Malaysian victims of the bombing. He speaks to us about how Japan commemorates this event and how the country's history impacts conv...

The environment and climate change have increasingly become important issues for politicians to attend, and in the lead up to the state elections, we're seeing different approaches to the green agenda. We speak with two politicians who have made the environment the main focus of their campaign; Abe Lim, MUDA's Bandar Utama candidate, and Abdul Razak Ismail, from the Green Party, talk about why sta...

A bear has been accused of... not being a real bear! A video of a Malayan sun bear at the Hangzhou Zoo in China is circulating online, showing the bear standing upright and interacting with visitors, raising her paws as if waving to visitors. This has caused people to suggest that this bear is actually a human in disguise. We debunk this bear-y odd story. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio....

If you're a working adult, the thought of pursuing a higher education might sound scary. So is there a way for one to have both a career and also study part time? And thrive in both areas, without compromising the other. We speak to Prof Dr Ahmad Izanee Awang, the President and Vice Chancellor of Open University Malaysia, on the benefits of online learning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...