Evening Edition

Talks of it kicked off at the 34th ASEAN Summit where all ten member countries agreed to launch a joint bid to host the FIFA World Cup. We get your thoughts on whether or not this is a good idea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the newly announced cost of living index, and what it would take to develop an inclusive economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Cynthia Gabriel about legislating asset declaration, and then with Jahabar Sadiq about how Malaysians perceive wealthy politicians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a dismal first half of the year, the FBM KLCI has finally turned up and around into positive territory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The objections against asset declarations continue, along with developments on the flying car project and PSV tests for e-hailing drivers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since early this year, 40,000 fishermen have received the cost of living aid from the government. We discuss if cash handouts are useful, and what other solutions might be available to the agricultural community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss Zahid Hamidi's popularity among politicians as well as the grassroots, and how his return to the Umno leadership might affect the party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The effort to lower the voting age will be Pakatan Harapan's second attempt at amending the Federal Constitution, since the MA63 bill earlier this year. What will it take for them to obtain the required two-thirds majority in Parliament? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The goal under the Shared Propserity approach is to chart a path of sustainable development in line with equitable growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the first day that Parliament reconvenes, some of the highlights include the motion to compel lawmakers to declare their assets, as well as Zahid Hamidi's return as Umno president. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motorbike racer, Yulina Tan talks to Grandstand about the horrific crash she had in the Ducatti Desmo in 2018 and her long road to recovery. She also talks about her start in racing, her ambitions and the responsibility she feels to her thousands of followers on social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do 18-year-olds have the political maturity to vote and how will lowering the voting age affect the political landscape? We get your thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The aircraft manufacturer is developing AI technology that can eventually reduce the number of pilots needed in the cockpit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The national carriers signed a memorandum of understanding to step up cooperative and strategic tie-ups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia currently practises the first past the post system, which has been pointed out to have several flaws. We discuss the viability, as well as potential strengths and weaknesses of alternative electoral systems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One million hogs have been culled in China, creating a perfect storm for plant-based meat products to enter the market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hasbro just released a cashless version of the board game. Is this yet another sign that physical money is soon on its way out? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with H.E. Eric Paulsen, who has just returned from a visit to the refugee camp, about the latest developments in the Rohingya refugee crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fact-checking system in collaboration with global news agency AFP, will review the accuracy of content on the social media platform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The app has started to let users share album covers and Spotify links to music on their stories since May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rights groups are calling out against a statement reportedly made by the Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council, that they were planning to convert all Orang Asli in the state to Islam by 2049. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get insight into the immediate response aid given on the ground by Mercy Malaysia, along with an analysis of the State and Federal government's public response to the emergency situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the news that Malaysia plans to decriminalize drug addicts, we look into what the social and health impacts would be for the country and the individuals affected.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng had said earlier that Sarawak would go bankrupt in three years if Gabungan Parti Sarawak continues to rule the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The iconic pyramid of pop psychology may be outdated, and it may have even distorted Maslow's original idea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.