Evening Edition

UK public transport is introducing chat days to encourage travellers to talk to each other in a bid to fight polarisation and isolation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The influence of social media in the Hong Kong protest became apparent when an administrator of over a 30,000-strong group on Telegram was arrested. We speak with Niki Cheong about how social media has driven changes in protests and uprisings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent headlines of a salacious political scandal have evoked a sense of deja vu among Malaysians. But does sensationalism still hold as much impact as before, or is the public ready to look beyond them to focus on the real issues? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the Finance Ministry, approved foreign investment in the first quarter rose to RM29.3 billion, compared to RM16.9 billion a year ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He announced his retirement from professional badminton earlier today, ending an outstanding career spanning 19 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IGP Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid Bador said that the proposal to set up the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) should go hand-in-hand with protecting the rights of police officers and and providing for their service needs. We discuss the welfare issues that require attention, and where this fits in reforms of the police institution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

The crisis in Kuala Koh has highlighted the difficulties among the orang asli in accessing government support. We discuss where those gaps are, and why improvements are long overdue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 1,000 local construction companies have applied for the 40% civil works portion of the East Coast Rail Link project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facebook has launched an app that collects extra data from users in exchange for a monthly payment. We consider if that makes for a fair exchange. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia will set up a special unit, addressing concerns faced by the community when it comes to technology and the use of the internet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was quoted saying that Malaysia has the right to not extradite Dr Zakir Naik to India, comparing the situation to Australia's refusal to extradite Sirul Azhar Umar. We speak with Surendra Ananth about how the process works, and whether or not countries can question the fairness of the judicial system in other nations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Laurence Todd about Malaysia's level of competitiveness as compared to other countries in the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The past couple of weeks have seen good news for Malaysia's economy - among them our trade data has been positive, leading to growth in the ringgit and local stock market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Employers Federation is concerned about the government's plans to implement a three-day mandatory paternity leave. We discuss some of those concerns with Dr Jashpal Kaur Bhatt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss how the longstanding issue should be tackled, in light of a new enforcement plan unveiled by the Home Ministry against undocumented immigrants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The budget sets out to focus on metrics that matter to people's lives, rather than just economic growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The high rate of car ownership in Kuala Lumpur means the need for parking spaces becomes more urgent - with even a car parking company managing to list on Bursa Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the police, viral video recordings of crimes have helped them solve and apprehend criminals. But what are the ethical and legal ramifications to consider? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shazwan Wong, GM of Little League Malaysia joins Ross to talk about grassroots football. He speaks about training kids, keeping it interesting and even has a few words for over zealous parents. Find out what it takes to run the organization and how he spends his free time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several organisations in Penang are working together to provide Braille Qurans to people with visual disabilities, but the huge cost is a barrier for now, according to Swarn Singh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A number of commentators and politicians have expressed concern that the appointment had been made without consultation of the Cabinet and the parliamentary committee. We speak with Bridget Welsh for her thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conversation around the wealth tax resurfaces, in light of a recent suggestion by Perkasa to have targeted fee increments for university students depending on wealth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A durian fruit from the Kanyao species sold for a whopping 1.5 million baht at the King of Durian 2019 festival in Thailand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How would this affect influencers and brands dependent on Instagram, as well as the mental health of users? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The committee will be set up by the Housing and Local Government Ministry, for advice on how public buildings and housing projects can incorporate disability-friendly facilities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.