Evening Edition

We speak with Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan about the challenges of upskilling workers in the country, and how employers should get involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the end of an era for ad-free chats on the popular messaging platform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Youth activists in Penang are calling for the state government to focus on solving environmental and social problems first, instead of splurging on megaprojects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 1st show of a brand new season, Ross takes a look at the world of Sports Marketing and talks to Glen Stidolph from Revo Sports Asia. Glen relives staging World Cup 2018 in another country and tells us about the joy and sorrow he felt. He also has a strong opinion or two on his beloved Newcastle United. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at our progress so far with legal reforms, and the hurdles that have hampered quicker development since Pakatan Harapan took over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss what Theresa May's resignation as UK Prime Minister means for Brexit and the global economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A slowdown in economic growth for Malaysia could be part of the potential fall out from the continuing trade war between US and China.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Huawei has no reason to be hugely concerned with the ongoing US-China trade war, because they have enough resources to sustain demand, according to reports on CNBC today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgetown's success as a UNESCO heritage site also means that skyrocketing rental prices are forcing local residents and long time businesses to vacate the tourism hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Perak state government recently took down an anti-logging blockade set up by the Orang Asli at Kampung Tasik Cunex, who claim the area to be their customary land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are language skills requirements a form of discrimination or discernment in the job recruitment process? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keith Kam gives us the latest developments with the restrictions imposed by the US on Huawei. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some groups who are concerned about climate change have given up flying, given the significant amount of carbon emissions from the aviation industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Union of the Teaching Profession has said that schools should not be treated as a magical place for solving all the problems plaguing society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Ministry has rejected a proposal to teach school students about multiple religions- nevertheless, we explore the merits of creating a space for students to have interfaith discussions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All this is going on amid the US-China bilateral trade dispute, which not many economists are optimistic will end soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least not in Malaysia, where we spend 1.3% of our GDP in R&D but produce far fewer innovations compared to countries like Finland, who spend 3 times less. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dez, Keeshaanan & Kam join Ross on the final show of the season to lookback at Man City's FA Cup win over Watford. Dez has a few word to say about how that is bad for football! Includes a chat about La Liga, the Bundesliga and the Malaysian Super League, also a lookforward to JDT in the Asian Champions League, the Championship Playoff final and the two European finals. See omnystudio.com/liste...

Bob, Shankar & Lynn join Ross on the last Friday show of the season to discuss the Championship playoffs. Its Aston Villa v Derby in Monday's final. Also, a look at the Bundesliga and La Liga as they approach their final game of the season PLUS a full prview of the FA Cup final between Manchester City  and Watford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Putrajaya have announced new youth initiatives, including the appointment of a youth senator in Dewan Negara. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarawak’s minister in charge of children wants the Education Ministry to send school teachers and counsellors for training to better detect signs of depression and other mental health issues among students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This new journey planner app is aimed at helping commuters plan better, while possibly repairing KTM's reputation as one of the least punctual modes of public transport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About a third of of the food sold at Ramadan bazaars go to waste, according to estimates by Food Aid Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the rise and prevalence of dubious vanity awards, we look into the cachet that comes with having the title 'award winner'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The economy expanded slightly above forecasts, driven mainly by services, agriculture and manufacturing sectors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.