Evening Edition

The Inland Revenue Board is aiming to collect more taxes this year, with a target of RM150 billion from RM147 billion previously. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Trump's words, "You always have to be prepared to walk." We speak with journalist David Heidelberger who brings us the key takeaways from the summit, all the way from Hanoi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The presence of Transport Minister Anthony Loke's wife during a meeting with his Chinese counterparts attracted criticism from MCA politicians. We consider if this is of any concern, and what should guide ministers' etiquette during work travels and events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In response to Putrajaya's consideration to downsize the civil service, former civil servants are asking their successors to up their game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid complaints that the cost of doing businesses has risen, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng admits that the SST had been implemented in a rush. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take you through our favourite headlines of the day - is being nice the reason why you can't seem to save? And then, is your boss preventing you from achieving work-life balance? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at the factors behind the glut of supply in domestic coconuts, and why local coconuts are facing such tough competition from imported ones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jakarta's first MRT system begins operations next week, which is good news for the city with its infamous traffic jams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our pick of headlines of the day includes the news of Malaysia's first ever flying car and a fresh survey that examines the government's communication strategies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In response to the Health Ministry's statement that the government wants to make immunisation compulsory, we discuss the state of vaccination among school students, and whether a "no vaccine, no school" policy advocated by some medical professionals is the way to go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran has said that the ministry will look into setting different minimum wages for different sectors. We explore the pros and cons of switching to a sector-specific minimum wage system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is thinking of having new legislation to curb social media misuse. We discuss what such laws could encompass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stockpiles are high as the anti-palm oil campaign continues in Europe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take you through our pick of headlines from the day. We talk about using idle land in residential areas for urban agriculture, and also how climate change is comparable to the boiling frog syndrome. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nic & the 2 Craigs join Ross to talk about Man City's Carabao Cup win. Is Sarri in trouble? Can City win all 4? Also a looback at the EPL weekend where the big game ended goalless between Man Utd & Liverpool. Spurs lost at Burnley whilst Arsenal beat Southampton to regain 4th spot. Includes Winners & Losers and a midweek preview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is thinking about introducing a voluntary registration system for Malaysians who want to work overseas, to protect them from exploitation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the government's plan to implement congestion fees on our highways in place of our current toll system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tariffs worth 200 billion dollars of Chinese imports were scheduled initially to set in on Friday, but Trump has announced a delay as they continue negotiations with China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss journalist Charles Duhigg's position that late bloomers may learn the coping mechanisms to deal with struggle earlier on in life, and therefore become more resilient and successful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob, Shankar & Lynn join Ross to lookback at the midweek UCL & UEL. No goals between Liverpool and Bayern, a last gasp win for City and a surprise loss for Juventus. Arsenal and Chelsea win their 2nd legs to progress in the Europa League. Also a preview of the EPL weekend with Manchester United hosting Liverpool at Old Trafford plus the Carabao Cup Final between Chelsea & Man City. See...

Defence Minister Mat Sabu revealed that army bases were swapped in the past to help politicians secure their positions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plainclothes police officers, in addition to uniformed officers, will be deployed at MRT stations for security reasons. We find out the specific purposes of deploying plainclothes officers, as well as ways to further beef up security at MRT stations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Human Resource Ministry is being urged to create a new policy to prevent employers from hiring workers based on race and religion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the National Water Services Commission, a water audit carried out on five schools found that between 30% and 50% of water usage and cost could be reduced every month through water-efficient devices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you consider visiting an oil palm estate or the Rakhine state as your next vacation plan? We talk about unusual trips and responsible travel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.