Evening Edition

It's time for the new generation, the Gen-Z, to shine in the workplace, but a question from Twitter that begs to be answered: Is there a difference in the way people of various generations conduct themselves? Can we all see eye-to-eye? How should one be expected to treat the other? We discuss this conundrum. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Panasonic is about to shut down part of their operations in Malaysia, leaving about thousands of people without jobs. So what happens to employees when big companies closedown their doors? What role do they play in cushioning the blow for their workers? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whatsapp has unrolled its new feature: The edit button. People are divided, with some hailing the usefulness of being able to edit typos and errors, while others bringing up the potential of it being misused. So we get into it, and asked our listeners where they stand. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A passenger recently shared her experience of travelling on a bus, where the driver was allegedly forced to overwork. This had resulted in reckless driving, culminating in half the passengers having to switch to another bus, and the driver paying for the other half to take a Grab to their destination. We unpack what issues the bus industry might have, and the kind of support that drivers should re...

An incident involving two cyclists having to pay a fine for parking illegally (because designated spots for bikes were not available to them) has brought up important questions about whether we should be heading toward a city that is more bike-friendly. We discuss this possibility, and what needs to be done to attain it. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

A poster uploaded by RapidKL's customer service support Twitter account on mask mandates have caused a bit of noise on social media, with people responding to it by posting pictures of politicians taking the train without wearing their masks. So we unpacked whether these PR attempts backfired, and whether the act of wearing masks on public transport should be monitored more. Image Credit: Shutters...

Transparency International Malaysia has called on Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration to hold those involved in the Littoral Combat Ship project accountable, following the government forming a new deal with Boustead Naval Shipyard to resume it. So we're asking, what would it take for this accountability to happen? Is it possible for corruption to be be completely eradicated? Image Credit: Sh...

A Twitter user shared their experience of a road rage incident between them and a lorry driver on the Federal Highway, which led to a conversation about how interactions on the road can escalate, and specifically, whether to honk or not to honk (and how to respond when you're honked at). Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the relatively new practice (in Malaysia, at least) of collaborative law, which allows parties seeking to separate or end a marriage to finalize any legal aspects without attending court, while prioritizing the easing of this process for the entire family. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's finally happened: Netflix has expanded its crackdown on password sharing with people who don't live together. And from what we've seen, people are not happy about it. To get a better understanding of what led Netflix to make this decision, we revisited a conversation that happened on The Morning Run, who spoke to Geetha Ranganathan, Senior Analyst from Bloomberg Intelligence. Then, we opened...

The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Tina Turner, passed away on the 24th of May, 2023, at the age of 83. We discuss her life, her career - which began in the early days of rock n' roll, saw a comeback in the 1980s, and a world tour in the early 2000s - and how her legacy encompasses not just her distinctive music but also her fiery spirit. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Today's sitting involved a discussion about our sports sector, following our worst performance in history at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia. Spotlight was on the statement made by the Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, who attributed the poor performance of our athletes to the political instability of the country for the past few years. We also looked at the ruckus caused by the calling of a b...

We've all had that experience - we're about to travel abroad, and we get peppered with requests: 'Hey, can you buy me [insert product]?' According to Twitter, some of the more common food items people ask for include 3-In-1 coffee, instant noodles, spice mixes - but what else? What kinds of food items do people think of or crave from Malaysia? We get into it. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystu...

The MPs discussed several topics today, including the amount of “accumulated unclaimed money” and whether those funds can be channeled towards national development. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Dato Johari Abdul also announced the newly elected Public Accounts Committee members. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter is full of rainbows today, after the Home Ministry raided some Swatch outlets and confiscated items from its Pride Collection. We discussed the arguments that have come out of this incident, particularly when it comes to expectations that international brands have to comply to local sensitivities. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second day of parliament commenced today, starting with the PM's question time, where the usage of the word Allah in Christian publications were discussed. Separately, the PM also revealed that the National Scam Response Centre will now be open 24 hours a day. The MPs also talked about increasing the quota for women on the board of directors for public listed companies, issues with our RFID sy...

Social media celebrity chef, Khairul Aming, recently announced that he closed the Sambal Nyet factory for five days and took all 60 of his staff on vacation to Langkawi. They were provided with a 5-star hotel, jetski, explore cave, snorkelling, private yacht to watch the sunset and shopping money. This brought on a wave of admiration and surprise from the public. So we unpack what it means for emp...

Parliament is back in session! The MPs discussed policies that have been implemented to boost Malaysia’s economy and initiatives the government has taken to help drive the development of digital entrepreneurial skills. They also brought up what is being done to formulate the details for the proposed Public Defender’s Act for criminal cases. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

A former teacher has been on trial at the High Court this week after a former student filed a suit against him in 2018 for allegedly skipping classes for seven months. We talk about the current recruitment and vetting process for teachers and what support elements are in place to keep them motivated and engaged with their work. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

The controversial Penang South Island reclamation project will now be reduced from three islands to only one. We speak to Zairil Khir Johari, the Penang State Executive Councillor for Infrastructure and Transport, about the trade-offs around the controversial project, the competing interests, along with the environmental and economic concerns. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener...

The rising cost of higher education has been a concern for many Malaysians, particularly after the financial challenges of the pandemic. PTPTN has been helping to bridge this gap. Puan Mastura Mohd Khalid, Chief Operating Officer of PTPTN speaks to us about their recent initiatives and how they plan to continue supporting Malaysians on the path to higher education. For more info, visit www.ptptn.g...

Sales for Coldplay tickets began this morning, and it's probably fair to say, that what ensued was frenzy and chaos. Tales of browsers crashing, people furiously clicking, and some emerging victorious (and many others disappointed) were aplenty on Twitter. We look at what people had to say, and opened up the show for people to share their complaints... and their gloating. Image Credit: Shutterstoc...

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced that a new law may be introduced to decriminalise the possession and use of small quantities of illicit drugs, in order to reduce overcrowding in prisons. The proposed Drug and Substance Abuse (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act would mean that people found with said small quantities of illegal substances will not be prosecuted but instea...

A discussion on Twitter on who should pay for the first date has gone viral. So do you split the bill? Or does the onus of payment fall on the person who invites you out? We get into it. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thailand’s democratic opposition has won the most seats and the largest share of the popular vote, a move that analysts have described as historic, and outstanding. We unpack this win, especially as voters overwhelmingly chose parties invested in reform (including of lese majeste laws), and also get into the complicated path ahead of trying to determine who will emerge as Prime Minister. Image Cre...