Evening Edition

More cars mean more parking spaces, which mean more trees getting cut down. This is what's being discussed on Twitter right now, so we join in. Image Credit: Tim Meyer, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming said that new guidelines on rented rooms are being drawn up. This came after reports of an increase of houses being partitioned into shoe boxed sized rooms, that come at the expense of proper living conditions. Image Credit: Ketut Subiyanto, Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coldplay is coming to Malaysia and fans are rejoicing, but not everyone is on board. PAS has called for the cancellation of the concert, which has caused a wave of dissent from Twitter. We get into it. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Bar has adopted a resolution declaring that it has no confidence in Attorney-General Tan Sri Idrus Harun for his “abject failure” to defend the judiciary and uphold the rule of law. We unpack this. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our coverage on the Deepening Democracy in Malaysia roundtable, organized by Bersih, The Kofi Annan Foundation and Global Bersih, together with the Speaker of Dewan Rakyat's Office and the Deputy Speaker’s Office. Day two focused on parliamentary reform and innovation. Some of the voices we heard from include: Declan O’Brien, Head of Elections and Democracy, Kofi Annan Foundation. Maha...

Bersih, The Kofi Annan Foundation and Global Bersih, together with the Speaker of Dewan Rakyat's Office and the Deputy Speaker’s Office, launched the roundtable on Deepening Democracy in Malaysia in Parliament. We went on ground to gather some thoughts from people who were there, and explore the bigger question on how we should be thinking about politics. Some of the voices we heard from include:...

A question on Twitter about places to go in KL and Selangor that are suitable for people who are wheelchair-bound, have circulated. We explored the suggestions that have been put forth, and the larger question of whether the Klang Valley is wheelchair-friendly. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A TikTok user has shared screenshots of a conversation allegedly happening between him and his supervisor at work, which shows how he was asked to resign after requesting for earlier paternity leave to care for his wife. We discussed how supportive workplaces have been in giving fathers time to be an active parent. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In South Korea, a growing number of venues have started to ban children under the "no kids" banner, in an attempt to not inconvenience other patrons. One MP criticized the "exclusionary" practice in a press conference, with her toddler in tow. We get into it. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia has ranked 73 on Reporters Without Borders 2023 World Press Freedom Rankings, a jump of 40 placings from 113 last year. This is the highest rank ever attained by Malaysia, placing the country in the same company as Hungary and Sierra Leone. We discuss the significance of this and what a free press means for Malaysian society Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

People on Twitter have been calling for us to consider the 4 days work week, after a tweet pointing out that the 5 day work week was a concept that had been fought for by labour activists in the past. We get into the discussion. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Badminton player Lee Zii Jia has posted a video of himself singing about his journey as a national athlete. In the song, he highlights the way the media has written about him. We discuss a couple of things, including the line between being critical and overly-critical, as well as who's responsible to help support and manage an athlete's mental health, especially now in the age of social media wher...

A viral video of an interaction involving someone calling out another person for smoking in an eatery has been making its round on social media. We explore the challenges we have in enforcing this ban. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Health Ministry has recalled two types of instant noodles, after tests in Taipei found that they contained a carcinogenic substance. Further testing from Taipei’s health department has also found that both noodles contained ethylene oxide, which is a chemical compound associated with lymphoma and leukaemia. We discuss what this means for consumers, as well as how to cultivate healthi...

One first step we all take when transitioning to adulthood is the purchase and ownership of our first car. Not to steal the show from our friends on Cruise Control, but since Twitter is leading a rather robust discussion on this, we join in. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Videos that were posted by the Paralympics TikTok account has attracted some mixed reactions from the public, for their portrayal of athletes with disabilities. We discuss how to navigate advocacy in the age where edgy content is the norm. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#Flounder is trending after the recent release of the Little Mermaid trailer, with fans complaining about the beloved sidekick's appearance - especially when compared to the animated classic. We look at the various reactions and of course, the inevitable jokes. Image Credit: Twitter/The Little Mermaid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been increased reports of burnout happening within the workplace, and yet, people still find it difficult to open up about their mental health at work. We discuss this issue, and what needs to be done to break it with a corporate training company that helps organizations in Southeast Asia build a happy and productive salesforce. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Singer, actor, and activist Harry Belafonte, also known as "The King of Calypso", passed away on April 25, 2023, at the age of 96. We look back and pay tribute to his life and legacy. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People are sharing their stories of cutting off ties with members of their family. We discuss. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Thursday, the Prime Minister’s Department announced that the Prime Minister’s Malaysia Madani Open House will be held in six states: Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Selangor, Penang and Negeri Sembilan, coincidentally the same states that will be having their state elections this year. So we discuss the significance of open houses for politicians. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/li...

A TikTok of a Malaysian university lecturer went viral as he posted clips of himself checking on students who skipped his lessons, by visiting them at their hostels and rented homes. We discuss the line between an educator's responsibility, and respecting personal boundaries. Image Credit: Screen Capture from TikTok/The Malay Mail & hisyam_chemat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Raya is around the corner, and a conversation on Twitter about how much exactly should one put into a duit raya packet or angpao is going around. We get into it. Image Credit: Pinterest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an additional day of public holiday for Hari Raya. Retail chain Ameer Ali Mydin has criticised this move, saying that his company would bear losses of at least half a million ringgit. We discuss the impact that this decision has on businesses. Image Credit: Pinterest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A dicussion on Twitter about whether parents should control what their kids eat has circulated. We get into it. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.