Evening Edition

A study has found that makeup affects people’s perception of a woman’s ability to lead. According to Suri, sexist assumptions are probably to blame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barisan Nasional has pledged to fully recognise the rights of Sabah and Sarawak under the Malaysia Agreement 1963. We explore the significance of the promise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The polling date announcement has brought with it a hike in flight prices, but Malaysians are banding together to get those ballots in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Construction and property industries around the world are increasingly adopting the technology of steel frames. Lyn explains why that’s the case. This Market Wrap story was brought to you by Renault - focusing on industrial enhancements that elevate your luxury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After some kerfuffle over the polling date, May 9 has been declared a public holiday. We find out what the law says about voting on a workday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - spend some time with the residents of Flint, Michigan in this brand new Netflix documentary series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a move to improve hygiene and “do away with the ugly sight of stalls scattered everywhere”, Federal Territories Minister Tengku Adnan has said that roadside stalls in Kuala Lumpur will be replaced by food trucks and push carts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Zuckerberg’s congressional hearings will begin today. Lyn clues us in on what to expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been called out for using the K-word in a speech last Saturday. Eddin Khoo unpacks the history of the term and explains why it’s considered to be derogatory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looks like the cost of living is eating into the size of houses, with research showing the average living room size now 32% smaller than those built in the 70s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GE14 is upon us and there’s reason to believe that the ethnic Chinese votes are insignificant given the drop in Chinese-majority seats. But just how true is analysis? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barisan Nasional has launched their much-awaited GE14 manifesto filled with goodies. But did it hit the jackpot? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump may threaten to impose high trade tariffs against China but is that a worthy move at the cost of destabilising a global commodity like soybeans? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Popular apps like Amazon, Twitter and Instagram are pulling out from the Apple Watch. We explore if this bears a bad sign for the future of the smartwatch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - review Dain Said's first movie - the long overdue and long awaited supernatural thriller inspired by the Mona Fandey saga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - stay very... very... quiet... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uma sits down for a chat with popular Aussie author, broadcaster, and science journalist Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loneliness among the younger generation has inspired researchers from Korea to develop Fribo- a robot that reminds you to interact with other humans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The contest for the 14th General Election begins. SV Singam clues us in on what to expect, and issues to note. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tinders has swiped right for Manchester City in a spanking new long-term partnership deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - sing right along with Brie Larson, Scott Bakula, and Donald Sutherland in this weird little indie musical about rice farming in rural India. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spending hours on end swiping in and out of different apps is our favourite way of doing something, while doing nothing at all. We consider the possibility that there are better ways to pass the time.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Election Commission has banned Pakatan Harapan from using pictures of Tun. Dr Mahathir Mohamad on its campaign posters. Bridget tells us why imagery is important in our elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Activists have called out the conversion contest for gay students at Universiti Sains Malaysia as a sign of growing intolerance towards Malaysia’s LGBT community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With soybean oil losing popularity in China, palm oil is set to be its next star. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.