Evening Edition

Today the MPs talked about the state of our foreign labour, including issues like employers not picking them up when they arrive at the airport, asking for a reduced quota, as well as concerns around their state of living. They also discussed the issue of people not paying their rent, and the drafting of the Residential Tenancies Bill. Also, a commotion that ended with an MP getting escorted out o...

Homegrown AI tools are the talk of the Twitter town. We join in the conversation. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today the MPs discussed creating an independent investigation body for enforcement agencies, the issue of monopolies and cartels in raw, primary goods industries, and the shortage of people enlisting in the Malaysian Armed Forces. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Dewan Rakyat sitting, the MPs discussed when the targeted subsidies will be implemented, and whether local delicacies can be as popular as croissants and what the ministry is doing to promote it. The also spoke about the government’s immediate measures to deal with the issue of child abuse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this week, a coffee shop owner in Carnarvon Street posted a photo of his customer on Facebook, saying that the customer had refused to pay the RM1 surcharge required for customers who want to dine in but not buy drinks. We discuss coffee shop etiquette, and where the boundaries are for business owners trying to make a living. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

We read a collection of tweets focused on Ramadan and the fasting month. Image Credit: 123rf.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's session included discussions on MRSM to be opened for students from the M40 and T20 families, issues regarding sexual crimes against children as well as the the progress of the amendment to the Federal Constitution that will allow children born abroad to Malaysian mothers, to be given automatic citizenship. Image Credit: Wikimedia / Creative Commons See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

A video of a man standing on a parking spot to reserve it for someone else has gone viral. We discuss. Image Credit: 123rf.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's session involved a discussion on plans in motion to decriminalise suicide, efforts to strengthen the use of BM in public universities but not private as well as the Thai Hot Guy event that’s got PAS rattled. Image Credit: 123rf.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter took a walk down memory lane by revisiting the usage of public payphones. We join in. Image Credit: 123rf.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's session, the MPs discussed whether then-Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng was to blame for cancelling the tax exemption for the Albukhary Foundation. They also discussed the risk involved in using EPF as collateral on a macroeconomic scale as well as the investigations into the rampant investment scam syndicate preying on people in Malaysia. Image Credit: 123rf.com See omnystudio.com/listen...

We discuss the new Malaysia Madani theme song by Bunkface and hear your thoughts on it. Image Credits: Wikimedia / Creative Commons See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's sitting, the MPs discussed cross-Ministerial efforts to help improve youth development and the right to treatment for Persons With Disabilities (PWD) who suffer from drug addiction. We also got a list of hotspot areas throughout the country that have been installed with a flood warning system as of 2022 and technologies in place to help reduce floods in the future. Image Credit: 123RF.c...

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has tweeted an instructional, PSA-type video about what happens when the price listed on the shelf or the tag, doesn’t match up to what the cashier is ringing up. We get into the reactions from people on Twitter. Image credits: Erik McLean, Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several people have been summoned by the police for questioning, following the Women's March that was conducted recently. The police have said that these investigations would be carried out under the Peaceful Assembly Act and Minor Offences Act. In response, calls to repeal the Peaceful Assembly Act have risen up. We get into it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prices of food have been rising, and this doesn't exclude the costs of people's favourite cheap treats and fast food. We dive into it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's session, the MP discussed the state of our health services, particularly when it comes to turning away patients for not being within the clinic’s operation area and not adhering to dress codes. They also discussed the amendments that are underway for Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, or Akta Sakit Hati, as well as the progress of our start up companies, and the...

Following a heated exchange between Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Johari Abdul and Kuantan MP, Wan Razali Wan Nor, from Perikatan Nasional, we look at the importance of having a strong Speaker. Image Credit: Johari Abdul/Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's sitting, the MPs discussed the issue of adult children abandoning their elderly parents, and suggestions to implement a mandatory salary reductions for those who send their parents to nursing homes. They also talked about the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and plans to develop our bamboo industry. Image Credit: 123RF.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has announced a new initiative called i-Sayang, which enables husbands to voluntarily transfer 2% of their EPF monthly contributions to their wives accounts. We discuss whether this would be effective. Image Credit: KWSPMalaysia/Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Dewan Rakyat sitting, Anwar called for the opposition to prove he’s involved in probes against several members of PN facing corruption charges. The MPs also discussed Zoo Negara and whether relocating it will help bring more visitors and brain drain versus brain circulation. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at reactions to Michelle Yeoh's historic Best Actress Oscar win. Image Credit: The Academy/Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Dewan Rakyat sitting, the MPs discussed Proton’s status as a national carmaker and the Communications and Digital Ministry’s stance on the freedom of speech in politics among the youth. They also touched on the issue around fake accounts on social media and how to regulate it. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bersatu president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been charged with four counts of abuse of power in relation to corruption and two counts of money laundering. We talk about what impact this would bring. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Higher Education Ministry is studying a proposal to make it compulsory for companies to offer industrial training for students. First, we talk about whether it would benefit students, and what else needs to be considered. Then, we discuss how this might affect employers. Image credits: mwitt1337/Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.