Evening Edition

A tweet has pointed out the dilemma of having one's name mispronounced. We discuss. Image credit: SpeedKingz, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In December, the Ministry of Health announced that it will carry out a pilot project on the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medicine in several hospitals. Following that, the Selangor Mufti Department issued a prohibition of the administration of PrEP, saying that the consumption and distribution of the medication is only required for married couples, and that prescribing PrEP to those who...

Marie Kondo, after having three kids, has ‘kind of’ given up on that living that Konmari life. We get into it. Image source: Marie Kondo, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nurul Izzah revealed her appointment as a senior advisor to the Prime Minister in an interview with The Star , which has garnered several criticisms accusing Anwar of practicing nepotism. We look into how this impacts perception of Anwar's unity government, and its relevance to Malaysia's current political landscape. Image source: Nurul Izzah Anwar, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

A tweet expressing how delightful it is to hear someone speak eloquently has been making its rounds. The tweet has opened up a discussion on how important it is to have the ability to fully communicate your thoughts, as well as whether it's fair to see this as a marker of intelligence. We get into it. Image credit: Art_Photo, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) has called for the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) to be revamped over its perceived inaction on Touch ‘n Go’s alleged “monopolistic behaviour”. On top of that, the calls for the improvement of Touch n Go has been increasing. We dissect these issues, as well as possible ways for the system provider to improve. Image credit: N Azlin...

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has said that food prices at restaurants are the main components driving inflation, and has called for consumers to ‘play their part’ in bringing down the prices of food, by choosing where they spend their money wisely. Is this a practical suggestion? We explore. Image source: AhBoon. Net, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar recently shared on social media that she had a miscarriage, sharing that she had lost her unborn baby while carrying out her duties. We talk about the significance of public figures on subjects that are difficult to talk about, and broadly, what support is needed for people going through a miscarriage. Image credit: Nurul Izzah Anwar, Facebook See omnystu...

Is it difficult for adults to ask friends for help? We get into it. Image source: Monkey Business Images, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent article published by Vox detailed stories of how convoluted the job recruitment processes have become for some. We look at why this is happening and whether it is necessary. Image source: Tom Wang, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trailer for the film 'Pulau' recently came under the spotlight after former deputy religious affairs minister Ahmad Marzuk Shaary said the horror thriller "contains scenes that are obscene and excessive". We look at what people are saying online. Image credit: WebTVAsia Official YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled the new Malaysia Madani concept. What does it mean and will it resonate with the rakyat? We explore. Image credit: Anwar Ibrahim, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Twitter, a discussion on libraries is blooming. We talk about the larger role that libraries play in our society, and how best to utilise its space. Image source: Uwe Aranas, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minority Shareholders Watch Group (MSWG) have urged politicians and government ministers to refrain from publicly endorsing business deals of public-listed companies (PLCs), especially through social media channels. This is coming after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Energy Absolute PCL will collaborate with Computer Forms (M) Bhd, a local company to develop green tech and...

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said that no landmarks will be built to mark his administration. We look at the question of legacy, and what people would rather have in place instead. Image credit: Genia, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ministry of Health has decided to include Braille on medical labels, and this has been lauded as a good move. We look at how this move would benefit the visually impaired community, and what else is needed in terms of healthcare services for PWDs. Image credit: Henk Vrieselaar, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Yeoh’s awards season success has reopened the question of whether the government is doing enough for the local film industry, with filmmaker Pete Teo posting a Twitter thread on the issue. We look at what other Malaysians are saying in response. Image source: Michelle Yeoh, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down the recently held UMNO General Assembly and the highlights around it. Image source: Zahid Hamidi, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you prefer having many friends, or just a few? We get into it. Image credit: Jacob Lund, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at a study on Malaysian driving culture and behaviour, and what we can learn from it about being better drivers. Image credit: Tonktiti, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After years of shoddy Bahasa Malaysia subtitles for English movies, people are now praising some recent examples of great translations. We get into it. Image source: Faizal Ramli, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the UMNO General Assembly, and the headlines swirling around it. Image source: Zahid Hamidi, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tweet has questioned whether it's okay to ask for cash instead of a gift. We get into it. Image credit: Velishchuk Yevhen, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney-General Tan Sri Idrus Harun has proposed making the Bahasa Malaysia translation of the Federal Constitution the authoritative version. However, there are several concerns around this. A constitutional lawyer breaks it down for us. Image credit: ashadhodhomei, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noma, a 3 Michelin star restaurant in Copenhagen and widely regarded as the best restaurant in the world, will be closing its doors for regular service at the end of 2024. This decision follows scrutiny of their mistreatment of workers, as well as the fact that they had not paid their interns. We discuss the line between balancing your ambition and creating sustainable working environments, partic...