Evening Edition

We look at the latest updates on PSM since they’ve announced that their electoral pact with PH is no more. Image source: Parti Sosialis Malaysia, Facebook; Pakatan Harapan, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much do you need to know about a political candidate before voting for them? And where would you go for that information? We look at MP Profiling, a new community-led app that aims to help voters get information on the people running to be MPs. Image source: mp-profiling.info See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRC has proposed the creation of a centralized system to ease the process of distributing aid and assistance to the poor and the needy. This was going to be given the highest level of priority as there had been an increase in the number of the poor due to Covid-19. We discuss this evolution, and what the future has in store for the NRC. Image source: Official portal of the Ministry of Finance...

Visit Kedah to enjoy the natural beauty of forests and waterfalls, as well as historical heritage sites and museums - and of course, delicious food too! Join us as we chat with Nadge Ariffin, food and tourism consultant, to find out why Kedah is for everyone, no matter your interests. Brought to you by Tourism Malaysia. For more information, visit malaysia.travel See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Caretaker Prime Minister Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri has declined a proposal by Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim for PM candidates from all major coalitions to engage in a debate, saying that it will bring no benefit and isn't part of our culture. We debate these statements. Image source: msyaraafiq, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak is set to become the next UK prime minister, marking a number of firsts - he’s the first Asian to take the post, and at 42, the youngest PM in their modern history. We unpack the significance of Rishi's ascension and what it means for a minority to take the highest office in Britain. Image source: Shag 7799, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at what the nomination day announcement means for the parties in Sabah and Sarawak. Image source: MazPhoto, Shutterstock, Awgjo, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With dates for nomination and polling day officially announced, we speak to Bersih about the timing and its impact on voters both in Malaysia and abroad. Then, we talk seat allocations and strategy with representatives from UMNO, PKR, MUDA and Bersatu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A senior lecturer posted a tweet about making adjustments at school for people with depression. We get into the responses. Image source: Anemone123, Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about how to prevent bullying in the workplace, in conjunction with Workplace Bullying Awareness Week. Image source: Yan Krukov, Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That is the question, after Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka said "tose" was the correct spelling for the traditional Indian dish in the Malay language, instead of "tosai". We tuck into the responses. Image source: ThamKC, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been reported that every month, more than 1,000 containers with tonnes of e-waste are smuggled and illegally processed in Malaysia, polluting the country’s land, air and water. We speak to an e-waste specialist about its impact on Malaysia's environment and economy. Image source: dokumol, Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plans have been set in motion to build an international airport on Tioman Island, amidst concerns of unchecked tourism and the impact this would have on the island’s natural environment and resources. Image source: Faiz Muazan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know Bersih as the electoral watchdog that has been pushing for fair, free and clean elections, and playing a seminal role in shifting Malaysia's political tide. But where and how did it all begin? We speak to journalist Danny Lim about his latest book, “We Are Marching Now: The Inside Story of Bersih 1.0”. Image source: aizaq abdullah, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Would having Khairy Jamaluddin nominated as PM change the game? We get into it. Image source: Khairy Jamaluddin, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with a parliamentary researcher to unpack what happens with Budget 2023 now that parliament is dissolved. Image source: Calvin Chan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A video of Dato Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, president of UMNO, saying that it’s imperative that they win the election, to avoid more BN politicians being prosecuted has gone viral. We look at the responses. Image source: S.O, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Incumbent MP for Klang, Charles Santiago, has filed an injunction to stop elections from being held during the monsoon season. We get his thoughts on why elections shouldn’t be held during this time. Image source: Charles Santiago, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter was aflutter with the news of parliament dissolving to make way for elections. We check in on responses and reactions to #GE15. Image source: Element5 Digital, Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budget 2023 was tabled in Parliament, and right after that, Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the dissolution of parliament. We look at where this leaves the current Budget. Brought to you by Mah Sing; Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life. Image source: xalien, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz unveiled Budget 2023 today, which was focused on the 3Rs, responsive, responsible and reformist. We look at the highlights and unpack them with our experts. Brought to you by Mah Sing; Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life. Image source: Tengku Zafrul, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in the Dewan Rakyat, policymakers discussed the CPTPP, direct compensation for accidents involving potholes, and the increasing percentage of national revenue going towards servicing debt. Image source: Juliah Gasang, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tweet has gone viral, all about how comfortable people are doing things alone. We get into it. Image source: Sinitta Leunen, Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Dewan Rakyat round-up, we hear from policymakers on the issue of child sexual exploitation and allowing students to pursue TVET after Form 3. Then, we ponder with pantuns over whether or not parliament will be dissolved. Image sourece: Datuk Seri M Saravanan, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliament is back, where we bring you updates from the Dewan Rakyat. The MP's discussed a variety of topics today, including job scam syndicates and the guaranteed minimum price (or GMP) for 1kg of paddy purchased from farmers. Things got heated when Ipoh Barat MP, M. Kulasegaran accused the government of being out of touch with business owners who are facing a critical shortage of migrant worker...