Evening Edition

Do you ever choose to sit in your car for a bit, after you have arrived at your destination? We explore this curious phenomenon and why so many of us do it. Image source: fongbeerredhot, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliament is back, where we bring you updates from the Dewan Rakyat. In today's session, MPs discussed various topics including the state of our domestic and foreign economic challenges, Pasir Salak MP Dato Sri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman's suspension from Umno, our highway projects, the progress of the LCS Project, and the government’s guarantee that it’ll be done in a period of two years as well as D...

Malaysia’s roti canai has ranked number one on TasteAtlas’ latest list of 50 Best Street Foods, with a score of 4.9. We get into it. Image source: SUSANSAM, Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should MACC be placed under Parliament, rather than the Prime Minister's Department? We unpack this. Image source: Elle Aon, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A twitter user raised a question about the lack of public seating for people to hang out. We get into it. Image source: cripi, Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The killing of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian woman who was apprehended by "morality police" for allegedly violating the country's hijab laws, has sparked mass uproar and protest in over 20 cities in Iran. We speak to Musawah about the significance of this, and their call for the public to stand in solidarity with the voices of people in Iran. Image source: Alexandros Michailidi, Shutt...

A tweet questioning how people feel about scanning QR codes to order in restaurants has gone viral, and we get into it. Image source: shisu_ka, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Safe Kids Malaysia has launched a nationwide initiative to educate children on the importance of pedestrian safety. We talk about the differences in perception and understanding of road safety when kids are involved, and the ways in which this message can be communicated to them clearly and effectively. Image source: Newman Studio, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From beautiful beaches and mountains, to adventurous activities and delicious food - Langkawi is a great holiday destination, and one that suits every budget. Join us as we explore the island and its possibilities with Nadge Ariffin, tourism consultant. For more information, visit malaysia.travel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Tweet, that has since been deleted, questioned the term “anak dara”, which sparked alot of thoughts on Twitter. We get into it. Image source: Pusat Rujukan Persuratan Melayu (PRPM) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BNM is directing the banking industry to put tighter security controls in place to combat scams and financial crimes. We look into it. Image source: Artem Oleshko, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tweet reveals that students have been using Ai to help write their essays. This brings on a lot of questions, on whether this would affect learning. We dive into it. Image source: kung tom, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said that the government will establish a fund for the production of local films that promote patriotism and unity. We speak to a film producer about his thoughts on this brief, and what's needed to elevate the filmmaking industry. Image source: Djohan Shahrin, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tweet has gone viral, about the curious case of a police report being lodged over a bad review of nasi goreng Pattaya, that started going viral first, on Tiktok. We get into it. Image source: Tero Vesalainen, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMNO president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has been declared innocent of all 40 graft charges in relation to the Foreign Visa System, or VLN. We unpack the verdict and judgement that was given. Image source: The Observer MY, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look into the value of having subordinates assess their bosses, and whether it contributes to a better work environment. Andrey_Popov, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has a renters’ mentality extended towards not just our homes, but our appliances? We get into a tweet that relates the growing culture of renting appliances to lower salaries and the need to save money. Image source: Maples Images, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look into a recent anonymous message that’s gone viral about Najib Razak's alleged special treatment and privileges in prison. Image source: SL Chen, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The opposition has called on Putrajaya to set up a procedure to compensate victims of scammers, and to look to a bank in Singapore that gave out goodwill payments to customers who had fallen prey to a phishing scam. We talk about what fair compensation could look like, where the onus lies and how else financial systems can be strengthened to combat online scams. wisely, Shutterstock See omnystudio...

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has agreed to return the Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit, or Mitra, to the Prime Minister’s Department, and has announced an RM2 million allocation for Indian students from poor households. We discuss this development, and how to ensure this initiative will be carried out well. MITRA KPN, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Former MIC president Tun S. Samy Vellu passed away, at the age of 86. We look into the various thoughts that have been pouring in. Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Datuk Seri Rina Harun, Minister of Women, Family and Community Development put up a video on Tiktok, featuring Rosyam Nor that has been roundly criticised. We get into it. msyaraafiq, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye wrote a Facebook post calling for the re-evaluation of Malaysia's role in the Commonwealth following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. We unpack some of the points that were made, and take a deeper look at what it means to be a member of the Commonwealth, as we continue to reckon with our legacy as a British colony. Fly of Swallow Studio, Shutttersto...

In July, 12 out of 71 Malaysians were tested positive for cannabis after returning from Thailand as a result of a random screening done by the police at the Perlis border. We look at what the laws say about consuming cannabis in a country where it is legal, and what our rights are when we’re asked to take a drug test by the police. Image Source: MrWinn, Shuttterstock See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

You get the email, you put your best clothes on, and you attend the job interview. Then they ask you the ultimate question: "Why should we hire you?" Twitter users weigh in with their opinions, and we join in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.