Evening Edition

An article by Malaysian Insight has shed some light about how it is hard for homeless people to break out of their cycle, and one of the reasons is due to difficulties in getting hired. We look into these challenges faced by this group, and how to address them. balajisrinivasan, Shuttterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been a spike in divorce cases throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We explore divorce trends in the past couple of years, and the neccessity of divorce when it comes to the wellbeing of partners and children. Image Source: TORWAISTUDIO, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thursday evening, Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, passed away in Balmoral, Scotland. She was 96 years old and reigned for 70 years. We look at her life, legacy and the complex relationship that Malaysians have with the late queen as a figure. Image Source: Prachaya Roekdeethaweesab, Shuttterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we discuss a tweet that called out drivers of big expensive cars who choose to park for free at the side of the road, instead of using paid parking. We explore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple launched their iPhone 14 series today, which means social media is awash with a mixture of memes, longing, and more memes. We get into the responses and talk about how to decide when it's time for an upgrade. Image Source: Tim Cook, Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look into the ongoing call to separate the role of the AG and public prosecutor, and why it matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced that face masks indoors will be optional effective immediately. We get into it. Image Source: atk work, shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We delve into the story of Fat Leonard, or Leonard Glenn Francis - a Malaysian who just escaped from custody in the US, weeks before he was due to be sentenced in a trial for bribery involving US Navy officials. Image Source: U.S. Marshalls Service See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who do you think will be an interesting figure in GE15? That's what Hadi Azmi, Malaysian Correspondent for South China Morning Post Asia asked Twitter. We look at the responses. Image Source: Djohan Shahrin, shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the Malaysian Institute of Estate Planners, only 20% of Malaysians have written a will. We speak to a lawyer about why so few of us have a will, what goes into estate planning, and some of the factors that are often overlooked in will writing. Image Source: mapo_japan, shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Tweet highlighting the high cost of healthy food options in Malaysia has prompted a discussion about whether healthy food is only expensive because it caters to western tastes and recipes. We explore, and ask you for your favourite affordable healthy meal. Image Source: Anna_Pustynikova, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has announced that anyone can pledge to be an organ donor via the MySejahtera app. We speak to a living organ donor about her thoughts on this move, and discuss her lived experience as a donor. Image Source: SvetaZi, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore the complex feelings of phone calls in today's modern society where a simple text is often preferred. Image Source: karen roach, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our Hopes for Malaysia series, we speak to people who are trying to make our country a better place, and asking them: what are your hopes for Malaysia? In this final episode, we close off with a focus on the youth of Malaysia and the role they playing in shaping the future of the country. Image Source: KarMunLoh, Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you could only choose to eat one meal and drink one drink every day for the rest of your life - what would it be? We get into it. Image Source: dturphoto, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The High Court has found Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor guilty of three corruption charges relating to a 1.25 billion ringgit hybrid solar project for rural schools in Sarawak. We unpack the verdict. Image Source: FARYSA HAMZAH, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Merdeka series, we speak to people who are trying to make our country a better place, and asking them: what are your hopes for Malaysia? This time around, we discuss how to make a difference as a social business. We speak to .bungkus, a project made out of a group of designers, artists and recyclers. on how to make a difference as a social business, that aim to transform soft plastic waste...

We get into a tricky question being asked and debated on Twitter: Do you believe in giving your parents money after you start working? Image Source: Din Mohd Yaman, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New York Times article has been making the rounds on Twitter, about the younger generation calling for a stop to the full stop, as the usage of proper punctuation in a casual context like texting can give an impression of “formality bordering on rudeness”. We. Get. Into. It. Image Source: TungCheung, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our Merdeka series, we speak to individuals and businesses who are trying to make our country a better place, and asking them: what are your hopes for Malaysia? In this episode, clinical psychologist Sarah Zehan talks to us about how she wants to see mental healthcare develop in the long term. Image Source: Izlan Somai Photography, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

In today's pick from Twitterverse, we unravel a thread about the fear of being judged for one's taste in music and whether you find yourself making judgements about others for their preferences. Image Source: RUNGSAN NANTAPHUM, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our Merdeka series, we speak to individuals and businesses who are trying to make our country a better place, and asking them: what are your hopes for Malaysia? In this episode, filmmaker Deepak Kumaran Menon joins us to talk about Malaysian movies and his quest for inclusivity and authenticity in the local film industry. Image Source: The Gravel Road by Deepak Kumaran Menon, Facebook See omnys...

Local musician Imran Ajmain started a Twitter thread for people to share their best and worst subjects in school. We get into the responses. Azwanlazam Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Merdeka series, we speak to people who are trying to make our country a better place, and asking them: what are your hopes for Malaysia? To kick things off, we speak to one of the country's leading advocates for migrant workers and refugee rights, Adrian Pereira from the North-South Initiative (NSI). Image Source: North South Initiative, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

In a Facebook post early last week, the Kuantan Municipal council reminded local businesses that putting up the flag for National Day is among the conditions for the premise license issued by the council, and failing to do so would result in fines. So we look at the origins of national flags and the significance of flying the Jalur Gemilang here in Malaysia. Image Source: Derek Brumby, Shutterstoc...