Evening Edition

According to the Women, Family and Community Development Minister, child marriages in Malaysia are on a downward trend. We discuss what we know of the measures being taken that's led to this. Image Source: Rawpixel.com, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several parts of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor were hit by a major blackout today- we check in on the tweets and hashtags that ensued. Image Source: Kindel Media, Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A video of rats in a steamboat restaurant being chased around by staff has circulated on Twitter, as the original poster expressed some concern after her complaints to the management were brushed off. People chip in, and we get into it. Image source : IMDb See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Orang Asli Development (Jakoa) is expected to begin a study on amendments to the existing Aboriginal Peoples Act (APA) 1954 this year. We look into the significance of this move, and what amendments are most urgently needed. Image Source: De Visu, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's parliamentary sitting, the MPs discussed proposals to draft a new agreement to replace MA63, issues surrounding the Musang King plantation following the Baling floods as well as shortages in medicine supplies, most notably paracetamol. Image Source : Maximus Johnity Ongkili , Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ReformARTsi released a press statement urging the government to develop incentives aligned with cultural work to assist the struggling performing arts community. We look at the issues around existing funding programmes, and whether there is enough being done to support art and artists in Malaysia. Image Source: Monica Silvestre, Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's session, the MPs discussed a variety of topics which include bottled cooking oil subsidies, stalled housing projects, the implementation of the minimum wage that started on the 1st of May, as well as issues cropping up from cosmetic products being promoted on various media platforms using the professional title ‘doctor.’ Image Source: KESKIP KKM, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Bukit Batu assemblyman Arthur Chiong has called for the government to make a special allocation for the inclusive educational programme (PPI) that is targeted at special needs students so they are not left behind. We discuss whether schools are doing enough to accommodate special needs students. Image Source: myboys.me, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're seeing interest in tiny homes pick up here in Malaysia, with people investing in them in the outskirts of the city. With this, comes discussions on what it means to own one, as well as the comparison of these homes to small homes that the urban poor have to live in. We explore this. Image Source: Clay Banks, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Pasir Salak's less than ideal behaviour in Parliament during the debate session of the Anti-Harassment Bill, people take to Twitter to talk about this, and use it as an example to counter the perception that women cannot lead in the workplace, as they're often believed to be more emotional. Image Source: Shahjehan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A game called Politik Mamak, developed by a team named Error 404, has emerged as the champion in Demokrasi Lab, a challenge by Undi18. The game aims to create awareness of voters’ education to prepare first-time voters for elections. We speak to one of their developers to get more insight into what the game involves. Image Source: AntonSokolov, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

In today's session of the Dewan Rakyat, the MPs discussed a variety of topics including the government’s plans to postpone or cancel new projects that have yet to begin, reforms and latest initiatives introduced by Tabung Haji in looking after the welfare of pilgrims performing Hajj during this endemic phase, homes for military veterans and their families, and last but not least, whether discussio...

A man who recently posted a video of a road rage incident during traffic congestion has come out to say that people should stop harassing the male driver and female passenger of the car. We discuss the impact of sharing videos like this online, as well as the realities of doxxing in the age of social media. Image Source: wsf-s, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tweet talking about the idea of working via Whatsapp and being forced to be accessible around the clock has ignited a conversation on the pros and cons of using this platform for this purpose. We discuss. Image Source: Asterfolio, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's session, MPs discussed the challenges to ensure our supply chain is stable, our status on legislating menstrual leave, as well as action to address period poverty, as well as the implementation of the one-off special teacher recruitment process. We also saw MPs getting into a row after the Pasir Salak MP attempted to bring up accusations made against him for making sexist remarks in Par...

The new version of the Anti-Hopping Bill has been tabled to the Dewan Rakyat, which dictated that an MP might lose their seats should they quit a party or cease being a member. We get into it. Image Source: Sora Shimazaki, Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent tweet referencing a TikTok video of a girl currently working in KFC, despite having graduated with an honours in Chemistry, has been circulating on Twitter. This brought up the issue of underemployment faced by graduates in our country, and led many others to share their own struggles of finding a job on par with their qualifications. We dive into this. Image Source: Anna Tarazevich, Pexe...

In today's session of the Dewan Rakyat, the MPs discussed a variety of topics including Indonesia’s decision to impose a temporary freeze on its workers from entering Malaysia, the status of our railway projects, the prevalence of online scams, as well as online government systems in relation to foreign worker applications. Image Source: Datuk Seri M Saravanan, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener...

A robust discussion on Twitter about what it means to be rich has been making its rounds, as people share their own definitions of it: Being able to 'buy time', freedom to chase your goals, as well as being debt-free. We dive into it. Image Source: Zai Di, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with our updates from the Dewan Rakyat, and the first day of the session involved a variety of topics. The MPs discussed measures being taken to help the hardcore poor, the criticism against the new Jihad Against inflation Special Task Force to discuss issues relating to price hikes, measures made to counter flash floods in our city, as well as the implementation of compulsory voting. T...

In California, parents and policymakers have proposed a law that would require tech companies to provide online protection for children. This involves a clause for parents to be able to sue social media platforms if their children become addicted, as well as enforce these companies to create an age-appropriate design code for sites typically accessed by kids. We get into it. Image Source: dole777,...

The Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia recently issued a revamped version of the Content Code, which came into effect on May 30 2022. This came after a public consultation forum last year, which identified eight key focus areas based on the feedback they received. We discuss the findings. Image Source: Rawpixel.com, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Today's discussion comes from a viral tweet on mind-blowing discoveries about things people do differently in other countries. This sparked a lively discussion on all sorts of differences, from the funny to the downright odd. Image Source: Giau Tran, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first images taken by the most powerful telescope ever - the James Webb Space Telescope - have finally been released after decades of waiting, showing us, among others, a stellar nursery where stars are born, interactions between galaxies and a unique view of an exoplanet. The images also include the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe to date. We discuss the significan...

After a promise to resign, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled Sri Lanka, leaving behind a number of questions, including: what happens now? We look into what things are like on the ground in Sri Lanka at the moment, as well as where things might go when it comes to leadership and government moving forward. Image Source, Girts Ragelis, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...