Evening Edition

A tweet about our reliance on cars in Malaysia has gone viral. We dive into Twitter for the reactions. Image Source: Tupungato, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias has said that 20% of rescued homeless people in Kuala Lumpur eventually return to the streets. We get the sitrep on the ground and discuss what can be done to help the 20% who return to the streets. Image source: Srdjan Randjelovic, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A green group has come out to condemn the government's decision to allow retention ponds to be developed into residential areas. After the recent floods, this move also raised concerns on the safety of the developments. We discuss the need for balance between development, climate preparedness and livability. Image source: p-jitti, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We delve into the commotion surrounding a local drama, Perempuan Itu - or more accurately, one provocative teaser that was shared on social media by actor Zul Ariffin. Image source: Gustavo Frazao, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia are trending after the government proposed for BM to be made the second language of ASEAN. We look into whether these two languages are one and the same. Image Source: vinnstock, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today was the last sitting of the Dewan Rakyat, and some of the things that the MPs discussed include tiger encroachment into human dwellings, the cost of oil subsidies being borne by the government, as well as the motion to allow the royals to be excluded from voting. The kerfuffle from yesterday's SOSMA vote that led to the opposition being accused of breaking terms of the MoU was also clarified...

The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) has revealed that teachers have been paying for teaching supplies. We dissect how prevalent this issue is and what can be done to address it. Image source: New Africa, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's rundown from the Dewan Rakyat, we heard from policy makers on the real cost of recruiting Indonesian domestic workers, the absence of an anti-hopping bill, and the controversial motion to extend a provision that allows a 28 day detainment without trial under SOSMA. Image source: Nutlegal Photographer, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Bieber will be performing in Malaysia which would mark the first time in a while that we have had a major act coming to perform. We explore the reactions on social media. Image Source: Justin Bieber, Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hari Seniman Negara, or National Artists’ Day, has been brought forward to commemorate P. Ramlee’s birthday, which is today the 22nd of March. We discuss the significance of this and look back on P Ramlee's artistic and cultural legacy. Image source: iMdb See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A post written by Dr Sheikh Muzaphar, in which he shares tips to convince a reluctant wife to have more children has gone viral on Twitter. We get into it. Image Source: PanuShot, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's session of the Dewan Rakyat, the MPs discussed a variety of topics including shifting ‘goal posts’ by critics of our palm oil productio, the country’s preparedness in facing floods and landslides, reopening of borders and readiness for possible new covid-19 variants and concerts to encourage young people to vote. Image source: Sufian Hanif, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

What started as a question about Mr. M on a chemistry paper ended with students sharing memes in a bid to help Mr. M who 'can see things that are not there'. We get into the reactions from netizens. Image Source: Lano Lan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced that the new minimum wage of RM1,500 will be implemented beginning May 1st this year. We explore how this would impact both workers and businesses. Image source: CHOTTHANIN THITIAKARAKIAT, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part of today's round up of the Dewan Rakyat, the Ministry of Education shares their plans to reduce the weight of school bags, the Communications and Multimedia ministry calls for the government to recognize cryptocurrency as legal tender, and Permatang Pauh MP Wan Nurul Izzah expresses her surprise at the PM's announcement of a minimum wage increase at the UMNO General Assembly. Image source:...

There’s been a call for The Attorney-General’s Chambers to draw clear guidelines for lawyers to make representations to reduce or drop charges against accused persons. We speak to a lawyer about why this is important. Image source: Afif Abd. Halim, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss period poverty in Malaysia, following plans in Perak to install vending machines for sanitary pads in schools and recreational areas. Image source: Lisa_A, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selecting the new Johor Menteri Besar was a contentious issue that concluded with the appointment of Datuk Onn Hafiz. We dissect the turn of events and how it reflects on the push and pull that has long existed between elected leaders and the monarchy. Image source: Onn Hafiz Facebook Page See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPF withdrawals were announced for the fourth time by Prime Minister Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Yaacob. We look to Twitter for the reactions. Image Source: Silver Wings, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's parliament sitting, the Finance Minister's absence is felt on multiple occasions, and we revisit questions around deaths in immigration detainment and those in relation to the Covid-19 vaccine. Image source: Tengku Zafrul, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eligible contributors can withdraw up to RM10,000, making this the fourth round of special EPF withdrawals since 2020. We look at the implications of this move on contributors, the fund itself, and the economy. Image source: Ismail Sadiron Pictures, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A food reviewer's messages with one of their viewers on whether the food he features in his videos are actually halal or not, has circulated on Twitter. We get into the discussions it's brought on, and what people consider when deciding to eat somewhere. Image Source: Lano Lan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's session, we looked at developments on electrical vehicles, postal votings for those residing in Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia’s stance on Afghanistan, power to issue or cancel compound notices, forced labour allegations as well as whether MPs should have breakfast first before coming in to parliament. Image source: Zuraida Kamaruddin Official Facebook Page See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Chief Minister of Malacca Sulaiman Md Ali has mentioned plans for an undersea tunnel linking Malacca with Dumai, Indonesia. We unpack what this tunnel would look like and the benefits of having this tunnel built. Image source: Fadzlan Danau, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rafizi Ramli released a statement saying he's stepping back into the political ring and contesting the PKR vice president's post. This comes after Rafizi announced he was stepping away from politics back in 2019. We get into the reactions of netizens. Image Source: Rafizi Ramli Official Facebook Page See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.