Evening Edition

UITM is trending due to a perennial debate between the camp who are calling for it to remain exclusive to bumiputeras and the opposing group who think it should be open to all. We look to Twitter to review the viewpoints and arguments. Image Source: hudzaqwan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Norway is the latest European country to announce that they’re scrapping their COVID-19 restrictions despite a surge in Omicron. We look into what this means, the rationale behind it, and whether we can expect Malaysia to eventually follow suit. Image Source: Ginger Polina Bublik, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#Evian is trending on Twitter after a video of the Prime Minister Ismail Sabri chairing a meeting of the National Action Council on Cost of Living goes viral. We get into the responses. Image Source: Toshio Chan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A top police official has suggested that undocumented migrants who repeatedly enter the country illegally should be whipped. We discuss why this is not the way to treat undocumented migrants. Image source: Image source: Hafiz Johari, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unhappy taxi drivers want the government to launch its own e-hailing service after asserting disharmony and double standards between private e-hailing and taxi drivers. We delve into whether this works from a business and consumer perspective. Image Source: KYTan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Twitter, messages of gratitude and farewell for MAEPS and its frontliners, as the country's largest quarantine centre closes after two years of operation. Image Source: MAEPS Facebook Group See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Works Minister Dato Sri Fadillah Yusof recently announced that our highways are moving towards a multi-lane free flow system (MLFF) by 2025. Comparisons to Singapore immediately began - so we’re looking at what we can learn from our neighbours. Image Source: Shahjehan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotify has been under a lot of criticism lately for allowing Covid-19 disinformation, and big names including Neil Young and Joni Mitchell have left the platform in protest. We look at what this means. Image source: Image source: Kaspars Grinvalds/Kathy Hutchins, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, the Sustainable Development Goals Trust Fund was launched by the government, with an aim to eradicate poverty and fight inequality. We get into it. Image source: Ismail Sabri Offcial Facebook Page See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Twitter, we get into strategies to fend off all those uncomfortable questions that come up when families gather during Chinese New Year (or frankly anytime families get together). Image Source: Twinsterphoto, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are students still keen on studying abroad? How has the pandemic changed that? We explore whether COVID-19 has shifted perspectives on going overseas and what to consider if students are unsure about what path to take with higher education. Image Source: Prostock Studio, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently, a viral video highlighted how personal beliefs might get in the way of a pharmacist dispensing their expertise (and contraception). We dive into the details of where this stigma stems from, how important is it for a pharmacist to uphold their practice and also discuss the public perception around contraceptives. Image Source: Phuangphech, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Anthropologist and Gender Studies lecturer Dr. Vilashini Somiah has published a book exploring the relationship between irregular migrants from the southern Philippines and the sea, in their struggle against the realities of state power in Sabah. We speak to her to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a tweet that highlighted the popularity of Upin and Ipin among parents, we look at some children's shows that have made fans out of adults too. We discuss why some family friendly programming resonates across all ages and go through some of your favourites. Image Source: Upin and Ipin Official Facebook Page See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Johor State Assembly officially has been dissolved as of Jan 22 after the Johor State Speaker Suhaizan Kaiat announced the government gazette, and a state election is around the corner. We discuss the various party tie-ups that are happening following this, and where the parties all stand at the moment. Image source: YuriAbas, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanah youth and sports committee chairman Mohamad Taufek Abd Ghani has proposed to establish a roti canai-making academy, after observing that a career in roti canai tossing could be lucrative for youths. We get into the responses. Image Source: Cubankite, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MITI has approved two new airlines to operate in our country - we explore what effect this is going to have, and what they might offer travelers. Image Source: Imran Khan's Photography See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#PartyGate is trending on twitter, following allegations that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson held an indoor birthday party during a national lockdown. We get into it. Image Source: Cubankite, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Organised by the SDSN Malaysia Chapter, the National Solutions Forum (NSF) aims to showcase the most impactful solutions to Malaysia's SDG-related challenges, and bring together various stakeholders such as researchers, CSOs and private enterprises. We discuss the event and what it hopes to achieve, with Professor Woo Wing Thye. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Works minister Dato Sri Fadillah Yusof, we'll soon be able to pay tolls using any digital payment provider, not just Touch 'n Go. We look into the details of this plan and the varying responses to phasing away from our current toll system. Image Source: YnetteT, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The court has ruled that Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will have to enter his defence on the 47 charges against him. We get into the case, what this ruling means for him and what might happen moving forward. Image Source: S.O, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lately, Twitter has been awash with an array of tweets involving green, yellow and grey boxes. We get into Wordle , the online word game that's prompted these colourful Twitter trend. Image Source: Tada Images, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, the Badminton Association of Malaysia announced that both Lee Zii Jia and Goh Jin Wei will not be registered for any international tournaments for 2 years, after they both withrdrew from BAM. We look at the repercussions of this decision on both the players and the sport as a whole. Image Source: Abdul Razak Latif, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of comments from the Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin that went viral on social media, and the subsequent reaction from the ministry, saying they were taken out of context, the time felt right to re-examine official communications on palm oil, the tone they strike, and what else could be done. Image Source:Photoongraphy, Shutterstock See omnystudi...

Pasir Salak is trending on twitter, after a shouty dispute happened in Parliament today. We look into it, and get suggestions on how we can improve d. Image Source: Shahjehan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.