Evening Edition

A 4 day work week is going to be tested out in the United Kingdom, with 30 companies participating in a 6 month trial. So essentially - 32 hours of work, but for the same salary and benefits. Proponents of a shorter work week argue that it leads to better productivity, retention and employee wellbeing... so we look into whether this could actually work in Malaysia, and what it could look like. Ima...

Last month, a memorandum of understanding between Malaysia and Bangladesh was signed, to resume the recruitment of foreign workers. However, there are some concerns around transparency and ethical treatment of workers, so we explore. Image Source: Ochivis Pictures, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter is abuzz today with 'orangutan' trending, after a clip of Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin went viral. We get into it. Image Source: Chuttersnap, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's special parliamentary sitting, the Prime Minister and relevant cabinet members explain what transpired during the December floods and the parties they believe to have fell short in providing aid and rescue to flood victims. Image Source: masuti, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a lot of speculations about a snap election happening in Johor, following the the death of the former menteri besar and Kempas state assemblyperson Dato’ Osman Sapian, who passed away in December. With the GE not far off, there' been questions on whether this is necessary. Image Source: Tang Yan Song, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#SOPs are trending, after new SOP guidelines were announced by the government today on Chinese New Year celebrations. We get into it. Image Source: Angela Roma, Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fake vaccine certs have been in the news lately, and a report in The Star uncovered how this is happening. We look into the gaps that has allowed for this to happen Image Source: PIC SNIPE, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man who was stopped at a roadblock was charged with obstructing a public servant, for recording the interaction. We get into the legalities of recording a police interaction, and what the police can and cannot do during a routine stop. Image Source: SL Chen, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tweet on the costs of owning a car have garnered a variety of responses. We discuss whether it's all worth it. Image source: Kintara Pong, Shuttlestock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At Suria KLCC, a Chinese New Year pagoda-like decoration has drawn criticism for its resemblance to a ‘Qing-ming’ prayer paraphernalia. We look at the responses and discuss the significance of decorations as a cultural touchstone for religious and festive seasons. Image Source: Malaysia Shopping Mall Facebook Page See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Attorney General is being prompted by the Malaysian Bar to explain why cases of public interest have been dropped. We look into the powers accorded to the AG as well as the checks and balance that are needed to make sure these powers of discretion are used prudently. Image Source: Arnain, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter was abuzz with netizens complaining about CIMB Clicks being down. We get into the feedback. Image Source: Rahman Aziz, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AirAsia was officially classified as PN17 today, which relates to companies that are in financial distress. We unpack its repercussion to the budget travel industry as a whole as well as what it means for pending refunds to affected customers. Image Source: Abdul Razak Latif, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New SOPs for Thaipusam have been announced, which are different and more restrictive than those initially agreed upon during discussions with the temple commitee. This has brought on criticism from devotees, so we discuss how these new guidelines work, and whether they're fair. Image Source: Helen_Hems, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the announcement that there there will be at least one RFID lane available at all the tolls along the North-South Expressway from January 15, it's no wonder that 'RFID' is trending on Twitter, with people sharing experiences both good and bad. We discuss what this change will mean and whether we're collectively ready for it. Image Source:rumruay, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

We pay tribute to former national footballer and broadcast icon, Shebby Singh, who passed away at the age of 61. Friend and former colleague Andrew Leci join us to look back at Shebby's life and career, and the special place he'll forever hold amongst Malaysian football fans. Image Source: Team Malaysia Official Facebook Pagefoo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandarin is trending on Twitter, after a discussion on how Mandarin and Tamil should be taught in national schools. We get into it. Image Source: Lano Lan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Election Commission has finished up the process of automatic registration, and will see an additional 5.8 million voters to the electoral roll. However, re-delineation of electoral boundaries can only be done by 2026. We discuss the impact of this. Image Source: Farhan Abdullah, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MACC Chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has been embroiled in controversy lately, starting with allegations of extensive ownership of stocks, followed by his admission of sharing his trade account with his brother. He's now said that he has no plans to resign, and that his fate is up to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. We explore this relationship between public figures, controversy and resignation. Image Source:...

Following the flood disaster that hit several parts of the country last month, The National Disaster Management Agency has channeled RM106 million to assist with flood relief victims. We speak with YB Nurul Izzah, on whether this is enough, and what else needs to be done. Image source: Ruzely Abdullah, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this month, videos of Rohingya children walking on roads and knocking on people's cars to ask for money went viral on social media, and garnered a variety of responses. When asked to comment on the videos, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin issued a warning against Rohingyas, telling them that they shouldn't view Malaysia as a ‘cemetery’ country. We discuss his response, and the imp...

An "unpopular opinion" tweet saying that Pendidikan Moral should be taught to all school students, regardless of religion, has gone viral. We head to Twitter for thoughts. Image Source: Lano Lan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Much loved comedian and TV icon Bob Saget has passed away (January 10, 2022). From being on Full House to hosting America's Funniest Home Videos, he brought joy and laughter to millions around the world. We look to twitter for tributes. Image Source: Photo Courtesy of Bob Saget See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International restaurants have reported an uptick in bad customer behaviours, amidst the new guidelines in place post-lockdowns. We talk to a local restaurant owner, to find out how it's been like here. Image Source: Rod Long, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s bribery and corruption trial is currently underway, and today it was announced that Datuk Seri Najib Razak won’t be testifying. We look into this. Image source: Bonma Suriya, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.