Evening Edition

The MySJ Trace function will use bluetooth technology to solve the issues we all have with checking out and to ease the process of contact tracing. We go through the mechanics of the function and the questions on privacy that have naturally come up. Image Source: zmpixes, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food containers, specifically Tupperware, has been trending on Twitter in relation to the floods that happened in the country since last week. We find out why. Image Source: Ahmad Nazrol bin Mohammed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is making the argument that timber firms should contribute more financial aid to flood victims, saying that they were partially responsible for local flash floods. We discuss this. Image Source: PARALAXIS, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a video making its rounds on social media, of authorities stopping an ambulance at an intersection so the Prime Minister’s convoy can pass through. We go to Twitter for reactions. Image Source: zmpixes, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ministers and VIPs have been receiving a lot of public backlash over the photos and videos they have shared on social media, of them helping with flood relief. We look into where the criticisms are coming from, and how it can be handled better. Image Source: Rina Harun Official Facebook Page See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a tough week for many Malaysians dealing with the floods and its effects, but one bright spot has been seeing so many of us coming together to try and help where we can. And in the last week, one initiative has come up time and time again, and that’s the aid provided by Sikh houses of worship. Image Source: Gurdwara Sahib Petaling Jaya - GSPJ Facebook Page See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Today, Twitterverse gives shine and love to Azwan Omar, who drove from Melaka to Shah Alam to rescue flood victims, with nothing but RM50 in his pocket and a boat tied to the roof of his Perodua Viva. Image Source: edwinmasripan, Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MCMC were unsuccessful in their attempt to remove Twitter posts and hashtags that were critical of the government’s handling of the floods. We get into the details and response to this story. Image Source: Brett Jordan, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite the discovery made during a heritage impact assessment (HIA) for the Melaka Waterfront Economic Zone, experts have given the greenlight for the mega reclamation project to proceed. We speak to the researcher of the HIA to get a better understanding of how the decision was made and what goes into these undersea explorations. Image Source: Melaka Waterfront Economic Zone - M-WEZ Official Fac...

An amusing video of a Myvi bravely powering through floodwaters is going viral. We head to Twitter for reactions. Image Source: Bonma Suriya, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With flood recovery efforts underway, we focus on what we need to do to flood-proof our towns and cities. Image Source: Faiz Zaki, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Indonesian domestic worker has sought refuge at the Indonesian Embassy, having fled a home she had worked at for 12 years, without receiving any pay. We look into the legalitlies around this and what is needed to afford domestic workers basic rights. Image Source: sebra, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look into the reactions of the public to the launch of the Keluarga Malaysia Relief Fund launched yesterday. Image Source: Rina Mohd Harun Official Facebook page See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the recent devastating floods, and the possibility of continuing bad weather, we get some insight on what we can do to keep as safe as possible in the event of a flood. Image Source: Kemang Hakim, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We shed light on the brands that have gotten involved in flood recovery efforts. Image Source: Papa Annur, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our discussion on the massive floods that have affected more than 66,000 people in the country. We get into the importance of mental health care and psychological first aid for flood victims. Image Source: muhd fuad abd rahim, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the last day of the Dewan Rakyat this year, MPs got into a heated argument over whether a debate on the flood disaster should be allowed in Parliament. Also, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced that the tabling of the amendments for the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act will be postponed to the next sitting. Image source: Yusnizam Yusof, Shuuterstock See omnystudio.com/l...

On Saturday, Gabungan Parti Sarawak won by an overwhelming majority with 76 seats, retaining its rule in Sarawak. We discuss where the chips have fallen with the outcome of this recent election. Image Source: tehvon, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get into how the rakyat has banded together to help those affected by the devastating floods which hit Malaysia over the weekend. Image Source: IZWAN IS, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We pay tribute to our friend and colleague Ross Yusof, who passed away on 15th December 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warisan launched its peninsular chapter today, with plans to run in GE15 as a party to unite all Malaysians, and to be inclusive and multiracial. Can they succeed in their commitment to build a nation that looks beyond race and religion? Dr. Firdausi Suffian weighs in. Image Source: Shafie Apdal Offical Facebook Page See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look into the hashtags #SalamJumaat and #HappyWeekend, and different types of greetings we get these days on social media. Image Source: Valeriia Miller, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A newly launched app called MySukarela, created by the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, allows people to sign up as volunteers while matching this to the needs of NGOs. The platform also allows donors to contribute to these activities. We find out more. Image Source: Malaysian Red Crescent Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Banks have announced that the RM1 fee for interbank ATM withdrawals will be reinstated in February next year, but Opposition MPs say this isn’t the right time. We look into this. Image Source: Gwoeii, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Dewan Rakyat, the government announced that they will maintan the legal marrying age at 16 for Muslim girls, and that parliament will be extended to Monday, to give MPs time to debate and vote on the amendments to increase penalties for SOP violations. Image Source: Jarretera, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.