Evening Edition

The Hartal Doktor Kontrak strike was held today, after their demands over the rights of contract doctors failed to be met by the government. We speak with a doctor involved in the protest about how things went, and the message they're hoping to send. Image Source: Diana Polekhina, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The much-awaited special Parliamentary sitting commenced today, with heated exchanges among MPs defining the day's proceedings. We go through the highlights which include arguments over how the sitting is conducted, and the surprise revoking of the Emergency Ordinances. Image Source: Laboo Studio, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Penang state government is launching the Wanita Jana Rezeki 2.0 program to help women from the B40 group earn an income and gain financial independence using their available skills. Dhanya Nair tells us more. Image Source: mentatdgt, Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite not having met each other, a group of volunteers are banding together to prepare thousands of meals each week, which are then delivered to underprivileged groups. We speak with Siamy Tan to learn more about the initiative. If you’d like to get involved, you can find out more through Share Me Treats , Beyond Borders Malaysia and Pertubuhan Pembangunan HOPE Selangor . Image Source: Sia...

A video has gone viral on social media capturing a man who became verbally abusive after being told to wear a mask, the most recent report of a person refusing to follow SOPs. We speak to a psychologist about why this is a recurring problem and how we can address it in our capacity. Image Source: Leohoho, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the pandemic continues, post-SPM school leavers have added uncertainties to grapple with while furthering their studies this year. We break down some considerations to help students decide on their next steps. Image Source: Akshay Chauhan, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To help university students struggling with online learning due to the practical nature of their work during the Covid-19 pandemic, a senior designer is offering virtual design classes. Shawn Tanis tells us more. Image Source: Firmbee.com, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Muar MP and former Youth and Sports Minister was charged earlier today over alleged misappropriation of funds belonging to Bersatu. However, he claims that these charges are politically motivated. We discuss the political ramifications of this for both Syed Saddiq and his party, MUDA. Image Source: Lens Hitam, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker Dato’ Sri Azalina Othman Said has proposed for Attorney-General Tan Sri Idrus Harun to attend the special Parliament sitting in order to take questions on the emergency ordinances. We discuss the rationale behind this call. Image Source: Lens Hitam, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker Dato’ Sri Azalina Othman Said has proposed for Attorney-General Tan Sri Idrus Harun to attend the special Parliament sitting in order to take questions on the emergency ordinances. We discuss the rationale behind this call. Image Source: Lens Hitam, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In defiance of being overworked, employees in Taiwan are participating in a common practice called Ya Miao, where they clock in on time and not a minute early. Shawn Tanis gives us the details. Image Source: Ocean Ng, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multiple news outlets are exposing an Israeli hacking software which has been found to infiltrate phones of activists, lawyers, politicians, and journalists worldwide without their knowledge. We hear from an expert to learn more about the Pegasus spyware and what people can do to protect their privacy. Image Source: Enggal Mukti, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Various countries worldwide have been amping up initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, one of which being to discourage the use of cars. An environmental organization in Berlin is proposing the idea of offering households who do not own cars an incentive. Shawn of the news team tells us more. Image Source: Will Truettner, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that Dewan Rakyat speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun had no right to reject two motions put forth by Pejuang without first referring them to the Agong. We look at what the process actually is for putting forth motions in Parliament. Image Source: K X I T H V I S U A L S, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Ministry has announced that schools will be reopening gradually beggining September as vaccination rates pick up speed among teachers and support staff. What would that mean with our daily cases rising? We speak about what needs to be put in place for schools to open up safely. Image Source: Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier today, the Court of Appeal overturned the Kuala Lumpur High Court's corruption conviction against Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, who was accused of receiving for himself RM2 million from businessperson Tan Sri Chai Kin Kong, director at Aset Kayamas. We find out more about the significance this development, and discuss why this highlights the need for political funding reforms. Image Source:...

Police have been investigating healthcare workers involved in the Code Black and Black Monday campaigns, which set out to highlight the challenges faced by contract doctors in government service. We talk about why it's important for our medical personnel to be able to share their struggles and experiences, especially at this time of the pandemic. Image Source: Ashkan Forouzani, Unsplash See omnyst...

The pandemic has seen employees suffering from increasing levels of stress and burnout, which has led to companies around the world to implement pop-up holidays to help employees deal with stress. Dhanya from the news desk tells us more. Image Source: Marten Bjork, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A joint venture between a Swedish and UK company is looking into tackling the issue of students in Africa dropping out of schools altogether due to classroom shortages, by exploring the possibility of building schools using 3D printing. Dhanya Nair gives us the details. Image Source: Rebecca Campbell, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chemical Industries Council of Malaysia (CICM) has called on the government to let limestone quarries resume operations immediately to prevent putting our clean water supply at risk. We find out more about the role of the limestone industry in our water treatment process. Image Source: Gallery DS, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic has brought to light many prevailing issues in our community including period poverty, where people lack access and resources to procure menstrual products. We speak to an organisation addressing this issue in Sarawak and a student who has started her own initiative to distribute feminine hygiene kits to people in her community. Image Source: Natracare, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/lis...

A group of young people in Penang have stepped up to help local hawkers who are struggling with the loss of income during Covid, launching the Dabao Penang social media pages. Dhanya Nair tells us more. Image Source: Aiman Baser, Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, photos of patients sleeping on camp beds outside the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital highlighted the severity of the overcapacity problem in our hospitals in handling Covid-19 cases. We speak with YB Charles Santiago about how his constituency is coping with the pandemic, and what needs to be done to support the healthcare system. Image Source: Tima Miroshnichenko, Pexels See omnystudio....

In the wake of the deaths of two university students, both of which are believed to be linked to overwork, university students are calling for reduced workloads and more mental health support to be given in this challenging year. We hear from one of these student groups to get a glimpse of their experiences, and speak to a university professor to understand what is needed to be done. Image Source:...

#FreeBritney has returned to the fore, after the pop singer gave an emotional testimony in a bid to end her conservatorship and regain her life. We look at how conservatorships work, and how this applies in the Malaysian context. Image Source: Ringo Chiu, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.