Evening Edition

Rina Harun has been receiving flak from the public, after photos of her posing in baju kurung at the ministry office surfaced on social media. The comments ranged from remarks on her appearance, to the shortcomings of her ministry's work throughout the pandemic. But is it fair to criticise a someone's appearance if you're unhappy with their performance? We speak to Nisha and Nadine for their thoug...

Rina Harun has been receiving flak from the public, after photos of her posing in baju kurung at the ministry office surfaced on social media. The comments ranged from remarks on her appearance, to the shortcomings of her ministry's work throughout the pandemic. But is it fair to criticise a someone's appearance if you're unhappy with their performance? We speak to Nisha and Nadine for their thoug...

We take a look at the prevalence of the culture of "publish or perish" that has forced academicians to publish their research on pay-to-publish journals, further hurting the reputation of universities in Malaysia. Prof Zaharom gives us his insight to this matter. Image Source: Shravankumar Hiregoudar, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SIRIM will be introducing a method for consumers to check if electrical appliances bought online are verified and approved for safe use. We speak to FOMCA to understand how this move would better protect consumers. Image Source: Daniel Salgado, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A company based in the US, Pymetrics, is implementing the use of AI in its recruitment process, claiming that it ensures fairer hiring. Sabrina Magdalene gives us the details. Image Source: Arnold Francisca, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The beloved ntv7 will bid its final goodbye to Malaysian airwaves today, with a national education TV channel set to take its place starting tomorrow. We talk to previous and current hosts of the TV station for a walk down memory lane. Note: Media Prima has since clarified that ntv7 will not be pulled off airwaves, and the DidikTV KPM program is a strategic partnership between the media house and...

This World Radio Day, we celebrate by talking about the role of community radio. We speak to Lester Miol about how Kupi Kupi FM both entertains and provides a sense of community to Sabahans, in addition to bringing exposure to local talents in the state. Image Source: Fringer Cat, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This World Radio Day, we celebrate by talking about the role of community radio. We speak to Lester Miol about how Kupi Kupi FM both entertains and provides a sense of community to Sabahans, in addition to bringing exposure to local talents in the state. Image Source: Fringer Cat, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is sugar dating as empowering as advertised on the tin? Or does it merely open up more avenues for abuse and exploitation of women? With the renewed outcry and debates surrounding sugar dating in Malaysia, we speak to Sharon Bong for her perspective. Image Source: Renee Ranisch, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This World Radio Day, we celebrate by talking to community radio stations about the roles they play in their communities. We speak with Gee Mojina about KK12FM , which broadcasts in Kota Kinabalu. She talks about how they build connections with the community there, and why radio is a unique medium for the diverse population in the city. Image Source: Dave Weatherall, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/li...

With rumours circulating about the government's lack of commitment in lowering the national age, there are worries that the change will not be realized as promised by July 2021. We speak to Ibrahim Suffian to understand why political parties might be anxious about an influx of younger voters, and where the youth vote will likely sit in the coming GE15. Image Source: Alexandru Nika, Shutterstock Se...

Over the weekend, several women drivers shared their accounts of being harassed by police at roadblocks, leading to questions about what rights people have when pulled over while driving. When is a question by the police not in line with the law? How should you respond? Vivian Kuan shares her insights. Image Source: Djohan Shahrin, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coca-Cola is testing its first ever paper bottle, in a bid to do away with plastic packaging. Sabrina Magdalene gives us the details on the challenges that lie ahead for the beverage giant. Image Source: Bradley Pisney, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the arrival of the festive season, the government is putting a cap on the price of selected food items, to ensure there is no price hike. But how is the supply of food products managed, to ensure that they are sufficient? We ask Professor Dr Shaufique Fahmi Ahmad Sidique to find out more. Image Source: Pexels, Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian government has agreed on principal that foreigners - including undocumented migrants, refugees and students - will be included in Malaysia's free Covid-19 vaccination program. We speak to Dr. Farham for his insights on on how the process of rolling out these vaccines can be better refined. Image Source: Hakan Nural, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Chinese New Year being a little different this year, we check in with a lion dance company to see how they are coping as the new SOPs disallow for lion dance performances to take place. Image Source: Cegoh, Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We check in with a Chinese opera singer to understand how they have been faring during the pandemic, amidst the government's ban on these performances during Chinese New Year. Image Source: Master Pik Har, Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting today, the government is making it compulsory for people to check-in through the MySejahtera app instead of writing in logbooks, except in areas without internet access. We speak to Rachel Gong for her thoughts on whether this is a good idea for the government's contact tracing efforts. Image Source: Scott Gummerson, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarawak will be placing ministers who enter the state in a 14-day quarantine, overriding the federal government's decision to allow ministers a 3-day quarantine exemption. We get Tricia Yeoh's thoughts on whether states can make independent decisions on Covid-19 SOPs. Image Source: Tok Anas, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The police have received 134 reports on Tommy Thomas' new memoir, My Story:Justice in the Wilderness, and sources from the Home Ministry have said that they are not ruling out the possibility of banning the book. We speak with lawyer Fahri Azzat to understand what the law says about the banning of books. Image Source: Tom Hermans, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talked to a doctor yesterday to understand how volunteering at the CPRC will help lighten the burden of healthcare workers - but what is it actually like to volunteer? We speak to Jace Chong to find out how she signed up , and what her experience was like. Image Source: Mulyadi, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent video of Adibah Noor correcting a TV3 news anchor's pronunciation has been circulating the internet, which raises the question: Should you correct someone else's English? We get Dr Surinderpaul Kaur's thoughts. Image Source: Clarissa Watson, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ministers returning from official duties overseas can now undergo a three-day observation instead of the 10-day mandatory quarantine, garnering criticism from the public. We talk about the scientific implications of this decision with Dr. Rosmawati Mohamed. Image Source: Ken Yam, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Traditionally, Chinese New Year is a period where traders would experience a surge of business. But with a worsening pandemic in tow and restriction in movements, how will they fare this year? We speak to Tan Luan Huat to find out. Image Source: Aaron Kiru, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CPRC is calling for medical and non-medical individuals to sign up as volunteers at Covid-19 Assessment Centres (CAC). We speak to Dr Mohammad Farhan Rusli for some insights on what role volunteers would play, and how this will help in Malaysia's fight against Covid-19. Image Source: JC Gellidon, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.