Evening Edition

The Human Resources Ministry has introduced an e-learning hub for all Malaysians to pick up different types of skills, amidst the backdrop of rising unemployment as the pandemic worsens in the country. We speak to Mohan Argunan to understand what e-LATiH is, and how it aims to tackle unemployment. Image Source: Tran Mau Tri Tam, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Malaysia and Indonesia agreeing in priciple on a Reciprocal Green Lane, we speak to Khor Yu Leng to understand if this would strengthen trade ties between both countries, and if this points to the re-opening of our economy internationally. Image Source: Afif Kusuma, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a report by Sinar Harian, electronic gadgets have seen a price hike of up to 70% this year, adding to the challenges of online learning. We speak to Bukit Mertajam MP, YB Steven Sim for his insights on how this will affect students, and needs to be done to alleviate the problem. Image Source: CardMapr, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an exclusive interview with the Malay Mail, DAP's Liew Chin Tong talks about the need for political parties to master the art of forming strong coalitions. We speak to Shazwan Mustafa for his thoughts, and talk about whether coalitions are still the way forward for politics in the country. Image Source: Ismunazif Fendy, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry is seeking approval from the National Security Council to allow for dine-ins, but is this safe? We speak to two restauranteurs, Tony Lim and Andrew Lee, for their thoughts. Image Source: CHUTTERSNAP, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development reported that in 2020, Malaysia experienced the worst drop in foreign direct investment around the region due to political instability. We speak to Professor Mahendhiran Nair to understand how this came to be, and if we should anticipate further drops in the future. Image Source: Amrina Halmi, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The pandemic has revealed gaps in social protection for vulnerable groups, including senior citizens. However at the same time, it has jumpstarted systems to deliver assistance to these groups. What can be done to ensure that we have a strong social protection system for the ageing group beyond the pandemic? We speak with Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Norma Mansor for her insights, based on the Mala...

Sabrina lays the details of rather worrying news coming from Zoo Negara, that 6 female spotted deers allegedly were sold and transported to a private company without following protocol. Image Source: Waldemar Brandt, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As children spend their school years quarantined at home, mental health support is becoming increasingly important. We speak to Lalitha Balakrishnan, a stay-at-home mum to get her view on what it's like to support her child. We also hear from Prakash Ravindran, a Clinical Psychologist on what parents and teachers can do for them during this stressful time.  Image Source: Kyle Gregory Devaras,...

With Chinese New Year SOPs announced yesterday, we check in with two people on how they will be celebrating the new year under these restrictions. Image Source: Michael Buillerey, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh and Bagan Datuk MP Zahid Hamidi have both raised concerns (albeit for different reasons!) over funds allocated for their constituencies. We speak to Thomas Fann, Chairperson of Bersih 2.0 to understand how this allocation shapes politics, and how it can be reformed to create a more meaningful democracy. Image Source: Lukas Blazek, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Following Anonymous Malaysia’s recent threat to hack into government websites, CyberSecurity Malaysia has come out to assure that cybersecurity threats are being continuously monitored and kept under check in Malaysia. We take a look at what our cybersecurity system is like, and if there are areas we can further improve on. Image Source: Ray Dauphinais, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener f...

A law firm has successfully raised RM45,000 to help a Mongolian woman refile a sexual assault lawsuit against a former policeman. We explore the costs of sustaining a legal action, and what can be done to address this inadequacy in our system that further harms the vulnerable. Image Source: Tingey Injury Law Firm, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advertising authorities in the UK have made a ruling against using face filters for beauty campaigns - citing exaggerated effects of products, but also touching on the larger issue of setting unrealistic beauty standards. Sabrina shares the details with us. Image Source: Cristina Zaragoza, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first version of a pandemic playbook has been released jointly by the IOC, Paralympics and Tokyo Olympics committee. Will these guidelines be enough for the games to go on safely? We speak to Graig Nunis to find out. Image Source: Kyle Dias, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts weigh in on the government's move to table the Residential Tenancy Act, which may see rental prices controlled through legislation. We speak to Dr Sr Hasniyati Hamzah to understand the implications of a rent control law. Image Source: Pete Wright, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts weigh in on the government's move to table the Residential Tenancy Act, which may see rental prices controlled through legislation. We speak to Dr Sr Hasniyati Hamzah to understand the implications of a rent control law. Image Source: Pete Wright, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SUHAKAM has called for the Perikatan Nasional government to expedite efforts to form a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) to investigate allegations of judicial misconduct. We speak to SUHAKAM to understand why this reform is necessary to build the public's trust towards the judiciary. Image Source: Pakhnyushchy, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MOE released an updated manual that will act as a guide for teachers to better structure online learning, as students around the country brace themselves for a prolonged period of learning from home due to Covid-19 restrictions. We speak to Chew Mei Yee from Teach For Malaysia for her insights on how providing better structures will improve the wellbeing of students. Image Source: Thomas Park,...

A new technology that is currently being tested by tech start-up Neuralink aims to cure neurological diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's by implanting microchips that can read and write brain activity. Sabrina gives us the details of this mind-boggling story. Image Source: Laura Ockel, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a long, drawn out battle, the Court of Appeal has quashed DBKL's development order to build luxury apartments in Taman Rimba Kiara. We speak to Leon Koay for his thoughts on this victory, and what it can mean for the future of preserving green spaces within our cities. Image Source: Emma Simpson, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Selangor becoming the epicentre of Covid-19 in Malaysia, BFM's Keith Kam speaks to Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, the chairman of the Selangor Covid-19 Task Force for some insights on what they are doing to curb the spread of the virus in Malaysia. Image Source: Magdiel Lagos, Unsplash Keith Kam ( 00:00 ): Datuk Seri Dr. Zulkefly Ahmad, more than a third of new national cases for January alone is from S...

In response to a headline today on 50,000 families in Kuala Lumpur living in poverty, we speak to Dr Jeyakumar of PSM for his views on how communities can reach out to those in need. Image Source: Christelle Hayek, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Myanmar resumed military rule yesterday after a coup, with democratically-elected leaders like Aang Sang Suu Kyi placed under detention. What does this mean for the hard-earned democracy in the country? We speak to Aaron Connelly for his insights. Image Source: Diego Gonzales, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the current MCO extended till the 18th of February, we speak to Dr Khor Swee Kheng to understand the effectiveness of the current SOPs, and get his views on alternative solutions the government can take to tackle the spread of Covid-19 in hard-hit states. Image Source: Mufid Majnun, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.