Evening Edition

SUHAKAM is calling for the National Registration Department to provide an easier process in making amendments to one's religious status in MyKad, as indigenous communities in Sabah and Sarawak find theirs automatically converted to "Islam" when applying for MyKad. We speak to Dr Madeline Burma for her insights. Image Source: ashadhodhomei, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

SUHAKAM is calling for the National Registration Department to provide an easier process in making amendments to one's religious status in MyKad, as indigenous communities in Sabah and Sarawak find theirs automatically converted to "Islam" when applying for MyKad. We speak to Dr Madeline Burma for her insights. Image Source: ashadhodhomei, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

We speak to Datin Dr. Noriah, a public health specialist working with the MOH on some insight as to how the MOH is ensuring home quarantine will be conducted, as well as its difficulties in contact tracing. Image Source: Kelly Sikema, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kavin confesses that the no sugar rule is tough to follow, and Sook Ning finds a new activity she finds pleasure in. Join us as we catch up with Kavin and Sook Ning on their month-long resolution journey. Image Source: Siora Photography, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heat sensors, apps, wearable heart sensors as well as high-tech handwashing stations! Japanese companies ramp up their development of new technology to fight Covid-19. Sabrina gives us the details. Image Source: ThisisEngineering RAEng, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After much flip-flopping, DBKL has decided to allow parks in KL to reopen under MCO 2.0. We speak to Peter Leong for his thoughts on how authorities can do better in making these decisions, and enforcing SOPs in parks to keep everyone safe. Image Source: Arak Adeoye, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden is now the 46th President of the United States. We take a look at his inauguration address, and his recently signed executive orders for clues on what his presidency might look like. Image Source: Trevor Bexon, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Muhyiddin Yassin has called for ASEAN to have a tougher stance against hate speech on gender and sexual orientation, amidst calls from a minister in his cabinet to increase punishment towards Malaysia's LGBT community. We speak to human rights lawyer Andrew Khoo to understand what the constitution says when it comes to discrimination and hate speech on gender and sexual orientation. Image Sourc...

Kedah MB Muhammad Sanusi has declared that Thaipusam will not be marked as a "cuti peristiwa" this year because all activities celebrating it will be cancelled due to the MCO. We speak to Datuk Mohan to understand the implications of this move. Image Source: Takuma T, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Users of WhatsApp on their laptop and computers may find their contacts available to the public through indexing, amidst recent backlash on their change of privacy concerns. Sabrina gives us the details. Image Source: Aarn Giri, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Night markets in states under the MCO are suffering great losses due to the MCO, and will be further hampered if they are not allowed to open pre-CNY. We speak to Roy to find out the plight of night market traders. Image Source: Lhu Shi Hui, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bersih 2.0 has released a report looking at how local government elections can be revived, and challenging the arguments against doing so. We speak to the author of the report to find out more. Image Source: Element 5 Digital, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you determine when you should change the direction of your business? What can businesses do to plan ahead in an uncertain environment? We speak to Ganesh Gunaratnam for his insights. Image Source: Gabrielle Henderson, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News of a 16 year-old teenager who was raped in a detention centre has sparked fierce criticism from groups on how these centres handle minor detainees. We speak to Professor Dato' Noor Aziah Mohd Awal to understand what is lacking in the process. Image Source: Emiliano Bar, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Joe Biden to be sworn in tonight, Sabrina Magdalene shares with us some details on how his presidency might impact the relations between the US and Malaysia. Image Source: Stratos Brilakis, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the business curfew of 8pm still in place for F&B businesses and an increase in competition, food delivery riders find themselves in a tough spot under the new MCO. Raj shares his experience with us. Image Source: Matt Vergara, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition MPs have voiced their disagreement over the allocation of RM35.43million to build three community halls in Pagoh. We speak to Rajiv Rishyakaran to understand the process of deciding on a public project, and what should be considered essential or non-essential projects at this time. Image Source: CHART.S, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition MPs have voiced their disagreement over the allocation of RM35.43million to build three community halls in Pagoh. We speak to Rajiv Rishyakaran to understand the process of deciding on a public project, and what should be considered essential or non-essential projects at this time. Image Source: CHART.S, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bank Negara’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected tomorrow to discuss a review of the Overnight Policy Rate, or the OPR, which is currently set at a record low at 1.75%. How will lowering it further affect the rakyat and the economy? We speak to Felix Neoh for his insights. Image Source: Gwoeii, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Private hospitals have signed an agreement with the government to help ease the public healthcare system that is currently overwhelmed by staggering Covid-19 cases. We speak to Nadiah Wan to understand what private hospitals are expected to do, and if they are ready for it. Image Source: Mufid Majnun, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Arvin Reuben, who is currently doing home quarantine after having tested positive for Covid-19. He shares his experience, and discusses how he's been coping with isolation throughout this period. Image Source: Virtual Shutter, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thailand is introducing golf packages for tourists under quarantine. Will that entice you to visit Thailand soon? Sabrina Magdalene shares the details. Image Source: Samantha Gades, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the healthcare system buckling under the increase of Covid-19 positive patients, the MOH has now revised its guidelines to allow asymptomatic or low risk patients to quarantine at home. Dr Christopher Lee shares his thoughts on the best practices when in home quarantine. Image Source: Prasesh Shiwako, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As technology takes over more aspects of our lives, tech companies have a more important role to play in tackling human rights issues. Philip Ling shares Digi's approach from bridging the digital divide, to ensuring the transparency and integrity of supply chains. Image Source: Brett Jordan, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Students living in interior areas in Sarawak are reportedly forced to pay exhorbitant prices to obtain mobile data. We speak to Hannah Khaw to understand the challenges of internet connectivity in these areas, and how they are affect the learning process of these students. Image Source: Brett Jordan, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.