Evening Edition

Towering Malaysian, the pride of Malaysia. We take the opportunity to pay tribute to Tun Salleh Abas' life and courage in upholding judicial independence in Malaysia. Image Source: Izuddin Helmi, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced the new Permai stimulus package this afternoon, a special relief package worth RM15b that targets individuals, SMEs and employers particularly in MCO states. But is it enough? We speak with Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Norma Mansor for her thoughts. Image Source: Try My Best, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you been using more single-use plastics during the MCO? How can you change your habits to become more environmentally sustainable? We speak to Faizal Abdul Rani for her tips. Image Source: Markus Spiske, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food and beverage businesses in MCO areas have had to close at 8pm under the new ruling - affecting both customers and businesses. We speak to Chin Ren Yi of myBurgerlab for some insights. Image Source: Viktor Forgacs, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PKR MP Hassan Abdul Karim has challenged the suspension of Parliament, saying that there is no constitutional basis for it, and that the Emergency proclamation does not automatically suspend Parliament. We speak with Karen Cheah for her thoughts. Image Source: Laboo Studio, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee was recently appointed as deputy chairperson of Perikatan Nasional. Keith Kam catches up with him to talk about SAPP’s role in the coalition, along with what policy direction the ruling government is taking, having been in power for just over a 100 days. Image Source: Ahmed Zaggoudi, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While things may be looking bleak for many businesses with the new MCO, there may be reason to be more hopeful this time around. Shawn Tanis shares some insights from analysts on how things might turn out for the economy. Image Source: Alex Takil, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Emergency Ordinance 2021 gazetted and now in force, we take a look at how it affects the rakyat. Image Source: Hairul Nizam, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We check in with Kavin and Sook Ning on how they're progressing with their new year's resolutions, in what's turned out to be an eventful week for the country. Image Source: Myriam Zilles, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you consider optometry as an essential service? What happens if optometrists are not allowed to operate during MCO 2.0? We speak to Woon Pak Seong for some insights. Image Source: Hush Naidoo, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A media manipulation survey by Oxford Internet Institute has found that Malaysia employs full-time staff members to manipulate and control the social media space. We speak to Dr Niki Cheong for his insights into cybertrooper activities, and what one can do to identify them. Image Source: Marten Bjork, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump will face the Senate in a historic second impeachment trial, after the House voted to impeach him for inciting violence against the US government. We speak to Bunn Negara to understand the significance of this second impeachment, and what it means for the global leaders he has fostered a relationship with. Image Source: Heidi Besen, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

The newly revamped Penang ferry service is lauded by motorcyclists, who are enjoying the ferry all to themselves. Shawn Tanis gives us the details. Image Source: Azhana Binti Zainuddin, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the new MCO, we're seeing a resurgence of interest to support home food businesses. But what steps can home cooks and consumers take to ensure food safety? We speak with Ili Sulaiman for her thoughts. Image Source: Abhishek Sanwa Limbu, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the new MCO, we're seeing a resurgence of interest to support home food businesses. But what steps can home cooks and consumers take to ensure food safety? We speak with Ili Sulaiman for her thoughts. Image Source: Abhishek Sanwa Limbu, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a press release , the WAO called for the government to implement clear policies to pre-empt for a rise in domestic violence cases under the new MCO. We speak to Shazana Agha of WAO for her insights. Image Source: Africa Studio, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has DAP been restrategising post-Sheraton Move? What is the possibility of the party working with UMNO in the future? Lim Guan Eng discusses these questions and the party's direction with Keith Kam. Image Source: zahidmohd, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With schools allowed to reopen under the new MCO for students sitting for national exams, we speak to Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim for her insights of the on-ground sentiments amongst parents, teachers and students. Image Source: Azami Adiputera, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With schools allowed to reopen under the new MCO for students sitting for national exams, we speak to Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim for her insights of the on-ground sentiments amongst parents, teachers and students. Image Source: Azami Adiputera, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New privacy terms from WhatsApp will compel users to share data from WhatsApp to Facebook, including users' IP address, browser information and phone number. Will you be leaving WhatsApp due to privacy concerns? Shawn Tanis gives us his view. Image Source: Rachit Tank, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New privacy terms from WhatsApp will compel users to share data from WhatsApp to Facebook, including users' IP address, browser information and phone number. Will you be leaving WhatsApp due to privacy concerns? Shawn Tanis gives us his view. Image Source: Rachit Tank, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the declaration of a state of emergency and the new MCO, we speak to Dr. Shankaran Nambiar to understand if cash aid is necessary and viable for vulnerable communities and businesses. Image Source: mundosemfim, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the back-to-back announcements of the new MCO and the state of emergency, we speak to Tricia Yeoh for her insights on what this means for businesses and the economy, with many sectors still struggling in the first place to recover from a tumultous year. Image Source: Visual Karsa, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the new MCO set to kick in tomorrow, we speak to Dr Anasuya for some insights on how we can be mentally prepared for it, and the things we can do daily to ease MCO-related stress and anxiety. Image Source: Alex Ivashenko, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Professor Wong Chin Huat for his insights on the political events surrounding the emergency declaration, and what it means in the longer term for political developments in the country. Image Source: S.O, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.