Evening Edition

Soup kitchens help the urban poor gain access to food, water and basic necessities. But despite higher demand in the past year, they have faced hurdles in their operations including a shortage of volunteers. We speak with Datuk Munirah Abdul Hamid how PERTIWI has been coping, and what people can do to help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britain has eliminated its 'tampon tax', which previously saw a 5% cost added to the price of sanitary towels and tampons. Sabrina Magdalene tells us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The north-east monsoon has brought a cooler weather that's welcomed by many; but at the same time it has also created floods, landslides and road damage. We speak with Muhammad Helmi Abdullah about the annual phenomenon and what people can do to stay safe. Image Source: Gabriele Diwald, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our listeners tell us about the good that has happened to them in 2020. Image Source: Annie Spratt, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We close off the year by remembering #KitaJagaKita, a movement that has brought Malaysians together throughout this pandemic. We look back at how it all started, a citizen's quest to help a Penang prison under lockdown, food banks for the rakyat, and cheaper Covid-19 tests for all. Image Source: Sincerely Media, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As 2020 comes to an end, we speak to three different individuals about how their year has been - both the good and the bad, and ask about their hopes for 2021. Image Source: Immo Wegmann, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the delay and cancellation of many major sporting events this year, we speak with Haresh Deol on how these cancellations have affected athletes and sports industries, and perhaps changed the way we view sports. Image Source: Michal Sanca, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a year it has been for Malaysian politics! From the infamous Sheraton Move to a new Prime Minister, the politics of this year mirrors what 2020 has been: unprecedented. We take a look at these events with added insight from Dr. Bridget Welsh. Image Source: Abdul Razak Latif, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sabah's oldest publication will be shutting down after their final edition tomorrow due to drops in circulation and ad revenue. We speak with Nadira Ilana for her reflections on the paper's role for Sabahans. Image Source: Ozan Safak, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the arrival of Covid-19 vaccines, is the general public ready to work in offices again? We speak with Derek Toh and Ang Weina on how their organisations will adapt in their work arrangements come 2021. Image Source: Major Tim Agency, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The live performing sector has been among the hardest-hit this year, with bans on live performances leading to vastly reduced revenue for artists and others who work in the industry. We speak with Mak Wai Hoo to find out how Live Fact KL has adapted to the challenges as a venue provider. Image Source: Sean Lee, Unsplashed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The year 2020 has not only fast-tracked the need for online education, it has also shown the cracks within our education system that ultimately leaves vulnerable students behind. From Veveonah Mosibin's struggles with internet coverage, to confusion among university students during the lockdown, we take a look at the biggest headlines affecting students, parents and teachers this year. Image Sourc...

The Malaysian Medical Association has found that 66.9% of doctors have experienced bullying while serving in the public sector. We speak with Dr. Sean Thum on the mechanisms of reporting and addressing bullying in the workplace. Image Source: Pawel Chu, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As 2020 draws to a close, many are looking forward to the new year - but the government has announced that celebrations must be limited to small gatherings. We speak with Dr. George Lee for his best party practices, to safely welcome 2021. Image Source: Marc Schulte, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at the biggest international headlines this year with Thomas Daniel - revisiting the global impact of Covid-19, Joe Biden's presidential win in the US, the Hong Kong protests, and China's global standing; and discuss how these events will affect Malaysia come 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health DG Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah is advising people who have tested positive for Covid-19 without symptoms to self-isolate at home, saying that they might not be sent to the hospital, given the high number of patients. Has the surge in cases exceeded the capacity of our healthcare system? We speak with Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood for her insights. Image Source: Mujid Majnun, Unsplash See o...

The Federal Public Works Department (JKR) has issued an apology to MOSTI Minister YB Khairy Jamaluddin, who suffered injuries after running into a pothole during his cycling trip to Banting. We speak with YB Khairy to find out more about the incident, and discuss the longstanding issue of potholes with Azlan Sani Zawawi. Image Source: Matt Hoffman, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

From refugees to migrants, foreign workers to press freedom - the spotlight on human rights has never been stronger than in 2020, when the pandemic brought into focus the lack of protection for vulnerable groups. Join us as we take a look at the biggest human rights issues of the year. Image Source: Guilherme Cunha, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've been to the night markets recently, you may have noticed Iqbal Ameer holding a lone protest, highlighting the plight of workers in the live events industry. We speak with him to find out more about those challenges, and what they've been doing to cope. Image Source: Jorge Gordo, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a recent forum on racial discrimination in the rental market, lawyer Syahredzan Johan noted that our laws on racial discrimination do not apply between citizens and within the private sector. We speak with him to find out more. Image Source: Dylan Mullins, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our wrap-up of the year's biggest headlines, with a look at how Malaysia's businesses and economy fared throughout 2020. Tricia Yeoh joins us to evaluate the government's efforts to assist businesses, discuss the signing of the RCEP, and look at projections for the coming year. Image Source: haireena, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grocers like Mydin have had to reassure customers, after an exposé by NST revealed a long-running operation that led to the distribution of non-certified meats packaged as Halal products. We speak to Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin to understand the steps taken by Mydin to ensure their products are safe and Halal certified. Image Source: boris-misevic, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

An NSP report alleged a long-running collusion between a meat cartel and corrupt government officials, that led to the distribution of non-certified meats packaged as Halal products. We speak to lawyer Adlin Abdul Majid to understand the laws that were supposed prevent these situations. Image Source: onemorebox, shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at the biggest headlines in Malaysia throughout this year with Jahabar Sadiq, editor of The Malaysian Insight. The newsman shares with us his take on issues such as Langkah Sheraton, high-profile court cases, Covid-19's impact, the plight of migrants, press freedom, and more. Image Source: Tim Mossholder, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With snappy videos ranging from dance moves to policy explainers, TikTok has seen a surge in popularity among Gen Zers. But as with all online platforms, the safety of its users remains a concern. We speak with Arjun Narayan and Dr Yuhyun Park about TikTok's initiative to set up its Safety Advisory Council for Asia Pacific, and what the council aims to do. Image Source: Oliver Bergeron, Unsplash S...