Evening Edition

As Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin grapples with the Agong's rejection of his request for an emergency declaration, Barisan Nasional MPs reportedly meet to discuss if he should be replaced as Prime Minister. We speak to political analyst Dr. Bridget Welsh for her take on the developments. Image Source: msyaraafiq, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With many feeling frustrated from the weekend's political happenings, we check in with Alicia Nicholle and Jahabar Sadiq to find out what they're doing to cope, and why people should still stay engaged and informed. Image Source: Karl Tapales, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is archiving important? How does a nation benefit from a healthy archiving system? Art Historian Simon Soon shares some insights on the initiatives that are preserving our past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is archiving important? How does a nation benefit from a healthy archiving system? Art Historian Simon Soon shares some insights on the initiatives that are preserving our past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports are circulating that the government will call for a state of emergency, in a bid to prevent political instability from affecting Covid-19 efforts. We speak to lawyer Phillip Kor for his insights on how this would affect the lives of the public. Image Source: Naufal Zaquan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economists are signalling the government to take heed of underemployment numbers in Malaysia, which they say are an indication of the economy heading towards stagnation. We speak to Lee Hwok-Aun to understand the cause and effects of underemployment in Malaysia. Image Description: Headway, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What licences must beauty practitioners hold to operate, and what procedures can they perform? We speak with Prof Dr Ng Wee Kiong and Nur Asyikin Aminuddin to gain insight into the beauty industry, and what consumers can do to protect themselves against unlicensed practitioners. Image Source: Atikah Akhtar, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We check in with Idham Nawawi, CEO of Celcom Axiata Berhad, on how the telecommunications service provider is coping with increased data demand, and their plans moving forward in boadening internet access and improving network stability. Image Source: Teacher Photo, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Selangor Task Force for Covid-19 has claimed that its efforts to curb Covid-19 within the state is hampered by the lack of access to raw data from the federal government. We take a look at state efforts in battling the virus, and whether coordination between federal and state levels can be improved. Image Source: Prasesh Shiwakoti (Lomash), Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Who is allowed to head to the office to work? Will you have to undergo a Covid-19 test before doing so? We take a look at the new work SOPs for areas under the CMCO, and how one company, Mah Sing Group Berhad, is enforcing them. Image Source: Adolfo Félix, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, the lonely existence of the lighthouse keeper has popped up in stories, both written and on screen. In this psychological thriller, starring Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe (no slouches in the intensity stakes), director Robert Eggers takes it a few steps further, telling a tale of two lighthouse keepers struggling to keep a handle on their sanity. We discuss the experience of watchin...

Subang Jaya reaches a new milestone today as it is now declared to have a city status. We speak with MP Wong Chen for his thoughts on how this will impact the future of Subang Jaya. Image Source: I Am Contributor, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new ruling from Parliament limits the number of media agencies allowed to cover the upcoming Dewan Rakyat sitting on-site. We speak with Wathshlah Naidu about why it's important to allow diversity of media coverage, and what alternative the CIJ would suggest. Image Source: stockphoto mania, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of Budget 2021, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that the government wants to focus on a "green recovery pathway". We speak to Khor Yu Leng to understand what that might look like, and the current government's track record in sustainability. Image Source: Jose Luis, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the latest spike in Covid-19 cases, front liners are experiencing both physical and mental fatigue. We speak with Dr. James from Tawau Hospital to find out how he and his co-workers have been coping with the situation, and what their hopes are for the country. Image Source: theskaman306, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conjunction with World Food Day, we speak with Puspavali Mahalinggam about how food banks distribute food to those in need, and how we can help food banks continue to do so during the CMCO. Image Source: Joel Muniz, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In response to a motion of no-confidence by Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah against the Prime Minister, Speaker Art Harun stated that government businesses should take precedent over private motions. We get Surendra Ananth's thoughts on the issue. Image Source: Lens Hitam, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American Booksellers Association launched a campaign to encourage readers to buy books from independent bookstores, instead of Amazon which now monopolizes almost 50% of the book selling market. Sabrina gives us the details. Image Source: Pauline Loroy, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We check in with SPM student Alyssa and postgraduate researcher Leila May Nair on how their studies have been affected by the pandemic, and what they're doing to adapt. Image Source: Freddie Marriage, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might have seen photos of Malaysian policemen wearing techie-looking helmets in the train. What are the helmets for? How much do they cost? Sabrina Magdalene gives us the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Khazanah was quoted by Berita Harian saying that it would channel funds into Firefly, if MAS were to shut down. We speak to Shukor Yusof to find out if Firefly has the capacity to become the next national carrier. Image Source: Syamsul 'Asri Shamsuri, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After seeing months of pro-democracy protests, the Thai government announced an emergency decree that bans gatherings of more than five people, and the publication of news and information that "incites fear among the public". We speak to Andrew MacGregor Marshall, author of “A Kingdom in Crisis: Thailand’s Struggle for Democracy in the 21st Century", for his insights on the ongoing unr...

As the two-week CMCO begins in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, we speak with Professor Mahendhiran Nair to find out how it will impact the economy, and what forms of support are helpful to businesses that are still recovering from the lockdown earlier this year. Image Source: Hafiz Johari See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asbestos, a town in Canada, is losing business because of its name. Can the town rebrand itsef successfully? We discuss with Sabrina. Image Source: Jonas Allert, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group of NGOs are pushing for a Gerak Independent movement , which involves fielding independent candidates to disrupt traditional party politics. We speak to Siti Kasim and Amir Ahmad to find out more. Image Source: Cloud Yew See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.