Evening Edition

In today's session, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim discussed flood disaster management, one of which involves the launch of the Permanent Disaster Relief Centres. Other topics discussed include motorcycle lanes on highways as well as the implementation of the progressive wage policy. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysia Education Blueprint launched in 2013 has long since acted as a primary guideline in our journey to transform the country's education system. We speak to Radzifuddin Nordin, CEO of PADU, on what the blueprint has achieved, the stumbles they've overcome over the years and the role that PADU plays in helping to push forward better education for all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

A post on X has ignited discussions on what Malaysian culture actually means. So whether it's saying "on the way" when you're not really on the way, our propensity to care whether someone has eaten or not, and the double thank you exchanges between receiver and giver - these are all examples of the behaviours that we share. So we discuss Malaysian culture as a whole, with our listeners. Image Cred...

In today's session, we hear updates on the Rakan Muda program, discussions on whether we need an anti-cyberbullying law as well as quotas for subsidised cooking oil (and whether a different approach would be better. Cash handouts were a suggestion in this matter). Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A post on X has called on Malaysians to stop normalising RM20 meals as cheap and cheerful, pointing out that the average Singaporean earning SGD4,000 a month only pays SGD10 for their meals. This raised the question of whether our perception of food costs are terribly skewed, or if we're aware of expensive meals (and just 'tak apa' our way through). Image Credit: Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listen...

On November 23 2023, the Court of Appeal has ruled that vernacular schools are constitutional, dismissing the appeal of four NGOs, which sought to declare the usage of Chinese and Tamil languages as unconstitutional. We speak to Datuk Arthur Wang, one of the lawyers who represented Chung Hwa School in the case, about the legalities of this issue, and the final ruling. Image Credit: Bernama See omn...

An X user shared an anonymous message from someone who was currently on the job hunt, but was discouraged by their parents who believed it was already too late for them to start working. This brought up a discussion on who we should take career advice from. Image Credit: Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, our MPs had a robust discussion on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) and how much was spent on treating them. Other topics discussed include helping businesses recover from the economic slowdown and introducing 9,000 new teachers next year. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

X is abuzz with a discussion about the words we borrow from English, after a user posted an article called "Stop Borrowing Words From English" that gave examples like "Futej" (Footage) and the word "infeksi" when it should be "Jangkitan." So we talk about where to cross the line when borrowing words, and some of the more infamous examples. Image Credit: Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Today's session kicked off with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's position as Finance Minister being questioned by Pagoh MP (and former PM) Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who claimed the rakyat were not confident in Anwar's ability to revive the economy. Other topics discussed include solar rooftops, whether employers were complying with maternity leave policies, and the lack of law programmes...

Did you know MYDIN has a section on local products, organised by the state they were manufactured in? This is exactly what's been all the buzz on X lately, so we discussed our (and yours) favourite local snacks. Image Credit: X / MydinMalaysia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Tuesday, which means today's parliament featured Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim quite a bit, and discussions involved the upcoming Coldplay concert as well as the ongoing constitutional challenge against the Kelantan syariah law. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Dewan Rakyat, MPs discussed the issue of road safety issue involving personal micromobility vehicles (PMV) such as electric scooters and mopeds, with Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah being against the idea of licenses for PMV riders as there had been backlash previously with the suggestion to create licences for cyclists. Other topics debated include mental health concerns...

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says there are no plans to set a floor price for e-hailing services, as it may lead to higher fares that will burden customers. Drivers worry that if the government does not take action, e-hailing companies may manipulate the fares and that will impact their welfare. We speak to a representative of the Grab Drivers Association Malaysia on what needs to be done, and...

Today's session involved a discussion on the government's plans to eradicate poverty, and how the government's Central Database Hub, or PADU, can help streamline this process. The MPs also spoke about how our tourism industry has performed post-pandemic, as well as flight delays. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Projek BacaBaca began two years ago with the aim of closing the learning poverty gap and improving reading performance for young children from underserved urban and rural communities around Malaysia. Since then, what has its impact been, and how has the initiative developed? We talk to Hema Letchamanan, Project Leader for Projek BacaBaca and Senior Lecturer at the School of Education at Taylor’s U...

A survey on X asked users what they thought were the most difficult jobs that also paid the least. Users listed down various professions, with teachers, construction workers, and farmers all being brought up. We open up the conversation to our listeners, who chimed in on who should be getting paid much better. Image Credit: Pixabay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's session kicked off with a discussion on the excess of unsold properties due to a mismatch between the value of properties and their affordability. Developers are being urged to conduct feasibility studies before construction to ensure that people can afford these new developments. MPs also talked about the poverty eradication programme, and how to address traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur...

A story on X has gone viral, about a teacher being stopped at a roadblock and allegedly discriminated against by the police for having tattoos. We open up the conversation and talk about whether tattoos still influence the first impressions one might have of someone. Image Credit: Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bit of Monday blues today for our MPs it seems, as today's session kicked off with a discussion on the four Bersatu MPs who jumped ship, and the number of police reports lodged after allegations of enticement, bribery and threats. Other topics discussed include SOPs for schools when receiving bullying reports, private investment in our agriculture sector, and whether the government should set a...

3 tragic incidents involving children being left in the backseat of the car were reported in the last 2 months alone, and child activists have reminded parents to be more mindful of their children. We speak with Srividhaya Ganapathy from the CRIB Foundation on methods to avoid such tragedies, and ask listeners what they do to remind themselves of their child in the backseat, and what collective re...

Muda President Syed Saddiq has been found guilty on all 4 charges of abetting criminal breach of trust (CBT), misappropriation of funds and money laundering belonging to ARMADA. The Muar MP will temporarily step down as party president with Muda deputy president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz taking over the helm after his departure. We speak to lawyer Fahri Azzat about the conviction. Image credit: Shutt...

MPs discussed various issues in today's parliament including the government's assurance that there will always be freedom of media and speech in the country. Other topics brought up included tackling cost of living with the Price Standardisation Program and harvesting rainwater to deal with the country's water shortages. Image credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Have you ever felt that the more you age, the more you can't tolerate certain behaviours or situations like you used to before? That's what X is currently discussing, with people sharing gripes on social etiquette, staying up late and chasing people (be it for friends or love). We discuss this with our listeners. Image credit: Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's session featured a lot of discussions on our housing policies, particularly the gaps in the enforcement of the Housing Development Act and the maintenence of low cost flats. Other topics that were discussed include the issue of international job scams, and nuclear technology for the advancement of our agriculture sector. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...