Evening Edition

Twitter is introducing a new feature to ensure that users are informed on all content and news that they choose to share. We speak with Gabey Goh to see if this could better media literacy eventually. Image Source: Moran, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter is introducing a new feature to ensure that users are informed on all content and news that they choose to share. We speak with Gabey Goh to see if this could better media literacy eventually. Image Source: Moran, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will the privatization of football associations affect the development of the sport in the country? We speak with Haresh Deol for his thoughts. Image Source: Marcus Spiske, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a spike in Covid-19 cases, the MOHE makes a last-minute decision to postpone physical registration for public university students, leaving them stranded and confused. We hear from Umar Hafiz about the struggles faced by students, and speak to Prof. Dato' Dr. Mohd Ekhwan Toriman about what the ministry is doing to handle the situation. Image Source: Scott Webb, Unsplash See omnystudio.com...

The recent exposure of the V2K Telegram group has prompted an outcry among netizens, and sparked discussions on what action women can take if their personal images and data have been shared without their consent. Serene Lim weighs in on the issue. Image Source: Hannah Busing, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a spike in Covid-19 cases, the MOHE makes a last-minute decision to postpone physical registration for public university students, leaving them stranded and confused. We hear from Umar Hafiz about the struggles faced by students, and speak to Prof. Dato' Dr. Mohd Ekhwan Toriman about what the ministry is doing to handle the situation. Image Source: Scott Webb, Unsplash See omnystudio.com...

Japan is struggling to keep its famous bullet trains operating, as the pandemic halts international and domestic travel. Shwan Tanis gives us the details. Image source: Fikri Rasyid, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic has taught of us to be prepared for the worst - and insurance is necessary in the face of uncertainty. But is it possible to obtain affordable insurance during a pandemic? Steve Crouch and Jasmine Lee tells us how. This show is brought to you by GoPayz. Image Source: Alicia Razuri, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Dr. Mahesh Appannan to address some ongoing queries around the efficacy of MySejahtera. Image Source: Fikri Mastor, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With 33 days to Election Day, US President Donald Trump announces that he is Covid-19 positive, throwing the world into a frenzy. What does this mean for his re-election campaign? Who is in power while the president recuperates? We speak to Thomas Daniel to find out. Image Source: Evan El-Amin, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As UMNO leaders call for the party's president to wield more power in the UMNO-Bersatu alliance, we take a look at the cracks in this partnership and how it would fare if snap elections are called. Image Source: S.O, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rural Development Ministry is creating a draft proposal for "elite kindergartens" that cater to M40 families. We speak to Datuk Dr Chiam Heng Keng about whether this might create a larger divide among children. Image Source: Andy Falconer, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recruitment numbers for the public sector is still up, according to the Public Service Commission. Why was it spared from the pandemic? What does this trend indicate? We speak to Darryl Tan to find out. Image Source: Free To Use Sounds, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the number of Covid-19 cases rising consistently, we speak to Dr. Shankaran Nambiar to understand if it would make sense for the government to extend the loan moratorium, and the implications that might follow. Image Source: haireena, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A forecast report by Fitch Solutions shows that political instability will hamper Malaysia's economic growth in the next ten years. We speak to Tricia Yeoh for her thoughts on this forecast. Image Source: Who is Danny, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at the positive response to the parcel rent scheme, that was introduced to replace the quit rent system. Sabrina Magdalene gives us the details. Image Source: Muhammad Faiz Zulkeflee, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New York Times investigation exposed Trump's tax payments, amidst his re-election campaign. How will this affect Trump's bid for a second term? We discuss the exposé, along with last night's presidential debate and what we can expect during the November elections. Image Source: History in HD, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a local government service centre closes down due to Covid-19? What are the ways MPs could serve their constituents remotely? We speak to Charles Santiago to find out. Image Source: Deva Darshan, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the Higher Education Minister, 75,000 fresh graduates will struggle to find employment. The government has introduced a new Penjana initiative to increase graduate employment rates. We speak to a human talent advisory about the challenges that lie ahead, and whether the government is on the right track to solving this crisis. Image Source: Clem Onojeghuo, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/l...

According to the Higher Education Minister, 75,000 fresh graduates will struggle to find employment. The government has introduced a new Penjana initiative to increase graduate employment rates. We speak to a human talent advisory about the challenges that lie ahead, and whether the government is on the right track to solving this crisis. Image Source: Clem Onojeghuo, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/l...

As talks of defection, infighting and uncertainty continue after the state's elections, we speak to Dr. Firdausi Suffian for his insights on what Sabah's elections mean for the state and national politics. Image Source: Mohd KhairilX, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do inclusive public spaces look like for the deaf? Sazali Shaari and Zuraidah Abu from the Malaysia Federation of the Deaf give us a clue. Image Source: fizkes, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is calling for better bottom-up feedback system to address the mismatch of actual needs and urban planning. We speak to Dr. Shuhana Shamsuddin for her insights. Image Source: Hemin Xylan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Japan introduces more robots to be servers in restaurants, we wonder with Sabrina if a future with robot servers would be better - especially in the age of a pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Kathleen Kwan, fellow BFMer and first time voter at the Sabah elections, on her thoughts of the election that gripped the nation's imagination. Image Source: Augustine bin Jumat, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.