Evening Edition

In the last instalment of our five-part series on financial innovation and accessibility, we speak to Jason Phua and Adam Lee about trends in fintech developments, and what we can expect to see next in financial services. This series is brought to you by GoPayz. Image Source: Jonas Leupe, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stateless adopted children, born to unknown biological parents, face an uphill challenge in obtaining citizenship from the Malaysian government. We talk to Annou Xavier about the barriers, and the impact on the lives of individuals and their families. Image Source: Naufal Zaquan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With one more day to the Sabah state polls, we speak to Dr Oh Ei Sun for a quick overview of the big players tomorrow, and his predictions on the outcome of this decisive election. Image Source: Mohd KhairilX, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rattan manufacturers are seeing a rise in demand, although producers are having a hard time finding specialised artisans. Nadhirah Matrang gives us the details. Image Source: Nicola Dreyer, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should companies bear the cost when employees work remotely, by paying for internet and a home office setup for example? We get Matt Armitage's thoughts. Image Source: XPS, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia won the World Best in Health and Medical Tourism prize for the fourth time this year. We speak with Sherene Azli for insights into the industry, and talk about what contributes to its success. Image Source: Lano Lan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An article on The Economist looks at how the world will change as it pivots to renewable energy, spurred in part by the Covid-19 pandemic. We speak with Alizan Mahadi about what this means for Malaysia's role as an oil producer. Image Source: Zbynek Burival, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An article on The Economist looks at how the world will change as it pivots to renewable energy, spurred in part by the Covid-19 pandemic. We speak with Alizan Mahadi about what this means for Malaysia's role as an oil producer. Image Source: Zbynek Burival, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about Covid-19 infections in 'waves', but is it accurate to do so? How does this affect policy-making and public sentiment? We speak with Dr. Jemilah Mahmood for her thoughts, and get her insights on the outlook of the pandemic in Malaysia. Image Source: Prasesh Shiwakoti (Lomash), Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US cities Houston and Los Angeles recorded surges in the number of cyclists, pointing to a possibility that the pandemic will shift the culture of transportation. Nadhirah Matrang gives us the details. Image Source: Simon Connella, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are lesser-known tourist spots becoming more popular, given that people are still wary of crowds? How can state governments develop places with untapped potential for tourism? Lavinia gives us some of her insights. Image Source: Gaddafi Rusli, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Warisan MP Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi's recent remarks on the Lahad Datu incident, analysts reckon that the party's popularity is seeing a dip in the military. Dr Hamidin Abd Hamid discusses the key influences on the military and police vote in Malaysian elections. Image Source: Lens Hitam, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Reserve reports that nearly 15,000 Malaysians have lost their jobs in Singapore due to Covid-19. We take a look at the impact of the job losses, and what can be done to mitigate it. Image Source: Roninjin, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PKR president claimed today that he has a clear parliament majority to form government, and take over Putrajaya from Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. We speak to Dr Bridget Welsh for her analysis. Image Source: YuriAbas, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PKR president claimed today that he has a clear parliament majority to form government, and take over Putrajaya from Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. We speak to Dr Bridget Welsh for her analysis. Image Source: YuriAbas, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at the hows and whys of Singapore's booming food tech industry with Nadhirah Matrang. Image Source: Sigmund, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence Minister Ismail Sabri announced yesterday that Covid-19 patients will not be allowed to vote in the Sabah elections, but Bersih 2.0 states that this violates the Federal Constitution. We speak with Thomas Fann to find out more. Image Source: Lano Lan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A WWF report looks at one of the biggest contributors of plastic waste in Malaysia - the 'tapau' culture. We speak to Firdaus Nisha to understand what needs to take place for a mindset change, in order to encourage more sustainable habits when taking out food. Image Source: lano lan, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While many do it, sleeping in one's car is risky in terms of health and safety. We speak with Daniel Fernandez about ways to minimise this risk. Image Source: Ody_Stocker, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the accident at SUKE Highway where a concrete slab fell and hit a car, we discuss our current safety regulations at construction sites, and what needs to be done improve safety practices. Image Source: Shivendu Shukla, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What roles do alternative media sources play in driving social change? How did it influence our political attitudes in the past elections? We talk to Dr Hema Preya Selvanathan about her research on this topic. Image Source: Zui Hoang, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Employer Federation states that a lack of proficiency in English may be a reason why many graduates have difficulty securing jobs in the private sector. We speak to Avinash Kumar for his thoughts. Image Source: Marten Bjork, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study by Unicef found that 65% of children have encountered sexual content online. We speak to Benny Kong about how parents can help their kids safely navigate the online space. Image Source: VectorMine, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been a longstanding figure in Malaysian politics, but with the political developments over the past months, is his stance and popularity on a decline? We discuss what the future of his political career might look like. Image Source: YuriAbas, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at NPR's investigative report, which found that plastic recycling is used by the oil and gas industry as a marketing tool, without much real impact. Nadhirah gives us the details. Image Source: Nick Fewings, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.