Evening Edition

Star Metro reports that DBKL will not allow foreigners to run twenty types of businesses. Sabrina Magdalene gives us the details. Image Source: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a press conference today, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad stated that Syed Saddiq's youth party will not be successful as it will only appeal to the youth. We speak to Amir Fareed for his thoughts on Tun M's statement, and talk about Pejuang's future. Image Source: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former Youth Minister says that his new platform will accept donations from all, but with limits. We speak with Cynthia Gabriel to understand why capping political contributions is important for the integrity of political platforms, and what else has to be done to change the culture of money politics in the long run. Image Source: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Kg Baru residents have expressed disappointment with the government, who has refused to offer more than RM1,000 psf for their land. We speak to Professor Dr Ismail Omar to understand what is considered when valuating a land, and how this applies to the specific situation in Kg Baru. Image Source: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the last month of the government's loan moratorium, and banks are giving targeted extensions. Should you appeal for an extension? How should you negotiate with your bank? We speak to Nirmala Subramaniam to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world may now have more reason to go green, with technology like 3D printing that makes it easier to do so, and studies showing that living in greener neighbourhoods may be linked to higher IQ scores. Sabrina Magdalene gives us the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bi-national couples around the world are petitioning for governments to allow cross border travel for unmarried couples separated due to Covid-19. We speak to two Malaysians who are part of the #LoveIsNotTourismMalaysia campaign for their stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of tomorrow's vote in the Dewan Negara for its president, we speak to Professor Wong Chin Huat to understand the significance of the post, and what needs to be done to improve the Dewan Negara's role as a check-and-balance mechanism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an interview with BBC, Tan Sri Tony Fernandez talked about creating an AirAsia super app that will rival Grab and GoJek. Do we need another superapp? We speak to Vincent Fong for his thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin suggested that the monthly welfare aid should be increased to RM1000 from the current range of RM200-300. How would the government source the required funds? What are the greater implications of a larger welfare aid? We explore with Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Norma Mansor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did the the earliest banks in Malaya look like? What were the experiences of locals? We delve into the history with Daryl Yeap, author of The King's Chinese. This is the first episode in a five-part series on financial innovation and accessibility, brought to you by GoPayz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Electoral Reforms Committee presented 49 recommendations yesterday, including proposals for voters to vote where they live, and a separation of functions currently under the Election Commission. We speak with Danesh Prakash for his thoughts on the recommendations. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the lead-up to Merdeka, we're speaking to local creators who have explored Malaysia as a theme in their art. Today, we feature Sarawak's darling singer-songwriter Zee Avi, on her journey home to Malaysia through music. Image Source: Zee Avi's management See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFC has changed its iconic tagline from "It's Finger Lickin' Good" to "It's Good", to keep up with the new realities brought on by the pandemic. Shawn Tanis likes the move - do you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do people hesitate to buy Malaysian batik? Is it the design, or is it the price? We speak to Colin Yong and Farah Mohan for their suggestions on making batik more accessible. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the much-anticipated release of Tenet, we're doing a deep dive into Christopher Nolan's filmography and his cerebral approach to filmmaking. Whether it's about a father in space, duelling magicians, and yes, the Batman, Nolan has always continued to play with and explore the rules of time and reality in his films, while making crowd-pleasing blockbusters. We go through our favourites and...

Amidst the difficult environment for SMEs, Shell Malaysia is leveraging on its nationwide reach to empower local businesses through the Realisasi Impianmu Bersama Shell initiative. We speak with Managing Director Shairan Huzani to find out how it works, and what they've achieved so far. Find out more about the initiative at shell.com.my/malaysiandream. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Amidst the difficult environment for SMEs, Shell Malaysia is leveraging on its nationwide reach to empower local businesses through the Realisasi Impianmu Bersama Shell initiative. We speak with Managing Director Shairan Huzani to find out how it works, and what they've achieved so far. Find out more about the initiative at shell.com.my/malaysiandream. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul announced in the Dewan Rakyat that 101 projects worth RM6.61b were awarded through direct negotiations under the former Pakatan Harapan government, prompting a series of accusations involving both sides of the political divide. We speak to Tricia Yeoh about the political impact of this disclosure, and the need for laws to regulate public procurements for better accou...

On the last day of Dewan Rakyat for this session, some highlights include the vacancy tax, success of the e-cash initiative, and reactions to the Finance Minister's announcement yesterday on projects awarded through direct negotiations under the Pakatan Harapan administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pasir Mas MP Ahmad Fadhli suggests a novel method to stem drink driving - limiting parking spaces for premises that sell alcohol. Will this work? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study by UNICEF and the United Nations Population Fund found that urban poor families prefer sustainable assistance as compared to cash handouts. Wan Ya Shin gives us her insights on what forms that assistance can take. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An ongoing petition calls for the names of landmarks to be reverted to their precolonial names, saying that this will decolonise Malaysia of its past. We get Elizabeth Cardosa's thoughts on whether this is a constructive way of grappling with the country's colonial history. Source: Aleksandra Khoroshykh, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the lead-up to Merdeka, we're speaking to local creators who have explored Malaysia as a theme in their art. Today, we speak to the creator behind Malaysia's most beloved adiks, Upin & Ipin. Image Source: Upin & Ipin Store Facebook page See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Dewan Rakyat sitting includes questions about direct negotiations under the Pakatan Harapan government, the retraction of the IPCMC Bill, and the name-and-shame of Perikatan Nasional MPs who failed to wear safety helmets while riding motorcycles. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.