Evening Edition

Today's Dewan Rakyat sitting includes discussions around the cultivation of national unity, ceiling price of face masks, and the government's aim to create more millionaires. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tense political thriller, Spy Game looks at what it means to be an intelligence agent, the toll it can take on your personal life, and what happens when your country turns its back on you. In this episode, the gang throw back to this 2001 film, directed by Tony Scott, and starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of police revelations that elder abuse cases increased during the MCO, we speak with Assoc Prof Dr Noran Naqiah Hairi to understand the reasons behind this rise, and what needs to be done to address it. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report by Malay Mail quotes a police officer who said that contrary to data by NGOs, the police saw a decrease in domestic violence cases during the MCO. We speak to Nisha Sabanayagam to evaluate the disparty in the statistics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bersatu President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that the party might open up its leadership positions to non-Malays. But is this a move for voters, or is it for political convenience? James Chai shares his thoughts. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unlicenced Musang King farmers in Pahang are crying foul over a legalisation scheme by private state-linked company Royal Pahang Durian Produce-PKPP Sdn Bhd, which stipulates a yearly rent and a flat rate for durians. We speak with Khor Yu Leng for her insights. 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, Eisner Award winner Erica Eng shares her inspiration for "Fried Rice" - a coming-of-age story about her younger self seeking her direction as an artist. Image Souce: Erica Eng, friedricecomic.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Restaurant owners are calling for the government to continue allowing manual registration for contact tracing, citing technological difficulties the the use of MySejahtera. Shawn Tanis gives us the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Dewan Rakyat updates include MPs voicing discontent over Datuk Khairuddin Aman Razali's quarantine violation, automation and employing the youth for palm oil sectors, and a heated exchange following Tengku Zafrul's statements on Pakatan Harapan's finances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where should you start when building an investment portfolio? How much capital do you need? Jasmine Lee and Wong Wei Yi debunk some myths and concerns, and discuss how U Mobile and FSMOne Malaysia are collaborating to make investing more accessible through the GoPayz e-wallet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An investigation by Indonesia Corruption Watch revealed that Jokowi's administration spent USD 6.1m for digital activities involving influencers or key opinion leaders. We speak to Hafiz Noer about the ethical concerns that surround this. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kota Kinabalu High Court has dismissed an application by Tan Sri Musa Aman and 32 assemblymen to challenge the state assembly dissolution by the Sabah governor. Joshua Wu helps us break down the court's decision and its significance. Image Source: EFE-EPA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tokyo has installed transparent public toilets that turn opaque when in use. We speak to Jack Sim for his take on this innovation in Japan. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bung Moktar has been chosen to lead Barisan Nasional in the upcoming Sabah polls, but UMNO Sabah leaders are voicing dissatisfaction, citing his ongoing court charges. We speak to Rahezzal Shah to find out what this would mean for the party's bid to win in Sabah. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A survey by Bloomberg found that less than a quarter of top leadership roles in the British retail industry is helmed by women. Sabrina tells us why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the race to develop a vaccine against Covid-19 continues, we look at what it takes to develop public trust, and for people to agree to be vaccinated when its available. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Dr Helmi Zakaria about the design process of SELangkad, which sets out to make contact tracing inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities. Image Source: SELangkah App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Ong Kian Ming suggested in Parliament for the government to increase allocations for travel digital vouchers, saying that it's more effective than the Penjana Tourism Financing. We speak with him to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A viral video showed Wan Fayhsal offering support letters in exchange for votes in the Bersatu party elections. This week, he won the Armada Chief position and defended his statements. We speak to Cynthia Gabriel about the ethics surrounding support letters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dewan Rakyat passed the Supply Bill 2020 yesterday, which will allow the reallocation of RM7.18b for the restructuring of the Cabinet. However, Opposition MPs have criticised the bill as irresponsible spending. We get more insights from Fahmi Fadzil and Tricia Yeoh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Dewan Rakyat updates include possible law enforcement to make MySejahtera mandatory, tabling of the Covid-19 Bill, sexual offences against children and talks of regulating parcel-hailing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you could imagine a music festival happening during the pandemic, what would it look like? Sabrina shares the details of one that happened recently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Straits Times reports that sensitive documents from the Royal Malaysian Navy have been leaked onto the Dark Web. We speak to analyst Farlina Said to understand the repercussions of data leaks on defence and security. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With mandatory quarantine reimposed since mid-July, hotels are able to generate income by becoming quarantine centres. We catch up with Yap Lip Seng to find out how the industry is coping at the moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced Bersatu's entry into Muafakat Nasional over the weekend, in a move that has been welcomed by UMNO and PAS leaders. We explore what this strengthened partnership means for our political landscape. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.