Evening Edition

We speak with Dr Firdausi Suffian for his thoughts on where Sabah politics is heading, with a snap State poll due to happen within 60 days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Datuk Liew Vui Keong for his thoughts on the latest developments in Sabah politics, following several party defections and Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal's move to dissolve the state assembly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Indian businessman converts his own office into a Covid-19 treatment facility that provides free treatment for poor people. Shawn Tanis gives us the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TTDI residents are questioning DBKL's move to change the name of the park to Taman Awam Bukit Kiara, given that the court case over the development of the park is still ongoing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TTDI residents are questioning DBKL's move to change the name of the park to Taman Awam Bukit Kiara, given that the court case over the development of the park is still ongoing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Jared Lim to understand how SMEs will benefit from the extension, and what other forms of assistance would be needed at this point. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The loan moratorium will be extended to specific groups including unemployed Malaysians, small traders and the self-employed. We speak with Nirmala Subramaniam for her thoughts on how borrowers can best benefit from this move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the sharp decrease in patronage due to Covid-19, restaurants in Tokyo are placing mannequins in their premises to create a more lively atmosphere. Shawn Tanis gives us the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Dewan Rakyat updates include the axing of the Petrol Subsidy Scheme, guidelines for flexible work arrangements, restrictions in the hiring of foreign workers, and the goal for zero potholes. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Dewan Rakyat updates include the axing of the Petrol Subsidy Scheme, guidelines for flexible work arrangements, restrictions in the hiring of foreign workers, and the goal for zero potholes. Image Source: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Ben Suffian about the impact of the SRC International trial verdict on Datuk Seri Najib Razak's political career, and its implications for the possibility of snap elections being called. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goldman Sachs has agreed to a $3.9 billion settlement with the Malaysian government, with $2.5 billion in cash, and minimum $1.4 billion in guarantee from assets tied to 1MDB. But was it a fair deal to the Malaysian government? We ask Andrew Khoo for his thoughts. Image Source: EFE-EPA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Cynthia Gabriel about the significance of the former Prime Minister's guilty verdict in the SRC International trial, and what impact it has on the ongoing fight against corruption in the country. Image Source: EFE-EPA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Dewan Rakyat highlights include a focus on increasing the number of women firefighters, calls for accountability in procurement for Covid-19 medical assets, vaccine preparedness and affordable homes for low income workers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cross border travel is expected to resume mid-August, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Hussein, but Malek is We speak to BFM's Founder Malek Ali, who is currently stuck in Singapore, for his thoughts in anticipation of the possibility of travelling back to KL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cross border travel is expected to resume mid-August, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Hussein, but Malek is We speak to BFM's Founder Malek Ali, who is currently stuck in Singapore, for his thoughts in anticipation of the possibility of travelling back to KL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's highlights include discussions around bank losses due to the loan moratorium, reallocation of funds for domestic tourism campaigns, and Dr. Lee Boon Chye's suggestion to provide free reusable masks to all school-going children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the High Court's decision tomorrow on the SRC International trial, we speak to constitutional lawyer Lim Wei Jiet about the legal implications of conviction or acquittal for Datuk Seri Najib Razak's political career. Image Source: EFE-EPA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political analyst Wong Chin Huat was quoted by The Malaysian Insight, stating that Perikatan Nasional's slim majority in Parliament could be harnessed by the Opposition to negotiate for reforms. We speak with Dr Bridget Welsh for her thoughts on the feasibility of such negotiations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil called for Communications and Multimedia Minister Dato Saifuddin Abdullah to resign, citing that the minister has made three missteps since his appointment in March. Is this a productive way to hold ministers accountable? We ask Amir Fareed. Image Source: EFE-EPA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should the government extend the loan moratorium that's due to end after September? We consider the pros and cons of both options with Julian Ng, and discuss the forms of assistance that will be helpful to borrowers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The European Property Federation has suggested for work spaces to incorporate quarantine rooms, as more people return to work during the pandemic. Sabrina gives us the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New Zealand company, Edge Innovation, has introduced robot dolphins to address ethical concerns of human interactions with dolphins. We wonder if the zoos of the future would be filled with animatronic animals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it necessary for you to have a FINAS license to create personal content on social media? We speak to lawyer Foong Cheng Leong and filmmaker Jared Lee to understand how this will impact the industry and social media usage of Malaysians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's highlights include Communications Ministry's statement that social media videos will require FINAS license, updates on the Penang South Reclamation Project and alcohol sales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.