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A story from mStar has highlighted the difficulty of a senior citizen trying to order at a self-ordering machine in a restaurant, or when using QR codes. So we discuss both the joys and the complications of self-service technology in eateries by hearing from our listeners, on whether they are for or against it. Image Credits: Albert Hu, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMNO celebrates its 77th anniversary, which is coming two days after the fifth anniversary of its routing from power in the May 9, 2018 general election. First, we talked about the state of affairs UMNO is in, and what it needs to do to remain relevant. Then, we heard from our listeners, and whether they see a future for UMNO. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

An article from the New York Times has highlighted a rather interesting conundrum to the work from home system a lot of companies have adopted in response to the pandemic. Major studies have found that working from home has a negative impact on younger or junior level employees. First, we discussed the study’s findings, as well as the role feedback plays in building a career, and how that shifts d...

On Twitter, a tweet saying that the Strata Act does not allow condo residents to hang their clothes to dry on their own balconies has elicited mixed responses from people. So first, we get into what the law actually says about this. And then, we open up the floor to our listeners and explore facets of this issue, like home ownership, residential rights, communal spaces and the autonomy of building...

On the 5th of May 2023, the WHO declared the end of the global emergency status for Covid-19. So we discussed how the pandemic has affected our lives, and what it means to come out of the other end of a global emergency. In our discussion, we had several stakeholders chip in their experiences and thoughts, and of course, we hear from you, our listeners. Some of the people we heard from include: Na...

The Ministry of Education has agreed to give special permission to students, teachers and the administrative group in all education institutions under the ministry to wear casual and sportswear during the hot weather. We talk about whether our school uniforms are practical in our weather, and if it's time for a redesign. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Asia Mobiliti has developed on-demand transit service called Trek Rides, which merges the digital experience of e-hailing with public transport. So we kick off the show by speaking to them. Then, we hear from our listeners on whether they would forgo their cars if we fix our last mile connectivity and public transport issues. Image Credit: Website/ trekrides.com See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

In conjunction with Labour day, we look at several proposals being made for workers: Firstly, we looked at calls for employers EPF contributions to be raised to 20%. Then, Parti Sosialis Malaysia has proposed a pension plan for all senior citizens, so we discuss this with them. Some of the experts we heard from include: -Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid, Chief Economist and Social Finance at Bank Mu...

The carework industry has always been a topic of conversation, being undervalued and underappreciated. So we dive into it, first by looking at the important role the care workers play in our country’s growth, and how to get them their due. Then, we hone in on why the care economy is particularly essential as we move towards becoming an ageing society. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/...

Pakatan Harapan has released a song aimed at Kelantan voters, called “Mari Kito Pakat Tukar”, ahead of the six state elections. So we discuss whether this is an effective strategy. Then, we explore the power of songs, and whether there are ways to do this right. Image Credit: Twitter/ Nik Nazmi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will AI affect education? We look into Bill Gates' claim that AI chatbots can help your children learn to read and write. Then, we discuss how AI can be integrated into higher education in a productive way. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to fighting the climate crisis, everybody plays a significant role, including the state government, So first, we talk about what the state government does in terms of managing the environment locally. And then, how does the mismanagement of our natural surroundings, affect us, the people? Image Credit: Pinterest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raya is upon us, so we gathered thoughts on how people are preparing for it, and get into what the day means to them, and asked everyone to join in! Image Credit: Pinterest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On April 18th, in her first press conference in Malaysia following her win at the Oscars, Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh highlighted the beauty and diversity of Malaysia being a multi-racial country that played an important role in shaping who she is today. First, we discuss whether this whole notion of 1Malaysia, or a multicultural Malaysia, is being expressed in the best way. And then, how does coming fr...

How should a system for complaints against school and teachers ideally work? We discuss this, as well as where the line is when it comes to parental involvement in their children’s schools. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With rising costs of living continuing to be a concern, we look at whether we should be moving towards becoming a welfare state. First, economist Geoffrey Williams joins us to talk about the pros and cons of this. Then, we hear from various stakeholders on whether this is the way to go. Some of the stakeholders we heard from include: - Rafiq Shahmie, vice-president of International Islamic Univers...

Three in five Malaysians are worried that they’ll lose their job, according to a survey conducted by Randstad Malaysia. First, we speak to the folks behind the survey that revealed this number. And then, we talk about how a lack of job security affects the way someone thinks about, or plans their life. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent story about a cancer patient who had her MyKad taken away, has reopened debates about citizenship. First, we look into the case itself and why it’s problematic. And then, we talk about whether some groups are overlooked when it comes to citizenship in our country. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is looking at the need to legislate a Public Defender Act and set up a Public Defender’s Office, which aims to improve access to criminal legal assistance. First, we look into the potential need for this. And then, we talk about how else can we make getting legal help more affordable. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 17-year-old minor and a 22-year-old man were put under police remand for two days following a video of the two of them engaged in an alleged sex act being circulated on social media. So we discussed two aspects of this case: First, we broke down the issues surrounding this story, from how the authorities handled it, to what protections we have in place for minors. Then, we talked about where new...

We talk about the KL Structure Plan 2040 and what it says about the way we plan KL. First, we listen to snippets from a recent conversation on the topic. And then, we discuss why community involvement matters when it comes to urban planning. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the 75th anniversary of World Health Day, and the theme for this year is "Health For All." We discuss the notion of prevention being better than cure and whether that should be what the government, as well as the public, should be focusing on. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whenever we’ve spoken about road safety, delivery riders come up a lot, and it was recently brought up in the Dewan Rakyat too. So we talk about some of the behaviours we commonly see and discuss whether this is just part and parcel of the job. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian government has announced the removal of liquid nicotine, used in electronic cigarettes and vapes, from the Poisons List of controlled substances. This decision effectively legalises e-cigarettes and vapes with nicotine without any regulations in place, and was done to enable taxation on e-liquids. So first, we talk about the pushback to this, and why activists are concerned. Then, we...

On 3rd April 2023, Malaysia’s parliament passed sweeping legal reforms to remove the mandatory death penalty, trim the number of offences punishable by death and abolish natural-life prison sentences. First, we look at what these reforms mean, and how they can be implemented effectively. Then, we discuss how this will impact people who are currently on death row. Image Credit: Amnesty Internationa...