Evening Edition

The Human Resources Ministry has introduced an e-learning hub for all Malaysians to pick up different types of skills, amidst the backdrop of rising unemployment as the pandemic worsens in the country. We speak to Mohan Argunan to understand what e-LATiH is, and how it aims to tackle unemployment.

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With Malaysia and Indonesia agreeing in priciple on a Reciprocal Green Lane, we speak to Khor Yu Leng to understand if this would strengthen trade ties between both countries, and if this points to the re-opening of our economy internationally.

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According to a report by Sinar Harian, electronic gadgets have seen a price hike of up to 70% this year, adding to the challenges of online learning. We speak to Bukit Mertajam MP, YB Steven Sim for his insights on how this will affect students, and needs to be done to alleviate the problem.

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In an exclusive interview with the Malay Mail, DAP's Liew Chin Tong talks about the need for political parties to master the art of forming strong coalitions. We speak to Shazwan Mustafa for his thoughts, and talk about whether coalitions are still the way forward for politics in the country.

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The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry is seeking approval from the National Security Council to allow for dine-ins, but is this safe? We speak to two restauranteurs, Tony Lim and Andrew Lee, for their thoughts.

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The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development reported that in 2020, Malaysia experienced the worst drop in foreign direct investment around the region due to political instability. We speak to Professor Mahendhiran Nair to understand how this came to be, and if we should anticipate further drops in the future.

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The pandemic has revealed gaps in social protection for vulnerable groups, including senior citizens. However at the same time, it has jumpstarted systems to deliver assistance to these groups. What can be done to ensure that we have a strong social protection system for the ageing group beyond the pandemic? We speak with Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Norma Mansor for her insights, based on the Malaysia Ageing and Retirement Survey.

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Sabrina lays the details of rather worrying news coming from Zoo Negara, that 6 female spotted deers allegedly were sold and transported to a private company without following protocol.

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As children spend their school years quarantined at home, mental health support is becoming increasingly important. We speak to Lalitha Balakrishnan, a stay-at-home mum to get her view on what it's like to support her child. We also hear from Prakash Ravindran, a Clinical Psychologist on what parents and teachers can do for them during this stressful time. 

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With Chinese New Year SOPs announced yesterday, we check in with two people on how they will be celebrating the new year under these restrictions.

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