Evening Edition

The Entrepreneur Development and Co-operatives Minister suggested for delivery riders to form a cooperative, to help ensure that members receive a sustainable income. We look at how cooperatives work and what makes them effective.

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Anti-trafficking group Shared Liberty filed a petition against Sime Darby Plantation Berhad, alleging that the firm has child and forced labour practices. Sime Darby has since responded saying that they will engage with the NGO to investigate. We look at what it takes to hold businesses accountable to ensure that best practices are employed throughout their supply chains.

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Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin launched the census today. We speak with Datuk Seri Dr Uzir Mahidin to find out how the pandemic will be taken into account in the data collection process.

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The Malaysian Insight reports that special needs schools are having to follow SOPs for regular schools, which is posing a challenge for educators, parents and students. We speak with Feilina Feisol to find out more.

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The Finance Minister says that the budget will focus on four main themes: caring for the people, steering the economy, sustainable living and enhancing public service delivery. We speak with Lau Zheng Zhou about what the budget will have to consider, given the uncertainties brought by Covid-19 and the possibility of a snap election.

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The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry reports that durian traders have been using various tactics to scam their customers into paying exorbitant prices for the in-season fruit.

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In an op-ed on The Star, psychotherapist Sandy Clarke writes about online therapy as an efficient and convenient way to tackle the mental health crisis. We speak with Joan Low for her thoughts.

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Environment and Water Minster Dato' Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man is seeking RM7 billion from the federal government to tackle Kelantan's water crisis, but states that it will take 30-40 years to resolve completely. Datuk Abdul Kadir Mohd Din shares some insights into the state's water issues and what it will take to ensure sustainable supply in the coming years.

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Over the weekend, a group of youths held Malaysia's first ever mock virtual parliament sitting. We speak with participant Melinda Anne about her experience, and then discuss with co-organiser Tharmellinggem Pillai about the process of coordinating the virtual session.

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A report by former UN Special Rapporteur Philip Alston indicates that the current government does not intend to review the poverty line, and states that the official rate of 0.4% is "based on a statistical sleight of hand". We speak to Lee Hwok-Aun to understand why using outdated systems to measure poverty is problematic.

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