Evening Edition

Local businesses are urging the government to boost trade with China, to help them recover from the pandemic. We speak with Professor David Yu to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on China's trade, and what it will take to strengthen its trade ties with Malaysia.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Dato’ Sri Nancy Shukri says now is the right time to boost domestic tourism as most sectors reopen and local travel resumes. We speak with Nigel Wong about efforts withinin the sector to spur domestic travel.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food prices are surging post-MCO, triggering a rise in cost of living even as a drop is seen in the Consumer Price Index. Dr. Paul Selva Raj helps us make sense of this phenomenon.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Contact tracing apps are being used worldwide to combat the spread of Covid-19, but the lack of user accessibility has hampered the use of these apps among the blind. We speak with Kavein Thran to understand how apps can be developed to be more inclusive.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After his resignation just ahead of the Chini by-election, Art Harun is now reportedly being nominated as the new Dewan Rakyat Speaker. We discuss the potential political outcomes of this with Dr Bridget Welsh.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The deer population at Nara Park seem to have become healthier due to the absence of tourists feeding them their favourite snacks - Senbei rice crackers. Shawn Tanis gives us the details.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As traditional work structures break down and the job market continues to be uncertain, how does one recalibrate their career ambitions? We speak to Eric Bryan to find out.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As traditional work structures break down and the job market continues to be uncertain, how does one recalibrate their career ambitions? We speak to Eric Bryan to find out.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Increased consumer spending would help boost the local economy, but are Malaysians ready to spend more, after months of uncertainty? We speak with Professor Datuk Dr Norma Mansor for her thoughts.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has submitted a motion to replace Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Mohd Yusof and his deputy, Nga Kor Ping. We speak with Professor Wong Chin Huat to understand the importance of the Speaker's role in our parliamentary democracy.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.