Evening Edition

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has said that the government is devising a stimulus package to overcome the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak. We look at how stimulus packages work and how effective they can be.

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We look at how effective communication can play a part in the management of the coronavirus outbreak.

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The Federation of Malaysian Consumers’ Association (FOMCA) has called for a review on the RM1 charge for interbank ATM withdrawals, given that most online transactions are free and that cost of living is increasing.

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A "coding issue" resulted in the malfunctioning of a mobile app that was used to transmit and formulate the results of the Iowa caucus. A tech expert joins us to talk about what goes into the building and execution of an online voting system.

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Development of Melaka Gateway has been stalled for a while, but the local fishing industry has taken a hit from land reclamation. We look at why developers opt to reclaim land, and if the benefits ever justify the environmental damage.

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Dyson has applied to patent its latest headphones technology which incorporates a built-in air purifier, designed to combat air pollution.

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The medical field is looking more seriously into the effects and benefits of mindfulness, and are exploring how it might be prescribed as a form of medical treatment. We speak to a mindfulness teacher as well as a psychologist to get their views on the potential growth of the mindfulness industry.

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Its CEO Tony Fernandes and chairman Kamarudin Meranun have relinquished their roles for the time being, to "facilitate a full and independent inquiry". We discuss when it is ethical for people in power to step down and how the investigation process into the bribery allegations will take place.

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Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) footballer Liridon Krasniqi just got naturalised as a Malaysian citizen. But is this fair to the stateless people who have lived in the country for years?

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The Health Minister recently said in a drug policy forum that it is "easier to sell ice cream", if politicians were to please everyone. We discuss how politicians can consider stakeholders' views while pushing policies forward in a constructive manner.

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