Evening Edition

From the protests in Hong Kong, to the political uncertainty in the United Kingdom and the United States, international news has had far-reaching impact this year, affecting markets, discourse and sentiment worldwide. Amir Fareed joins us to go beyond the headlines.

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What's the best gift to give someone? Are you a horrible human being if you practice regifting? We delve into the etiquette of gift giving, and invite listeners to share the best gifts they've ever given or received.

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We look at how the rise of smartphones have shaped events in the past decade, and where our relationship with smartphones is heading as we enter 2020.

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The Shah Alam City Council has introduced several initiatives to improve their services and become more sustainable, including placing a serious ban on plastic straws, disposing of abandoned vehicles, and raiding eateries to ensure cleanliness.

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With Malaysia Baharu being more than a year old, we look at where Malaysia stands in terms of our civil liberties and get some updates on headlines including SOSMA, the death penalty, the Peaceful Assembly Act, child marriage, and LGBT rights.

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The US-China trade war has continued throughout the year, and as the barbs and tariffs were traded, smaller countries looked for opportunities to benefit (and also hoped to not get in the way). This hour we explore how the trade war has shaped 2019, and where Malaysia fits into all of this.

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We look back at the major business headlines with Wong Shou Ning, including updates on what affected markets and the business environment in the country.

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The hypermarket also halted its production in China, after a six-year-old girl in the UK found a plea for help inside a card.

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We discuss an article on New York Times which argues that it's ok to feel sad during the festive season, and take a look at how those feelings can be dealt with.

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Khazanah Nasional has chosen Touch 'n Go eWallet, Boost, and GrabPay for its programme that's set to rollout on 15 January.

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