Evening Edition

Employers are still reluctant to hire ex-offenders despite tax incentives, according to the Malaysian Employers Federation. We take a look at efforts to change employers' attitudes and prepare ex-offenders for jobseeking.

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We explore the powers that a Prime Minister is expected to hold in a democratic society, and what measures exist to keep these powers in check.

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We take a look at how the polarising figure fits into the current political climate in the country.

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The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs revealed today that it receives an average of 2,500 complaints every month on e-commerce fraud.

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We discuss why that's the case with Rajen Devadason, who says that low levels of income and a lack of education are likely the reasons for this.

Rajen will be running a workshop this Saturday at Light Their Path, a fundraiser for the blind. You can find more details at their Facebook page.

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The company claims that its software called Rekognition can now accurately identify fear, in addition to seven other emotions.

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Indian actor Priyanka Chopra was accused of encouraging war, based on a tweet she made in support of India’s military at the height of tensions with Pakistan in February. After receiving clapback, we ask whether mixing celebrity and politics is a good idea.

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We take a look at the proposed Bill in Selangor to allow unilateral conversion, and what this means in the context of the Federal Court's landmark ruling last year in Indira Gandhi's case.

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A study by Ipsos found that 62% of Malaysians are worried about ageing, compared to the global average of 52%.

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We discuss the merits of using credit cards to teach children about financial concepts like debt and loan repayments.

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