Evening Edition

A former NASA scientist has called public universities out for their selection system when it comes to awarding research grants, claiming that grants are not given based on merit, but rather on seniority, favouritism, and the strength of your network.

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Hong Kong tycoon Samathur Li Kin-kan is suing the salesman of a supercomputer, which made trading decisions costing Li more than 20 million in losses.

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The Health Ministry just launched a five year campaign to empower non smokers to stand up for their right to live in a smoke-free environment.

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Bob, Shankar & Keshika join Ross to lookback at the midweek European football which saw Ajax continue their fairy tale run in the UCL with victory at Tottenham. Liverpool recieved a Messi Masterclass as Barcelona seize control of the tie with a 3-0 lead. Arsenal are 3-1 up against Valencia in the UEL whilst Chelsea were held in Germany by Frankfurt. It's also the penultimate weekend in the EPL, so, there will be a full prview including Treatment Table & 3 Big Shouts.

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We explore the effects of heat on our health and productivity, and how design could potentially help us deal with the hot climate in the country.

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The government just launched a RM500 million fund to enhance transport-related infrastructure in the country, and to encourage public transport adoption.

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The family of a 10-year-old girl is suing a water theme park in Michigan after the child died of excitement when going down a 270-foot water slide.

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On World Press Freedom Day, we speak with Gayathry Venkiteswaran about the media council that is still in formation, and why the legal environment needs to be free for the media to thrive.

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We speak with Dato Abdul Halim Mansor about the demands made by workers at the Labour Day rally.

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The fast food chain says that the meals, designed to suit a variety of moods, are aiming to spread the message that it's ok to be unhappy.

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