Evening Edition

The Health Ministry recently said that removing sugar subsidies hasn't reduced the amount of sugar Malaysians consume. In response, they're considering introducing the sugar tax here. We speak to Goo Chui Hoong to talk about why the subsidies failed, whether a sugar tax would work in Malaysia, and whether we should consider charging a fat tax as well.

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Over the weekend, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the National Economic Council will be discussing ways to deal with the recent fuel price hikes, including the possibility of reintroducing fuel subsidies. We speak with Firdaos Rosli, Director of Economics, Trade, and Regional Integration at the Institute of Strategic and International Studies Malaysia (ISIS Malaysia) on whether fuel subsidies are good or bad for us.

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The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - wonder if George Clooney can, in fact, make a Coen Brothers movie.

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Bob, Shankar and Keeshaanan join Ross to look back at the WC2018 playoffs and symphatise with Italy, Ireland, New Zealand and also preview the upcoming EPL weekend which includes, Arsenal v Spurs, Man Utd v Newcastle and testing ties for the top teams. Includes Treatment Table and 3 Big Shouts.

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Earlier this year, the MOE announced that they're aiming to implement clean toilet culture in all schools - very much how like Japan has. But the minister said for it to be successful, the culture needs to start at home. With World Toilet Day 2017 slated for this Sunday 19th November, we catch up with the founder of World Toilet Organisation about education, awareness and breaking the taboo that comes with toilets.

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The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - respond to your emails and Facebook messages about the movie sequels you'd most like to see.

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The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - aren't shy with how they feel about the beleaguered follow up to Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.

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The DBP (Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka) is thinking of imposing fines (of up to RM1,000) for the incorrect use of Bahasa Malaysia. This is in an effort to uphold the sovereignty of Bahasa Malaysia. We're asking today if you think Bahasa Malaysia should be protected. Our lines will be open.

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The death toll of activists killed for defending environmental and human rights have steadily climbed in recent years. 2016 was recorded as the most violent year yet, with over 200 deaths officially reported. We speak to environmental journalist Fred Pearce, about the recent death of Bill Kayong, a political activist who fought to protect the lands and rights of the Dayak community in Sarawak.

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The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - try to work out what Captain Gabriel Lorca is really up to on the USS Discovery.

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