Bersih 2.0 has released a report looking at how local government elections can be revived, and challenging the arguments against doing so. We speak to the author of the report to find out more.

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How do you determine when you should change the direction of your business? What can businesses do to plan ahead in an uncertain environment? We speak to Ganesh Gunaratnam for his insights.

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News of a 16 year-old teenager who was raped in a detention centre has sparked fierce criticism from groups on how these centres handle minor detainees. We speak to Professor Dato' Noor Aziah Mohd Awal to understand what is lacking in the process.

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With Joe Biden to be sworn in tonight, Sabrina Magdalene shares with us some details on how his presidency might impact the relations between the US and Malaysia.

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With the business curfew of 8pm still in place for F&B businesses and an increase in competition, food delivery riders find themselves in a tough spot under the new MCO. Raj shares his experience with us.

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Indonesia’s COVID-19 vaccination strategy has gotten much attention because they’re prioritising young, working adults below the age of 60 rather than the elderly. Other countries, including Malaysia, are prioritising the elderly, in a bid to protect the most vulnerable in our society. Is this the right move? In the first of our new monthly series focussing on the elderly, we take a look at ageism in vaccination strategies and COVID-19 treatment, and what this says about how we view the elderly in our society with consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin.

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We’re in the second week of the MCO and as people come across roadblocks then it’s likely that - in addition to the police - they’ve seen the army man them. And unlike the first MCO last year, they’ve now been granted emergency powers to arrest people who violate Covid-19 SOPs - which of course isn’t part of the normal functions of our armed forces. We speak with Datuk Joy Appukuttan, Partner at KH Lim and Co, to understand where the army derives this special power from, from a legal standpoint, as well as its implications on our civil liberties.

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A couple of weeks ago, ardent supporters of Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building in the US with weapons. This was just the latest incident of many which highlight just how polarised the United States has become. But growing levels of polarisation isn't just something that's specific to the US, it's happening here in Malaysia too, as people on either side of the political aisle are unable to empathise with the other side or see where they're coming from. We discuss the importance of being kind even when we disagree.

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Here’s everything you need to know about the newly established PMC-19 or Pusat Mediasi COVID-19, that’s been set up to facilitate the mediation process that arises from the inability to perform contractual obligations due to the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO).

When you’re looking for a new person to join your team, it’s often difficult to tell just from a resumé or a pixelated Zoom conversation if you’re making the right choice. Here are a few guidelines to help you in your hiring endeavours.