Scrutinising Pensions for MPs

Do you know how much your MPs receive in their monthly pensions? A new special report from Malaysiakini sheds light on the substantial sums MPs earn and how their pension schemes differ from those of regular civil servants. We speak with Aidila Razak and Ooi Choon Nam from Kini News Lab about the p…

Do You Prefer Living with Quietude or Noise?

Are you someone that loves the hustle and bustle of a crowd, or the vibrant noises of a city coming alive? Or are you someone who prefers to live in quiet solitude, fully embracing the sound of silence? An article about the class dynamics of quietness recently went viral on X and so tonight, we bro…

Some Like It Hot

Following Denmark's recall of several spicy ramen noodles from Samyang, claiming that the capsaicin levels in them could "poison consumers", we thought the time was right to talk about spice tolerance and heat. So in this episode, we hear tales of enjoyment, woe... and borderline masochism, when it…

The HSBC Quality of Life Report

What defines a good life, and how can we plans our finances to support our personal and family goals? In this show, we explore the findings of the HSBC 2023 Quality of Life report, and learn about how to diversify investments for financial security. We speak to Linda Yip and Elaine Daly for expert …

Malaysian Tourism: The Good, The Bad And The Truly Asia

Singapore has big plans to lure Malaysian tourists in, with attractions and experiences aimed to please nature lovers. So this got us thinking about tourism in general, and how Malaysia fares when it comes to attracting people to the country. So we speak to director of Check-in Asia, about exactly …

Sadfishing in Social Media Waters

'Sadfishing' a relatively new term, coined by journalist Rebecca Reid in 2019, to describe a phenomenon in which a celebrity would market a product by posting something on their social media platforms that generates emotional responses from their followers. The term has since evolved outside of cel…

Should Kids Learn About Nature In Schools?

You might not know this, but back in the day, we had nature studies in Malaysian primary schools, which aimed to provide students with a basic understanding of their natural environment. An articlein Macaranga titled “Nurturing A Nature Revival” written by Surin Suksuwan, details this period in tim…

Looking Forward to Your Golden Years?

It's that time again, where we contemplate the notion of heading towards becoming an ageing nation. Malaysia is expected to be an aged nation by 2043, and policymakers have been talking quite a lot about how the nation should be preparing for it. So we explore what that preparation and investment w…

Planting the Seeds for Lemon Laws

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry recently announced it's mission to introduce a lemon law and amend existing consumer protection laws related to defective vehicles in March next year. We speak about the best practices in it's implementation with Dr Ong Tze Chin. Image Credit: mikel…

Did Pop Culture Pick Your Future?

National TVET Council member, Howard Lee thinks TVET should get more media attention. He mentioned that shows like The Bear can really inspire people to explore different career paths. So tonight, we heard also heard stories from our listeners about the movies and shows that inspired their career c…