A new World Bank report warns climate change could shrink Malaysia’s GDP by up to 16% by 2050, with resilience measures requiring hundreds of billions in investment. Rising floods, sea‑level rise, and pressure on food, health, and livelihoods highlight urgent risks, especially for lower‑income communities. We get into it with Meenakshi Raman. (Starts at 22:13)

• Flash floods in PJ: Heavy rain submerged cars and a food court in Section 51A, while floods closed major expressways and seeped into LRT stations. No evacuations were needed, but PJ’s MP says the city’s flood management system must be reviewed as recurrent floods raise serious concerns. We talk about this with Kushaliny Mahendran, a councillor with MBPJ. (Starts at 16:27)

• Singapore allows caning boys for bullying: This was announced as part of Singapore's efforts to curb bullying. Boys as young as nine can be canned, limited to three strokes, approved by principals, and carried out by authorised teachers. We discuss. (Starts at 12:07)

• Should we worry about the hantavirus?: A deadly hantavirus cluster aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has left three dead and sparked global contact‑tracing efforts. With Argentina reporting a surge in cases and the Andes strain confirmed on board, concerns have been mounting. We discuss with infectious diseases physician Dato’ Dr Christopher Lee. (Starts at 7:12)

• Solo dining becomes more popular: But many restaurants still turn single diners away even when they often spend more than couples. Others, like Japan’s Ichiran Ramen, have built their identity around making the solo meal an experience. We get into it. (Starts at 0:23)

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