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A recent report featuring Malay-language grammarian Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Nik Safiah Abdul Karim says slang is a sign that language is alive and well, so we ask you: Do you still use the slang of your youth? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hero of the planet Dame Jane Goodall recently passed away, and in the wake of her death, tributes have poured in from around the world. Many have shared how she inspired generations of activists, environmentalists, and young girls who had never seen a woman doing what she did. In honour of the powerful legacy she leaves behind, we ask you: Who has inspired you in your life, and why? Image Credit:...

In a collaborative effort, the Health and Education Ministries have come together to promote healthier eating habits in schools by banning 12 categories of foods and beverages. This includes energy drinks and junk food, but also iconic Malaysian staples like lok cheng. In light of this announcement we ask you: do you agree with this food ban, and were you taught to eat healthily as a child? Image...

China's internet regulator just introduced a two-month nationwide campaign that will target any and all negativity online in an attempt to curb pessimism. Censorship issues aside, we ask you: Is negativity inherently harmful? Do you think it can be a force for good? Do you see yourself as someone who is glass half-empty or glass half-full Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The term 'male loneliness epidemic' has been floating around for quite some time now. A 2021 survey showed that on average men have 50% fewer closer friendships than women. So we pose the question: Are Men Really Lonelier Than Women? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man was recently arrested for assaulting a couple who asked him to stop smoking. The aggressive altercation that followed raises questions about ethics, which made us wonder: What uncivic behaviour irks you the most, and do you call it out when you encounter it? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia Day is coming up, and in line with that we turn our heads a little more eastward and ask: what do you love about Sabah and Sarawak? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Hungry Ghost Festival season! So with all this talk about ghosts, we ask you: What’s the spookiest thing that’s happened to you? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's BFM's 17th birthday! So we're asking you: What were you like when you were 17, and what advice would you give a 17-year old? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent think piece for the Guardian talked about Gen Z's apparent cringe culture and how it might be holding the younger generation back from truly enjoying themselves without fear of being called lame. This comes after renowned poet and author Ocean Vuong spoke about cringe culture acting as a major hindrance for his students when pursuing their passions. So we ask you: Do you embarrass easily...

68th Merdeka Day is upon us! So it's time to reflect on what makes us Malaysian, and more importantly, what we love most about the country. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conjunction with our upcoming 68th year of independence this weekend, we pose this question to you: what would you change about Malaysia? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing our theme of facing bullying this week, we ask you: have you ever been bullied at work and did you do anything about it? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following recent developments in the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir in Sabah, suspected to be linked to bullying, we ask: why does bullying continue to plague our schools, and what will it take to end it? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing our theme from Tuesday, following remarks from former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli that Malaysia is becoming an 'ageing nation' and with Malaysia having recorded some of its lowest birth rates this quarter, we've had to consider: do you think immigration can solve our population crisis? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli's remark that Malaysia is becoming an 'ageing nation' there have been increased concerns that Malaysians aren't having enough kids. So we ask you: what is keeping you from having children, or more than one child? Image Credit: Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli suggests students complete their compulsory education by 16, so that they can enter the workforce by age 21, to counter Malaysia's transition into an ageing nation. In light of this, we ask you: Do you agree that schooling should end at 16? And would it have made a difference to your life, if you finished secondary school at 16? Image Credit: Shutter...

The Selangor government’s new Smart Intelligent Parking (SIP) system aims to plug revenue leaks in parking collections, but it’s sparked pushback over profit-sharing and transparency. With only 40% of public parking fees returning to local councils, and 70% of drivers not paying at all, we ask: Do you pay for parking, or just take your chances? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listene...

Last year the prime minister announced civil servants would be getting a 13% salary hike; this year Malaysia’s minimum wage policy was revised taking a monthly earning up by RM200. So we ask you: when was your last pay rise, and was it significant? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Saturday, about 18,000 citizens gathered for the Turun Anwar rally, aimed to urge Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to step down. This got us thinking about the ways people voice out their concerns and dissatisfaction with government policy or social issues. Do you join protests? Debate with loved ones? Yell into the void? We discuss all this with our listeners, and ask them: If you feel...

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s long-teased “extraordinary appreciation” for Malaysians includes RM100 cash aid, cheaper RON95 petrol, and a minimum wage hike among other things, but amid rising living costs, we ask: Does this make you feel appreciated by the government? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are constantly hearing news of changes in the world. Some are on a larger scale and political and some news is very personal. Some are driven by technology - especially AI and others are not. Of course some of us thrive on the upgrades and innovation — while others feel like we're constantly playing catch-up and are exhausted. So we asked our listeners: which way do you lean? Do you enjoy livin...

A story of a boy caught shoplifting went viral after he was defended by his parents, with his father even hitting the security guards who refused to let him go. Uproar eensued on social media, and many members of the public criticised the parents' decision to protect their child rather than teach him certain values. In light of this we'd like to know — were your parents overprotective, and did it...

National Service is back — but is it the right move? With PLKN 3.0 now underway and full rollout set for 2026, we ask: Are you for or against it? What do you think it should focus on? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every 50 seconds in Malaysia, there’s a road accident and every two hours, a fatality as a result. With Malaysia ranking second in Southeast Asia for road fatalities, we ask: What kind of driver are you, and what does being a “good” driver really mean? image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.