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With the Johor state elections underway, questions around identity and representation are once again taking centre stage. While some political parties emphasise the importance of voters choosing leaders who share their ethnic background and understand their community, others argue that good representation should not be limited by race, and that leaders can advocate for everyone regardless of their...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's recent lavish wedding at Madison Square Garden dominated headlines on social media and reportedly cost an estimate upwards of $20 million USD. It got everyone talking about grand celebrations, extravagant guest lists, and dream venues. So for today's Talkback Tuesday, we ask our listeners: Did you have or do you believe in having big weddings? Image Credit: Pexels S...

If your childhood career plan didn’t exactly pan out, you are far from alone. Various studies show that more than half of adults ended up in roles they never imagined as kids, swapping dreams of being an astronaut or a fashion designer for spreadsheets and Zoom calls. So for today's Talkback Thursday, we ask our listeners: What did you want to be when you were growing up and what do you do now? Im...

That daily coffee, food delivery after a tiring day, or the occasional little treat; self-rewards have become part of how many of us cope and unwind. But when these indulgences become everyday habits, are they quietly taking a bigger toll on our finances than we realise? So we ask our listeners: Are self-rewards bad for financial health? How often do you treat yourself, and how does it affect your...

After our recent chat about tanking durian prices, people gave us a collective reality check: apparently, if you don't love the King of Fruits, you deserve to have your IC revoked. That got us thinking about all the controversial hot takes that make us feel like the “least Malaysians to ever Malaysian." So, we ask our listeners: What opinion are you afraid to express because people will judge you...

With Father’s Day just behind us, it’s a good time to reflect on the role fathers and father figures play in shaping who we become over time. So on Talkback Tuesday, we ask our listeners: What was your dad’s parenting style, and how has it influenced the person you are today? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A video recently went viral showing a group of Malaysian tourists in China shouting and accusing locals of being "smelly". The video has sparked backlash and reignited conversations about how travellers represent themselves and their home countries when abroad. In light of the incident, we ask our listeners: What’s the worst tourist behaviour you’ve witnessed, and how mindful are you of your own b...

Malaysia has long been a nation defined by our car-centric culture, but between DBKL considering car-free nights in KL and the upcoming launch of the LRT3 line, do Malaysians have more of an incentive to abandon their cars? We ask our listeners: How often do you take public transport? And what's your experience with it? Image Credit: Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Galen Centre is calling for an extra tax on high-sugar milk products and sweetened condensed milk to tackle rising health concerns. But cutting sugar out of your diet sounds easier said than done for most Malaysians. So we ask our listeners: Do you find yourself consuming a lot of sweet stuff? What would it take to get you to cut or lessen your sugar intake? And if you've already done it, how...

Recent viral petitions calling for the removal of Rohingya refugees from Malaysia have reignited debate around the country's treatment of refugees and asylum seekers. For today's Talkback Tuesday we ask our listeners: Do you believe Malaysia should support refugees? And what's your experience with refugees? Image Credit: UNHCR, Keane Shum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sweden’s public health agency has urged parents to put their phones away around children, recommending “screen‑free zones” at home and backing a nationwide smartphone ban in schools. So we thought this was the perfect oppoturnity to talk about a long‑running topic that’s been on everyone’s radar: our relationship with our phones and how it shapes daily life. So we ask our listeners: Are you addict...

We've either seen it or been part of it in some way: Queuing up for ages, just to get a taste of a sought-after meal, or concert tickets or a pair of limited edition merch. So we ask our listeners: Are you okay to line up for these experiences, or not so much? And what was an experience that was worth it, or not, that you've ever waited for? Image Credit: Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Conversations have ignited on social media about the lack of government land available for hospitals and other forms of public infrastructure while more space is being made available for commercial developments like shopping malls. This got us thinking about the things we would add and remove in the Klang Valley. So we ask our listeners: If you could fix, remove or build one thing in the Klang Val...

We’re talking about this because of a online discussions spurred by a user on threads @ashekperodua, who shared that their son, currently in their third semester at university, started talking about marriage even though they still had five semesters left. So we ask you: When's the right time to get married? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things have been buzzing after Pandan MP and former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, along with Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad recently announced their departure from PKR to take over Parti Bersama Malaysia. There has been a lot of speculation of snap elections. So we asked our listeners: If GE16 happened tomorrow, which party would you vote for? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystu...

We recently spoke to Nurhisham Hussein, Economic Advisor in the Prime Minister's Office and the head of the Secretariat of the Crisis Management Taskforce team of the National Economic Action Council. He said that if the conflict in the Gulf continues on its current trajectory, Malaysia could start seeing critical disruptions in supply and its not just of fuel. So we ask our listeners the ultimate...

Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook shows Gen Z Malaysians are turning away from solo trips, with most choosing family or partners to travel with instead. So we open up the floor to our listeners and ask: Do you like traveling solo or with company? And more broadly, what kind of traveller are you? Image Credit: Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 118 Mall is set to open in Kuala Lumpur this August, featuring more than 300 stores, cinemas, and large event spaces, positioning it as more than just a shopping centre but a full lifestyle hub. But the more important question is, what do KL-ites feel? So we discuss this, and open the floor up for our listeners and ask them: Where's your go-to hangout or lepak spot and why? What kind of hangou...

Uncertainty over Malaysia’s broadcast rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 appears to be easing, with Telekom Malaysia reportedly close to securing a deal estimated at around RM200 million. We speak to sports journalist Haresh Deol on the cost pressures, past broadcast models, and what it means if Malaysians miss out on free-to-air coverage. Then we ask you: Does the World Cup matter to you? Is it w...

The Badminton World Federation has announced that it will reintroduce the 3×15 scoring system across all official badminton and Para badminton tournaments. So tonight, we ask you: What sports do you enjoy watching? And do you prefer sports that are fast and exciting, or ones that are slower but showcase skill, endurance, and resilience? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

It's World Book Day, a day to celebrate the joy and pleasure of reading. So we thought we'd open the floor to our bookworm listeners and ask: What’s something great you’ve read recently? And bonus points: what’s your favourite book? Image Credit: Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rose Rouse, a social activist from the UK who advocates for positive media representation around ageing, recently wrote an article in The Guardian explaining her stance against the idea of bucket lists which she believes are reductive. We ask our listeners if they have a bucket list, and if they've checked any items off the list. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

An article from SAYS recently highlighted mixed views among Malaysians on double parking. Some see it as inconsiderate, while others consider it acceptable in certain situations. We put the question to you: is double parking ever okay, and why or why not? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an interview we had with Lee Hwok-Aun, Senior Fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, he suggested Malaysians split fuel subsidies evenly with the government. This was in response to the World Bank warning that our current subsidy model could become unsustainable amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. So we put the idea to our listeners: Should subsidies be shared 50‑50? Would you pay more? Im...

The tourism industry has been significantly impacted globally due to the Middle East conflict, with widespread airspace closures, flight cancellations, and heightened travel advisories. In our conversation with Nigel Wong recently, he advised Malaysians to travel locally. So we asked our listeners: What is your favourite ever Cuti Cuti Malaysia experience? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio...