Evening Edition

We delve into the latest updates surrounding SRC International's trial involving former Prime Minister Najib Razak and the misappropriation of RM42 million in funds...starting with what prima facie means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Tun Mahathir's recent statement on the arts deserving the same benefits as the sciences, we discuss what the arts bring to a country, beyond only economic gain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The e-commerce behemoth surpassed the US$30 billion mark it set last year, setting a record for the 11th consecutive year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As yet another member of parliament collapses in the Dewan Rakyat, the Health Ministry considers having health checkups for all lawmakers. Other highlights today include healthcare costs and reactions towards developments in Datuk Seri Najib Razak's trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National House Buyers Association called out the government recently for continuing a practice of giving property developers EOT or extensions of time without valid reasons. We ask if you have ever been affected by these delays as a homebuyer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's called the Blue Dot Network concept and it aims to provide a globally recognized seal of approval for high quality infrastructure projects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss a article from The Atlantic which argues that parents should focus on raising kind children, instead of successful ones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We examine the Tax Identification Number announced in Budget 2020, and how it can help to widen the scope of taxation into the shadow economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should the task of appointing the country's leader be up to the people or the people in charge? We look at our current system for selecting the Prime Minister, and catch up on the politics around Tun Mahathir's promised succession plans with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should the task of appointing the country's leader be up to the people or the people in charge? We look at our current system for selecting the Prime Minister, and catch up on the politics around Tun Mahathir's promised succession plans with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some highlights from today's sitting in Dewan Rakyat include fishy financial aid in the lead up to the Tanjung Piai by-elections, a possible take back on repealing the Official Secrets Act and the appointment of Yusry KRU as the Human Resource Ministry's TVET Icon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is in line with Shared Prosperity Vision 2030, where one of the key economic activities outlined was making Malaysia a renown Islamic hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We consider the debate of who owns historical artefacts, in light of an accusation by human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson that museums exhibit “pilfered cultural property”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the highlights in the Dewan Rakyat today include surcharges by Touch n' Go, prevention of child sexual abuse, and encouraging senior citizens to return to the workforce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss an article on The Guardian  about how Tik Tok is being used by school students to retell historical events, and then speak with a lecturer on how she incorporates social media in her teaching process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss what Malaysia will gain and lose from the RCEP, and how India's choice of sitting out from the trade pact will affect the remaining countries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent confusion around Touch n' Go reloads and surcharges might signal how going cashless may come with some added regulations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss an AFP report which looks at how nationalism seems to be on the rise, 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at who will be affected by the government's plans to reduce the country's dependence on foreign labour, and what measures are being taken to incentivize companies to have more local participation in the workforce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Details on the pilot project for bike hailing services, an update on the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, and the revelation that thousands of Malaysians have fled to other countries to seek aslyum were part of today's Dewan Rakyat round up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK arm of the baby goods retailer has just announced that it is going into administration, having failed to adapt to changes that technology has brought to the retail landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports have surfaced stating that Jho Low obtained a Cypriot passport back in 2015. We discuss what this means for the Malaysian government's attempt at bringing him back to the country. After the publication of this podcast, BFM received the following note from Alina Morais, Head of Public Relations (South-East Asia) of Henley and Partners.  "While we are aware of the numerous misleading ar...

Could kimbap potentially be a substitute for ketupat? We talk about specialized food and walking the fine line between erosion or evolution of culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at analyst sentiments about Hong Kong's prospects in the long term and whether investors are still confident of its economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss whether our favourite childhood books have a profound impact on our worldview and psyche. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.