Evening Edition

Budget 2023 was tabled in February, involving an allocation of RM388.1 billion. We looked into the various initiatives it has to offer women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PH-BN ‘Kita Selangor’ manifesto was announced on July 31. We sit down with Rajiv Risyakaran, PH Manifesto Committee Spokesperson, and Ellena Razif, Deputy of Puteri UMNO Selangor, to talk about what the manifesto has to offer, and how they hope to attract voters from across the political aisle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An exchange between a food vendor and customer went viral after the customer berated her for using the term "dear" multiple times to address her. We look at the various reactions on Twitter, of which some have expressed sympathy with the vendor while others share their views on what professional customer service entails. Image Credit: 123rf.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Institute for Public Health's National Health and Morbidity Survey 2022 has found that 7.6% of adolescents in Malaysia have engaged in sexual activities. From this number, 33% of teenagers engage in sexual activities before the age of 14, and 88% don't use any form of contraception. We use these findings as a springboard for a discussion on the role of sex education when it comes to teaching y...

A gen-Z chamber might have started a new era of email writing, signing off as, 'Confusedly', 'Embarassed' and 'Humiliated and Humbled' - which his senior amusedly shared on Twitter. This sparked a conversation on email etiquette, and how it's changed over the generations. Image Credit: 123rf.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a number of former reps now dropped from the upcoming state election nomination list, we look at calls for an "exit plan" - specifically, we hear from former Batu Uban ADUN S. Raveentharan who spoke previously about this. We speak with him about mechanisms within parties when candidates are dropped, and how these reps' contributions could be valued. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.c...

Caretaker Selangor Chief Minister Amirudin Shari announced the state government's decision to cancel the application for the construction of the PJD Link. We go through the varying reactions on Twitter, including the curious proximity of the announcement to the upcoming state elections. Image Credit: 123rf.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An open letter signed by individuals and groups working to support and advocate for persons with disabilities, urged media representatives and politicians to use proper terminology when addressing persons with disabilities and disability-related issues. We discuss the importance of using inclusive and respectful language, and how it can empower the community. Image Credit: 123rf.com See omnystudio...

It’s the very first episode of our brand new series: BFM’s Clean Cut, where we invite comedians to come to the station and perform a set in front of the BFM staff, and we air it for your listening pleasure! One caveat: their jokes should be playable on air without getting them (or us!) into trouble. Comedian and content creator Ming Yue joined us in the first episode of the series....

It's happening: Aliens are among us. Or at least, the possibility of it. This is coming after former intelligence official David Grusch has claimed under oath that aliens exist and that the US government is in possession of UFOs and non-human bodies. So what's the deal? We get into all the responses this has garnered on Twitter. Image Credit: Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has just launched the "Madani Economy: empowering the Rakyat” initiative. It's aimed to to address the country's competitiveness and investment attractions, as well as bread and butter issues. So we discuss whether this framework is the solution to boost our economy, and what gaps exist. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Some good news for the Klang-ites: it's set to become Selangor's fourth city this year. This was announced by the Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming, who said Klang has met all the criteria to become a city. So we explore what makes Klang so great (and some areas for improvement), and what this recognition would mean for those who live or work there. Image Credit: Shutterstock See...

A Twitter user shared a video of a murder of crows gathered at a park, following a crow-shooting operation earlier in the week - was a plotting of vengeance? This led to a conversation about crows specifically, and tales of animals and revenge in general. Turns out, our listeners had quite the collection of stories. Image Credit: Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister of Law and Institutional Reform Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said announced that the Cabinet has agreed in principle for the Sedition Act 1948 to be limited only to matters involving the royalty. We unpack the significance of this, and discuss why clarity is important when it comes to how future cases involving the 3Rs (race, religion, and royalty) are covered by the law. Image Credit: Azali...

A tweet asking for opinions on whether to serve out a scholarship bond, sparked a conversation on honouring the terms of one's scholarship versus repaying the exit clause fee. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On July 21, 2023, lawyer/activist Siti Kasim discovered two suspicious objects beneath her car which she suspected were bombs, which were later identified as improvised explosive devices (IED). Since then, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, has come out to say the incident is suspected as attempted murder. We speak with Siti Kasim about this alarming incident, why she has called...

Is it time to say bye, bye, birdie to the iconic blue bird icon, now that Twitter has officially rebranded to "X"? This is part of Elon Musk's mission to reinvent the social media platform and create an “everything app", so we look at the early reactions to this change, and whether these sorts of radical rebranding exercises are effective. Image Credit: Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Minister of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living, Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub, passed away on July 23, 2023, at the age of 61, from a brain haemorrhage. We look back at his legacy, particularly his style of leadership, his commitment towards initiatives that served the underprivileged, and his hopes for a better Malaysia. For this, we are joined by Kasthuri Patto, Former Batu Kawan MP and DAP Deputy...

Three Sabahan students have won a six-year long lawsuit against their former secondary school English language teacher, who had not turned up for class for nearly a year. So we spoke to Sharmila Sekaran, a representative of the Tiada. Guru campaign that championed the case, and discussed why students' right to education should be absolute. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Three former students of SMK Taun Gusi has won the lawsuit against their English teacher for not showing up to classes for 7 months in 2017, and this has brought on a whole other discussion about dealing with people who don't respect other people's time. We dive into it. Image Credit: Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The electoral reform group Bersih has proposed new guidelines to curb “incumbency advantage” abuse, and urged the federal government to follow them during the state elections campaign period. Together with Bersih's Chairperson, Thomas Fann, we looked into this guideline can foster a healthier electoral culture, as well as bolster accountability for parties and politicians. Image Credit: Shuttersto...

Myanmar refugee activist Thuzar Maung and her family were abducted in Malaysia in what is suspected to be a planned operation aimed at silencing her. The Human Rights Watch expressed their concerns, and have called on the Malaysian government to prioritise a thorough and transparent investigation. We talk about why it is vital for these cases of transnational repression to be highlighted and for a...

Malaysia has been ranked first in a list of 10 safest places to retire in Asia for less than US$2,000 (RM9,052) a month, according to a study by the Nasdaq. We look at both positive and negative reactions to this on social media, and discuss what a "safe place to retire" might include. Image Credit: Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Malaysian woman, Acacia Diana opened up on social media about her experiences being stalked for eight years - which included not just countless emails and online messages but even physical stalking that extended to following her to another country. With the new anti-stalking law now in place, we discuss how cases of stalking should be handled, and what care for the survivor should take into acco...

A Twitter user favours a busy day over a chiller day, and Twitter erupted into a debate. So what do you prefer, an adrenaline rush or a slower day at work? Image Credit: 123rf.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.