Evening Edition

Craig, Roshan and Shankar join Ross to look back at the weekend's EPL where 10 man Spurs were triumphant at West Ham and Harry Kane was on fire. So was Alvaro Morata, who hit a hattrick for Chelsea at Stoke whilst Crystal Palace still can't buy a win or a goal. Includes Winners and Losers, Arsenal v West Brom and a look at the midweek UCL & UEL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Concerns of rampant and unchecked internet addiction amongst the youth in China has seen a surge of internet addiction bootcamps mushrooming in the country. The treatments vary from family based therapy to bootcamp style training to electroshock therapy, and in all instances, these bootcamps are unregulated. Last month, a teenager died 48 hours after being forcefully sent to a bootcamp, sparking o...

The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Iain McNally - wonder just how much is too much for Matthew Vaughn's ridiculous yet immensely enjoyable sequel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM) has warned of the consequences of not speaking up against those who impose their cultural values upon others. We speak with SUHAKAM Commissioner Jerald Joseph to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A couple of days ago, the Federal Territories Ministry announced a surprise decision to ban all roadside food stalls in KL by 2020, citing health issues and traffic congestion as the reasons. This means that all existing roadside hawkers will need to relocate their business or begin operating from food trucks. The decision garnered mixed reactions from the public - some lauded it, while others fea...

Elephant was laid down in east London's Toerag Studios for just £5,000, on analogue equipment built before 1963. This stripped-back approach to rock'n'roll influenced countless Stripes imitators at the start of the last decade, but nobody matched Jack and Meg when it came to creating a colossal sound out of such basic ingredients. This week, on (Untitled), Ezra and Uma listen to the essentia...

History in the form that we read in textbooks, looks like a fixed story of a time that’s far removed and a thing of the past. Having frequent conversations about different aspects of a particular time of the past keeps history richer, alive, and more relatable. We speak with two history enthusiasts who are bringing forth some lesser-known stories about our road to independence, in their exhi...

Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has delivered a much-anticipated national speech from Naypyidaw, addressing the Rohingya crisis. We speak with Lilianne Fan, International Director and Co-Founder of the Geutanyoe Foundation, and Deputy Chair of the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network, about prospects for improvement in the Rohingya situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Given the proximity and similarities between both Indonesia and Malaysia, just how does Indonesia fare in the education sector? Are their issues similar to ours? i.e. Is there some kind of emphasis to put English first? Is the percentage of good quality teachers hard to maintain? We find out from Professor Anita Lie, an educationist whose research study on English curriculum, has been recognised g...

Urban population is steadily growing and it’s estimated that by 2030, 60% of the world’s population will be living in urban cities. Consequently that affects the way our city skylines are going to look in a decade or two, so this evening we’ll talk about what the buildings of tomorrow will look like and how they’ll affect the way we live and work, with Antony Wood, the Exec...

The Better Beer Festival has been cancelled as the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) rejects the organiser's application to hold the event. Caroline and Uma speak with event organisers about the impact of canning live events. Our guests are Matthew Dawson, General Manager at The Livescape Group, as well as Para R., Founder of PR Worldwide; and President of the Arts, Live Festival and Events Associatio...

The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Iain McNally - check out the debut feature film from popular YouTubers JinnyboyTV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig, Kam and Pravin join Ross to look back at the weekend's EPL. Big wins for both Manchester clubs whilst Liverpool and Spurs were held to frustrating draws at home. Also, a look at Chelsea v Arsenal where the Gunners look more than worth a point and Newcastle United who sit proudly in 4th after 5 matches. Includes Winners & Losers, a look at Spain and Italy and EFL Cup. See omnystudio.com/...

The Star's award-winning R.AGE team has released a new documentary series called "Student/Trafficked". The team went undercover to investigate the network of student trafficking, that has left many Bangladeshi students stranded in Malaysia as illegal workers. Besides bringing the issue to light, R.AGE is also working with the Ministry of Higher Education and the Immigration Department, as well as...

Bob, Dez & Keeshaanan join Ross to look back at the midweek Champions League matches. Have Spurs finally banished their Wembley hoodoo? Also a look at Everton and Arsenal in the Europa League. Also, a full preview of the EPL weekend including Roy Hodgson's 1st game in charge of Crystal Palace. Everton are at Old Trafford and Chelsea host Arsenal. Includes Treatment Table and 3 Big Shouts. See...

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - take on Ju-On director Takashi Shimizu's latest horror offering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - wonder if Steven Soderbergh's unexpected return to cinema was worth the wait. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma welcomes special guest Andy Schocken for a conversation about his and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinnoy's soul-stirring profile of the scrappy Pakistani musicians of Sachal Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Bahir Yeusuff - evaluate our Transport Minister's acting chops in Pete Teo's and Liew Seng Tat's Citizen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This evening on Talkback, we’re going to be discussing the refugee situation - more specifically, the current Rohingya refugee crisis. Mainstream media has highlighted their plight, albeit sporadically.. but over the years, that’s changed quite a bit. Just last week, the discussion went ‘mainstream’ when a protest outside the Myanmar embassy turned ugly. About 155 demonstra...

A report on the Malaysian Insight has revealed that a number of Malaysian graduates who are struggling financially, have been working in blue-collar jobs overseas illegally. We speak with Ng Yeen Seen, Co-founder of iRestarter, about the salary vs. cost of living problem in Malaysia, and some long-term solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1972, Roxy Music, along with David Bowie and T. Rex, helped turn art rock - a stiff, often introverted style of highly textured rock - into perhaps the coolest genre in rock ’n' roll's history: glam rock. This week, on (Untitled), Ezra and Uma get thrilled by the nerve and verve of Roxy Music’s fully formed self-titled debut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In July this year, Sarawak announced that it was sending a delegation of legal representatives to London to search and study any references to the state’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963, otherwise known as MA63. The announcement drew ire from some political parties, questioning the purpose of the trip and how it’d invite foreign intervention. Sarawakians have retaliated sayin...

Our armed forces keep the peace and maintain the security of our country but their own futures are not secure. We don't take care of them too well when they retire. For example, 60 per cent of ex-servicemen in Sarawak are living below the poverty line. Over the years, many organisations supporting army veterans have been popping up to help them. The Evening Edition speaks to the president of one o...

Roshan, Craig & Kam discuss Man City's destruction of Liverpool. Have they laid down a marker for the rest? Arsenal are back to winning ways or are they just being Arsenal? Chelsea move up to 3rd with their 3rd straight win and Man Utd drop points at Stoke. Includes Winners & Losers of the weekend and a look at the UCL & UEL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.