Evening Edition

In the news today, it was reported that there was a 30% drop in the number of patients going to private hospitals. The report outlined cost as one of the main factors as to why patients turn to public hospitals. But there are people who still opt for private health care even when it burns a hole in their pockets. What's the perception people have on public vs private health care? So, on Talkback T...

We're featuring Malaysia's Queen of Jazz as we'll be taking a look at some of her biggest hits like Sinaran, Antara Anyer dan Jakarta and Lagenda, just to name a few. Dato' Sheila Majid talks candidly with Ezra offering some personal insights into some of her top-charting hits. And she also speaks about her latest offering released this year, Boneka. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

We rush through our days, trying to merge our professional and personal lives, living in a narrative that can often be parochial or even inward-looking.. just as a means to get by. Sometimes it feels as though everyone lives in their own little bubble.   But every once in awhile, there'll be some random story that we read or see online that remind us to reflect... or to pause for thought. The...

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally, Bahir Yeusuff, and Jason Leong, who shall, from this day forth, be collectively referred to as "The Boys of Summer" - are concerned with some of the narrative inconsistencies that are starting to plague this penultimate season of the series.       (We do apologize for parts of this episode not being up to our exacting audio st...

Happily Ever After? -- the show where we revisit the fairy tales we fell in love with once upon a time. Whether it's from the East or West, fairy tales have always been boldly weaved together by magic. Enchanted forests, evil witches, anthropomorphic clocks… the supernatural awaits at every turn. But is it all childish nonsense that must be outgrown? Or is there something more to the pull t...

In Hong Kong, Cantonese is the default language for most of the population. But there's been an increasing number of people who speak Putonghua in the country. For many Hong Kongers, this signals the increasing "mainlandisation" of the country, and a threat to a central part of their identity. Caroline Oh speaks with Lau Chaak-Ming, a linguistics expert in Hong Kong who is passionate about preserv...

The Qatar diplomatic crisis happened out of the blue in June when several Middle East nations abruptly cut off diplomatic relations with Qatar. Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Egypt severed relations with Qatar by withdrawing ambassadors and imposing trade and travel bans. To end the rift, the Middle East nations presented a list of 13 demands to Qatar. Among the things Qatar had...

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - finally get around to reviewing the action adventure heist musical fairy tale that is Baby Driver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - experience shell shock while watching Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma and Iain try to maintain their composure while chatting with the most excellent Edgar Wright. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma and Iain meet Ansel Elgort and Lily James to talk about their starring roles in the new Edgar Wright movie Baby Driver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, the results to a survey conducted by the Integrity Institute of Malaysia (IIM) on student’s perception of corruption was released. It revealed that more than a third of their surveyed public university students believed that graft is morally acceptable and doesn’t constitute as a crime. About a fifth of the respondents consider nepotism as a permissible act, and that almost...

The Clash - one of the pioneers of British punk rock, released one of the greatest rock albums of all time in 1979. "London Calling" immediately caught the attention of the public through its charged lyrical narratives and wide-ranging musical genres. Tonight, on (Untitled), Uma and Ezra spins this timeless record that influenced the words, styles and sounds of many artists today. See omnystudio.c...

The episode where Uma - and special guest Kaite Welsh - squeal in delight over the announcement that Jodie Whitaker will take over the mantle of The Doctor on the new series of Doctor Who. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come July, DJs Goldfish & Blink will be spinning at one of the world’s largest electronic dance music festivals, Tomorrowland. It's an epic coup and a proud moment for the duo, who will be the first Malaysians to represent at the Belgium based festival, performing alongside acts like Axwell/\Ingrosso, David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Marshmello, and Steve Aoki. Ezra catches up with the boys...

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally, Bahir Yeusuff, and Jason Leong, who shall, from this day forth, be collectively referred to as "The Boys of Summer" - geek out and recap the first episode of the seventh season of Game of Thrones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma welcomes special guest Lina Teoh for a conversation about Crossing Borders, a 5 day international cross cultural European/ Asian documentary pitch training workshop, and its role in developing local documentary filmmakers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happily Ever After? -- the show where we revisit the fairy tales we fell in love with once upon a time. In this episode, Ninot Aziz returns to delve into our rich collection of local folk tales, to bring you of stories of Cik Siti Wan Kembang, Puteri Saadong and Tengku Mariam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not new, it happens all too often, yet it's hardly reported or discussed about. But recent high profile accounts from Silicon Valley have thrust the issue into the fore, revealing the scale and severity of a problem that persists in industries across the board. Animah Kosai talks us through identifying and responding to sexual harassment at the workplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Our laws say that Malaysian women have the right to end an early pregnancy if it causes serious physical or mental harm. Yet access to abortion pills, the only safe and effective non surgical option available, is restricted in the country. Women either face the stigma and discomfort of a surgical abortion, or turn to the online black market for counterfeit pills. We speak to Dr. Choong SP, co-chai...

The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Jason Leong - get hyped over the fact that winter is finally, finally here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - take a look back at the stunning oeuvre of writer/director Edgar Wright. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The brilliance of Sarawak lies not just in its rich cultural traditions, but also in its rainforest experiences. This year, the capital town of Kuching blends art and adventure as the city holds the first ever Rainforest Fringe Festival (RFF). The 10-day festival aims to exhibit the indigenous culture of present-day Sarawak through local talents in music, fashion, food, film, etc. This evening, Ez...

This month marks the 20th anniversary of the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis (AFC). What happened in Malaysia was pretty dramatic. We were going through both economic and political turmoil at the same time. And it wasn't hard just for our country, but of our livelihoods and the prospects of our kids. But 20 years on we’ve survived and somewhat rebounded. So we want to hear what happened in those...

With its crisp guitars and start-stop tempos, "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" quickly became Jet's signature song. Formed in 2001, the Australian rock band gained international popularity from their debut studio album, "Get Born", with music critics associating them with the likes of AC/DC and Oasis. This week on (Untitled), Ezra welcomes Mark Wilson, the bassist of Jet as they reminisce on the band's...