Evening Edition

Liyana Fizi enjoys her alone time a lot. At the age of 14, she managed to convince her cousin to get her a guitar so she could play one of the most overplayed songs in the world - “Leaving On A Jet Plane”. If she weren’t doing music, she might be sat at home thinking about how she could work with kids, or music, or kids, or music. Get the idea?   If you enjoyed the podcast,...

The episode where Uma speaks to writer/director Jess Teong about her award winning movie The Kid from the Big Apple. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - can't quite agree on whether or not 10 Cloverfield Lane is a good movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - discuss the bare necessities of life while reviewing Jon Favreau's remake of Disney's 1967 masterpiece: The Jungle Book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of the Panama Papers, we got an insight on tax laws in Malaysia and what they say about offshore accounts. We also find out the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion on Top 5@5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ezra is definitely someone who can talk a lot, in a good way! She was extremely nervous when we started because it’s been a long time since she had a microphone right in front of her. But, as she warmed up to us and vice versa, we talked about how she got her radio gig, which was by accident by the way, and how everyone always screws up her name on paper. Also, JJ’s name was mentioned...

Being unhappy with our telco service provider is not a new thing. The complaints range from lousy phone coverage to expensive call plans. But a recent post that went viral has landed local telco Maxis in hot soup. Accused of granting cheaper call plans to those who were opting out for another provider, Maxis has gotten a severe backlash from existing customers questioning how unfair the move was f...

We recently managed to grab some time with the recently crowned Miss Malaysia Universe 2016, Kiran Jassal. There were a few things that we managed to talk about, including how she still wants to be a dentist when she’s finished with her Queenly duties, her favourite authors - and what it feels like to come from a family where all the women are beauty Queens of some sort, whilst having an ove...

In Arcade Fire’s Neon Bible, the band shifts its focus from inward contemplation to outward observations, dealing with worldly themes from the government to the entertainment industry. This week, Ezra and Uma listen to the band’s second album, a compilation of tunes at once malevolent and hopeful. For your weekly dose of cinema on radio, don't forget to check out "At the Movies", our b...

Lingo is a show that’s about our relationship with language, how it goes beyond communication, and the impact it has on our lives, cultures, and traditions. This episode, we explore Singlish as part of Singapore's national identity and whether it's an actual language or just bad English. Also, if you're feeling a bit sian, test your knowledge of Singlish here . See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Last year, lawyer Edmund Bon championed the need for DIY law - a method that empowers ordinary people to buy property, settle a divorce or write a will without necessarily relying on lawyers. It’s gained some criticism, so to help clear the air, we spoke to both Edmund and fellow lawyer, Lim Chee Wee. Also, if you're curious about how digital games can help your kid get an "A" for chemistry,...

The episode where Uma speaks to special guest YB Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed, the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, about the current and future state of censorship in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Matt Bellotti, Stuart Cavens & Craig Morraies lookback at Leicester City's latest 1-0 win, this time at home to Southampton. 2 of the guys agree that it would be a fairytale for Leicester to win the title. Did Spurs gain a point at Anfield or drop 2? Have Arsenal finally sorted out their midfield? The race for 4th. West Ham falter and United win to keep within a point o...

The Malaysian  video   game  market is set to grow to almost a billion dollar industry by 2019. There is a lot of potential in this industry but what’s is being done to  develop  the industry and the talents required? We talk about the gaming industry in Malaysia, working in Square Enix, teh tarik and roti canai in Final Fantasy XV, and more. Also, if you're curious...

Ross Yusof & guests Bob Holmes, Ray Jennings & Keeshaanan Sundaresan discuss the midweek international friendlies which saw England lose 2-1 to Holland, Germany spank Italy 4-1 and France put on an attacking masterclass to brush aside Russia 4-1. There is also a comprehensive preview of te weekend's BPL where Spurs hope to close the gap at the top by winning at Anfield. Leicester host Sout...

Atilia Haron is a singer, executive producer, songwriter, actress, model and you might say that she’s a professional stretcher. And by that, we mean she’s a yoga instructor. She has a couple of albums - ‘Sangkar’ and ‘Indah’. Atilia founded Yoga One That I Want, which is a yoga studio dedicated to teach young and old people the ways of yoga. We also happen to th...

The episode where Uma - and special guest Matt Bellotti - get behind the history and legacy of James Bond in an attempt at dissecting the reasons behind why this franchise has had such a wide-reaching and long-lasting global cultural footprint. For more Evening Edition goodness, be sure to check out "Finding the Funny", where Ezra Zaid takes a serious look at the comedy of Woody Allen.  CLICK...

The episode where Uma welcomes director Khai Bahar and actor Iedil Putra to talk about their latest motion picture project, a Malaysian mash-up between Step Up and Dirty Dancing - Showdown: The Movie. Also, if you're curious about how digital games can help your kid get an "A" for chemistry, check out our show on ChemCaper, a brand new Malaysian-made RPG that could change the way we "study". ...

Born in Klang, she has always had the love and passion for the entertainment industry. Lee Yvonne is a bright personality figure here in Malaysia and is crowned Miss World Malaysia 2012. If you like what you heard, head over to our website! That Time Of Night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the years, there has been a significant push by the government to help make the nation more tech-savvy. However the internet is always a cause for debate. The web is at once a space for billions of voices to be heard, but at the same time this means that it is also a stage for a multitude of opposing opinions. And with this situation there are attempts by the government to shield our internet...

Serena Choong, more commonly known as Serena C, has been a long time radio staple here in Malaysia.   During her morning show stint at Mix FM, she didn’t mind getting up at 4am everyday to go to work as she says she enjoyed every minute of it. Our morning crew might disagree.   If you like what you heard, head over to our website! That Time Of Night . See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

This week, on a very special episode of (Untitled), Uma and Ezra are joined by Ali Campbell, Astro, and Mickey Virtue who regale them with stories behind some of UB40's greatest hits. Listen also to our exclusive interview with the trio about what it's been like being UB40. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A BFM89.9 Exclusive. Ezra and Uma speak to Ali Campbell, Astro, and Mickey Virtue about what it's been like being UB40 for the better part of 35 years. They boys talk Thatcher, about being discovered by Chrissie Hynde, about their musical influences, and their greatest hits. For more of UB40, check out our (Untitled) podcast where we speak to the trio about the stories behind some of UB40's g...

Jared Lee is a filmmaker, executive producer and founder of GRIM FILM. He is also a co-owner of Morningwood café in SS15 and an event space called Pintu Suka Hati. He makes sketches on Youtube and his page alone has over 12 million views with over 116,000 subscribers. If you enjoyed what you’ve heard, then check out our website here! That Time Of Night . See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Lingo is a show that’s about our relationship with language, how it goes beyond communication, and the impact it has on our lives, cultures, and traditions.  In this first episode, we take a look at how language shapes how we think about time and space. We narrow our focus on Kuuk Thaayorre, a language spoken in the settlement of Pormpuraaw in Cape York, Australia. See omnystudio.com/li...