Evening Edition

Bills being passed late at night, inconsistent use of the Standing Orders, abuse of the parliamentary process to pass controversial bills. What are parliament best practices? And is Malaysian parliament in need of reform? We spoke to Professor James Chin, the director of the Asia Institute Tasmania, University of Tasmania understand how the Malaysian political culture is affecting our parliament s...

Vignes Balasingam is a photographer and curator based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He is the director and founder of the prestigious OBSCURA Festival of Photography and the Monsoon AIR (Artist In-Residence) programme. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, then head on over to our website! That Time Of Night . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

F or Springsteen fans, this will always be the one, the album where he became The Boss. This week, on (untitled), Uma and Ezra listen to the album cemented that Bruce Springsteen sound; those long, flowing piano passages, that rasping, heroic saxophone, coupled with the voice of a gruff street poet who can find a melody in a growl and a howl, facing down a wall of sound. Also, if you're curious ab...

Saint Valentine of Rome - the third-century Roman saint - commemorated every February 14th and associated since the High Middle Ages with the tradition of courtly love. It’s an association that’s recognised the world over. By overpriced chocolates and roses. By shoddy prose and dreadful poetry. By the notion that true love can somehow be celebrated with a greeting card. This month on H...

JJ has been working in radio for more than 17 years and Malaysians everywhere are familiar with his voice. His personality almost always shines through his shows and because he’s done it for so long, often times he makes it seem much easier than it actually is. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, then click on our website here! That Time Of Night . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Voicebox takes a look at how powerful and pervasive the human voice shapes our everyday world. Hosted by Ezra Zaid, Voicebox examines the impact of this uniquely human instrument and the role it plays in creating bonds between us all. This week, Ed Primeau, an audio forensic analyst, helps us understand the science and technology of voice analysis and identification. With over three decades of exp...

Ross Yusof & guests Matt Bellotti, Stuart Cavens & Craig Morraies discuss the final 24 hours of the transfer window being open. Who NEEDS to buy? The guys also review the FA Cup 4th round weekend which saw impressive wins for Man Utd, Man City and Arsenal whilst Liverpool will need a replay against West Ham. Also includes the 6th round draw, the weekend's Winners & Losers and a full pr...

GB Labrador has only been doing standup since 2008, but he is very well known in his homeland, the Philippines. He founded Comedy Manila which is a platform to introduce new local comedians in his country as he is always keen on promoting the comedy scene from his own roots. If you liked what you’ve heard, then check out our website here! That Time Of Night . See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The MY ASEAN Internship is a collaboration between the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MITI) and Talent Corporation Malaysia (TalentCorp) to increase awareness of ASEAN among the youth in Malaysia. We speak to TalentCorp and DiGi to find out more about the program and the intern's experience. For your weekly dose of cinema on radio, don't forget to check out "At the Movies", our brand new show on...

Ross Yusof & guests Bob Holmes, Ray Jennings & Keeshaanan Sundaresan lookback at the midweek COC Semi finals which saw victories for Liverpool and Man City. The chaps analyse Roberto Martinez and discuss how well he is performing as Everton manager. There is also a full preview of the FA Cup weekend with Manchester United in action 1st on Friday night as they travel to Derby County. What w...

As a man driven by his passion in music, Jon Liddell is slowly but surely making waves in this country. Originally from London, Jon moved to Malaysia in 1995 and was raised here ever since. Passionate about sound engineering and video production, he had the chance to collaborate with big names. He is currently working on his EP and he hopes to release it very soon. If you like what you heard, head...

Sazzy Falak is an actress, TV host, professional emcee and a proud mother of twin girls. Her latest gig is for being the host of ‘Asia’s How Do I Look?’ TV program. She also founded ‘Street Fashion by Sazzy Falak’ which is a women’s apparel label because Sazzy is an avid fashion enthusiast herself. She was in FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women In the World for &lsquo...

On Talkback today, we're doing something special. We're going to open up our lines and take in song requests. Give us a call and tell us what songs best describes your thoughts on moving on. What's your favourite moving on song? For your weekly dose of cinema on radio, don't forget to check out "At the Movies", our brand new show on all things film. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN . See omnystudio.com/listen...

Farah Ann Abdul Hadi is Malaysia’s prized gymnast and she has been rising rapidly towards cementing her spot in the sport. Her impressive performances at the SEA Games 2015 has gotten Malaysians excited for her as she is training towards participating in the Rio Summer Olympics in Brazil this year.   If you liked what you’ve heard, then head on over to our website here! That Time...

We feature selections from Majikat, which was recorded during the US leg of Stevens' Earth Tour 1976, but was not released until 2004, by which time the artist was known as Yusuf Islam. 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 HERE TO LISTEN . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Some of the most distinctive music in pop history has been written and performed by Yusuf Islam, back to a time in the 1970s when he went by a different name: Cat Stevens. He would mix the rhythms of pop with themes of spirituality, churning out hits like Peace Train, Wild World as well as Father and Son. When he became a Muslim, he changed his name and even gave up performing for a while to conce...

Chris Lau is a freelance journalist who spends his time travelling to war torn countries and broken down places in search of the truth. He believes in helping people by telling their stories whether it involves social right, LGBT, or refugee issues. He was on the list of 11 Young Malaysians You Should Definitely Look Out For In 2016 by Says.   If you liked what you’ve heard, then check...

In this final episode of the migrant series Far From Home, we go on a journey with Rahmah Pauzi to look at Malaysia as a migrant nation. So far, it's been about the migrants stories, and now we're tabling these stories and in this last episode she explores the migration dynamics in Malaysia. To find out, Rahmah speaks to Eddin Khoo, Dr. Hafidzi from humanitarian non-profit organisation, MyCare, Kh...

Consulting firm McKinsey claims that young people today are three times as likely as their parents to be out of work. Unemployed youths make up 60 per cent of all unemployed workers. It's a worrying trend even in Malaysia. We discuss this problem with Steven Sim, MP for Bukit Mertajam and Syarina Hisham, Senior Executive for Business Development of myHarapan. For more Evening Edition goodness, be...

Ross Yusof & guests Matt Bellotti, Stuart Cavens & Craig Morraies lookback at the weekend's BPL where Arsenal came a cropper again against Chelsea with Diego Costa back to his best. Leicester celebrate returning to winning ways with a 3-0 win against Stoke. Liverpool edge Watford in a 9 goal thriller and the pressure is back on for Louis Van Gaal as Man Utd lose at home against Southampton...

Ross Yusof & guests Bob Holmes, Ray Jennings & Nicolas Anil discuss the FA Cup 3rd roud replays including Liverpool's 3-0 win over Exeter, Tottenham's Son inspired 2-0 win at Leicester PLUS gossip surrounding Pep Guardiola and Manchester United,potential transfers,  a full weekend preview including Arsenal v Chelsea, Man United v Southampton AND Treatment Table as well as 3 Big Shouts...

Maya Karin is such an established household name here in Malaysia that her name travels from the busiest of cities to the quietest outskirts of town. Her involvement in the entertainment industry over the years has put her on the map as a grade-A Malaysian icon. As if that’s not enough pressure already, she continues to thrive within the industry.   She’s been featured in Sri Dewi...

The episode where Uma can't find anything good in the cinema to review, so he talks to Matt Armitage about the BBC's special new year episode of Sherlock: The Abominable Bride. Brace yourself for some high-end Holmesian geekery. Also in this episode: #OscarsSoWhite and that new Suicide Squad trailer that you really should watch. Also, if you're curious about how digital games can help your kid get...

As a renowned entrepreneur, photographer and #1 bestselling author, Kid Chan’s portfolio shines with a succession of famous clientele and honourable accolades.  With his undeniable penchant for capturing the moment and his charming personality. As of now, Kid has photographed the weddings of Kavita Sidhu, Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza, Elaine Daly and many more.   Aside from wedding,...

Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Hamzah Zainuddin was reported as saying that the government was considering a proposal to enforce a law making it compulsory to segregate trolleys for halal and non-halal items in supermarkets. On Talkback today, we want to know how you feel about the current all-inclusive trolley. Does it make you feel uncomfortable when going about your...