Evening Edition

Would you choose a fair work-life balance over a big fat paycheck? Well, according to a survey carried out recently, Malaysians prefer a happy lifestyle, centred on work-life balance, over a successful career that brings in the big bucks. The Kelly Global Workforce Index (KGWI) carried out by global recruitment firm, Kelly Services, found that 67% of Malaysians felt that way together with 65% of r...

If you’ve managed to avoid a pothole while driving on the road, well done to you! It’s almost impossible to find 50 metres of a smooth, well-tarred stretch of road in PJ these days. And potholes is just one of the litany of complaints that PJ residents’ have been unhappy about for the longest time, with little action being taken by the city council. But that’s about to chan...

A vote is currently being done by the Ministry of Education whether or not to ban the use of hand phones in schools. The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) is championing the cause, saying the ban will help curb the recordings of bullying among students. But w hat about the security aspect that comes with a child owning a hand phone for that direct connection with their parents? Our...

T here seems to be an emerging group of Malaysians who are addressing the issue of helping the homeless directly in the form of soup kitchens or food and supplies runs. We spoke to 2 new NGOs joining the fray. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Bob Holmes, Ray Jennings & Sam Postlethwaite discuss the FA Cup 3rd roud ties which saw another Steven Gerrard inspired win for Liverpool and draws for Spurs & Everton, the 4th round draw, Copa del Rey which saw Atletico take an advantage against neighbours, Real and the Asian Cup which kicks off in Australia today. Also, previews of the BPL, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie...

Almost 11 years ago a project was started by the European Space Agency to land a manmade object onto a comet. After a mammoth journey the Philae lander touched down on the comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko. The Evening Edition spoke to the lead scientist of the project about the journey, and the future.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This iconic and fictional character had been credited with bringing space exploration into pop culture.  His adventures  spurred the beginnings of science fiction madness. This month on Hari Ini Dalam Sejarah Dunia, we made a trip to space to visit spaceman, Buck Rogers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Ministry will allow Form 6 students to ditch their school uniforms for traditional attire and other apparel. The move, announced last month, is part of the government's exercise to rebrand Form 6. What do you think about this rebranding exercise? How would you rebrand Form 6? Our lines were open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Matt Bellotti, Craig Morraies & Gogulan Dorairajoo lookback at the FA Cup weekend which saw cup specialists Sheffield United dump QPR out at the 1st hurdle, another Alexis Sanchez inspired Arsenal win, a James Milner inspired win for City, a cracking goal from Ander Herrera and big wins for Tony Pulis & Alan Pardew. Including Winners & Losers and the return of S...

The SwitchOff ’14 campaign was initiated as a result of the Malaysian content creative industry players’ continuous strive over the years to improve the industry’s future landscape. We spoke to the committee members of the campaign to find out more about the problems that our local entertainment industry is going through. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been more than five years since legendary local filmmaker Yasmin Ahmad passed away. But her spirit and legacy has been commemorated in one of her most beloved cities, Ipoh. Yasmin at Kong Heng is an interactive space/exhibition that looks to feature her life's work. We spoke to a couple of her close friends to find out more about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Evening Edition spoke with screenwriter and award-winning documentary filmmaker  Jamie   Redford  whose films include Toxic Hot Seat and The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia. If his surname sounds familiar, it’s because he may also be the son of legendary actor and director Robert  Redford . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it mean to be poor? Wht does it mean o poor in different countries around the world? Umapagan Ampikaipakan speaks to Stefen Chow the co-founder of 'The Poverty Line', a global visual project that contextualises poverty by taking photos of daily amounts of food you can buy - should your income lie at the poverty line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Dez Corkhill, Matt Bellotti & Craig Morraies discuss the Christmas fixtures which surprisingly saw Chelsea and Manchester City held by Southampton & Burnley respectively. Whilst Arsenal and Stoke continue to pick up wins, the problems continue to mount at Everton for Roberto Martinez. Also includes Winners & Losers, Liverpool v Swansea & a look at the Champi...

Ian Livingstone is the man responsible for so much of every geek's childhood. From Fighting Fantasy to The Games Workshop to Tomb Raider, his immense imagination has been channeled into some of the most truly incredible pop culture milestones. Uma spoke with Sir Ian Livingstone about his life, his work, his inspirations and how it's never been a better time to be a geek. See omnystudio.com/listene...

Ross Yusof & guests Bob Holmes, Ray Jennings & Pravin Peraba preview the Boxing Day fixtures which features Chelsea v West Ham in the early kickoff, Manchester City test their striking resources away at the Hawthorns, Man United entertain Newcastle United at Old Trafford PLUS Fantasy Football & Treatment Table as well as 3 Big Shouts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

On this month's version of Cerita-Cerita, Richard and Uma do something a little different. They take a look at some of the more popular non-traditional Christmas songs and try to figure out why they're so enduring. What do we love about them? Why are we still singing them years later? How did they start? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month, we are taking a look at Richard Pryor, a groundbreaking African-American comedian and one of the top entertainers of the 1970s and '80s. His blunt, blue and brilliant comedic confrontations confidently tackled what many stand-up comics before him deemed too shocking to broach.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Matt Bellotti, Gogulan Dorairajoo & Nicolas Anil (Malay Mail) discuss Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Arsenal which saw 2 who believe that attack is the only form of defence, James Milnet play the "false 9" role for City, United with 33 crosses in the game against Villa, Southampton back to winning ways against a lacklustre Everton. PLUS Winners & Losers, La Liga, Serie A...

Once a year, a single man manages to traverse the planet and deliver gifts to well-behaved children - all in one night. Just how does he do it? How does he manage to travel with all of those gifts, eat all of that food and still manage to fit into his handsome outfit? Today, alongside Quantum Physicist Fabien Bouhier, Richard and Uma try to unravel 'The Science Of Santa'. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Ross Yusof & guests Bob Holmes, Ray Jennings & Gogulan Dorairajoo discuss the Capital One Cup QFs which saw Liverpool overcome Bournemouth thanks to Raheem Sterling's double, Chelsea power past Derby whilst Spurs set up a SF clash with Sheffield United (conquerers of Southampton) Also a full preview of the BPL weekend, plus La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, Fantasy Football and a chat...

Lifelong learning is one of the most crucial element in ensuring one's continuous personal and intellectual growth. We explored the potential of lifelong learning and it's benefits.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get down and dirty with the Director General of the National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS), about the current state of the Asian film industry and his mission to drive higher quality local content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hitting the screen on Thursday the 15th December, a new film brought to you by Astro Shaw and Playground Productions, comes the story of an obscure filmmaker with a dark secret who reunites his school friends to chase a UFO across the country, to try and catch it as the climax for his experimental film.  To tell us more is is director Nik Amir Mustapha and producer Tuan Faisal Azmy. See omnys...

Big Star. The greatest band you’ve never heard of. They lived fast and died young. They were the inspirations for the likes of REM and The Flaming Lips. And now, they’re the subject of a feature-length documentary film. Umapagan Ampikaipakan speaks to Drew DiNicola, the director of Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me, about the dismal commercial failure, subsequent massive critical acclaim,...