Evening Edition

If ever there was a topic that seems so outrageously difficult to explain in a sentence or two, it would be Quantum Physics - or Quantum Mechanics.   We could throw out ideas like Schrödinger’s Cat, The Bohr Model and the Photoelectric effect - which would probably get you asking, what, what and what?   But. Imagine for a second that you’re so interested in a topic, so d...

The government is doing all it can to combat crime and help Malaysians feel safe. And our police force has been beefing up its presence as part of the solution. But do we know what government policies have been put in place and what steps have been implemented? Are you, a member of the public,  aware of these efforts and if so, do you think enough is being done? In the studio with us were, &n...

On the ground Brazil 2014 World Cup updates with Ezra Zaid and Sanjeev Palar.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the ground Brazil 2014 World Cup updates with Ezra Zaid and Sanjeev Palar.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day 70 years ago the largest seaborne invasion in history began on the beaches of Normandy. Codenamed Operation Neptune; 156,000 soldiers would create 5 beachheads in Normandy which would lead to a decisive Allied victory in World War 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should all children , irrespective of their abilities, be given the opportunity to learn together in mainstream classrooms in their neighbourhood school? Or should children with disabilities be separated from non-disabled children? What can we do to ensure access and availability of inclusive education for every child? We spoke to Ms. Wivina Belmonte, UNICEF Representative to Malaysia about a clas...

On the Evening Edition today, we discussed food standards in Malaysia and the level of care you expect from eateries and the food industry in general. Do you care about what goes into your food? Our lines were open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final show of the season, Stuart Cavens, Matt Bellotti & Craig Morraies join Ross Yusof in the studio to talk FA Cup Final, German Cup Final, Atletico winning La Liga, Juve breaking past the 100 point barrier. Also chats about International friendlies, the Malaysian Super League & previews for the Playoff final & UEFA Champions League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Bob Holmes, Prem Kumar & Jeevan Selvanathan join Ross Yusof in the studio to discuss Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Crystal Palace, Sunderland's miraculous escape from relegation and Man City's close 4-0 win against Villa. The chaps also preview the final weekend in the BPL, La Liga going to the wire, Hamburg's fight with relegation, Ligue 1 and a chat with Dez Corkhill (Astro Arena) about the MSL....

We take a look through the June Editions of TimeOut and Expatriate lifestyle and cherry-pick some of the highlights. Joing us in the studio were Lim Chee Wah Editor of TimeOut KL and Ian Johnston, Editor of Expatriate Lifestyle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Sandhu  & guests, Bob Holmes, Craig Morraies & Gogulan Dorairajoo discuss Diego Simeone's mafia attire during their victory against Chelsea and Real's thrashing of Bayern's tiki taka football, who's going to win the Madrid Champions League Final Derby? Also a look weekend previews including BPL, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Bundesliga & 3 big shouts! See omnystudio.com/lis...

On April 28, 1686, Isaac Newton - physicist, philosopher, theologian, inventor, alchemist, mathematician - would publish the first volume of his Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, known to posterity simply as the Principia. He would describe the law of universal gravitation and establish the foundations of classical mechanics. He would literally change the world. This month, on The Even...

Ross Yusof & guests, Bob Holmes, Craig Morraies & Gogulan Dorairajoo discuss David Moyes' sacking at Manchester United, Chelsea's draw in Spain, Bayern on a losing streak, Real, the best team in the world? ALSO Europa League a chat with Dez Corkhill (Astro Arena) about Malaysian football and weekend previews including BPL, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Bundesliga & 3 big shouts! See omnys...

According to the Forbes list for the past 2 years, Jeff Dunham has been one of the top five earning comedians in the world. He also has single-handedly been responsible for bringing ventriloquism back in vogue. Ezra spoke to him about all things comedy: talking dummies, political correctness and the business of comedy in anticipation of Dunham's LIVE performance in Malaysia on May 20th, 2014....

It's World Earth Day today, and even Google has jumped on the bandwagon. Today's Google-doodle shows either the Rufous hummingbird, Japanese macaque, the puffer fish and the moon jellyfish wishing netizens Happy Earth Day! But on a more local level, did you know the world was celebrating its biggest day? So, we're asking you today: It's World Earth Day - do you really care? Our lines were open. Se...

Over the years we’ve all been exposed to numerous PSAs. Some of the PSAs (public service announcements) seem quite obvious to most viewers or listeners. Messages against drunk driving, texting-while driving, abuse, corruption, speeding, shoplifting and so much more continue to flood the airwaves, billboards, TV spots and basically just about everywhere else from seatback tray-tables 30,000ft...

Captain Mike Parker, raised in North Carolina, began his military career serving as an enlisted soldier in the United States Army stationed in Germany in the mid-1980s.  He later attended Western Carolina University and graduated in 1990 with a B.S. in Economics.  Parker entered the United States Navy through the Aviation Officer Candidate School Program, receiving his commission in 1991...

Today on Talkback Thursday, we took a trip back to revisit  some of the conversations we’ve had about  the many socio-economic issues plaguing the country. Brought to you by the Economic Transformation programme, we looked into the 3 issues that created quite stirring conversations with our listeners at the time: aged care, education and brain drain. With one eye on current and pot...

Tacloban, the regional centre of the Eastern Visayas in the Philippines, is still trying to find its feet after Typhoon Haiyan tore it apart on November 8th 2013. Months after the disaster, and still there are people displaced and basic needs are hard to come by. Worse still, funds to help them are running out. Angela Kearney from UNICEF talks to us about the worrying situation. See omnystudio.com...

India, the world’s largest democracy went to the polls on 7th April 2014. The Evening Edition spoke to author, political commentator and public intellectual Gurcharan Das and found out more about India, her people, and her politics.  We set out to discover just how seminal this general election was for India. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talentcorp, the government agency tasked to fight the brain drain happening in the country has, to date, only managed to bring back 2,500 Malaysians under the Return Experts Programme. Some of the reasons cited by Malaysians living abroad on their reluctance in returning to Malaysia include higher salaries, better professional opportunities and a comfortable life.  The government’s aggr...

We spoke to the Editor of Time Out KL about their April 2014 issue.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Bob Holmes, Craig Morraies & Jeevan Selvanathan talk UCL QFs, credible draw for United, gut wrenching defeat for Chelsea, honours even between Barca & Atleti & Real with 1 foot in the semis. Also, talk about Europa League, MSL, & weekend previews for the BPL, Championship, La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1 & Bundesliga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

In a report on police abuses officially released on the 2nd April 2014, the Human Rights’ Watch (HRW) said the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) and the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) tasked by Putrajaya to monitor police abuses, were failing to do so. In the report titled “No Answers, No Apology: Police Abuses and Accountability”, HRW said that Suhaka...

The rising costs of living is hitting Malaysians, both old and young, and everyone is feeling the additional burden on their shoulders. Young Malaysians, with their entry-level salaries and overall lowered subsidies, are finding it hard to plan for their future - how are they going to buy a car or even a home? On today's Talkback with Ministers series, we had Khairy Jamaluddin, Minister of Youth a...