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Evening Edition

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The Evening Edition team restores sanity to your day even as you’re stuck in traffic trying to get home. And let's face it, who isn’t? We tackle the biggest headlines with analysis, updates and opinions, and get your take on all the issues that matter most. And as a bonus: the stories are soundtracked to BFM's distinctive music and tunes! The Evening Edition runs the gamut, bringing you current affairs stories, in-depth interviews, and a slice of pop culture as you wind down for the day.

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Latest episode

Jan 2, 2026

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Episodes

Najib Verdict: One Small Step For Anti-Corruption 23.08.2022

We look at what the verdict for former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's in the SRC International Sdn Bhd scandal's mean for anti-corruption efforts. Image Source: Lim Mansor, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Najib Verdict: How Will It Impact Governance? 23.08.2022

We look at what the verdict for former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's in the SRC International Sdn Bhd scandal indicates for governance and public trust in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Najib Verdict: What Now For Bossku? 23.08.2022

We discuss the political ramifications of the verdict for former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's in the SRC International Sdn Bhd scandal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Najib Verdict: The Scene At Court 23.08.2022

We get into what it's been like on ground, as the Federal Court announced the verdict for Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's in the SRC International Sdn Bhd scandal. Image Source: Arfa adam, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Najib Verdict: Breaking Down The Ruling 23.08.2022

The verdict has been announced: Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will serve a 12-year prison sentence and pay a fine of 210 million in default of another five years imprisonment. Following this announcement, we look into what the ruling means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today On Twitter: Strollergate! 22.08.2022

A debate on whether parents with children should be given priority on elevators have taken Twitter by storm, after a parent shared his frustration towards what he claims to be inconsiderate elevator users at KLCC. This has received a variety of mixed responses. We get into it. Image Source: Ari Omali , Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hadi On Corruption: High On Drama, Low On Facts 22.08.2022

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang took to Facebook calling for the eradication of corruption in Malaysia, before unceremoniously stating that the majority of people who are involved in corruption were non-Muslims and non-Bumiputera. We talk about the impact of political leaders making such sweeping statements, particularly when they're not backed up with any facts or figures. Image Source: Fa...

Today On Twitter: Billie Eilish Fans NOT Happier Than Ever 19.08.2022

After last night's concert, fans of Billie Eilish have taken to social media to criticise the organisers of the “Happier Than Ever, The World Tour”, for poor seating arrangements and bad audio quality. We get into the responses. Image Source: Billie Eilish, Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DBKL’s Crackdown On Crackhouse: Did They Go Too Far? 19.08.2022

The DBKL licensing committee had agreed to permanently blacklist the owners of Crackhouse Comedy Club for life from registering a business in Kuala Lumpur. We discuss whether this outcome is fair. Image Source: CrackHouse, Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today On Twitter: Are You An “Employee” Or “Collaborator”? 18.08.2022

Do titles affect how you perceive your work and how do you refer to the people you work with? We ponder upon a tweet about being introduced as a “collaborator” instead of “employee” and how language can change the dynamics of any relationship. Image Source : Chaay_Tee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lead Counsel In Najib's Appeal Fails To Get Discharged 18.08.2022

We go through the continuing twists and turns in Datuk Seri Najib Razak's SRC International appeal, with the latest being Hisyam Teh's move to discharge himself as Najib's lead counsel. We speak to lawyer Fahri Azzat about these developments and how they may affect public perception of the legal profession. Image Source: Afif Abd. Halim, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Today On Twitter: Lights, Camera, Mahsuri! 17.08.2022

Local Twitter is abuzz with yet another discussion about Mahsuri, and this time, on what the movie should look like. This is coming from a social media exchange between Maya Karin and Syamsul Yusoff, with both of them expressing interest to work with each other. We get into it. Image Source : kosmo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Can’t Orang Asli Sell Forest Produce? 17.08.2022

During a tabling of the amendment bill for the National Forestry Act 1984, Datuk Ali Biju, Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, said that while Orang Asli communities are allowed to harvest products from the forest reserves, it must only be for domestic use and not commercial purposes. We look at what happens when Orang Asli communities can’t sell produce from the forest. Image Source...

Today on Twitter: Food Court Oysters, Yay Or Nay? 16.08.2022

A recent tweet questioning why anyone would go to a food court to eat oysters when they could pay a bit more and get better quality went viral, prompting a wider conversation about price and food safety, and whether one really links up to the other. We discuss this, and ask: how do we decide what's safe to eat, especially in an open-air, food court or street food setting? Image Source: Plateresca,...

Malaysia’s Film Industry Looks East 16.08.2022

We look at what we can learn from South Korea when it comes to improving the Malaysian film industry.  Image Source: Gnepphoto, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today On Twitter: Who’s Up For Intercity Food Deliveries? 15.08.2022

AirAsia has announced that will offer Malaysia's first air-flown, intercity food delivery from Penang to the Klang Valley. People on Twitter chime in to this idea, and we join the conversation. Image source: Azhari Fotolestari, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wanita BN Sussing Out Voter Sentiment 15.08.2022

Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that he will dissolve parliament to pave the way for the 15th general election if a study by Wanita Barisan Nasional shows that voters favour the coalition. We discuss what this means. Image Source: YuriAbas, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today On Twitter: Car-Free Days To Encourage More Walking? 12.08.2022

DBKL plans to close Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman to traffic every Sunday from September 28, to encourage the culture of walking. We get into what the responses to this have been like on Twitter. Image Source: Abdul Razak Latif, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

iPay88 Involved In Latest Data Breach 12.08.2022

Payment gateway provider iPay88 has confirmed a cybersecurity breach that may have compromised the card data of its users. We explore this case, and what it says about our safety online when it comes to making payments. Image Source: Den Rise, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today On Twitter: Don’t Cry For Me, LinkedIn 11.08.2022

CEO of Hypersocial (a company specializing in optimizing LinkedIn posts) Braden Wallake is facing criticism after posting a tearful selfie of himself on LinkedIn, in an effort to communicate the pain that he and other well meaning CEOs feel when they have to lay off their workers. We get into the responses that highlight the toxic nature of LinkedIn that allows such postings to proliferate. Image...

Will UMNO “Win In Style” With Fresh Faces? 11.08.2022

Johor deputy Chief Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed has said that UMNO should retire old party members and put up fresh, younger candidates in the coming general election, to help them "win in style". We look at the efforts within UMNO to revamp it's candidates, who to look out for and whether it can bring meaningful change to the party's politics. Image Source: Harris Hamdan, Shutterstock See omnystudio....

Today On Twitter: Cabinet Members Zoom Into 2023 With EVs 10.08.2022

The government will likely begin using electric vehicles as the official transportation for Cabinet members from 2023. Naturally, people on Twitter share their thoughts on this. We dive into it. Image Source: CHUTTERSNAP, Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Use Your Words: Counselling for Domestic Violence Abusers 10.08.2022

Ecuador has a “Men’s Club For Good Treatment”, a counselling class which seeks to give men tools, other than aggression, to deal with conflict. We discuss what this form of rehabilatiation would look like, it's success rate and larger issues surrounding domestic abuse. Image Source: BlurryMe, Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Compensation For Road Accident Victims 09.08.2022

The Federal Court has announced that road accident victims should be automatically compensated without having to sue insurance companies. We discuss what this means. Arnain, shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today On Twitter: What Motivates Us To Work? 09.08.2022

Is it love? Money? Meaning? This question was put forward on Twitter, and received a variety of honest responses. We dive into it. Image Source : sondem, shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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