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On Sunday, PM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced an exciting new project for the public; Taman Tugu. According to the PM, “the park is expected to be an icon for KL, similar to how Hyde Park is synonymous with London, and Central Park for New York. It is to be considered a national project that will help elevate Malaysia to developed nation status when the time comes.” However, there...

Last night, many of us were on the edge as of our seats as we watched badminton - Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying took home the silver medal for badminton mixed doubles, Lee Chong Wei, came one step closer to a gold medal. So today, we're discussing Olympic medalists, rewards, support, and incentives that these athletes should receive. So we're asking you on Talkback today: What type of incentives...

Pokemon Go has finally arrived on our shores, and Malaysians have quickly caught on the game. Advocates of Pokemon Go have credited it with inspiring outdoor and communal activities. However there have been reports of the game being played in inappropriate places and distracted players being lured into dangerous situations.   So we're asking you on Talkback today: Should Pokemon Go be banned?...

In the news today, it was reported that UKM’s Family, Women and Community Law lecturer Prof Datuk Noor Aziah Mohd Awal said that: “Television stations must be aware and sensitive to people in the country and not to air programmes in which its contents were against the local culture”. But does the media influence the way people behave? Do you stop your kids from watching certain p...

The Ministry of Higher Education is mulling the decision for university students to temporarily defer their studies via a gap year to pursue other positive activities. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said in a quote: "We do not want to produce graduates who do not know much after coming out of universities,". On Talkback Thursday today, we're asking: Should varsity students consider taking a...

Ever since DBKL's recent announcement to increase parking rates in the city, many Malaysians have taken to print and social media to voice their displeasure. In light of this, we'd like to ask you today on Talkback: What are the biggest challenges you face in getting around the Klang Valley? Our lines will be open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I n the news yesterday, it was reported that some parent groups are advocating for a 'No jab, No school' policy. Should vaccination be made compulsory? Are there other options we should be considering? On Talkback Thursday, we're asking: Should kids who are not vaccinated be prevented from going to school? Our lines will be open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent survey said that Malaysian parents were willing to go into debt to help finance their child's education. Majority of those surveyed said they would even compromise their own financial security to do so. But should we go that far? Shouldn't we be worrying instead about our retirement? On Talkback Thursday today, we're asking: Would you sacrifice everything for your children's education? Se...

A study by recruitment firm Randstad stated that a third of Malaysians aged 18 to 24 would rather be desk-bound than work out of the office via telecommuting. Even though millennials are well known around the world for prioritizing work-life balance when looking for a job. And according to Rndstad Malaysia's  director Ryan Carroll, "the preference for a more traditional workplace could stem f...

An escaped ostrich running on Federal Highway has caused a stir both on the streets and social media. Naturally Malaysians reacted comically towards the incident. But all laughs aside, there's a more pertinent issue at hand. On Talkback Thursday today, we're asking: Do Malaysians care about animal welfare? Our lines will be open.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, it was reported that Izat Bukhary will be contesting at the Kuala Kangsar by-elections as an independent candidate, because he doesn’t trust women leaders. Unsurprisingly, his comments have gone viral, with netizens showing a healthy level of disdain for his point of view. But why is it that certain segments of society still openly practice gender discrimination? Are women, indeed...

Richard Huckle, a British paedophile has been sentenced to life imprisonment after admitting to a string of sexual crimes against children and babies. And those heinous crimes happened here in Malaysia. He had a total of 91 charges against him, including that from 23 children in Kuala Lumpur, where he set himself up as an English teacher. There is no doubt that reading this report has left many of...

It was reported in The Star yesterday that children are being exposed to junk food right outside their schools. We’ve all had our fill of unhealthy yet delicious snacks from these vendors and for the most part, the authorities seem to have turned a blind eye when it comes to enforcing the existing ban. On Talkback Thursday, we're asking: Does your child's diet concern you? Do you remember wh...

Yesterday it was reported that Malaysians that “memburukkan nama” negara, can be held accountable for their actions, potentially be banned from leaving the country and even have their passports revoked. On Talkback Thursday today, we're asking whether you feel, as a Malaysian citizen, that you have a responsibility to uphold our country's image? And if so, is it fair that you're held a...

We’ve just come off Elections in Sarawak (Saturday) where Sarawak Barisan won 72 out of the 82 seats in the 11th state polls. In the aftermath of Barisan’s victory, we’ve seen the online discourse take on a rather ugly tone, with West Malaysians criticising East Malaysians for their voting choices. So today on Talkback Thursday, we’d like to explore these dynamics. When you...

Every year we see a huge number of biopics and historical films released by filmmakers around the world that are based on, or inspired by particular historical moments or historical personalities. We know the bigger titles like Gandhi, about the leader of India's non-violent freedom movement against British rule in the country; Titanic, the British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic O...

On Monday, KL Mayor Datuk Seri Mhd Amin Nordin Abd Aziz unveiled DBKL’s plans to boost tourism and travel to the city, and part of the plan included a new logo and tagline that read: Kuala Lumpur. Exciting - Surprising - Enticing. A City of Contrasts and Diversity. Apparently, KL is unique, and 'contrasts and diversity' is apparently the way forward to distinguish our capital city from other...

Malaysia Airlines has been featured a lot in the news this week. First, the incident with a passenger about the airline’s new policy of not serving alcohol on flights less than 3 hours long. Then, the seemingly sudden resignation of its CEO Christoph Mueller, who will be leaving this September - well ahead of his contract. In addition to that is the never ending laundry list of passenger com...

Viet Jet, Vietnam's low-cost airline and a newcomer to its aviation scene is causing quite a stir with their 50,000 promotional tickets giveaway in conjunction with their newest international route KL - Ho Chi Minh City. But what's been getting more attention is the fact that their female flight attendants are free to dress how they want; anything from a bikini to the country's traditional  ...

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...

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...

The recent heatwave has once again brought to light, the everyday health issues that plague Malaysians. Like the haze, once again our children are exposed to dangerous environmental conditions which can have long term implications. What are the healthcare concerns of Malaysians? Is it the costs? Do we insure ourselves? What are the healthcare trends and best practices to protect ourselves? We are...

The Malaysian Insider drew over a million unique visitors per month but found it couldn't sustain its RM10 million losses. It had to shut down as a result. The options Malaysians are left with aren't much and good news portals require a fee. And the majority of Malaysians aren't exactly keen on parting with their money for reading news stories. But if you knew that the money would go into producin...

The Malaysian film industry has seen a fresh success with the strong performance of a number of recent local films such as Ola Bola, Munafik and Polis Evo. We're asking you today, does this mean hope for our film industry? 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...

The Communications and Multimedia Minister, Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak said in his latest blog posting that many people were abusing the Internet and embarking on campaigns of “lies and misinformation” instead of using the online platform to exchange ideas and opinions in a civil manner. He also pointed out that freedom of speech has its limits and must be seen as a privilege that c...