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China's internet regulator just introduced a two-month nationwide campaign that will target any and all negativity online in an attempt to curb pessimism. Censorship issues aside, we ask you: Is negativity inherently harmful? Do you think it can be a force for good? Do you see yourself as someone who is glass half-empty or glass half-full Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The term 'male loneliness epidemic' has been floating around for quite some time now. A 2021 survey showed that on average men have 50% fewer closer friendships than women. So we pose the question: Are Men Really Lonelier Than Women? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man was recently arrested for assaulting a couple who asked him to stop smoking. The aggressive altercation that followed raises questions about ethics, which made us wonder: What uncivic behaviour irks you the most, and do you call it out when you encounter it? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia Day is coming up, and in line with that we turn our heads a little more eastward and ask: what do you love about Sabah and Sarawak? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Hungry Ghost Festival season! So with all this talk about ghosts, we ask you: What’s the spookiest thing that’s happened to you? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's BFM's 17th birthday! So we're asking you: What were you like when you were 17, and what advice would you give a 17-year old? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent think piece for the Guardian talked about Gen Z's apparent cringe culture and how it might be holding the younger generation back from truly enjoying themselves without fear of being called lame. This comes after renowned poet and author Ocean Vuong spoke about cringe culture acting as a major hindrance for his students when pursuing their passions. So we ask you: Do you embarrass easily...

68th Merdeka Day is upon us! So it's time to reflect on what makes us Malaysian, and more importantly, what we love most about the country. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conjunction with our upcoming 68th year of independence this weekend, we pose this question to you: what would you change about Malaysia? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing our theme of facing bullying this week, we ask you: have you ever been bullied at work and did you do anything about it? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following recent developments in the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir in Sabah, suspected to be linked to bullying, we ask: why does bullying continue to plague our schools, and what will it take to end it? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing our theme from Tuesday, following remarks from former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli that Malaysia is becoming an 'ageing nation' and with Malaysia having recorded some of its lowest birth rates this quarter, we've had to consider: do you think immigration can solve our population crisis? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli's remark that Malaysia is becoming an 'ageing nation' there have been increased concerns that Malaysians aren't having enough kids. So we ask you: what is keeping you from having children, or more than one child? Image Credit: Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli suggests students complete their compulsory education by 16, so that they can enter the workforce by age 21, to counter Malaysia's transition into an ageing nation. In light of this, we ask you: Do you agree that schooling should end at 16? And would it have made a difference to your life, if you finished secondary school at 16? Image Credit: Shutter...

The Selangor government’s new Smart Intelligent Parking (SIP) system aims to plug revenue leaks in parking collections, but it’s sparked pushback over profit-sharing and transparency. With only 40% of public parking fees returning to local councils, and 70% of drivers not paying at all, we ask: Do you pay for parking, or just take your chances? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listene...

Last year the prime minister announced civil servants would be getting a 13% salary hike; this year Malaysia’s minimum wage policy was revised taking a monthly earning up by RM200. So we ask you: when was your last pay rise, and was it significant? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Saturday, about 18,000 citizens gathered for the Turun Anwar rally, aimed to urge Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to step down. This got us thinking about the ways people voice out their concerns and dissatisfaction with government policy or social issues. Do you join protests? Debate with loved ones? Yell into the void? We discuss all this with our listeners, and ask them: If you feel...

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s long-teased “extraordinary appreciation” for Malaysians includes RM100 cash aid, cheaper RON95 petrol, and a minimum wage hike among other things, but amid rising living costs, we ask: Does this make you feel appreciated by the government? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are constantly hearing news of changes in the world. Some are on a larger scale and political and some news is very personal. Some are driven by technology - especially AI and others are not. Of course some of us thrive on the upgrades and innovation — while others feel like we're constantly playing catch-up and are exhausted. So we asked our listeners: which way do you lean? Do you enjoy livin...

A story of a boy caught shoplifting went viral after he was defended by his parents, with his father even hitting the security guards who refused to let him go. Uproar eensued on social media, and many members of the public criticised the parents' decision to protect their child rather than teach him certain values. In light of this we'd like to know — were your parents overprotective, and did it...

National Service is back — but is it the right move? With PLKN 3.0 now underway and full rollout set for 2026, we ask: Are you for or against it? What do you think it should focus on? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every 50 seconds in Malaysia, there’s a road accident and every two hours, a fatality as a result. With Malaysia ranking second in Southeast Asia for road fatalities, we ask: What kind of driver are you, and what does being a “good” driver really mean? image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent Harvard study found a connection between high achieving individuals and being made to do household chores as children. The study discovered that these individuals tend to grow up to have a better work ethic, be more empathetic, and even more sociable. So we ask our listeners: Did you grow up doing household chores? And has it shaped you and your work ethic as an adult? Image Credit: Shutt...

After the UK Supreme Court ruled that “woman” refers to biological sex under the Equality Act, JK Rowling publicly celebrated the verdict, deepening her divide with fans. It reignites an old debate: Can you separate the art from the artist? Have you ever stopped enjoying someone’s work because of their views? Image Credit: Shutterstock, The Rowling Library See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

A new cross-cultural study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General explores what it really means to be “cool”, and whether it’s the same as being good. Despite cultural differences, most agreed that cool people tend to be extroverted, adventurous, autonomous, and powerful, while good people are more traditional, warm, and conscientious. We explore the findings and ask: how do...