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Evening Edition

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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16:07

Trending Today: Using Bank Cards At Toll Booths

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/17

A discussion on the usage of bank card lanes at toll booths and why there hasn't been as much uptake, is currently ongoing on X, so we discuss whether we (and listeners) have chosen to make the transition yet.Image Credit: BernamaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:34

Mentega Terbang Makers Charged In Court

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/17

Khairi Anwar and Tan Meng Kheng, the director and producer of the film of Mentega Terbang respectively, have been charged in the magistrate’s court, with "deliberate intention of wounding the religious feelings of others". We speak to Fahri Azzat about these charges, the legalities involved, and what this turn of events indicate for the creative industries and freedom of expression in the country.Image Credit: Facebook / Anomalist ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:54

Titiwangsa Tussle: Residents Vs Vendors

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2024/01/16

The residents of Taman Tasik Titiwangsa have had longstanding complaints about illegal stalls, vendors, and businesses that have been set up in the area, particularly due to the popularity of the Titiwangsa park and lake, causing congestion, blocking roads, and the piling up of garbage. The residents claim that despite numerous complaints to City Hall (DBKL), nothing has changed. We speak to a representative of the residents about their concerns, and hear from numerous others who live in the

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36:10

Would You Fix Potholes Yourself?

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/15

A viral video of a man who repaired a pothole himself and then painted the words “duit saya” over it in Taman Sentosa, Klang, reignited perennial complaints about our roads being poorly maintained - and who should be taking responsibility for this. We discuss this and how the authorities can handle road maintenance more effectively.Image Credit: UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:32

South Africa Takes Israel To World Court

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/12

South Africa is taking Israel to the International Court of Justice, claiming the Gaza attacks amount to genocide and are in contravention of the 1948 UN Genocide Convention. We speak to a human rights lawyer to understand the processes involved in this. Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:00

Trending Today: Lukewarm Launch For Merdeka 118?

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/11

The Merdeka 118 tower was officially opened on Jan 10, 2024, and reactions to it have been mixed, to say the least. We discuss the idea of building skyscrapers in Malaysia, and whether this is something people are still excited by.Image Credit: The StarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:53

When Political Discourse Turns Incendiary

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/11

A Molotov cocktail was thrown into Beruas MP Ngeh Koo Ham’s house, causing a fire. This comes two weeks after he made remarks on including non-Muslims in a special committee on Syariah law, which he later withdrew. We discuss the incident, and how highly charged political rhetoric should be mitigated.Image Credit: Facebook / Ngeh Koo HamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:58

Trending Today: To Queue Or Not To Queue (For Food)

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/10

We love our food, but is that love enough to queue for it? And most importantly, for how long? A discussion on X made us contemplate how long we're willing to line up for food, and what goes into our willingness to do this.Image Credit: Facebook / Xing Fu Tang MalaysiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:16

UMS Water Woes Continue Despite Govt Allocation

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/10

Universiti Malaysia Sabah is continuing to struggle with water supply issues, and this has been brought to light again after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim requested a report on the RM 3 million allocation that was approved by him last year for this issue. We talk about what's happening on ground at UMS, and why there needs to be more transparency between the university and its student body. Image Credit: WikimediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:51

Sarawak To Get Full Autonomy Over Healthcare

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/09

The Sarawak state government will hold talks next week with the federal government to finalise an agreement on getting full autonomy and control of the health sector. We discuss the implications of this latest move by Sarawak, which is the latest in increased efforts by the state for more autonomy.Image Credit: Facebook / Dr Sim Kui HanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:21

Trending Today: Are Busy Days Better?

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/08

A user on X has shared that being busy is, in a way, better than doing nothing, with many echoing this sentiment. We discuss which side of the argument we land on, and the appeal of a busy day.Image Credit: UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:14

Bangladesh Elections And The Aftermath

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/08

Bangladesh just concluded its general elections, and Sheikh Hasina has retained her position as PM for the fifth term, making her the longest serving leader of the country’s history. But the election and the lead up to it have been tumultous, with controversies including allegations of dummy candidates, voter turnout contradictions, and coerched voting. We speak to Faisal Mahmud, a freelance journalist from Dhaka who covered the elections, about the circumstances surrounding the elections. Image

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11:15

Trending Today: I Can't Believe They Used To Do That!

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/05

Have you ever stopped to wonder, whether the thing you're doing now, might not be considered "normal" in the future? Something as commoplace as driving a car, using cash, or going to school in person, might become obsolete with the passage of time. A user on X asked, what is something current that future generations will be surprised to know we did, so we talk about what we do now, that might no longer be a thing in the future.Image Credit: UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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30:30

PADU Developed In-House: Was Rafizi Right?

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/05

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has defended the government's decision to develop PADU's database in-house instead of appointing vendors or private firms. This is amidst criticisms over the security measures in place to protect personal data from all government agencies. We discuss whether this trade-off was worth it, and how to balance long-term capacity-building in the public sector, with the need for short-term efficiency.Image Credit: Facebook / Kementerian Ekonomi - Laman RasmiSee

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17:01

Trending Today: Living The Cashless Life

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/04

Welcome to the future, where carrying cash around with you is now edging into being a thing of the past. This comes from a post on X, that pointed out how advanced Malaysia's payment infrastructure is, especially compared to other parts of the world. We join the conversation and talk about our digital payment culture.Image Credit: UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:21

MACC Probes Government Publicity Campaigns

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/04

MACC has launched an investigation into "issues" involving the RM700 million that was used for promotional and publicity campaigns during the two previous administrations, from 2020 to 2022. We spoke to Pushpan Murugiah from C4 about what we want to see in terms of open communication and transparency when it comes to the investigation.Image Credit: BernamaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:54

Trending Today: NYE Litterbugs Dissapoints DBKL

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/03

DBKL has expressed their disappointment in Malaysians for leaving trash all over the streets of Kuala Lumpur after the New Year's Eve celebrations. We discuss why Malaysians just can't seem to resist littering, and whether education is enough to shift attitudes - or whether we need harsher laws instead.Image Credit: Facebook / Dewan Bandaraya Kuala LumpurSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:04

Closing Loopholes In Migrant Worker Recruitment

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/03

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers has called on the government to expedite the “anti-Ali Baba” law to deal with the issue of undocumented migrant workers in the country. We discuss whether this is, in fact, a way to resolve migrant labour issues in the country, and in a larger sense, what some of the main issues are with the current migrant labour recruitment system.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:52

Trending Today: Coming Soon, Renew Licence On MyJPJ

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/02

Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that Malaysians will be able to renew their driver’s licence via the MyJPJ app come February 1st, 2024 . Loke said the initiative will allow the public to save time and costs, as well as help prevent congestion at JPJ counters. We asked listeners if they are looking forward to this new procedure, and what challenges need to be addressed when it comes to implementation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:13

We Want A More Stable And Accountable Malaysia

Evening Edition ·

2024/01/02

A letter was published on Malaysiakini on December 30th, 2023, signed by several civil society organisations and individuals, demanding for better cooperation in our country, for political stability, and a more accountable country. We spoke to Ngeow Chow Ying, one of the convenors of the open letter, about what they're calling for and how they'd like to see this reflected in our governance.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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