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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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15:57

Transforming Malaysian Education For The Better

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/27

The Malaysia Education Blueprint launched in 2013 has long since acted as a primary guideline in our journey to transform the country's education system. We speak to Radzifuddin Nordin, CEO of PADU, on what the blueprint has achieved, the stumbles they've overcome over the years and the role that PADU plays in helping to push forward better education for all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:58

Trending Today: What Malaysian Culture Means

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/27

A post on X has ignited discussions on what Malaysian culture actually means. So whether it's saying "on the way" when you're not really on the way, our propensity to care whether someone has eaten or not, and the double thank you exchanges between receiver and giver - these are all examples of the behaviours that we share. So we discuss Malaysian culture as a whole, with our listeners.Image Credit: 123rfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:21

Popek Popek Parlimen: The Onus on Online Bullying

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/27

In today's session, we hear updates on the Rakan Muda program, discussions on whether we need an anti-cyberbullying law as well as quotas for subsidised cooking oil (and whether a different approach would be better. Cash handouts were a suggestion in this matter).Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:11

Trending Today: Stop Normalising Costly Food

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/24

A post on X has called on Malaysians to stop normalising RM20 meals as cheap and cheerful, pointing out that the average Singaporean earning SGD4,000 a month only pays SGD10 for their meals. This raised the question of whether our perception of food costs are terribly skewed, or if we're aware of expensive meals (and just 'tak apa' our way through).Image Credit: UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:23

Vernacular Schools: It's Constitutional!

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/24

On November 23 2023, the Court of Appeal has ruled that vernacular schools are constitutional, dismissing the appeal of four NGOs, which sought to declare the usage of Chinese and Tamil languages as unconstitutional. We speak to Datuk Arthur Wang, one of the lawyers who represented Chung Hwa School in the case, about the legalities of this issue, and the final ruling.Image Credit: BernamaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:02

Trending Today: Counsel Of Elders, To Follow Or Not?

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/23

An X user shared an anonymous message from someone who was currently on the job hunt, but was discouraged by their parents who believed it was already too late for them to start working. This brought up a discussion on who we should take career advice from.Image Credit: UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:16

Popek Popek Parlimen: Making Malaysia Kurang Manis

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/23

Today, our MPs had a robust discussion on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) and how much was spent on treating them. Other topics discussed include helping businesses recover from the economic slowdown and introducing 9,000 new teachers next year.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:44

Trending Today: A Komplit Diskusi On Borrowed Words

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/22

X is abuzz with a discussion about the words we borrow from English, after a user posted an article called "Stop Borrowing Words From English" that gave examples like "Futej" (Footage) and the word "infeksi" when it should be "Jangkitan." So we talk about where to cross the line when borrowing words, and some of the more infamous examples.Image Credit: UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:51

Popek Popek Parlimen: Delivering The Deets On...

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/22

Today's session kicked off with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's position as Finance Minister being questioned by Pagoh MP (and former PM) Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who claimed the rakyat were not confident in Anwar's ability to revive the economy. Other topics discussed include solar rooftops, whether employers were complying with maternity leave policies, and the lack of law programmes in Sabah universities.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:46

Trending Today: Snacking Local

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/21

Did you know MYDIN has a section on local products, organised by the state they were manufactured in? This is exactly what's been all the buzz on X lately, so we discussed our (and yours) favourite local snacks.Image Credit: X / MydinMalaysiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:35

Popek Popek Parlimen: Blowing Hot And Coldplay

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/21

It's Tuesday, which means today's parliament featured Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim quite a bit, and discussions involved the upcoming Coldplay concert as well as the ongoing constitutional challenge against the Kelantan syariah law.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:28

Popek Popek Parlimen: eScooters, Too Fast Not So Furious

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/20

Today in Dewan Rakyat, MPs discussed the issue of road safety issue involving personal micromobility vehicles (PMV) such as electric scooters and mopeds, with Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah being against the idea of licenses for PMV riders as there had been backlash previously with the suggestion to create licences for cyclists. Other topics debated include mental health concerns amongst children living in PPRs, and the Education Ministry intending to implement a one-session school

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35:12

e-Hailing: Is The Fare Fair?

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/17

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says there are no plans to set a floor price for e-hailing services, as it may lead to higher fares that will burden customers. Drivers worry that if the government does not take action, e-hailing companies may manipulate the fares and that will impact their welfare. We speak to a representative of the Grab Drivers Association Malaysia on what needs to be done, and listeners share their thoughts.Image Credit: 123rfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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23:42

Popek Popek Parlimen: Centralising Our Data

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/16

Today's session involved a discussion on the government's plans to eradicate poverty, and how the government's Central Database Hub, or PADU, can help streamline this process. The MPs also spoke about how our tourism industry has performed post-pandemic, as well as flight delays.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:25

Projek BacaBaca: Reading Coaches For Underserved...

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/15

Projek BacaBaca began two years ago with the aim of closing the learning poverty gap and improving reading performance for young children from underserved urban and rural communities around Malaysia. Since then, what has its impact been, and how has the initiative developed? We talk to Hema Letchamanan, Project Leader for Projek BacaBaca and Senior Lecturer at the School of Education at Taylor’s University, along with Zarina Abdul Hamid, a parent of one of the project’s beneficiaries.See

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9:30

Trending Today: They Work Hard For Little Money

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/15

A survey on X asked users what they thought were the most difficult jobs that also paid the least. Users listed down various professions, with teachers, construction workers, and farmers all being brought up. We open up the conversation to our listeners, who chimed in on who should be getting paid much better.Image Credit: PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:15

Popek Popek Parlimen: Why So Many Unsold Properties?

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/15

Today's session kicked off with a discussion on the excess of unsold properties due to a mismatch between the value of properties and their affordability. Developers are being urged to conduct feasibility studies before construction to ensure that people can afford these new developments. MPs also talked about the poverty eradication programme, and how to address traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:43

Trending Today: Tattoos For Teachers?

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/14

A story on X has gone viral, about a teacher being stopped at a roadblock and allegedly discriminated against by the police for having tattoos. We open up the conversation and talk about whether tattoos still influence the first impressions one might have of someone.Image Credit: UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:36

No Ceiling Price For E-Hailing

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/14

A bit of Monday blues today for our MPs it seems, as today's session kicked off with a discussion on the four Bersatu MPs who jumped ship, and the number of police reports lodged after allegations of enticement, bribery and threats. Other topics discussed include SOPs for schools when receiving bullying reports, private investment in our agriculture sector, and whether the government should set a ceiling price for e-hailing.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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36:46

Leave No Child Behind

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/10

3 tragic incidents involving children being left in the backseat of the car were reported in the last 2 months alone, and child activists have reminded parents to be more mindful of their children. We speak with Srividhaya Ganapathy from the CRIB Foundation on methods to avoid such tragedies, and ask listeners what they do to remind themselves of their child in the backseat, and what collective responsibility might look like.Image Credit: UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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