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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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17:33

Trending Today: Syed Saddiq Guilty As Charged

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/09

Muda President Syed Saddiq has been found guilty on all 4 charges of abetting criminal breach of trust (CBT), misappropriation of funds and money laundering belonging to ARMADA. The Muar MP will temporarily step down as party president with Muda deputy president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz taking over the helm after his departure. We speak to lawyer Fahri Azzat about the conviction.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:32

Popek Popek Parlimen: Govt Guarantees Media Freedom

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/09

MPs discussed various issues in today's parliament including the government's assurance that there will always be freedom of media and speech in the country. Other topics brought up included tackling cost of living with the Price Standardisation Program and harvesting rainwater to deal with the country's water shortages.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:08

Trending Today: The Gripes You Have As You Grow Older

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2023/11/08

Have you ever felt that the more you age, the more you can't tolerate certain behaviours or situations like you used to before? That's what X is currently discussing, with people sharing gripes on social etiquette, staying up late and chasing people (be it for friends or love). We discuss this with our listeners.Image credit: UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:36

Popek Popek Parlimen: Growing Better Crops With...

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2023/11/08

Today's session featured a lot of discussions on our housing policies, particularly the gaps in the enforcement of the Housing Development Act and the maintenence of low cost flats. Other topics that were discussed include the issue of international job scams, and nuclear technology for the advancement of our agriculture sector.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:41

Trending Today: To Call or Not To Call?

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2023/11/07

Some prefer calling, and some refuse to pick up the phone, resorting instead to messaging (whether it be via messaging apps or email). A discussion on this has been making the rounds on X, and we get into what these preference means for people on both sides.Image Credits: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:23

Popek Popek Parlimen: How Much Should Be Spent To...

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/07

In today's parliament session, the MPs discussed how much money was being allocated for the promotion of their own initiatives, the US’s proposed unilateral sanctions against supporters of Palestine & Hamas as well as programs to improve reading, writing and counting skills among standard 6 students in Sarawak.Image Credits: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:00

Popek Popek Parlimen: Name And Shame Absent MPs?

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/06

Today's session was a lively one, with MPs discussing the type of crops and livestocks the government is prioritising to ensure food self-sufficiency, new efforts to expand the digital economy ecosystem and plans to improve our RFID systems (a much loved subject for Malaysian drivers!). There was also a debate about MPs being absent from parliament, and the dissatisfaction over their names potentially being displayed on parliament's website.Image Credits: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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38:13

Can A Politician Let Loose?

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/03

In Parliament on Oct 16, Masjid Tanah MP Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin raised the issue of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing dancing and drinking in public, referencing an old viral video of him socialising at a lantern festival in Pelangai. The minister responded saying there was no issue with him drinking alcohol as he is not a Muslim, and that his actions do not reflect on his performance as a minister. We discuss public perception of politicians' behaviour, where the

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9:54

Trending Today: National Service Not Just For Teens

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/02

The government has announced that the National Service two-phase approach will be targeting Malaysians between the ages of 16 and 35 years. This has caused quite a stir on social media, so we get into the mixed reactions and ask our listeners how they'd feel about being called up for National Service.Image Credits: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:05

Popek Popek Parlimen: Shooting Higher For National...

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/02

In today's session of parliament, the World Health Organisation's Pandemic Preparedness Treaty was brought up, which the government affirmed its support of. Besides that, MPs also discussed naked towers in Sarawak, housing for the poor, as well as the possibility of increasing the standing of national archery in the country.Image Credits: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:58

Trending Today: Should Nasi Kandar Be Pork-Free?

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/01

Should nasi kandar only be halal? This question is making its rounds online after a video went viral of a nasi kandar stall serving pork in their dishes, with many netizens criticising the stall but others pointing out that it clearly states that it is non-halal. Meanwhile, the Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association (Presma) has also slammed the restaurant, saying that nasi kandar was originally introduced by Indian Muslims, and that 'Nasi Kandar Babi' would create confusion among customers

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24:18

Popek Popek Parlimen: Action Against Bullying

Evening Edition ·

2023/11/01

Measures to tackle school bullying were among the key issues in today's parliament. The Education Ministry has launched detailed guidelines for schools to adhere to when dealing with incidents of bullying, and will increase the number of guidance counsellors if the number of cases continue to rise. Other topics discussed include upgrading speed cameras and improving the care of children under the Welfare Department.Image Credits: Facebook / Anwar IbrahimSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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24:00

Clean Cut #4: Joanne Kam

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/31

Clean Cut is back to bring you the laughs! The drill is, we invite comedians to come to our office to perform a set in from of the BFM staff, record it, and share it with you. The caveat is that they have to perform a set that would be playable on air and not get our license or their reputations revoked. Joanne Kam joins us for our fourth episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:35

Trending Today: Dreaming Of A Career Break

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/31

Travel the world? Begin a romance? Learn a new language? These are some of the things people said they'd do if they could afford to take a break from their careers. So we ask our listeners how they'd make the best out of this work-free time.Image Credits: UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:57

Popek Popek Parlimen: Bringing Women Back To The...

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/31

In today's parliament session, the MPs discussed the Israel-Palestine conflict, and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made clear the country's stance on it, despite pressure from the US. Other topics discussed include measures to encourage more women to return to the workforce, battery-swapping technology for electric motorcycles, and how the government is monitoring contractors when they do road repair work.Image Credits: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:17

Trending Today: Why Diverse Workplaces Matter

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/30

Last week, Big Pharmacy’s partnered video with a digital creator went viral after drawing criticism for being racist and offensive - the video featured an influencer imitating an Indian accent whilst scanning items over the counter with a "bindi" drawn on his forehead. Social media users shared their thoughts on having a racially diverse workforce in order to prevent such insensitive incidents.Image Credits: UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:25

Popek Popek Parlimen: Shahidan Tak Puah Hati

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/30

Chaos in the Dewan Rakyat yet again. Arau MP Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim accused Tebrau MP Jimmy Puah of supporting Israel, which Puah denied and also demanded that the statement be retracted. Backbenchers began to chime in, forcing deputy speaker Alice Lau to intervene. Other issues raised include a "kill-switch" for unwanted incidents at concerts, and content on streaming platforms potentially being filtered.Image Credits: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:29

Spotlight On OUM: Conducive Learning Environments

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/27

A conducive and supportive learning environment can go a long way towards bolstering students' academic success, and this becomes even more essential when we talk about learning virtually. We speak with Prof Dr Santhi Raghavan, vice-president of Open University Malaysia, on how teaching methodologies go hand-in-hand with a supportive learning environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:55

What Can We Learn From Other Countries?

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/27

Malaysia is considering sending TVET lecturers and trainers to South Korea and Turkiye for the Training of Trainers program. We discuss these overseas training trips and their value, and ask listeners what best practices we could adopt, and from which countries.Image Credits: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:27

Trending Today: Letters To The Govt? BM, Please!

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/26

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded all government departments to not entertain any letters that are not written in Bahasa Malaysia. He justified this as being an integral part of empowering our culture and language. A lot of reactions to this online, so we look into them and discuss whether this is the right move on the part of the government.Image Credits: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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