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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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24:16

Popek Popek Parlimen: Open Payment Systems For Public...

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/26

In today's session of parliament, our public transportation system was a central topic of discussion. They talked about the new open payment system that's about to be implemented fully in our rail and bus networks (which will allow people to use their credit or debit card to commute, on top of Touch-N-Go and tokens), plans to renegotiate the KTMB Shuttle Tebrau service between JB Sentral and Singapore, as well as women coaches. The MPs also discussed the issues within our rubber industry, and how to

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19:20

CAREbinet by The Risers; Helping Underserved Students

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/25

Students in underserved communities face many challenges on their pathway to getting the best out of their education, but there are initiatives aiming to help. One of them is CAREbinet by The Risers, which provides learners in these communities access to basic needs like food and hygiene products through the building and distributing of sustainable cabinets to schools in Kuala Lumpur, which is especially important as costs of living continue to rise. We learn more about the CAREbinet by The Risers,

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8:47

Trending Today: Secondhand Vs Brand New

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/25

Today's topic of discussion was on thrifting and buying secondhand items. Whether it's value for money or for sustainable reasons, more and more people are moving towards thrifiting or buying secondhand. We asked listeners if they shop secondhand, and what draws them to.Image Credits: UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:39

Popek Popek Parlimen: Karak-KL Highway Woes

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/25

A variety of topics were discussed in parliament today. Among them were empowering youth entrepreneurs in the modern agriculture industry, and ageing pipes causing water leakages amounting to losses worth RM2 billion. MPs also discussed food security, and the need to reduce traffic congestion on our highways, especially during the festive season.Image Credits: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:45

One Man's Meh Is Another Man's Yum

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/24

We're talking about food today, after a user on X wanted to know (in genuine curiosity) why the food from Sabah is "bland". Many people came forward to explain (and defend!) Sabahan cuisine, and we expanded the conversation to talk about what the barometer is for "tasteless food".Image Credits: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:48

Popek Popek Parlimen: Hello, New Recycled Number, Who...

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/24

Another day, another session of parliament. Today kicked off with guidelines for rallies, following what happened at the Save Palestine rally last weekend where people were stopped from chanting takbirs. Then, the MPs moved on to discuss upgrades to our sports stadiums, specifically on the installation of Zeon Zoysia grass. Other topics of discussion included the issue of abandoned housing projects, and recycled phone numbers.Image Credits: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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15:33

Trending Today: Rally Or School Assembly?

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/23

The “Freedom For Palestine” rally at Dataran Merdeka on Oct 22, organised by Viva Palestina Malaysia and MyCARE, got mixed responses on social media. Despite being attended by thousands of supporters, the rally was also called out by attendees for a number of things, including the confiscation of protest posters, stopping people from chanting the takbir, and putting out VIP chairs for specific guests. We look into what people are saying, and talk about what rallies aim to do... and what it means to

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16:47

Popek Popek Parlimen: Hurtful Words Banned In The Dewan

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/23

MPs were banned from using the words "kafir", "Zionist", and "Yahudi" to refer to each other in parliament, by Dewan Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul. The Speaker said it was wrong to use words that could cause feelings of hurt or enmity between different commnities in Malaysia, and reminded MPs to prioritise national issues instead of using the Dewan Rakyat for politicking. Other topics discussed included issues involving the 3Rs, mechanisms for EPF Flexi accounts, and roadblocks in the process to

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16:54

Trending Today: Help, My Flight Got Cancelled!

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/20

Recently MyAirlines suspended operations effective immediately due to “severe financial challenges” - which left many passengers stranded with no flights, some even right at the airport. We talk about the frustration and stress when a flight is unexpectedly cancelled, and hear from listeners about their worst experiences with this.Image Credits: UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:49

Alarming Rise In Child Sexual Abuse Online

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/20

Child sexual exploitation and abuse online are increasing worldwide, with WeProtect Global Alliance’s 4th Global Threat Assessment Report revealing an 87% increase in reported child sexual abuse cases since 2019. The report also highlights increases in specific sorts of threats, such as financial sexual extortion schemes and AI-generated imagery. We discuss the report's findings with one of the co-authors.Image Credits: UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:13

Popek Popek Parlimen: No Blind Spots in Daycares

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/19

In Parliament today, MPs discussed the actions needed to curb the rising number of child abuse cases in Malaysia. Among the proposals were childcare workers having to undergo security screenings and psychometric tests as well as tightening guidelines over CCTV installations at all daycare centres. The MPs also discussed enhancing STEM course enrolments among students and growing the EV market.Image Credits: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:00

Trending Today: Can You Sit Through A Long Movie?

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/18

Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" is set for release and will feature a runtime of 3 hours 26 minutes. Defending the film's long runtime, Scorsese said if people can sit in front of a TV to watch something for five hours, they shouldn't complain about this. So we talk about movie runtimes, and how long is too long.Image Credits: 123RFSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:13

Popek Popek Parlimen: Buy Local

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/18

In Parliament today, MPs discussed the promoting of local products through the Mega Buy Malaysian Products Campaign, which will assist SMEs by providing guidance and advisory services that empower them to be more competitive both locally and internationally. The MPs also discussed assistance given to veterans and JAKIM's role when it comes to LGBT issues.Image Credits: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:50

Trending Today: Topless Management

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/17

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes has drawn flak online after posting a picture of himself shirtless and receiving a massage during an online meeting, with people calling it unprofessional. We discussed what the lines are when it comes to being "open" in the workplace, and listeners chimed in with their opinions.Image Credits: UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:44

Popek Popek Parlimen: Support For Kids With Autism...

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/17

In Parliament today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim assured the Dewan Rakyat that trading using the ringgit with countries under de-dollarisation has shown encouraging development and was well-received by China. The MPs also discussed better support for people with disabilites, specifically children with autism and ADHD.Image Credits: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:57

Trending Today: Raising Funds Or Cashing In?

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/16

The Duck Group has relaunched their Palestine Duck collection to raise funds for victims of the current crisis in Palestine, which includes items like headscarves, mugs and tote bags. This has opened up a big discussion on social media about the best way to spread awareness and raise funds, and whether this sort of effort risks seeming like the company is benefitting from tragedy. We talk about where the line is.Instagram / @theduckgroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:17

Popek Popek Parlimen: MPs, Stop Livestreaming From...

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/16

Today, House Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul announced a ban on MPs doing personal livestreams during Parliament, saying they went against the rules of the Dewan that require MPs to look at the speaker during the session. This didn't go over well with some MPs, so we heard some pushback to this throughout the day. Other topics discussed include how well TVET graduates are doing, workplace discrimination, and what's being done to ensure investments aren't just concentrated in the Klang Valley.Image

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34:27

Budget 2024: A Safe Budget?

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/13

Prime Minister (and Finance Minister) Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has rolled out Budget 2024, with a total allocation of RM393.8 billion (an increase of RM5 billion) from last year. We unpack its key points, and get into how well it addresses the rakyat's concerns, and whether it drives better revenues for our economy.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:22

Popek Popek Parlimen: Space, The Final Frontier

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/12

Today's parliament session saw MPs showing their solidarity towards Palestine in light of the ongoing crisis with Israel. They also discussed the benefits of Malaysia’s space program, the measures taken to combat cyber threats, and whether racial unity is fairly represented during the National Day celebrations.Image Credits: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:24

Popek Popek Parlimen: More EV Courses Under TVET

Evening Edition ·

2023/10/11

Today's session was a fun one, with the MPs discussing: vocational colleges offering courses on electric vehicles, what the government is doing to curb the issue of Ah Longs, and what's in the works to make our buses more efficient. They also discussed school dropouts (which have seen a decrease in numbers this year).Image Credits: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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