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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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11:45

Trending Today: I'm Walkin' Here!

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/22

Pictures of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim strutting the streets of New York while attending the 78th United Nations General Assembly ha surfaced online, and Malaysians are amused, to say the very least. Some have brought up how refreshing it is to see our PM and his entourage walking (and getting coffee!) like ordinary people - and a larger conversation on VIP treatment has come out of this. We discuss whether our government officers should get less of the "VIP treatment" back home.Image

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11:45

Trending Today: I'm Walkin' Here!

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/22

Pictures of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim strutting the streets of New York while attending the 78th United Nations General Assembly ha surfaced online, and Malaysians are amused, to say the very least. Some have brought up how refreshing it is to see our PM and his entourage walking (and getting coffee!) like ordinary people - and a larger conversation on VIP treatment has come out of this. We discuss whether our government officers should get less of the "VIP treatment" back home.Image

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29:50

Malaysia's Culture Of Dining Out

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/22

Following on from our previous conversation on the economics of eating out in Malaysia, we look at why going out for a meal or buying prepared food has become a large part of Malaysia's food culture - and why this might differ from country to country.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:53

Trending Today: Power Of Naps Compel You

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/21

Do power naps help combat midday drowsiness? A post on X says yes, while also detailing the "correct" way to take them. We ask our listeners whether they'd snooze or lose on the power nap. Image: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:01

Data Breaches Rising Rapidly

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/21

The Personal Data Protection Department (PDPD) recorded 130 cases of data breach up until June this year. This is a fourfold increase from the total cases recorded in 2022. We discuss the factors that led to the number of cases rising rapidly, the measures that need to be taken to protect our personal data, and what the line is between convenience and privacy. Image: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:54

Of Statelessness and Stolen Children

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/20

A report from MalaysiaKini has highlighted the issue of baby snatching - more specifically, alleging that the babies of stateless Bajau Laut women in Lahad Datu are being taken away, and given to waiting adoptive parents. The hospital has denied these claims, but an official investigation by the Health Ministry is underway. Meanwhile, we speak to S Vinothaa, the journalist who wrote this report, on these findings.Image Credit: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:16

Trending Today: Is Life Just Harder Now?

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/19

Is life just more difficult for the current generation? A post on X suggests so, and has sparked debate online, with people bringing up challenges like the rising cost of living and job scarcity. We ask our listeners if they agree. Image: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:28

When You Hire A Fraud

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/19

A Perdana Fellow was recently removed from a placement programme after his credentials on his application could not be verified. It later emerged that this wasn't the first time he had been called out for fabricating his achievements. We talk about how common it is for credentials to be faked in professional settings, why this happens, and what employers can do to verify employees' achievements. Image: XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:54

Trending Today: Petrichor, Pandan, And Other Perfumes

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/18

In response to a viral post on X asking "What’s one thing that smells good but isn’t perfume?", a social media user posted an image of the instantly evocative Rotiboy. This kicked off a heady conversation on our listeners' favourite smells - from the fragrant to the funny.Image Credit: Nurintashaa / XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:19

Teachers' Role In Identifying Child Abuse

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/18

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has called on teachers to take action if they suspect students are being abused. This comes due to the recent rise in physical, sexual, and emotional abuse cases among children. We look at whether there is currently enough support for teachers to spot and address such cases, and the importance of having counselling teachers who can offer emotional support to students overall.Image Credit: Fadhlina Sidek / FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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17:24

Trending Today: Yours Sincerely, No More?

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/15

The Guardian recently published an article titled, “‘Yours sincerely’ is dead. So how should you sign off an email?”. Many have denied the passing of "Yours sincerely" while others have responded with alternative suggestions. We discuss the best, worst, and the most passive-aggressive email sign offs.Image: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:53

Malaysia In 100 Years: Writing The Future

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/15

Throughout the Merdeka and Malaysia Day period, we’ve been imagining what Malaysia might be like in 100 years. We reached out to a number of authors who’ve written works that sit within in the speculative fiction/fantasy genre, and asked them to imagine Malaysia in 100 years.Image: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:38

Trending Today: New Phone, Who Dis?

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/14

The iPhone 15 drop has kicked off conversations on X about the right time to get a new phone. Do you make the most of your phone's lifespan? Or are you the first to queue up for the new release because you just HAVE to have it? We get into the hype.Image Credit: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:08

Perikatan Nasional And Their "Save Malaysia" Rally

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/14

Perikatan Nasional (PN) Youth recently announced their plans to hold a rally to protest the decision to grant Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi a DNAA on 47 charges. Following that, the deputy inspector-general issued a warning that action would be taken against rally organisers and participants, as they had not received a permit application. So we thought, what better time to get a refresher on the principles of freedom of assembly, and whether this should extend to everyone

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11:21

Trending Today: Walking Your Child To Work

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/13

A 27-year-old woman shared a TikTok of her father accompanying her on her first commute to a new job - which led to an X user calling the practice "infantilising". Others, though, aren't on the same page, saying it's a display of love and care. We discuss both sides of the issue.Image: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:21

Lawan Lapar: Farmers For Food Security

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/13

On 13 September, 2023, a group of farmers from Perak, as well as representatives of the Lawan Lapar Movement, marched to Parliament with a memorandum on food security. The memorandum calls on the government to intervene in plans by the Perak state to turn farms into housing and industrial developments. We speak with Ian Yee and Tharma Pillai, who spearheaded Lawan Lapar, on what this memorandum is pushing for.Image: lawanlapar.my/instagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:33

Trending Today: Water You Drinking?

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/12

The opinions on X continue to flow, with today's conversation being about how people prefer their water. That's right. An X user posted a whole list ranking water at different temperatures, in order of preference (cheat sheet: hot water, torture; cold water, best). We dive into the discussion.Image Credit: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:23

Targeted Subsidies Look To Be A Go

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/12

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim began tabling the 12th Malaysia Plan Mid-Term Review in the Dewan Rakyat on Sept 12. The plan includes 17 "Big Bold" measures, with one of which focuses on the re-targeting of all types of subsidies, including petrol, diesel, electricity, and social assistance. So we dive into what this big bold move means for all of us.Image Credit: XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:20

Trending Today: One Roti To Rule Them All

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/11

TasteAtlas' lists of food rankings from around the world have a way of sparking conversation and controversy, though this time around, Malaysians have little cause to complain - the roti canai has landed at the top of the guide's list of best breads in the world. So, we celebrate this most beloved of local breakfast foods, share order preferences and tips, and ask: how do you eat your roti canai?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:36

PH-BN Sweeps Pulai and Simpang Jeram

Evening Edition ·

2023/09/11

The Pakatan-Barisan coalition has won both the Pulai and Simpang Jeram by-elections in Johor. We take a look at the significance of these results and what the victory means for the unity government.Image: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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