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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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22:42

Understanding The Science Behind The Fukushima Water...

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/25

Starting August 24, 2023, Japan is releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. Despite assurances of safety from the Japan government as well as the International Atomic Energy Agency, some countries, including China have expressed criticism and put in place bans on Japanese seafood. We speak with Nigel Marks, associate professor of physics at Curtin University, Australia, to understand the science behind this move by Japan, and whether the

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12:58

Trending Today: Honest Restaurant Reviews

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/24

An X user recommends that restaurant owners gather honest feedback about their food or services. We talk about giving honest feedback to restaurants and how far we'd be willing to take it.Image Credit: 123rf.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:38

India Reaches For The Moon... And Gets There

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/24

On Aug 23, 2023, Chandrayaan-3 landed on the South Pole of the Moon, making India the first nation to mark this achievement - as well as being only the fourth country to have a successful lunar mission. We talk about the significance of this, what the scientific potentials of it are, and how India managed it on a shoestring budget.Image Credit: ISRO / AFP PICSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:03

Trending Today: Sebab Boleh!

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/23

Kids do say the darndest things, don't they? But where do we draw the line? We're talking about this because the term "sebab boleh" (translation: because I can) has gone viral, and now a lot of Malaysian students are using the cheeky retort with their teachers or even to answer test papers. We talk about the trend, and other annoying kid phrases we've used.Image Credit: TiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:50

The Toko Buku Rakyat Not-Raid

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/23

A reported raid on indie bookstore Toko Buku Rakyat, resulted in the confiscation of two books, supposedly under the Printing Press and Publications Act 1984 - although the Home Minister has since said it is inaccurate to call this a raid, and that the books had been "taken" to be reviewed. Notably, neither of the books are on the banned books list. The incident has drawn a lot of criticism for what is being seen as heavy-handed response from the government; we discuss the legalities of what

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19:50

Trending Today: Where's My Me Time?

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/22

An X user asks, how many hours do you have to yourself between getting home from work and falling asleep? We discuss this question, lament about how little time (and sleep!) most of us have, and why so many might resort to revenge procrastination.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:54

Cybertrooper Activity In The State Elections

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/22

A study of online behaviour during the recent state elections provided interesting insight into how both the Pakatan-Barisan and Perikatan coalitions used cybertroopers to sway voters. We discuss the findings and what they might say about how online conversations are shaping our political landscape - and more crucially, who people might vote for.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:29

Trending Today: Together In Matri-'money'

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/21

The idea of whether married couples should share a bank account has led to a rather robust discussion online. Our listeners weigh in on financial independence, questions of trust, and whether insisting on separate accounts indicates something negative. We explore the different arguments.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:13

What Should The Govt Focus On Now?

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/21

Now that the elections are behind us, it's time for the government to get to work! At least, that's what we're hoping for. Mary Magdaline Pereira, executive committee member at Aliran, joins us to talk about their call for the federal and state government to focus on the People's Agenda. We get into what that means, and what the priorities should be.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:39

Understanding The Elmina Air Crash

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/18

A private aircraft carrying six passengers and two flight crew crashed in the Elmina township in Shah Alam on August 17, 2023, and claimed 10 lives, including two road users. We speak with an aviation expert to unpack the details and possible explanations for the tragedy, as well as the potential outcomes of the ongoing crash investigation.Image Credit: BernamaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:27

The Future Of Radio And Podcasts

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/17

First there was radio, next there were podcasts... what's next? With the rise of new platforms and digital innovations like AI, what transformations should we take into account when creating engaging audio content? James Cridland, editor of the Australia-based Podnews, joins us for the conversation.Image Credit: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:37

Trending Today: Do You Take Part In Office Politics?

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/16

An X user suggested that office politics might actually be necessary to make it in the workplace. We discuss the responses and whether there is such a thing "good" office politicking vs. bad.Image Credit: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:02

How To Intervene If You Witness Abuse

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/16

A video went viral, showing members of the public rushing into a house and rescuing a child who had allegedly been abused by his mother and companion. The two of them have since been arrested, but it highlights the role neighbours or bystanders can play in aiding victims. We ask our listeners whether they would intervene in situations like this.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:17

Trending Today: Did You Work Hard, Or Was It Luck?

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/15

An X user asks, do we credit our achievements to effort, or luck and privilege? We discuss this tricky question, and open up the conversation to our listeners.Image Credit: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:25

Will Selangor Benefit From A Strong Opposition?

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/15

The state elections saw Selangor losing the two-thirds majority, as well as former menteri besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali winning in Hulu Kelang. Former PKR vice-president, Tian Chua, joins us to talk about what these results mean for Selangor, especially now that the Pakatan-Barisan coalition will face a stronger opposition in the state assembly.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:01

Parties, Clean Up After Yourselves

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/14

The state elections are done and dusted, but remnants of the campaign still remain on our streets - this includes campaign materials like flags, banners, billboards, posters, flyers, as well as party merchandise. We discuss what needs to be done to ensure smooth post-election clean ups, and how campaigning can be greener.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:17

Pride Swatch Watches Now Banned

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/11

The Home Ministry officially gazetted a ban on any publication related to the LGBTQ+ Swatch watches of any collection and all associated material, effective August 10, 2023. We look into the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984, the rationale for the ruling, and the possible precedence it sets.Image Credit: SwatchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:11

How Are You Feeling About Voting?

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/11

Polling day is (almost) upon us! Tomorrow, people from six states including Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, and Penang are going to head off to cast their votes. So we ask our listeners how they're feeling, and what their plans are for the day.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:43

Trending Today: Is Blue Collar Work Experience A Plus?

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/11

This is exactly the argument that one X user is making, saying they find people with F&B experiences are more resilient. We talk about the value of listing jobs from retail or F&B in your resume.Image Credit: 123rf.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:02

Trending Today: Rafizi Vs Syahir

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/10

The long awaited debate between Economic Minister Rafizi Ramli and Bachok MP Syahir Sulaiman has finally happened! And Malaysians have a lot to say about it. We get into the reactions.Image Credit: Syahir Sulaiman/ TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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