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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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25:38

Body-shaming, A Campaign Strategy That Didn't Work Out

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/10

Days before the state elections. a social media firestorm erupted over a workout video posted by MUDA's candidate for Bukit Gasing, VKK Raja - because his caption for it was seen as fat-shaming his opponent, incumbent Rajiv Rishyakaran. We discuss what happened and how it seems at odds for MUDA's call for "politik baru".Image Credit: Rajiv Rishyakaran/ Twitter, VKK Raja/ TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:55

Trending Today: Oyen (And The Capybaras) Brings The...

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/09

A ginger cat named Oyen officially joined Zoo Negara's capybara exhibit on June 2023, and this has been a major draw for visitors ever since. We talk about why Oyen has managed to capture so many hearts, and the popularity of unlikely animal friendships on social media. Image Credit: BernamaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:41

Only 12% Of State Election Candidates Are Women

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/09

Female candidates only make up 12% of the candidates running in the upcoming state election, i.e 71 out of 570; woefully far from the recommended 30% quote for representation. We look at what these numbers indicate about our political parties and their commitment to gender parity, and whether there should be a quota in place for female candidates.Image Credit: Sivaranjani Manickam/ Facebook, Michelle Ng/ Facebook, Melanie Ting/ TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:14

Trending Today: A Crusty Debate

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/08

The world of bread is divided into those who enjoy the crust, and those who prefer it crustless. An image of "White Toast Peeled Bread" - essentially sliced bread without crust - being sold in a local supermarket has ignited a fierce debate on social media between the pro- and anti-crust factions. So which side of the bread (slice) do you land on? We get into it.Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:59

Are The State Elections A Referendum On The Federal...

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/08

The upcoming polls may be for the six states, but Perikatan Nasional has been framing the state elections as a referendum on the federal government - for instance, PN chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has said that a victory for PN candidates would send a clear message of disapproval toward the governing coalition. So we unpack how this is playing out on the ground, and how much sentiments around the unity government might impact state votes.Image Credit: Zahid Hamidi/ FacebookSee

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18:49

Remembering Hiroshima, 78 Years On

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/07

August 6, 2023 was the 78th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. We mark the seminal, tragic moment in history by speaking with Aaron Denison, a doctoral candidate at Hiroshima University, who specialises in Malaysian and Japanese politics with a special interest in Malaysian victims of the bombing. He speaks to us about how Japan commemorates this event and how the country's history impacts conversations around nuclear disarmament. He also shares his own research into the three Malaysians who were

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41:58

Standing On The Green Platform

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/07

The environment and climate change have increasingly become important issues for politicians to attend, and in the lead up to the state elections, we're seeing different approaches to the green agenda. We speak with two politicians who have made the environment the main focus of their campaign; Abe Lim, MUDA's Bandar Utama candidate, and Abdul Razak Ismail, from the Green Party, talk about why standing up for the environment is important, and how they plan to walk the talk when it comes to

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10:22

Today On Twitter: The Un-bear-able Accusations...

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/04

A bear has been accused of... not being a real bear! A video of a Malayan sun bear at the Hangzhou Zoo in China is circulating online, showing the bear standing upright and interacting with visitors, raising her paws as if waving to visitors. This has caused people to suggest that this bear is actually a human in disguise. We debunk this bear-y odd story.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:34

Spotlight On OUM: What Online Learning Has To Offer

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/04

If you're a working adult, the thought of pursuing a higher education might sound scary. So is there a way for one to have both a career and also study part time? And thrive in both areas, without compromising the other. We speak to Prof Dr Ahmad Izanee Awang, the President and Vice Chancellor of Open University Malaysia, on the benefits of online learning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:10

What Does Budget 2023 Do For Women?

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/03

Budget 2023 was tabled in February, involving an allocation of RM388.1 billion. We looked into the various initiatives it has to offer women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:53

The Selangor Manifesto That PH And BN Wrote

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/03

The PH-BN ‘Kita Selangor’ manifesto was announced on July 31. We sit down with Rajiv Risyakaran, PH Manifesto Committee Spokesperson, and Ellena Razif, Deputy of Puteri UMNO Selangor, to talk about what the manifesto has to offer, and how they hope to attract voters from across the political aisle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:34

Today On Twitter: Customer Says Don't Call Me "Dear"

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/02

An exchange between a food vendor and customer went viral after the customer berated her for using the term "dear" multiple times to address her. We look at the various reactions on Twitter, of which some have expressed sympathy with the vendor while others share their views on what professional customer service entails.Image Credit: 123rf.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:31

What Would Effective Sex Ed Look Like?

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/02

The Institute for Public Health's National Health and Morbidity Survey 2022 has found that 7.6% of adolescents in Malaysia have engaged in sexual activities. From this number, 33% of teenagers engage in sexual activities before the age of 14, and 88% don't use any form of contraception. We use these findings as a springboard for a discussion on the role of sex education when it comes to teaching young people healthy attitudes around sex.Image Credit: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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9:03

Today On Twitter: Emails Through The Generations

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/01

A gen-Z chamber might have started a new era of email writing, signing off as, 'Confusedly', 'Embarassed' and 'Humiliated and Humbled' - which his senior amusedly shared on Twitter. This sparked a conversation on email etiquette, and how it's changed over the generations.Image Credit: 123rf.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:23

Nominee No More: Exit Plan For Dropped Reps

Evening Edition ·

2023/08/01

With a number of former reps now dropped from the upcoming state election nomination list, we look at calls for an "exit plan" - specifically, we hear from former Batu Uban ADUN S. Raveentharan who spoke previously about this. We speak with him about mechanisms within parties when candidates are dropped, and how these reps' contributions could be valued.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:52

Today On Twitter: #NoPJDLink

Evening Edition ·

2023/07/31

Caretaker Selangor Chief Minister Amirudin Shari announced the state government's decision to cancel the application for the construction of the PJD Link. We go through the varying reactions on Twitter, including the curious proximity of the announcement to the upcoming state elections.Image Credit: 123rf.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:53

Why Respectful Disability Language Matters

Evening Edition ·

2023/07/31

An open letter signed by individuals and groups working to support and advocate for persons with disabilities, urged media representatives and politicians to use proper terminology when addressing persons with disabilities and disability-related issues. We discuss the importance of using inclusive and respectful language, and how it can empower the community. Image Credit: 123rf.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:43

Clean Cut #1: Ming Yue

Evening Edition ·

2023/07/28

It’s the very first episode of our brand new series: BFM’s Clean Cut, where we invite comedians to come to the station and perform a set in front of the BFM staff, and we air it for your listening pleasure! One caveat: their jokes should be playable on air without getting them (or us!) into trouble. Comedian and content creator Ming Yue joined us in the first episodeoftheseries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:03

Today On Twitter: Are There Aliens Among Us?

Evening Edition ·

2023/07/28

It's happening: Aliens are among us. Or at least, the possibility of it. This is coming after former intelligence official David Grusch has claimed under oath that aliens exist and that the US government is in possession of UFOs and non-human bodies. So what's the deal? We get into all the responses this has garnered on Twitter.Image Credit: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:49

Will Madani Economy Framework Empower The People?

Evening Edition ·

2023/07/28

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has just launched the "Madani Economy: empowering the Rakyat” initiative. It's aimed to to address the country's competitiveness and investment attractions, as well as bread and butter issues. So we discuss whether this framework is the solution to boost our economy, and what gaps exist.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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