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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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40:05

Top 5 At 5: The Life and Death of O.J. Simpson

Evening Edition ·

2024/04/12

Today's top 5 stories are: 1. The government's consideration of an e-filing system for those who want to report sexual harassment. 2. Kuala Lumpur climbing the ranks in the list of Smart Cities in the world. 3. The passing of O.J. Simpson, former NFL athlete. We looked back at his trial in 1995, where he was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ron Goldman. 4. The government’s plans on expediting facilities in the third class ward of the Hospital Kuala Lumpur. 5

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35:55

Top 5 At 5: Music, Myanmar and Academic Mischief

Evening Edition ·

2024/04/09

Today's top 5 stories are: 1. How some people will be celebrating Raya away from home. This is coming from TikTok user @cikguding who asked people to share their reasons for not returning home. 2. A recently released annual survey by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute has found that elites in Southeast Asia have a relatively low level of concern for the political crisis in Myanmar. 3. The issue of academic fraud, after Malaysian Academic Movement, or Gerak called for a a collective effort involving

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42:27

Top 5 At 5: Avoiding Accidents During Aidilfitri

Evening Edition ·

2024/04/08

Today's top 5 stories are:1. University Malaya recently released a dress code for students, which has been met with criticism from members of the Universiti Malaya Association of New Youth (UMANY).2. As Malaysia is struck by extreme temperatures, cases of heatstroke rise, claiming the lives of two and incapacitating many others. We discuss how we can handle the heat.3. Sabah's state government plans to relocate residents of Pulau Gaya to the mainland in an effort to further boost tourism to the

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41:09

Top 5 At 5: The Death of Amazon's AI-Powered...

Evening Edition ·

2024/04/05

Today's top 5 stories are:1. Amazon scrapping its grab-and-go supermarket model, where customers can get an item, have it be scanned by AI sensors, and Just Walk Out. This is following reports that in actuality, 1,000 Indian workers were watching customers as they shopped, to make sure checkouts were accurate. Amazon, however, has said that their workers only validated a small amount of visits, when its AI couldn't make a determination.2. Kelantan recording nearly 600 fires in the first 3 months of

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41:45

Top 5 At 5: 'No Report, No Probe' Reconsidered

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2024/04/04

Today's top 5 stories are: 1. A deadly 7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, making it the country's most devastating natural disaster in 25 years.2. It's that time of the year for Raya ads that pull at our heartstrings. This year, RHB Bank delivers with a short film telling the real-life story of lawyer, Ahmad Zaharil Muhaiyar who defended a woman accused of stealing a pencil case for her son.3. The government is launching a power separation initiative of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor

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43:44

Top 5 At 5: A New Era For Our Cybersecurity Landscape?

Evening Edition ·

2024/04/03

Today's top 5 stories are:1. Adidas banning fans from putting the number '44' on their jerseys, due to it resembling the symbol used by the Nazi's SS units during WWII.2. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's decision for government institutions to use imported white rice, to ensure local rice supply for the public. This is amidst supply shortage issues.3. Former student of MRSM Tumpat being sued RM3 million in defamation, after accusing a teacher of paedophilia.4. Tan Sri Robert Tan has pleaded

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42:34

Top 5 At 5: Bellweathering at Kuala Kubu Bharu...

Evening Edition ·

2024/04/02

Today's top 5 stories are: 1. The possibility of Sarawak using the Cambridge syllabus assessment for Primary 6 students starting from 2026.2. The controversy surrounding the Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek appearing to reject the use of the word 'kafir' to refer to non-Muslims. 3. A third Molotov cocktail thrown at a KK Mart outlet, this time in Kuching. 4. The Prime Minister warning governmental agencies and departments that they're under close watch, following recent headlines about

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41:47

Top 5 At 5: The Plight of Whales, Stray Dogs and...

Evening Edition ·

2024/04/01

Today's top 5 stories are: 1. In a move to protect marine life, whales in the southern Pacific have been granted personhood, led by the indigenous marine conservation group, Hinemoana Halo Ocean Initiative. 2. Disputes over leadership in the Women's Aid Organisation has triggered mass resignations among Excos in protest. 3. PADU registrations reach 41% of the adult population in Selangor, with the highest ratio observed in Perlis, Kelantan, Terengganu and Negeri Sembilan. 4. The Shah Alam City

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32:12

Top 5 At 5: The Parallel Pathway Problem

Evening Edition ·

2024/03/29

Today's top 5 stories are: 1. A new study that looks at whether generative AI tools are helpful for students in academia, and found that different types of students are more likely to use it than others. 2. A significant uptick in provocative content on social media, compared to last year, driven by 3R issues. 3. A rise in e-cigarette poisoning cases, with experts raising the alarm that children and teenagers are more heavily affected, partly due to accessibility and a lack of safety protocols. 4. A

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32:12

Top 5 At 5: The Parallel Pathway Problem

Evening Edition ·

2024/03/29

Today's top 5 stories are: 1. A new study that looks at whether generative AI tools are helpful for students in academia, and found that different types of students are more likely to use it than others. 2. A significant uptick in provocative content on social media, compared to last year, driven by 3R issues. 3. A rise in e-cigarette poisoning cases, with experts raising the alarm that children and teenagers are more heavily affected, partly due to accessibility and a lack of safety protocols. 4. A

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39:28

Top 5 At 5: Scrutinizing STEM Salaries

Evening Edition ·

2024/03/27

Today's top 5 stories are:1. Our mini Popek Popek Parlimen, where we cover updates from the Dewan Rakyat. Today's main topics: renewable energy project between UAE company Masdar and MIDA, taxes and e-invoice, and the implementation of the Malaysian Checkpoint and Border Agency (MCBA).2. Last Friday, southern Thailand witnessed multiple bombings and arson attacks by insurgents who have been in conflict with the government for decades. This incident happened 20 years after the Tak Bai Massacre, where

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41:51

Top 5 At 5: Resolution For Ceasefire in Gaza

Evening Edition ·

2024/03/26

Today's top 5 stories are: 1. Our mini Popek Popek Parlimen, where we cover updates from the Dewan Rakyat. Today, we look at the possible impact of the the SST increase, the decline in STEM interest from students as well as discussions on the low registration rate of PADU, particularly among non-Malays.2. Calls to reconsider the amendments to the citizenship law, ahead of its second reading in parliament tomorrow. Civil society groups have labelled these amendments as regressive.3. The introduction

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37:31

Top 5 At 5: BDS Malaysia Speaks Out!

Evening Edition ·

2024/03/25

Today's top 5 stories are:1. Our mini Popek Popek Parlimen, where we bring you updates from parliament, including: improving internet services nationwide, the distribution of essential goods and subsidies, and the proposal of enlisting students and youths who are not enrolled in university in PLKN.2. ISIS-K launched a terrorist attack near Moscow, which has led to 137 casualties.3. Vivekananda Ashram is in jeopardy after losing its heritage status in the draft KLLP 2040, as interested parties may

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41:36

Top 5 At 5: Turning The Tide On Our Water Crisis

Evening Edition ·

2024/03/22

Today's top 5 stories are: 1. The United Nations General Assembly has adopted the first global resolution on Artificial Intelligence, to encourage countries to safeguard human rights, protect personal data and monitor AI for risks2. A look ahead of tomorrow's annual Earth Hour event!3. The shifting demographic in Chinese vernacular schools, following a Chinese school in Negeri Sembilan seeing more Malay student enrollment.4. Bersih Chairperson Faisal Aziz alluding that Bersih 6.0 may happen sooner

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14:42

Free Your Finances: PTPTN Loan Repayment Incentives

Evening Edition ·

2024/03/21

For many Malaysians, student loans are an essential tool for pursuing higher education, and essentially, achieveing their dreams. But many struggle to repay their loans after graduating, due to financial difficulties. In this interview, we speak to Joe Hanni Mohamad, General Manager at PTPTN, about the repayment incentives and services that PTPTN offer, designed to make the the repayment process more manageable and flexible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:51

Top 5 At 5: Regal Enforcement, Progressive Wages and...

Evening Edition ·

2024/03/21

Today's top 5 stories are:1. Our mini Popek Popek Parlimen, where we look at talks on hosting the Commonwealth Games, complaints on police personnel, and foundlings' citizenship. 2. Hari Raya is fast approaching and parents are worried that celebrations will be dimmed in the face of rising costs, especially when the school year just started earlier this month. We discuss how families can deal with overlapping costs. 3. The Subang Airport Regeneration Plan commences with the expansion of the city

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41:45

Top 5 At 5: Ipoh White Coffee, Ferries, and Household...

Evening Edition ·

2024/03/20

Today's top 5 stories are: 1. Our mini Popek Popek Parlimen, where we bring you updates from the Dewan Rakyat. Today's main topics: the Progressive Wage Policy, the reparation of potholes and damaged roads, and PADU registrations.2. Ipoh white coffee is ranked 10th most popular coffee in the world! We dive into the history and cultural significance of our local brew from Ipoh.3. A proposed reactivation of ferry services between Peninsular and Borneo, which may improve tourism and travels between

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41:15

Top 5 At 5: Tackling 3M Skills In Schools

Evening Edition ·

2024/03/19

Today's top 5 stories are: 1. Our mini Popek Popek Parlimen, where we bring you updates from the Dewan Rakyat. Today's main topics: supply of local white rice, late salary payments and EPF contributions. 2. Food wastage and single-use plastics during Ramadan: how will it affect us, and how we can decrease these practices as consumers. 3. Two kopitiams in Penang going viral for imposing a RM2 fee for customers who do not order drinks. 4. The impact of the amended Akta Universiti dan Kolej Universiti

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38:37

Top 5 At 5: KK Mart Boycotted Over Controversial Socks

Evening Edition ·

2024/03/18

Today's top 5 stories are: 1. Our mini Popek Popek Parlimen, where we bring you updates from the Dewan Rakyat. Today's main topics: The Kawasan Rukun Tetangga initiatives as well as plans to revert to the pre-covid school calendar.2. A ruling by the Federal Court of medical negligence, which have raised concerns of practitioners resorting to "defensive medicine".3. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek's warning that teachers and school staff will be sacked if they are found guilty of sexual harassment

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40:06

Top 5 At 5: Russians Poll & Borneo Burns

Evening Edition ·

2024/03/15

Today's top 5 stories are: 1. The Russian presidential elections, and we're spotlighting a few things, including Vladimir Putin's likely win, online voting being a first for the Russians as well as political and cultural interests of Russians (and why it's significant to our region.)2. The issue of overcrowding in SK Cyberjaya, which has culminated in a relocation of students to nearby schools.3. Gua Lepak, a popular food court eatery operating within Batu Caves, being given an eviction notice

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