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Talkback
We’re on, when you’re off. Lee Chwi Lynn, Kelvin Yee and Tasha Fusil restore sanity to your day even as you’re stuck in traffic trying to get home. And who isn’t? Tune in as they take on hot-potato issues to inform and entertain you, soundtracked by the thumping music that only BFM plays. EE runs the gamut, bringing you noteworthy pop culture, punchy interviews, and rocking call-in sessions.
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TalkbackShould Fathers Be Able To Share Maternity Leave?
On Tuesday, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said she is open to looking at letting couples share maternity leave…
TalkbackDo You Stick to Your Favourite Music or Seek New Tunes?
A recent article from the BBC noted the streaming of current music was dwarfed by old music that was released at least a year ago. That got us thinking about…
TalkbackWould You Try Out TuJu?
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that he does not want civil servants to use Waze anymore due to the app's link to Israel and concerns…
TalkbackWould You Go Into Business With Your Family?
Lee Zii Jia's recent court dispute with his family over his own company has settled, but the suit raises a question many people quietly wrestle with: if they…
TalkbackWould More Surveillance Make You Feel Safer?
Would you feel safer walking down a street lined with facial-recognition cameras every 50 metres, or would it just feel like being watched? That is the…
TalkbackDo You Like To Upgrade Your Tech?
With the slew of new technology hitting the market, like the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max having launched on September 9th, alongside Android rivals like the…
TalkbackWhat Do You Want From Budget 2027?
Budget 2027 is just around the corner, and we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about what the government should prioritise that will actually…
TalkbackShould F1 Return to Malaysia For Good?
Following Sepang's grand but one-off return to the Formula 1 calendar this past weekend, conversations have been brewing about the feasibility and possibility…
TalkbackIs the Haze Stopping You From Joining Fun or Major Activities?
With air quality still unhealthy in parts of the Klang Valley and several events already cancelled over haze concerns. Major events like F1 in Sepang and the…
TalkbackDo Artists Owe Society a Good Moral Message?
The debate follows comments from UMNO's Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, who wants films and dramas depicting bullying to stop, arguing they could encourage…
TalkbackWhat Workplace Behaviour Needs to Go?
A US recruiter has gone viral on TikTok after saying job candidates shouldn’t bring iced coffee to an interview because it can make them look too casual. It’s…
TalkbackHow Do You Feel About Najib?
Dato Seri Najib Razak has been granted a conditional pardon allowing him to serve the remainder of his SRC International sentence under house arrest until…
TalkbackHow Can We Make Online Gaming Safer?
The Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia has opened a 45-day nationwide public consultation on its proposed gaming sub-code in order to set…
TalkbackWhat Jobs Deserve More Pay?
Singapore's Prime Minister will see his benchmark annual salary rise from S$2.2 million (US$1.7 million) to S$3.6 million, a jump of more than 60%, announced…
TalkbackWhat Can We Do To Stop The Haze?
The haze has worsened, with Sarawak's condition not improving and schools forced to shut down. We revisit a conversation we had with Dr Teckwyn Lim…
TalkbackDo You Think Censorship is Necessary?
The controversy surrounding Madu Atau Racun, a Malay-language series alleged to involve same-sex relationships, has drawn reactions ranging from the Religious…
TalkbackImagining Your Ideal "Malaysian" Day
From a good ol' breakfast at the kopitiam before a trip to Genting Highlands to a late-night supper at the mamak after a local football game, everyone has…
TalkbackWhat's Your Favourite Thing About Malaysia?
With Merdeka just around the corner, it is the time of year when we reflect on what brings us together as a nation, from our food and culture to our shared…
TalkbackWould You Like to See the Return of GST?
As the government considers whether elements of GST could be integrated into the existing SST framework, questions remain over how a hybrid system would affect…
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Would You Hire a Creative Over Using AI?
As generative AI tools become the go-to shortcut for logos, taglines, and marketing campaigns, creatives warn that algorithm-driven branding harms artistic…
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Are You Saving Enough for Retirement?
Think RM1 million sets you up for life? Think again. The Star recently published an article highlighting that with double-digit medical inflation and longer…
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Is Your Workplace Male or Female Dominated?
It’s been 50 years since a woman last raced in the Formula One world championship, with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali saying in 2024 that he didn’t expect to see a…
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What's Your Online or Texting Culture Pet Peeve?
Whether it's ghosting, being left on 'read', or passive-aggressive punctuation, digital communication comes with plenty of unwritten rules. In fact, there is…
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What Will Decide Your Vote in GE16?
Recent state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan have rewritten the local political playbook. From long-held urban strongholds changing hands to…
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Do You Believe in Personality Tests?
A recent study conducted by researchers from Claremont Graduate University in California and Wuhan University in China identified four broad thinking styles…
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What's the Best Way to Pay at Tollbooths?
Touch 'n Go has launched a new Enhanced RFID lane at the AKLEH Dato Keramat Toll Plaza. The lane is powered by homegrown Titan Flow technology using AI…
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Punishment or Rehabilitation for Malaysia’s Drug Problem?
To tackle increasing abuse rates, Kelantan police have introduced a new daily KPI requiring station chiefs to make at least one drug-related arrest every…
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Why Do People Litter?
Following the backlash over the rubbish left behind at Dataran Merdeka after the 2026 World Cup final screening, DBKL has reminded the public about the…
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What's Your Latest Hobby?
According to an article by The Atlantic, Gen Z's have decided that birding is the ultimate cool new hobby, with young people going to extreme lengths just to…
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What Matters Most When You Vote?
With the Johor state election now over, attention is turning from campaign promises to what actually drives people at the ballot box. Some voters prioritise…
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Can Someone of Another Race Look Out for Your Interests?
With the Johor state elections underway, questions around identity and representation are once again taking centre stage. While some political parties…
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Do You Believe In Big Weddings?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's recent lavish wedding at Madison Square Garden dominated headlines on social media and reportedly cost an estimate upwards of…
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What Was Your Dream Job Growing Up?
If your childhood career plan didn’t exactly pan out, you are far from alone. Various studies show that more than half of adults ended up in roles they never…
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Is Treating Yourself Breaking The Bank?
That daily coffee, food delivery after a tiring day, or the occasional little treat; self-rewards have become part of how many of us cope and unwind. But when…
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Opinions You're Afraid to Share: Malaysian Edition
After our recent chat about tanking durian prices, people gave us a collective reality check: apparently, if you don't love the King of Fruits, you deserve to…
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How Did Your Dad's Parenting Style Shape You?
With Father’s Day just behind us, it’s a good time to reflect on the role fathers and father figures play in shaping who we become over time. So on Talkback…
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What's The Worst Tourist Behaviour You've Seen?
A video recently went viral showing a group of Malaysian tourists in China shouting and accusing locals of being "smelly". The video has sparked backlash and…
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How Often Do You Take Public Transport?
Malaysia has long been a nation defined by our car-centric culture, but between DBKL considering car-free nights in KL and the upcoming launch of the LRT3…
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What Would It Take For You To Quit Sugar?
The Galen Centre is calling for an extra tax on high-sugar milk products and sweetened condensed milk to tackle rising health concerns. But cutting sugar out…
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Should Malaysia Support Refugees?
Recent viral petitions calling for the removal of Rohingya refugees from Malaysia have reignited debate around the country's treatment of refugees and asylum…
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Are You Addicted To Your Phone?
Sweden’s public health agency has urged parents to put their phones away around children, recommending “screen‑free zones” at home and backing a nationwide…
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Is Queuing Up For This Worth It or A Waste of Time?
We've either seen it or been part of it in some way: Queuing up for ages, just to get a taste of a sought-after meal, or concert tickets or a pair of limited…
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What Would You Fix in the Klang Valley?
Conversations have ignited on social media about the lack of government land available for hospitals and other forms of public infrastructure while more space…
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When's the Right Time to Get Married?
We’re talking about this because of a online discussions spurred by a user on threads @ashekperodua, who shared that their son, currently in their third…
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Which Party Would You Vote For?
Things have been buzzing after Pandan MP and former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, along with Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad recently announced…
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Are You Good In A Crisis?
We recently spoke to Nurhisham Hussein, Economic Advisor in the Prime Minister's Office and the head of the Secretariat of the Crisis Management Taskforce team…
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Do You Enjoy Travelling Solo or With Company?
Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook shows Gen Z Malaysians are turning away from solo trips, with most choosing family or partners to travel with instead. So we open…
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Where's Your Lepak Spot?
The 118 Mall is set to open in Kuala Lumpur this August, featuring more than 300 stores, cinemas, and large event spaces, positioning it as more than just a…
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Is the World Cup Worth the Price?
Uncertainty over Malaysia’s broadcast rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 appears to be easing, with Telekom Malaysia reportedly close to securing a deal…
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What Sports Do You Enjoy Watching?
The Badminton World Federation has announced that it will reintroduce the 3×15 scoring system across all official badminton and Para badminton tournaments. So…
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What's The Best Book You've Read Recently?
It's World Book Day, a day to celebrate the joy and pleasure of reading. So we thought we'd open the floor to our bookworm listeners and ask: What’s something…
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Do You Have A Bucket List?
Rose Rouse, a social activist from the UK who advocates for positive media representation around ageing, recently wrote an article in The Guardian explaining…
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Is Double Parking a Sin?
An article from SAYS recently highlighted mixed views among Malaysians on double parking. Some see it as inconsiderate, while others consider it acceptable in…
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Should We Chip In For Our Fuel Subsidies?
In an interview we had with Lee Hwok-Aun, Senior Fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, he suggested Malaysians split fuel subsidies evenly with the…
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What Is Your Favourite Cuti-Cuti Malaysia?
The tourism industry has been significantly impacted globally due to the Middle East conflict, with widespread airspace closures, flight cancellations, and…
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Would You Live in Space?
NASA’s Artemis II mission marks humanity’s return to the Moon, with four astronauts set to orbit our nearest celestial neighbor. It’s a step toward building a…
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How Has SPM Affected Your Life?
SPM results for this year are out. So we ask our listeners: Do you remember the day you received your SPM results, and how did you score? Did it affect your…
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Is Death Penalty the Answer to Fatal DUI?
Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal has urged the government to consider the death penalty for drunk drivers who cause fatal accidents. This comes…
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What Item Represents Your Youth?
A new Museum of Youth Culture in London is set to open in May this year with a collection of over 100,000 items, highlighting everyday objects that reflect…
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How Do You Feel About Fireworks?
With Hari Raya and Chinese New happening back to back this year, we've experienced consistent weeks of celebrations and fireworks. But with these fireworks…