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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.
Episodes
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Best Festive Music: Your 2026 Raya Playlist
Since Raya is just around the corner, and many are already on their balik kampung journeys thinking about family, we thought we’d take a more festive approach…
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Do You Prefer Working From Home?
As the Middle East conflict disrupts oil supplies, countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines have turned to remote work and shorter weeks to cut…
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Your First Encounter with the News
The “Heard the News?” project, launched today in Shah Alam as part of New Straits Times’ 180th anniversary, will bring newspapers into classrooms across the…
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Would You Have An AI Friend?
The typical discourse on artificial intelligence (AI) has long focused on whether our minds will weaken as we lean more on machines. But now AI has crossed…
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Would You Work in the Public Service or be a Politician?
Drawing from the recent controversy surrounding the MACC's search notice for ex-political aide James Chai, we hear your take on the role of public servants…
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Should the USA be the World's Policeman?
The United States and Israel’s joint military campaign - including “Operation Epic Fury” that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and…
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Who Would Make a Good Malaysian PM?
In our conversation with former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, he argued that his generation of leaders is still seen as “next-gen” rather than…
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What Are Your Ang Pow Expectations?
Every family has a different formula they follow; and if you're traditional, there are a couple of dos and don't you practice when giving ang pows out to…
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What Is Your Dream Home Appliance?
Appliances shape our routines and feel like necessities, yet research shows many regret buying them, whether from upgrading too soon, chasing trends, or rarely…
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Do You Celebrate Valentine's?
With Valentine's Day around the corner, love is in the air - so we ask you: Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? Why, or why not? Image Credit: Pixabay See…
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What Local Cultures Interest You?
A proposed Water Music Festival in Bukit Bintang, part of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, has sparked debate among Malaysians over whether it truly reflects local…
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What Should Be The Malaysian Mascot?
Japan sends sumo wrestlers abroad as cultural ambassadors, showcasing tradition and soft power on the global stage. Which got us thinking about our own soft…
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Are We Ready To Have More Pet-Friendly Spaces?
Hong Kong has introduced a new policy that will allow up to 1,000 restaurants to welcome pet dogs. This is part of their efforts to create a more pet-friendly…
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Are You Emotionally Attached to Your Car?
This week, the transport ministry launched the Matching Grant to Replace Old Vehicles Programme to encourage Malaysians to replace their old vehicles –…
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Do You Support Sports Boycotts?
Calls are mounting for European teams to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup amid political tensions linked to the US as host. While some politicians push for a…
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Are You A Tipper?
A Facebook post recently made headlines as it detailed a Grab driver soliciting tips from his customers, a practice which is not allowed under the e-hailing…
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What Would You Change About Our Education System?
The Ministry of Education has unveiled the National Education Development Plan 2026-2035, creating a new 10-year roadmap for schools and higher education…
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Would You Stay in Your Job or Jump?
According to the Malaysian Employers Federation, who reviewed data regarding employment, young workers change jobs within 18 months, or a year and half into…
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Should UPSR and PT3 Return?
With the Education Ministry announcing that the UPSR and PT3 exams might be reinstated, we ask you: Do you want the UPSR and PT3 exams to come back? Did you…
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Were You the Favourite Child?
A New York Times article looked at research on favouritism within families and its impact. One of the largest studies found that nearly two-thirds of parents…
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A Better World With Trump-style Strongmen?
In the wake of the US military action in Venezuela that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro, we want to zoom out to ask you: Do you like or loath Trump's…
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How Was Your 2025?
It's our final Talkback installation of the year, and its the time to look back on the epic highs and lows of 2025. We ask our listeners how their year went…
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Do You Believe in Regifting?
As we're fully in the swing of the holidays, tis the season for Christmas parties, Secret Santas, White Elephants and the like. With that comes great gifts…
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Have You Experienced Burnout?
Malaysia’s first “youth retirement home” has opened in Gopeng, Perak, offering a month-long RM2,000 retreat for young adults who feel the pressures of high…
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If You Could Time Travel, Where Would You Go?
Tonight, we invite you to wander through the sweep of human history, choose the era that calls to you most if time travel were possible — and tell us why…
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Do You Prefer E-Wallets or Cash?
Digital payments surge in Malaysia, with e-wallets leading the charge. Nearly three in five Malaysians tapped cashless options in the past three months, driven…
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Should The Man Always Propose?
A TikTok video with over 8 million views shows user es.tellita preparing to propose to her boyfriend of 14 years, the father of her child. The reactions were…
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How Do Grey Skies and Stormy Weather Affect You?
Monsoon season is here, and with it come the puddles, the traffic jams, the sudden cool breezes, and those unexpected shifts in how we feel. Some say the rain…
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If You Leave Malaysia, Would You Come Back?
Malaysia’s migration story is shifting from brain drain to brain circulation, as talent leaves, learns, and reconnects with home. Government programmes like…
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International Men's Day: Perks and Pressures
International Men’s Day aims to highlight challenges men face, from mental health and violence to homelessness and social expectations. So tonight, we ask you…
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Do You Hold Grudges?
In a recent CBC interview with acclaimed author Margaret Atwood, she reflects on the role of grudges in her life. So tonight, we're asking: Do you hold…
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Is Your Degree Relevant To Your Job?
Malaysia’s unemployment rate may have dipped to 3% in September, but the numbers don’t tell the whole story. For many graduates, breaking into the job market…
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Is ChatGPT Making People Dumber?
While ChatGPT is becoming a regular part of people's lives, the backlash against relying on it also grows. Some employers say ChatGPT-dependent hires struggle…
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How Did School Shape Who You Are Now?
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek announced that from next year, all teachers will integrate values and character development into lessons, complementing a…
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Has Technology Taken Away Human Connection?
An article by Hanna Horvath, titled ‘Convenience Culture is Making Us Meaner’ has been making the rounds on social media. It basically makes the argument that…
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Are You A Procrastinator?
Hundreds of people struggle with putting off important tasks every day. And procrastination isn’t just laziness. It can affect mental health and productivity…
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Should We Start Caning in Schools Again?
Hundreds rallied in Penang to support two teachers charged with caning a student, a case that’s reignited debate over discipline in schools. So tonight, we…
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Should We Ban Kids From Using Smartphones?
In the wake of a tragic school stabbing, the government is backing a proposal to ban smartphones for students under 16. So tonight we ask our listeners: Do you…
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What's Your Worst Injury?
Our presenter, Sharaad Kuttan, is back on air after time away recovering from a sports injury. While we’re glad to have him with us again, his experience…
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When Was The Last Time You Learned Something New?
Last Thursday on Talkback, we explored the moment you realised you've gotten older. As the conversation unfolded, one theme kept resurfacing: the power of…
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What's A Cool Neighbourhood?
Time Out released their list of the 11 coolest neighbourhoods in Asia for 2025, and our very own Mont Kiara made it to #9. That got us thinking, how would you…
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When Did You Start Feeling Old?
From bifocals and bad knees to paying bills and feeling out of touch with slang, we reflect on the moments that make us feel a little older. Image Credit…
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Do You Still Use the Slang of Your Youth?
A recent report featuring Malay-language grammarian Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Nik Safiah Abdul Karim says slang is a sign that language is alive and well, so…
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Who Is Your Biggest Inspiration?
Hero of the planet Dame Jane Goodall recently passed away, and in the wake of her death, tributes have poured in from around the world. Many have shared how…
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New Food Ban in Schools - Will Kids Eat Better?
In a collaborative effort, the Health and Education Ministries have come together to promote healthier eating habits in schools by banning 12 categories of…
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Is Negativity All That Bad?
China's internet regulator just introduced a two-month nationwide campaign that will target any and all negativity online in an attempt to curb pessimism…
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Are Men Really Lonelier Than Women?
The term 'male loneliness epidemic' has been floating around for quite some time now. A 2021 survey showed that on average men have 50% fewer closer…
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Uncivic Behaviour That Gives You the 'Ick'
A man was recently arrested for assaulting a couple who asked him to stop smoking. The aggressive altercation that followed raises questions about ethics…
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What Do You Love About Sabah and Sarawak?
Malaysia Day is coming up, and in line with that we turn our heads a little more eastward and ask: what do you love about Sabah and Sarawak? Image Credit…
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What's The Spookiest Thing That's Happened To You?
It's Hungry Ghost Festival season! So with all this talk about ghosts, we ask you: What’s the spookiest thing that’s happened to you? Image Credit…
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What Advice Would You Give a 17-year-old?
It's BFM's 17th birthday! So we're asking you: What were you like when you were 17, and what advice would you give a 17-year old? Image Credit: Shutterstock…
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Do You Get Embarrassed Easily?
A recent think piece for the Guardian talked about Gen Z's apparent cringe culture and how it might be holding the younger generation back from truly enjoying…
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What Do You Love About Malaysia?
68th Merdeka Day is upon us! So it's time to reflect on what makes us Malaysian, and more importantly, what we love most about the country. Image Credit…
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What Would You Change About Malaysia?
In conjunction with our upcoming 68th year of independence this weekend, we pose this question to you: what would you change about Malaysia? Image Credit…
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Have You Ever Been Bullied at Work?
Continuing our theme of facing bullying this week, we ask you: have you ever been bullied at work and did you do anything about it? Image Credit: Shutterstock…
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What Will It Take To End Bullying?
Following recent developments in the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir in Sabah, suspected to be linked to bullying, we ask: why does bullying…
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Can Immigration Solve Our Population Crisis?
Continuing our theme from Tuesday, following remarks from former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli that Malaysia is becoming an 'ageing nation' and with…
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What's Keeping You From Having Kids?
After former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli's remark that Malaysia is becoming an 'ageing nation' there have been increased concerns that Malaysians…
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Should We Finish School by 16?
Former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli suggests students complete their compulsory education by 16, so that they can enter the workforce by age 21, to…
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Do You Pay for Parking, or Avoid It?
The Selangor government’s new Smart Intelligent Parking (SIP) system aims to plug revenue leaks in parking collections, but it’s sparked pushback over…