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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
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: A Free Internet: Can you handle it?
Over the years, there has been a significant push by the government to help make the nation more tech-savvy. However the internet is always a cause for debate…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Health and Living Live 2016
The recent heatwave has once again brought to light, the everyday health issues that plague Malaysians. Like the haze, once again our children are exposed to…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Would you pay for good journalism?
The Malaysian Insider drew over a million unique visitors per month but found it couldn't sustain its RM10 million losses. It had to shut down as a result. The…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Do we have hope for the Malaysian film industry?
The Malaysian film industry has seen a fresh success with the strong performance of a number of recent local films such as Ola Bola, Munafik and Polis Evo…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Should freedom of expression be a privilege or an absolute right?
The Communications and Multimedia Minister, Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak said in his latest blog posting that many people were abusing the Internet and…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Night Track For Illegal Racers
KL is planning to set up a night track around the city centre for mat rempit to race, where several roads would be closed to traffic for a few hours to enable…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: What would it take for you to consider a 3D job?
In Malaysia, foreign workers dominate various sectors: the plantation industry, manufacturing, construction, cleaning services etc. Recently, a challenge was…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: What’s your favorite ‘MOVING ON’ song?
On Talkback today, we're doing something special. We're going to open up our lines and take in song requests. Give us a call and tell us what songs best…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Are you for or against trolley segregation in supermarkets?
Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Hamzah Zainuddin was reported as saying that the government was considering a proposal to enforce a…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: University students are starving themselves in an effort to make ends meet. Who’s to blame? What’s the solution?
Recent news about univeristy students in dire financial situations have prompted much discussion about their living conditions. Some students have claimed that…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: How much are you willing to pay for a Milo ais?
There’s a story that’s been unexpectedly making the rounds. It’s about how a food court in Kuching charged their patrons RM4.20 for an iced…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: How do we spend our money?
2015 hasn’t been a good year for Malaysians when it comes to all things money and spending. In April we saw the introduction of the GST which raised the…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Are you in favour of making caning illegal overall?
The federal government has proposed to drop whipping as a form of punishment for minors found guilty of criminal acts. The Bill to overhaul the Child Act 2001…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Can we teach morality as a subject?
The Moral Education paper in the recent SPM has surprised many, over questions alleged to have been politically biased. As a result, many of those who sat for…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Do you feel disconnected from global acts of terror?
Yesterday, it was reported that Malaysia ranks 49 on the Global Terror Index 2015 (up 1 from 2014). With the world still reeling from heavy attacks on Paris…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: How much value do you place on your social media status?
In a world that's obsessed with social media, how much impact has it had on the lives of ordinary Malaysians. We open the lines today to ask you - How much…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Do you speak to your children about the birds and the bees?
In these past weeks, we've had a number of news relating to sex education. We've learned that there are about 18,000 teen pregnancies every year in Malaysia…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Do you think vaping should be banned in Malaysia?
The Health Ministry announced yesterday that it is considering either a total ban or strict regulations against vaping. The announcement comes as more studies…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: How have you been coping with the haze?
The Education Ministry has given schools the prerogative to run or close classes as they see fit, if the haze persists. And as we breathe in the acrid smell of…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Do you watch TV?
There seems to be a shift in content consumption these days, especially among our Gens Y and Z. TV doesn't seem to be the preferred choice of video-watching…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: How productive would Malaysians be in a 6-hour work day?
Sweden recently announced a 6-hour work day policy and jumping enthusiastically on the bandwagon echoing similar sentiments was the Malaysian Trade Union…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Will congestion charges help reduce congestion?
It was reported yesterday that City Hall (DBKL) will be looking to impose congestion charges on private vehicles come 2017. These charges will be imposed…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: What should Malaysians focus on?
So another Malaysia Day has gone by. Looking at the papers though, you'd never know it. Mafia style murders, red shirts and Petaling Street have pretty much…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Is Malaysian football beyond redemption?
Over the past week or so, Malaysian football has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. There was the 10 - 0 defeat by United Arab Emirates in the 2018…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Are Public Demonstrations Healthy For Malaysia?
It's been four days since the biggest public demonstration in our history. Now, we ponder whether such public displays are in fact healthy for Malaysia? See…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: English not a SPM compulsory pass in 2016 - What are your thoughts?
It was announced yesterday that the English subject will not be made a compulsory pass in 2016, a reversal of the initially announced plan by the Education…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: How has the weakening Ringgit affected you?
As of yesterday evening, our Ringgit closed at 4.02 to the USD - the lowest recorded in 17 years. Alarm bells have set off among most Malaysians, as we…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Do we really need the KL City Grand Prix?
There's been very little hype surrounding the KL City Grand Prix happening this weekend. Those living and working in KL have had to put up with road barriers…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Can you hear the people sing?
On Talkback today, we're doing something special. We're going to open up our lines and take in song requests. Give us a call and tell us what songs best…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Is an overseas education the only way to guarantee your child's future?
A recent survey carried out by HSBC saw 88% of parents opting to send their children overseas to pursue their tertiary education. This despite the mounting…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Does satire and humour aggravate tensions or is it an outlet for release?
Satire is often what the public turns to when dealing with tragedy and other national issues and there have definitely been many of late. However, even satire…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Is there hope for a silver lining?
A side dish of negativity seems to have accompanied all our local stories that have been making headlines these past 2 weeks. Among them corruption scandals…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Should marital rape be criminalised?
Last week, it was reported that Putrajaya will not criminalise marital rape - a decision that hasn't gone down well with politicians, lawyers and NGOs. They…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Should dress codes be imposed in public spaces?
There's been a lot of talk about dress codes of late, on both social as well as mainstream media, started off when a woman wearing a short skirt was denied…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: What is your reality of Vision 2020?
Vision 2020 is upon us, and the country is doing its best to ensure that we achieve the status of a developed nation in 5 years time. But some have cast doubts…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: What would encourage you to have more kids?
The call by Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim, for Malaysians to make more babies garnered very interesting…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Should films that portray negative issues in positive light be banned?
Our discussion this evening explored the role that movies play in our society, our tolerance levels for scandalous story lines and how pop culture contributes…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Second Chances For Child Pornography Convict?
On the 30th of April, Nur Fitri Azmeer Nordin, a Malaysian MARA sponsored scholar was arrested and convicted by a London court for being in possession of…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday - Are you for or against the death penalty?
On April 29, the death sentences of eight convicted drug traffickers were carried out.Social media exploded with divided opinions on whether Indonesian…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday - POTA
Until the detention of 17 people, including two who had recently returned from Syria for plotting terror acts in the nation's capital, the threat of terrorism…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Do you think video games are harmful to children?
Primary school headteachers in the UK have warned parents who allow their children to play video games such as Call Of Duty and Grand Theft Auto that they will…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Will you change your purchasing habits when GST hits?
On this episode of Talkback we asked: Have you changed your purchase habits to brace for the impending GST? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Air Travel
On the 24th March 2015, the world was informed of yet another tragedy in aviation, this time the focus was on a Germanwings plane that crashed into a…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Rate our taxi services from 1 to 10
It was reported today that taxi fares are expected to go up 25 sen per 200 meters, as opposed to 10 sen per 115 meters before. This comes at a time when the…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Should the act of child canning be criminalized?
In March 2015, it was reported that it isn't a crime to cane children in a 'light manner'. The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development says there…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Should veteran politicians make way for younger leaders?
One out of two Malaysians want veteran politicians from both sides of the divide to give up their positions of power and make way for younger leaders, says a…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: How would you rate our public services?
The Immigration Dept recently (2015) announced that they will be including appointment-based services as part of improving their efficiency. And credit must be…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Would you like to be reborn in Malaysia?
A recently conducted survey asked 1,000 Koreans if they'd like to be reborn in their country and the results were pretty depressing. Apparently, only 3 out of…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: What age should children start school?
In February 2015, a UK newspaper reported about how 2 year-olds should be playing and not be in school, after evidence suggested that it may poorly align the…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Euthanasia
A recent report in The Star Online highlighted the plight of a 75-year old man suffering from cancer, which raised questions about the moral and ethical…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Popiah or Lumpiah?
Malaysian cuisine is a subject that most Malaysians feel passionate about. As our cuisine appears to play such a pivotal role in Malaysian society, should we…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Soaring Household Debt
In a recent report released by international research firm McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), Malaysia has failed to rein in household debt that started…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Designer Babies?
Britain voted on Tuesday to become the first country to allow a "three-parent" IVF technique which doctors say will prevent some inherited incurable diseases…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Has the falling ringgit and oil prices affected your everyday life?
Around this time last year, we entered 2014 with caution amidst reports of fuel and sugar subsidy cuts and possible increases in toll rates, public transport…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Binning the "lain-lain" category.
Borneo charted new territories for themselves now that Sabah has joined Sarawak in binning the “lain-lain” race category on government documents…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Should we discontinue our National Service programme?
Part of the revision for Budget 2015 that was announced today was for the National Service Programme to be deffered for one year. The move is estimated to cut…
TalkbackTalkback: Happiness over salaries and job titles?
Would you choose a fair work-life balance over a big fat paycheck? Well, according to a survey carried out recently, Malaysians prefer a happy lifestyle…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Should we ban mobile phones in school?
A vote is currently being done by the Ministry of Education whether or not to ban the use of hand phones in schools. The National Union of the Teaching…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Rebranding Form 6
The Education Ministry will allow Form 6 students to ditch their school uniforms for traditional attire and other apparel. The move, announced last month, is…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Are you satisfied with the economic direction of the country?
It has been four years since it's inception and a lot has changed. In 2012, Malaysia was ranked 18th in the World Bank's Doing Business Report but today we are…