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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: What will it take to make us love our city?
What makes a city liveable and loveable? It is a collaboration between a government that prioritises safety, healthcare, educational resources, infrastructure…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: What's in a name?
Last month, residents and companies in PJ were up in arms over the one-way road change within the PJ State area. There was a lot of confusion and traffic jams…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Where do we fall short when it comes to protecting our children?
Today is Universal Children’s Day. Nearly 25 years ago, the world made a promise to children: that we do everything in our power to protect and promote…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: The supernatural and the scientific
The Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) will hold a two-day regional forum later this month, which is said aims to help local Muslim doctors reconcile their…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Fragile National Unity
Recently Lee Chong Wei’s B sample tested positive, with a potential suspension looming for the world badminton champ. Chong Wei is more than just a…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Are we progressing or regressing as a nation?
Malaysia has been described as a fast-developing country, working hard in wanting to achieve its Vision 2020. People say we're a progressive nation but are we…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Public Transportation Fare Hike
It was reported that SPAD has put a recommendation in to the Transport Ministry to increase public transport charges nationwide. While the proposal awaits…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Three Tier Subsidy Rationalisation
We’ve known for some time that the inevitable will happen - an end to the fuel subsidies. And whilst we’re aware that at some point it will happen…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: What else can Malaysia offer to lure tourists into the country?
Our Nasi Lemak dish has always been the talk of the country, but more so now ever since it was announced that the iconic Malaysian dish will be the Tourism…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Are we walking the talk in encouraging women to hold more decision making posts?
Women were an important feature in the Prime Minister's Budget 2015 tabled last Friday. The Women, Family and Community Development will be allocated RM2.26…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: The Budget 2015
It's that time of year again, the budget. This year, it's rumoured that the focus will be on stimulating growth, improving Malaysia's fiscal position and…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Will you work beyond the age of 60?
It was reported recently that Malaysia may be headed for a retirement crisis as tens of thousands of Malaysians depart the workforce for their golden years…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: How does the recent fuel hike make you feel?
The Evening Edition addressed the topic that had Malaysians talking non-stop since its announcement - the fuel price hike. Effective from midnight last night…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: SPM Forecast Results
Parents are up in arms again, and this time it’s about the Ministry of Education’s decision to bar Form 5 students from applying for pre-university…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Scams
It's reported in the papers today of how a Casanova conned a single mother of RM90k. This adds on to the numerous stories we've been reading in the papers, and…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Science vs Arts - Will science education alone produce great leaders?
The Science vs Arts argument has long been in the books, with Science always being the preferred choice over the often depicted "lesser-successful" Arts…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Tourism
Malaysia, Truly Asia. It’s a catch phrase that has really caught on. As a tourist destination, we seem to have it all. Idyllic Islands, Green Highlands…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: UPSR Paper Leak
The UPSR paper leak that's been making headlines has everyone up in arms. But should we be surprised? For years, we've heard of situations where both school…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Is Malaysia a truly harmonious nation?
A social experiment video showing Malaysians sticking up for each other has been making news within the online sphere. The video, filmed by a local ad agency…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Boycotting brands for a cause - effective or just plain silly?
Several brands that have been singled out for their alleged links to Israel say that the recent boycott campaigns and protests by Malaysians "misguided" by…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday : Son rapes mum - what are the underlying issues?
A mother had reported her son, a 15 year old schoolboy, to the police because he allegedly raped her after watching a pornographic video, after she had…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Teachers who bully students
Bullying in school is never down to one form where students bully students. It has escalated to students bullying their teachers and even teachers bullying…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Would you employ a local graduate?
With almost 180,000 Malaysian graduates entering the job market, it's a wonder why local grads can't secure a job. Are they really not good enough for the job…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Internet and Social Media Censorship
On Talkback Tuesday tonight, we spoke about the call for internet censorship which has made headlines in our news recently. Contributing to the discussion was…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: The great Penang hawker debate
Who doesn't know the wonders of Penang food! Both Malaysians and tourists alike make the pilgrimage up north many times to get their amazing-food fix and leave…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Forgive & Forget?
There’s been a barrage of unpleasant incidents that have graced our news stories just these 3 weeks alone. We’ve had politician Bung…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Of English Medium Schools & National Unity
Public schools can either be a firm foundation for unity or spread the seeds of disunity.As we take several measures to better our education system, could…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Should we forget about trying to bring Malaysian experts back from abroad?
According to a recent study, presented at the forum Brain Drain: Who Gains? Who Sacrifices? in KL on Saturday, economist Dr Lim Kim Hwa stated that the current…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Soup Kitchens & NGOs
On the 3rd of July 2014, Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said that soup kitchens will be fined f they do not shift out of the capital city by Monday. In…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Cold, cruel Malaysians
Just a few days ago 15-year-old Muhammad Firdaus Dullah was found covered with faeces and urine in a low cost flat in Taman Semarak, Nilai. He was emaciated…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: What Would It Take To Get Malaysia Into The World Cup?
Back in 2010 North Korea made it into the World Cup; a team not exactly known for the footballing prowess or their football fandom. Why is it, that a nation as…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Does the AG report improve accountability?
A total of 230 suggestions were made in the Auditor-General's Report 2013 Series 2 to assist the federal and state governments and federal statutory bodies to…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: What Would Make You Give Up Your Car?
The growing trend of private vehicle ownership is becoming untenable. Rising fuel costs alone have made driving around an incredibly expensive proposition. And…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Multi-generation cohabitation
Last September, the Singapore government rolled out the first batch of three-generation (3Gen) flats. Essentially, larger flats - each of which were at…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Can sensitivity ruin a country’s economic future?
The latest victim in the saga of "THINGS BANNED IN MALAYSIA", is an album that was released 47 years ago. Jimi Hendrix’s 1967 album “Axis: Bold as…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: What can we do to make Malaysia better for our children?
On Talkback Tuesday, we'll talked about the future of our country. And by that, we meant our children. We've read so many horror stories in the news recently…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Do You Care About What Goes Into Your Food?
On the Evening Edition today, we discussed food standards in Malaysia and the level of care you expect from eateries and the food industry in general. Do you…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Malaysia. Worst place to work?
Last week, a survey by the International Trade Union Confederation listed Malaysia as among the worst countries in the world to work as it does not guarantee…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Lines Free!
This evening on Talkback, the Evening Edition Team tried to ascertain what's in the hearts and minds of Malaysians. We asked what issues have been top of mind…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Women In Politics
This evening we talked about the big topic that's making the rounds. Women In Politics. You'd have to be blind to have missed the news thread on the Teluk…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Those Who Can't...
We’ve all heard the following refrain. About the time when teachers were put on a pedestal alongside doctors and engineers. About how it was once a…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Should Freedom of Speech and Expression be truly free?
A public lecture at a local University has prompted outrage amongst some groups because of its alleged 'one-sided' and 'bigoted' presentation. Where do we draw…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday With Ministers: Idris Jala
Our Talkback with Ministers series continued today and we looked into the question of how the government makes and spends its money. The first series of the…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Dato' Abdul Rahman Dahlan
Our Talkback with Ministers series continued today and we we’re looking into the rising cost of living and housing that’s affecting the urban…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Earth Day 2014
It's World Earth Day today, and even Google has jumped on the bandwagon. Today's Google-doodle shows either the Rufous hummingbird, Japanese macaque, the…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday - Exploring the key socio-economic issues that matter to you
Today on Talkback Thursday, we took a trip back to revisit some of the conversations we’ve had about the many socio-economic issues plaguing the country…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Should the government enforce penalties on those who use water excessively?
There's a lot of discontent about the current water rationing situation; some reports are saying that we may even have to ration water until December…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Should I Stay, Or Should I Go?
Talentcorp, the government agency tasked to fight the brain drain happening in the country has, to date, only managed to bring back 2,500 Malaysians under the…
TalkbackTalkback with Ministers - Khairy Jamaluddin
The rising costs of living is hitting Malaysians, both old and young, and everyone is feeling the additional burden on their shoulders. Young Malaysians, with…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Is The Internet Too Free?
The internet has spread to a worldwide phenomenon over the past two decades, creating a superhighway of information, commerce and communication unparalleled in…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Should the racial discourse be explored or ignored?
Racial infliction is often found in our news stories and everyday conversation. And the result is often damaging, making some of us question why we go down…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Cancellation of FMFA 2014 - Whose responsibility is it to ensure the safety of concertgoers?
On Talkback Tuesday today, we spoke about the cancellation of Future Music Festival Asia 2014 in Kuala Lumpur. Last Saturday, the third and final day of FMFA…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Crisis Management & Leadership
We explored the relationship between crisis management, leadership calibre, and the role it plays in shaping perception. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Dato' Sri Abdul Wahid Omar on the economy
Throughout the whole month of March, 2014 on Talkback, we gave the callers the unique opportunity to speak to the people in charge and ask them the tough…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: One Divorce In Malaysia Every 10 Minutes
According to an article published in the Malay Mail on the 3rd of March 2014, 'the number of divorces in Malaysia has more than doubled in just eight years…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: School Based Assessment System (PBS)
On Sunday, the Education Ministry announced that the school-based assessment (PBS) policy would be put on hold pending further reviews. This came after…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: The Fine Line Between Abuse And Discipline
There has been a lot of heat surrounding the news of the Malaysian couple being held by Swedish authorities for allegedly hitting one of their children. And…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Does sex education mean that 10 year old children should be asked questions about their sexuality?
The FMT reported today that a survey was conducted in a national primary school in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan and had shocked parents when the questions posed to…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Can Our Sifu See Through You?
There are multitudes of people that believe in the 'science' of Feng Shui. It's spawned best selling books, global tours and even TV series'. On this edition…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: What is an appropriate punishment in this day and age for students?
Two Year Four boys from a vernacular school in Sungkai, Perak, were made to wear bells around their neck and “offered” grass to eat as punishment…