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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: The Centralised Taxi Service System
The government announced today that a special satellite tracking system known as the Centralized Taxi Service System (CTSS) will soon be implemented to keep…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: The National Automotive Policy 2014
The National Automotive Policy (NAP) was announced yesterday by the International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. What exactly is the…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Is a special ‘foreign worker enclave’ an acceptable way to manage crime?
Yesterday, The Malay Mail published a report on how a special foreign worker enclave has been set-up in the Iskandar region, to keep crime rates down. The…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday - What Does GST Mean To You?
Come 2015, Malaysia will join some 160 countries, which include leading nations and economies, who have implemented GST or VAT (Value Added Tax) systems. And…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday - do you care about the way we treat our migrant workers?
Malaysia's growth has spawned a labour shortage, paricularly in the plantation, factory and other positions that locals may deem as being menial. These gaps…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Is the proposed salary for state government leaders and lawmakers justified?
It was reported that salaries and meeting allowances of Malaysian federal lawmakers are expected to more than double to at least RM16,000 and RM500…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Is innovation dead in Malaysia?
This episode of Talkback we dwelled into the topic of innovation. Who is to be blamed for the lack of innovation coming out from Malaysia? This Talkback…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: The revision of assessment rates on properties in KL
We spoke about the revision of assessment rates on properties in KL and listened to the feedbacks of our listeners and what they considered a reasonable hike…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Should car owners be forced to replace their vehicles every 12 years?
According to the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), cars older than 12 years are cited as “unsafe, unreliable and could be faulty". As…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Rising cost in healthcare
We talked about healthcare in Malaysia, but more specifically about the exorbitant costs that comes with it and also the issue of accessibility of medication…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: What subjects should be made compulsory passes for SPM?
SPM students sitting for their examination this year now have an additional criteria to fulfill - a pass for their History paper. The subject has joined a list…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Are you happy with the current state of child care centres out there?
Of the many concerns amongst parents these days, high up on the list would be child care and education. With parents not being able to give up their jobs to…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Are we any better at treating foreign immigrants here in Malaysia?
The Mapping Social Cohesion Survey 2013 by the Scanlon Foundation reported that Malaysian immigrants face the most racial abuse in Australia. But is it any…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: What's your Budget 2014 wishlist?
It’s that time of the year when we find out how our country is doing economically, what we’ll need to brace ourselves for and of course, if…
TalkbackTalkback: Parents-Teachers Association - What does it actually do?
During the 2013 celebration of the blessed Aidiladha, some parents voiced their anger and concern over the ceremonial incident of cow slaughtering within…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Would you give up your citizenship for your child's education?
Whenever our discourse is clouded in controversy, the inimitable knee jerk from many a moderate Malaysian is to question whether or not there remains any space…
TalkbackTalkback: Helping Women Help Themselve
The purpose of the 1Malaysia Support For Housewives Programme is to create employment opportunities and provide assistance to housewives, single mothers, women…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: What can Malaysians do to address the Auditor General's report?
Today on The Evening Edition, we took a look at the Auditor General’s report from the everyman’s point of view. We asked what you, an everyday…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Is rising the price of cigarettes enough of a deterrent to stop people smoking?
Is rising the price of cigarettes enough of a deterrent to stop people smoking? Would you say that the price rise is too much; or not enough? Will it stop…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Energy Efficiency
The fuel hike that has us paying RM2.10 per litre for RON95 is something that we’re adjusting to, although when the news first hit, many of us worried…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Malaysia's Future in Badminton
The Badminton Association of Malaysia is not a happy house with the latest news of Rashid Sidek’s resignation as coach last week. Just 3 years ago, his…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Do you agree with this country’s affirmative action policies?
Over the weekend, our Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced that new strategies will be put in place to empower the bumiputera economy. The Prime…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Do you think Tunku’s dream of a unified Malaysia is realised today, 56 years later?
This Saturday, Malaysia will be celebrating its 56th National Day. It’s been 56 years since our first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman proclaimed…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Do compulsory slogans and national-anthem singing help build a stronger sense of patriotism among Malaysians?
“Endless Possibilities”. That’s Malaysia’s new slogan that is set to be officially launched this September 17th, a day after Malaysia…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: How serious are we in wanting to help educate children with special needs?
As we pick up pace to keep up with being a developed society, many glaring issues and communities that need help are hastily left behind. One of them is the…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Do you judge people based on their weight?
The social media realm was red-hot with activity yesterday when The Star published an article titled “No Benefit in Being Fat”. In it, it says that…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: What’s wrong with our local film industry?
Malaysians love their films. Rarely are our cinemas void of moviegoers, and often, you find you have to compete with what feels like the whole country, when it…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Women in the Workforce
The rate of women labour participation is a problem not only unique to Malaysia, but the world over. Many countries have recognised that the participation of…
TalkbackTalkback: Do you think the BR1M initiative helps Malaysians?
The Evening Edition, in collaboration with Influence 360, presents The Real Deal, a show where we will be looking into both BN's and PR's manifestos within…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Do you think the proposed legislation is enough to help Malaysians curb smoking?
Accompanying the recent price hike in cigarettes is a proposed amendment to the Control of Tobaccos Products Regulations - another step the government is…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: What does it take for Kuala Lumpur to be a world-class city?
Kuala Lumpur aims to be among the top liveable cities in the world by 2020 and that is evident in both ongoing and upcoming projects, all with the aim of…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Is this burgeoning demand for international schools a reaction against the standards of the Malaysian public education system?
The government has been encouraging the growth of international schools in Malaysia, which have been increasing each year. Education, one of the National Key…
TalkbackTalkback: Do you think political advertising work?
A browse through your Facebook posts of late will show many Malaysians posting about how they’re being bombarded by constant cold-calling, SMS-es, online…
TalkbackTalkback Thrusday: What can we all do to attract talent back to Malaysia?
The issue of brain drain is one that plagues countries the world over, and Malaysia is no exception. A 2011 study by the World Bank has shown that the brain…
TalkbackTalkback Thrusday: Will Malaysia reach the top 50 university rankings by 2020?
Times Higher Education, the world’s most authoritative source of information about higher education, has today published in its magazine, the Asia…
TalkbackTalkback Thrusday: Are children responsible for taking care of their parents in their old age? Should children look after their parents in their old age?
According to the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Japan and Singapore are likely to have the oldest population by 2030. And in…
TalkbackTalkback Thrusday: Can KL entertain?
Kuala Lumpur has proven over the years to be an exciting entertainment hub in the choices of international acts and events brought in. We’ve had comedian…
TalkbackTalkback Thrusday: Instilling Patriotism in Young Malaysians
The Sun Daily reported yesterday that a 15-minute video showing the ongoing crisis in Lahad Datu, Sabah will be shown to national service trainees to instill…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: What do we do when questions of sovereignty are raised?
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TalkbackTalkback: What role should parents play in school?
The New Education Blueprint 2013 - 2025 will have two dedicated modules; one for parents and one for school. This initiative is in efforts to increase…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Improvements Malaysians Want Seen in their Communities
With GE13 looming upon us, we’ve seen a number of Malaysians getting vocal about what concerns them. NGOs are formed, and popping like mushrooms, to…
TalkbackTalkback: Should the Education Ministry be involved in shaping the sexual identity of school children?
Last week, at a parenting seminar (held to curb LGBT tendencies) Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Puad Zarkashi called on parents to recognize the…
TalkbackTalkback : Public Caning in Schools
Though public caning was banned in schools by the government in 2004, caning can still be carried out by the headmaster and discipline teacher under the…
TalkbackTalkback: Is the Public Apology A Lost Art?
In the aftermath of the “Listen, Listen, Listen” video, Sharifah Zohra Jabeen issued a press statement forgiving KS Bavani and the…
TalkbackTalkback : Are social media users responsible when it comes to highlighting their grievances online?
Of late, more and more people are turning to social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to post their grievances and garner attention towards their cause…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Were you offended or enternained by "Do the Dappan"?
We open the lines to hear your thoughts on the "Do the Dappan" online Deepavali ad by Petronas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TalkbackTalkback Special: Budget For Malaysia
A first look at Budget 2013. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: The Budget You Want
It is that time of the year again! BFM day! Not our anniversary but Budget For Malaysia Day. As a precursor to the actual unveiling of the budget for 2013…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Should shoppers boycott shopping malls are that deemed unsafe?
The Star online reported MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek has called on shoppers to boycott shopping malls that failed to provide adequate safety…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Qualifications Vs Hard Knox
The Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Dr S Subramaniam has lamented at the competitivr job market which is reportedly driving people to resort of using fake…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Do you think the proposal to make traffic offenders pay their fines on the spot will be effective in curbing traffic offences?
A special commission to study the transformation of the civil service said unpaid summonses amounted to millions of ringgit. As reported in The Star , a…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Do you think slashing excise duties on cars is a good or a bad thing?
On Tuesday, Rafizi Ramli the PKR strategy director said Pakatan Rakyat (PR) will offer a complete revamp of the National Automotive Policy (NAP), including…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Are we becoming less tolerant of diversity?
Tolerance - what does it mean? It’s not a difficult word but have we considered what it really means? It means being patient with, being open-minded with…
TalkbackTalkback:What will it take for Malaysia to win an Olympic gold medal?
The Olympic games of 2012 will begin in 10 days’ time. Malaysia's 30-strong athletes contingent will be headed to the London Olympics. At the last…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Sex Lives and Politicians
Birds do it, bees do it and even politicians do it. In between arguments about corruption, employment, economy, and education, it seems every so often, the…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday: Are women safe in KL?
Just yesterday, MP of Batu Gajah (Ms) Fong Po Kuan claimed that women’s fears about their safety contradicted the statistics on crime reduction under the…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Is there room for open religious discourse in Malaysia?
Be it Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism etc - it seems that for the past 50 odd years, any discussion or discourse about religion has been done behind…
TalkbackTalkback Tuesday: Pension vs EPF for the Private Sector - Which Would You Prefer?
The government is considering the possibility of a life-long pension scheme for the private sector. This is, of course, to counter the problem of poverty…
TalkbackTalkback: Art Vs. Vandalism
Singapore’s Sticker Lady has been making the headlines lately and her story has actually sparked an online campaign after she was arrested for posting…
TalkbackTalkback Thursday - Swimming Pools for National Service?
Recently it was announced in the papers that swimming pools would be built for each of the 79 National Service training camps across the country, to be used in…