Evening Edition

Dec 11 2024 100 ep. 35 mins 99

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The Evening Edition team restores sanity to your day even as you’re stuck in traffic trying to get home. And let's face it, who isn’t? We tackle the biggest headlines with analysis, updates and opinions, and get your take on all the issues that matter most. And as a bonus: the stories are soundtracked to BFM's distinctive music and tunes!

The Evening Edition runs the gamut, bringing you current affairs stories, in-depth interviews, and a slice of pop culture as you wind down for the day.

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Pursuing Your Education Abroad

Dec 11 2024 16 mins

If you're planning on pursuing a postgraduate studies abroad, the sheer volume of options and information out there can feel overwhelming. Considerations like when to apply, the benefits of studying abroad, and available scholarships come to mind. Devina Sivagurunathan, joins us to shed some light on this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budget 2025: Is The Pie Fairly Divided?

Oct 20 2024 41 mins

Budget 2025 has just been tabled, so we’re going to take a look at whether it’s been evenly distributed across the nation.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: Anwar Ibrahim, FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budget 2025: Bigger, Braver and... Sexier?

Oct 17 2024 46 mins

Budget 2025 has been revealed as the largest in Malaysia's history, totalling RM421 billion. This includes RM335 billion for operating expenses and RM86 billion for development. We’ll explore key highlights, from the expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) to the planned rationalization of RON95 subsidies, an increase in the minimum wage, and vital aid initiatives for SMEs a

Top 5 At 5: Remembering the Late Syed Husin Ali

Jun 30 2024 42 mins

5. Mini Popek Popek Parlimen, where we bring you the biggest highlights from the Dewan Rakyat. Today, we get into updates on exporting fresh durians to China, eradicating hardcore poverty and opening new Drive-Thru Recycling Centres.4. Fans are putting Bruno Mars' upcoming concert under scrutiny, now that his past concert in Tel Aviv has been doing the rounds on social media. Even

Top 5 At 5: Retiring Teachers and Resilient Rangers

Jun 27 2024 42 mins

5. The first US presidential debate between incumbent President Joe Biden and his Republican rival Donald Trump has wrapped, with Trump coming out the winner. 4. Today marks the 100th anniversary of the Johor-Singapore Causeway, which was built to ease pressure on train and ferry services due to the rapid movement of people and goods. Francis Hutchinson, Coordinator of the Malaysia

Top 5 At 5: Madani To Put Social Media On a Leash

Jun 26 2024 40 mins

5. On Mini Popek Popek, we highlight the biggest stories from the Dewan Rakyat. Today, we cover updates on Malaysia-Russia ties, as well as the issue of pornographic content on platforms like Facebook and Telegram.4. Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun's appointment as the new chairperson of the Election Commission, which has recived criticism from civil society and government backbenchers. Ke

Top 5 At 5: Assange Walks Free After 14 Years

Jun 25 2024 40 mins

5. Mini Popek Popek Parlimen, where we cover highlights from the Dewan Rakyat. Today, the Higher Education Ministry's efforts to create alternative pathways for cardiothoracic specialisation, and the Education Ministry's efforts to address student absenteeism.4. Free commemorative tote bags that were given out to customers who visited the Apple Store in TRX Exchange Mall on its ope

Top 5 At 5: Saving the Shah Alam Community Forest

Jun 24 2024 40 mins

5. For Mini Popek Popek Parlimen, we covered Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim addressing several pressing issues. These included Blackrock’s presence in Malaysia, the rationale for MAHB partnering with GIP, and Malaysia’s decline in the World Competitiveness Ranking.4. Malaysian netizens are not happy with the official attire for the Malaysian contingent at the Paris Oly

Top 5 At 5: What Can Malaysia Do About Myanmar's Civil War?

Jun 23 2024 43 mins

5. Mini Popek Popek Parlimen is back to cover highlights from the Dewan Rakyat! Today we cover: Langkawi possibly becoming a Muslim-friendly tourist destination, frustrations over the ongoing legal battle involving Sulu claims to Sabah, and accusations against Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul for breaking house rules. 4. An 8-year-old Pekingese dog with an untrimmed fur coat, a flippy-

Top 5 At 5: A New Precedent for Malaysia-China Relations

Jun 20 2024 37 mins

5. The Freedom Film Network has responded to the Home Ministry's updated film censorship guidelines which aim to crack down on content deemed inappropriate. Deborah Augustin, Campaign and Strategy Lead at the Freedom Film Network, shares her thoughts on the new guidelines. 4. The Iberian lynx was deemed critically endangered just over 20 years ago, but the latest numbers show that