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Evening Edition
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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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Global Politics in 2026 - What Lies Ahead?
Jan 200:24:14Tap to summarizeFrom Washington to Beijing, Moscow to Gaza, the world enters 2026 amid shifting power balances and unresolved conflicts. Political analyst Benjamin Barton joins us to explore the year ahead, taking a look at the US mid-term elections and evolving security doctrine, China–Taiwan tensions and the technological race with America, the enduring wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and ASEAN’s search for unity in a fractured global order.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →What Will Domestic Politics Look Like in 2026?
Jan 200:22:14Tap to summarizeAs Malaysia steps into 2026, the political landscape remains as complex as ever. What lessons can we draw from 2025, and what challenges lie ahead? Political scientist Wong Chin Huat joins us to unpack the state of domestic politics: from stalled reforms and coalition compromises to voter perceptions, ethno-religious polarisation, and the structural limits shaping policymaking.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Najib Found Guilty In Latest 1MDB Trial
Dec 2600:26:41Tap to summarizeFormer Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was on trial for four counts of abuse of power tied to RM2.27 billion in gratification, and 21 counts of money laundering involving over RM4.3 billion. The court found him guilty on all 25 charges, which includes four for abuse of power, nine for receiving illegal funds, five for using them, and seven for transferring them. We dive into the verdict, Najib's chance of an appeal as well as political ramifications.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Perlis Government in Shambles
Dec 2600:08:27Tap to summarizeThe PAS-led Perlis government collapsed over Christmas as MB Mohd Shukri Ramli resigned, citing health issues, after eight assemblymen withdrew support. Three PAS ADUNs were also expelled, and Bersatu rebels face pressure to follow. Meanwhile, PAS has proposed a new MB candidate to the Raja of Perlis. We discuss the fallout with FMT’s Northern Bureau Chief, Predeep Nambiar.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Key To Living Longer and Better
Nov 1300:11:38Tap to summarizeAs Malaysians live longer, the question isn’t just how much wealth we can accumulate, but how well we can protect both our finances and our health. With life expectancy rising to 75.3 years, we explore what it means to preserve quality of life in a changing landscape. We get into it with Linda Yip of HSBC Malaysia, Dr Seow Vei Ken of Sunway Medical Centre, and Charles Ong of Allianz Life Malaysia about striking the right balance between financial strength and health resilience, and why longevity demands a new kind of planning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Budget 2026: The Devil is in the Details
Oct 1000:54:03Tap to summarizeAt RM419.2 billion, Budget 2026 is smaller than last year’s, marking the first contraction since Budget 2020. The government says the leaner budget reflects a focus on fiscal discipline and targeted spending. But beyond the headline figures, do the measures go far enough to strengthen Malaysia’s long-term resilience and growth? We unpack the details — from taxation to tourism — with our experts.This BFM Budget 2026 Special is brought to you by Mah Sing — Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: Bernama See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Pursuing Your Education Abroad
Dec 12, 202400:16:26Tap to summarizeIf 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.
Transcribe →Budget 2025: Is The Pie Fairly Divided?
Oct 21, 202400:41:02Tap to summarizeBudget 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.
Transcribe →Budget 2025: Bigger, Braver and... Sexier?
Oct 18, 202400:46:20Tap to summarizeBudget 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 and autistic children. Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: Anwar Ibrahim, FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Top 5 At 5: Remembering the Late Syed Husin Ali
Jul 1, 202400:42:34Tap to summarize5. 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 BDS Malaysia has chipped in, calling for a boycott of the concert, and for Bruno Mars to take a stance in the Gaza genocide.3. Troubled times seem to be ahead for the MM2H scheme with agencies reporting a 90% drop in interest after new rules require applicants to make larger bank deposits and property purchases. Andy Davison, Founder & CEO of The Expat Group Media shares his thoughts on the revised rules.2. It's been a sad weekend for the Malayan tiger, with the discovery of a tiger's carcass in Kelantan, and the arrests of poachers in Pahang who were keeping the remains of a slain tiger. Dr Mark Rayan Darmaraj, the country director of the Wildlife Conservation Society Malaysia Programme talks to us about what might have cause the tiger's death, and what he thought about the arrests.1. Our top story: We reflect on the life and legacy of the late Syed Husin Ali with Juliet Chin, Activist and Former ISA Detainee.Image Credit: Fahmi Fadzil,FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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