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Talkback
by BFM Media
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
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Would More Surveillance Make You Feel Safer?
Would you feel safer walking down a street lined with facial-recognition cameras every 50 metres, or would it just feel like being watched? That is the question hosts Lee Chwi Lynn and Susan Tam put to listeners on Talkback, after Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi floated...
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Do You Like To Upgrade Your tech?
With the slew of new technology hitting the market, like the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max having launched on September 9th, alongside Android rivals like the Google Pixel 11 and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, we got to thinking about the reasons why some people upgrade and why some hold on to their old…
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What Do You Want From Budget 2027?
Budget 2027 is just around the corner, and we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about what the government should prioritise that will actually benefit everyday Malaysians. So we ask our listeners: What do you want out of Budget 2027, what would actually make a difference to you? Image...
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Should F1 Return to Malaysia For Good?
Following Sepang's grand but one-off return to the Formula 1 calendar this past weekend, conversations have been brewing about the feasibility and possibility of Formula 1 returning to Malaysia for good despite its RM300 million cost. So we ask our listeners: Do you want F1 to return to Malaysia...
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Is the Haze Stopping You From Joining Fun or Major Activities?
With air quality still unhealthy in parts of the Klang Valley and several events already cancelled over haze concerns. Major events like F1 in Sepang and the KL Marathon still continue, with the former getting a record number of ticket sales. From skipping runs and golf games to altering your…
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Do Artists Owe Society a Good Moral Message?
The debate follows comments from UMNO's Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, who wants films and dramas depicting bullying to stop, arguing they could encourage copycat behaviour. He said this after the death of a Form Two student in Kuala Pilah allegedly assaulted by a senior. We open the lines to ask...
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What Workplace Behaviour Needs to Go?
A US recruiter has gone viral on TikTok after saying job candidates shouldn’t bring iced coffee to an interview because it can make them look too casual. It’s sparked a bigger debate about workplace etiquette, so we want to know: what’s one workplace behaviour you would ban, and one you wish more...
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How Do You Feel About Najib?
Dato Seri Najib Razak has been granted a conditional pardon allowing him to serve the remainder of his SRC International sentence under house arrest until August 2028, once he pays a RM50 million fine. UMNO has raised almost RM1 million in their solidarity fund to help Najib out with this. So in...
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How Can We Make Online Gaming Safer?
The Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia has opened a 45-day nationwide public consultation on its proposed gaming sub-code in order to set industry wide standards that developers can use to make their games safer. We speak to Mediha Mahmood and Syamil Abdul Samad from Content...
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What Jobs Deserve More Pay?
Singapore's Prime Minister will see his benchmark annual salary rise from S$2.2 million (US$1.7 million) to S$3.6 million, a jump of more than 60%, announced by PM Lawrence Wong himself in parliament. Even before the raise, the Singaporean prime minister’s paycheck was considered one of the…
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What Can We Do To Stop The Haze?
The haze has worsened, with Sarawak's condition not improving and schools forced to shut down. We revisit a conversation we had with Dr Teckwyn Lim, environmental researcher, about why our haze problem has been going on for three decades. We also hear clips on the health side of things, from an...
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Do You Think Censorship is Necessary?
The controversy surrounding Madu Atau Racun, a Malay-language series alleged to involve same-sex relationships, has drawn reactions ranging from the Religious Affairs Minister to the public, with calls for the series to be pulled for going against religious teachings. With discussions about...
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Imagining Your Ideal "Malaysian" Day
From a good ol' breakfast at the kopitiam before a trip to Genting Highlands to a late-night supper at the mamak after a local football game, everyone has their own definition of a perfect day as a Malaysian. So for today's Talkback Tuesday, we ask our listeners: If you could plan your ideal,...
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What's Your Favourite Thing About Malaysia?
With Merdeka just around the corner, it is the time of year when we reflect on what brings us together as a nation, from our food and culture to our shared warmth and unity. So, as we prepare to celebrate another year of independence, we ask our listeners: What is your favourite thing about...
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Would You Like to See the Return of GST?
As the government considers whether elements of GST could be integrated into the existing SST framework, questions remain over how a hybrid system would affect consumers and businesses. So for today’s Talkback Thursday, we speak with Thenesh Kannaa, Executive Director of TraTax, on the…
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Would You Hire a Creative Over Using AI?
As generative AI tools become the go-to shortcut for logos, taglines, and marketing campaigns, creatives warn that algorithm-driven branding harms artistic integrity and originality. But with businesses prioritising speed and cost-cutting, does the average consumer actually care if a design is...
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Are You Saving Enough for Retirement?
Think RM1 million sets you up for life? Think again. The Star recently published an article highlighting that with double-digit medical inflation and longer lifespans, RM1 million today only feels like RM700,000 in past terms, and financial experts are pushing the target up to RM1.5 million. So…
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Is Your Workplace Male or Female Dominated?
It’s been 50 years since a woman last raced in the Formula One world championship, with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali saying in 2024 that he didn’t expect to see a female driver on the grid within the next five years. This raises broader questions about gender representation in traditionally...
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What's Your Online or Texting Culture Pet Peeve?
Whether it's ghosting, being left on 'read', or passive-aggressive punctuation, digital communication comes with plenty of unwritten rules. In fact, there is even research that shows Gen Z often views a simple period at the end of a text as harsh or angry, while Gen Xers just see it as proper...
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What Will Decide Your Vote in GE16?
Recent state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan have rewritten the local political playbook. From long-held urban strongholds changing hands to high-profile leadership shifts (including Anthony Loke stepping down as state chief), voters are proving that no seat is safe. So for today's…
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Do You Believe in Personality Tests?
A recent study conducted by researchers from Claremont Graduate University in California and Wuhan University in China identified four broad thinking styles, from worriers and practical planners to bodily thinkers and those balancing work and leisure. They reached this conclusion by examining…
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What's the Best Way to Pay at Tollbooths?
Touch 'n Go has launched a new Enhanced RFID lane at the AKLEH Dato Keramat Toll Plaza. The lane is powered by homegrown Titan Flow technology using AI, license plate recognition, and dual antennas to boast a 99.98% detection rate, with plans for 10 more lanes nationwide by the end of the year....
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Punishment or Rehabilitation for Malaysia’s Drug Problem?
To tackle increasing abuse rates, Kelantan police have introduced a new daily KPI requiring station chiefs to make at least one drug-related arrest every single day. But with state prisons already operating at double their capacity and recent reports of police extortion emerging, many are...
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Why Do People Litter?
Following the backlash over the rubbish left behind at Dataran Merdeka after the 2026 World Cup final screening, DBKL has reminded the public about the importance of basic civic responsibility, while some have also questioned whether better event planning and waste management could help prevent...
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What's Your Latest Hobby?
According to an article by The Atlantic, Gen Z's have decided that birding is the ultimate cool new hobby, with young people going to extreme lengths just to spot rare birds. This got us wondering what other unique things people do in their free time. So for today's Talkback, we ask our…
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What Matters Most When You Vote?
With the Johor state election now over, attention is turning from campaign promises to what actually drives people at the ballot box. Some voters prioritise the candidate, others stay loyal to a political party, while many are swayed by local issues concerning the country. So for today's Talkback...
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Can Someone of Another Race Look Out for Your Interests?
With the Johor state elections underway, questions around identity and representation are once again taking centre stage. While some political parties emphasise the importance of voters choosing leaders who share their ethnic background and understand their community, others argue that good...
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Do You Believe In Big Weddings?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's recent lavish wedding at Madison Square Garden dominated headlines on social media and reportedly cost an estimate upwards of $20 million USD. It got everyone talking about grand celebrations, extravagant guest lists, and dream venues. So for today's Talkback...
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What Was Your Dream Job Growing Up?
If your childhood career plan didn’t exactly pan out, you are far from alone. Various studies show that more than half of adults ended up in roles they never imagined as kids, swapping dreams of being an astronaut or a fashion designer for spreadsheets and Zoom calls. So for today's Talkback...
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Is Treating Yourself Breaking The Bank?
That daily coffee, food delivery after a tiring day, or the occasional little treat; self-rewards have become part of how many of us cope and unwind. But when these indulgences become everyday habits, are they quietly taking a bigger toll on our finances than we realise? So we ask our listeners:...
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Opinions You're Afraid to Share: Malaysian Edition
After our recent chat about tanking durian prices, people gave us a collective reality check: apparently, if you don't love the King of Fruits, you deserve to have your IC revoked. That got us thinking about all the controversial hot takes that make us feel like the “least Malaysians to ever...
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How Did Your Dad's Parenting Style Shape You?
With Father’s Day just behind us, it’s a good time to reflect on the role fathers and father figures play in shaping who we become over time. So on Talkback Tuesday, we ask our listeners: What was your dad’s parenting style, and how has it influenced the person you are today? Image Credit:...
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What's The Worst Tourist Behaviour You've Seen?
A video recently went viral showing a group of Malaysian tourists in China shouting and accusing locals of being "smelly". The video has sparked backlash and reignited conversations about how travellers represent themselves and their home countries when abroad. In light of the incident, we ask…
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How Often Do You Take Public Transport?
Malaysia has long been a nation defined by our car-centric culture, but between DBKL considering car-free nights in KL and the upcoming launch of the LRT3 line, do Malaysians have more of an incentive to abandon their cars? We ask our listeners: How often do you take public transport? And what's...
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What Would It Take For You To Quit Sugar?
The Galen Centre is calling for an extra tax on high-sugar milk products and sweetened condensed milk to tackle rising health concerns. But cutting sugar out of your diet sounds easier said than done for most Malaysians. So we ask our listeners: Do you find yourself consuming a lot of sweet…
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Should Malaysia Support Refugees?
Recent viral petitions calling for the removal of Rohingya refugees from Malaysia have reignited debate around the country's treatment of refugees and asylum seekers. For today's Talkback Tuesday we ask our listeners: Do you believe Malaysia should support refugees? And what's your experience…
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Are You Addicted To Your Phone?
Sweden’s public health agency has urged parents to put their phones away around children, recommending “screen‑free zones” at home and backing a nationwide smartphone ban in schools. So we thought this was the perfect oppoturnity to talk about a long‑running topic that’s been on everyone’s radar:...
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Is Queuing Up For This Worth It or A Waste of Time?
We've either seen it or been part of it in some way: Queuing up for ages, just to get a taste of a sought-after meal, or concert tickets or a pair of limited edition merch. So we ask our listeners: Are you okay to line up for these experiences, or not so much? And what was an experience that was...
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What Would You Fix in the Klang Valley?
Conversations have ignited on social media about the lack of government land available for hospitals and other forms of public infrastructure while more space is being made available for commercial developments like shopping malls. This got us thinking about the things we would add and remove in...
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When's the Right Time to Get Married?
We’re talking about this because of a online discussions spurred by a user on threads @ashekperodua, who shared that their son, currently in their third semester at university, started talking about marriage even though they still had five semesters left. So we ask you: When's the right time to…
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Which Party Would You Vote For?
Things have been buzzing after Pandan MP and former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, along with Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad recently announced their departure from PKR to take over Parti Bersama Malaysia. There has been a lot of speculation of snap elections. So we asked our...
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Are You Good In A Crisis?
We recently spoke to Nurhisham Hussein, Economic Advisor in the Prime Minister's Office and the head of the Secretariat of the Crisis Management Taskforce team of the National Economic Action Council. He said that if the conflict in the Gulf continues on its current trajectory, Malaysia could…
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Do You Enjoy Travelling Solo or With Company?
Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook shows Gen Z Malaysians are turning away from solo trips, with most choosing family or partners to travel with instead. So we open up the floor to our listeners and ask: Do you like traveling solo or with company? And more broadly, what kind of traveller are you? Image...
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Where's Your Lepak Spot?
The 118 Mall is set to open in Kuala Lumpur this August, featuring more than 300 stores, cinemas, and large event spaces, positioning it as more than just a shopping centre but a full lifestyle hub. But the more important question is, what do KL-ites feel? So we discuss this, and open the floor…
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Is the World Cup Worth the Price?
Uncertainty over Malaysia’s broadcast rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 appears to be easing, with Telekom Malaysia reportedly close to securing a deal estimated at around RM200 million. We speak to sports journalist Haresh Deol on the cost pressures, past broadcast models, and what it means if...
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What Sports Do You Enjoy Watching?
The Badminton World Federation has announced that it will reintroduce the 3×15 scoring system across all official badminton and Para badminton tournaments. So tonight, we ask you: What sports do you enjoy watching? And do you prefer sports that are fast and exciting, or ones that are slower but...
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What's The Best Book You've Read Recently?
It's World Book Day, a day to celebrate the joy and pleasure of reading. So we thought we'd open the floor to our bookworm listeners and ask: What’s something great you’ve read recently? And bonus points: what’s your favourite book? Image Credit: Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Do You Have A Bucket List?
Rose Rouse, a social activist from the UK who advocates for positive media representation around ageing, recently wrote an article in The Guardian explaining her stance against the idea of bucket lists which she believes are reductive. We ask our listeners if they have a bucket list, and if…
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Is Double Parking a Sin?
An article from SAYS recently highlighted mixed views among Malaysians on double parking. Some see it as inconsiderate, while others consider it acceptable in certain situations. We put the question to you: is double parking ever okay, and why or why not? Image Credit: Shutterstock See...
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Should We Chip In For Our Fuel Subsidies?
In an interview we had with Lee Hwok-Aun, Senior Fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, he suggested Malaysians split fuel subsidies evenly with the government. This was in response to the World Bank warning that our current subsidy model could become unsustainable amid the ongoing Middle…
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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.
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