Evening Edition
Evening Edition
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 …Social links:
Top 5 At 5: What Can Malaysia Do About Myanmar's Civil War?
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 break…
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Top 5 At 5: A New Precedent for Malaysia-China Relations
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…
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Top 5 At 5: Sabahan Students Remanded
Today's countdown covers: 5. The recent campaign from environmental activist group Just Stop Oil, where they left a part of Stonehenge covered in orange powder paint. We reached out to Shaq Koyok, an indigenous artist and environmental activist, for his thoughts on guerilla activism. 4. A baby …
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Top 5 At 5: What's Brewing with Boeing?
Today's countdown covers: 5. Two Malaysians have been shortlisted for the Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize, which celebrates youth leaders for their commitment to the advancement of democracy. We hear from Tharma Pillai, co-founder of Undi18, who was one of the two shortlisted candates. 4. Th…
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Top 5 At 5: Eyeing a Seat in BRICS
Today's countdown covers: 5. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his war cabinet, following the departure of centrist former general Benny Gantz from the Israeli government. Saul Takahashi, Professor of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Osaka Jogakuin University weighs in on what this m…
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Top 5 At 5: Do We Need A PJ Smart Tunnel?
Today's countdown covers: 5. World Blood Donor Day, which falls on June 14th annually. We discuss the continued need for blood donations, and the importance of raising awareness and getting new regular donors. 4. The serious problem of child labour in Sabah oil palm plantations, and a new 18 mo…
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Top 5 At 5: TMJ Wants Better Deal For Johor
Today's countdown includes: 5. Popular spicy noodles hailing from South Korea, Samyang, recalled from shelves in Denmark, after their food and safety agency said the capsaicin can cause acute poisoning. 4. A proposal for Singapore to send their teachers to Malaysia. We hear thoughts from Shahnaz…
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Top 5 At 5: Selling Nature To Malaysia
Today's countdown includes: 5. Singapore's plan to appeal to tourists from Malaysia, with nature-based experiences and attractions. We hear thoughts from Andrew Sebastian, Founder & CEO of Ecotourism and Conservation Society of Malaysia. 4. Malaysia's exit in the World Cup 2024, despite winnin…
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Top 5 At 5: Balcony For Maids, Not!
Today's countdown includes: 5. The surge of far-right parties in the European Parliament elections. For this, we hear from Patrick Diamond, associate professor of public policy, Queen Mary University of London, to help us make sense of headlines coming out of this and what's driving Europeans to …
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Top 5 At 5: Two Koreas Brawl Over Balloons
Today's countdown includes: 5. Last week, North Korea sent over 3,500 balloons – or “gifts of sincerity” – containing rubbish and manure across the border to their southern neighbour. In defiance of the warning, an NGO, the Fighters for Free North Korea, went ahead and sent 10 balloons containi…
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