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 and autistic children. 



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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 and autistic children. Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: Anwar Ibrahim, Facebook

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.

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.

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 affairs stories, in-depth interviews, and a slice of pop culture as you wind down for the day.

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

Budget 2025 has just been tabled, so we’re going to take a look at whether it’s been evenly distributed across the nation.



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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, Facebook

Budget 2025: Is The Pie Fairly Divided?

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 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.



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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 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 &amp; 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,Facebook

Top 5 At 5: Remembering the Late Syed Husin Ali

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 Studies Programme at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute shares his thoughts on the economic importance of the link, and how connectivity between Malaysia and Singapore may continue to evolve. 

3. The International Union for Conservation of Nature's latest Red List of Threatened Species has been released and includes over 163,000 species of animals, fungi and plants - with 28% of them threatened with extinction, including our own Bornean pgymy elephants. Dr. Nurzhafarina Othman, a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, shares her thoughts on the critical actions needed to protect our Bornean elephants. 

2. The primatologist Mariani ‘Bam’ Ramli, who is the founder and president of the Gibbon Conservation Society, has won the World Female Ranger Award for Resilience. On top of that, she was also newly appointed as a World Female Ranger Week Ambassador. We hear from Bam herself on what the award means to her and her team. 

1. Our top story: The Ministry of Education is seeking to boost the spirit and motivation of teachers to prevent them from retiring early. We look into the issue with Shahnaz al-Sadat, Chairperson of LeapEd Services.



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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 Studies Programme at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute shares his thoughts on the economic importance of the link, and how connectivity between Malaysia and Singapore may continue to evolve. 3. The International Union for Conservation of Nature's latest Red List of Threatened Species has been released and includes over 163,000 species of animals, fungi and plants - with 28% of them threatened with extinction, including our own Bornean pgymy elephants. Dr. Nurzhafarina Othman, a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, shares her thoughts on the critical actions needed to protect our Bornean elephants. 2. The primatologist Mariani ‘Bam’ Ramli, who is the founder and president of the Gibbon Conservation Society, has won the World Female Ranger Award for Resilience. On top of that, she was also newly appointed as a World Female Ranger Week Ambassador. We hear from Bam herself on what the award means to her and her team. 1. Our top story: The Ministry of Education is seeking to boost the spirit and motivation of teachers to prevent them from retiring early. We look into the issue with Shahnaz al-Sadat, Chairperson of LeapEd Services.Image Credit: Azami Adiputera, Shutterstock

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

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