Today's top 5 stories are:



1. The former Federated Malay States Survey Department building, which is a heritage site in Kuala Lumpur is collapsing, yet there are no funds to refurbish it.



2. According to a report done by real estate technology group Juwai IQI, millennials are the biggest renter group in 2023, followed by Gen Zs. However, baby boomers are the ones who paid the highest average rent.



3. Five men who were campaigning for the boycott of McDonalds have been arrested for threatening and provoking customers in Sungai Isap, Kuantan.



4. Bersatu wants Perikatan Nasional to field a Malay candidate in the Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election, saying that it would be welcomed by supporters of the party in Hulu Selangor.



5. Our top story: The annual Forbes Top 50 richest Malaysians is out. We look into the implications of these people's wealth and their influence on different sectors in Malaysia.



For these stories, we heard from Associate Professor Keith Tan Kay Hin from the School of Architecture at Taylor’s University; Chan Ai Cheng, Immediate Past President of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA); Nazari Ismail, the chairperson of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanction (BDS) Movement; and Shazwan Mustafa Kamal, Director of Vriens & Partners.



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Today's top 5 stories are:1. The former Federated Malay States Survey Department building, which is a heritage site in Kuala Lumpur is collapsing, yet there are no funds to refurbish it.2. According to a report done by real estate technology group Juwai IQI, millennials are the biggest renter group in 2023, followed by Gen Zs. However, baby boomers are the ones who paid the highest average rent.3. Five men who were campaigning for the boycott of McDonalds have been arrested for threatening and provoking customers in Sungai Isap, Kuantan.4. Bersatu wants Perikatan Nasional to field a Malay candidate in the Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election, saying that it would be welcomed by supporters of the party in Hulu Selangor.5. Our top story: The annual Forbes Top 50 richest Malaysians is out. We look into the implications of these people's wealth and their influence on different sectors in Malaysia.For these stories, we heard from Associate Professor Keith Tan Kay Hin from the School of Architecture at Taylor’s University; Chan Ai Cheng, Immediate Past President of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA); Nazari Ismail, the chairperson of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanction (BDS) Movement; and Shazwan Mustafa Kamal, Director of Vriens &amp; Partners.Image credit: Robert Kuok, Shutterstock

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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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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.

Top 5 At 5: Bleak Buildings, Boycott Backfires and Booming Billionaires

Today's countdown includes: 

1. Huge pushback from several quarters on the dance party that happened recently on KTM's rental service coach. KTM has said they would "improve" their guidelines.

2. Climate change and extreme weather conditions putting this year's durian crops behind schedule.

3. A group of students have been fined for cooking using a gas stove at a petrol station in Genting.  Khoo Gaik Cheng, Associate Professor of the School of Media, Languages and Cultures at the University of Nottingham Malaysia weighs in on how this would impact our durian exports.

4. A Perak family who has been stateless for generations, has officially been granted Malaysian citizenship. We hear thoughts from Professor Datuk Noor Aziah Mohd Awal, Commissioner of Suhakam.

5. The International Criminal Court has applied for arrest warrants against top Israeli and Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes. This has prompted criticism from both parties, as well as US president Joe Biden, who claimed that there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas. 



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Today's countdown includes: 1. Huge pushback from several quarters on the dance party that happened recently on KTM's rental service coach. KTM has said they would "improve" their guidelines.2. Climate change and extreme weather conditions putting this year's durian crops behind schedule.3. A group of students have been fined for cooking using a gas stove at a petrol station in Genting. Khoo Gaik Cheng, Associate Professor of the School of Media, Languages and Cultures at the University of Nottingham Malaysia weighs in on how this would impact our durian exports.4. A Perak family who has been stateless for generations, has officially been granted Malaysian citizenship. We hear thoughts from Professor Datuk Noor Aziah Mohd Awal, Commissioner of Suhakam.5. The International Criminal Court has applied for arrest warrants against top Israeli and Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes. This has prompted criticism from both parties, as well as US president Joe Biden, who claimed that there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas. Image credit: Ou Chantha, Shutterstock

Top 5 At 5: Will Durian Runtuh this Year?

Today's countdown includes: 

5. Singaporean comedian Sharul Channa's show in Malaysia was cancelled, after police reports were made against her, over a video of her show back in 2018. In the video, she was seen to be making jokes that alluded to 3R issues. We hear from Phoon Chi Ho, the chief executive of Laugh Labs Entertainment and the organiser of the event Sharul was supposed to performed at. 

4. The government has announced that the Online Safety Bill is about 60% complete now. The bill aims to ensure platform providers to adhere to SOPs and help authorities when they conduct investigations related to online security.

3. FIFA is considering the suspension of Israeli teams from their events, after the Palestinian Football Association said the Israeli team had violated FIFA statutes. Haresh Deol, editor of TwentyTwo13 weighs in on this.

2. The Health Minister has announced a grading system for sugary drinks, in an attempt to reduce sugar consumption. This is following the result of The National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023, which revealed that diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in the country.

1. Iran president Ebrahim Raisi has died after a helicopter crash, in the Varzaqan region, when he was returning with Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and several others from a ceremony to inaugurate a dam on Iran’s border with Azerbaijan.



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Today's countdown includes: 5. Singaporean comedian Sharul Channa's show in Malaysia was cancelled, after police reports were made against her, over a video of her show back in 2018. In the video, she was seen to be making jokes that alluded to 3R issues. We hear from Phoon Chi Ho, the chief executive of Laugh Labs Entertainment and the organiser of the event Sharul was supposed to performed at. 4. The government has announced that the Online Safety Bill is about 60% complete now. The bill aims to ensure platform providers to adhere to SOPs and help authorities when they conduct investigations related to online security.3. FIFA is considering the suspension of Israeli teams from their events, after the Palestinian Football Association said the Israeli team had violated FIFA statutes. Haresh Deol, editor of TwentyTwo13 weighs in on this.2. The Health Minister has announced a grading system for sugary drinks, in an attempt to reduce sugar consumption. This is following the result of The National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023, which revealed that diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in the country.1. Iran president Ebrahim Raisi has died after a helicopter crash, in the Varzaqan region, when he was returning with Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and several others from a ceremony to inaugurate a dam on Iran’s border with Azerbaijan.Image credit: lev radin, Shutterstock

Top 5 At 5: Heli Crash Kills Iran President

Today's countdown includes: 



5. After a small town in England is finding apostrophes missing from street signs, a NYT article has brought up scepticism on the need of apostrophes in modern times. We hear a clip from Andrew van der Spuy, a Senior Lecturer in Linguistics from the University of the Witwaterstrand speaking to eNews Channel Africa, about whether apostrophes really matter, and if it can be considered an endangered species.

4. UTM has gotten backlash for denying the enrolment of an autistic person into their chemical industry degree programme. On this, we received a voice note from an autistic member of SIUMAN Collective, who is also an Augmentative and Alternative Communication user, on the question of inclusivity for persons with disabilities in higher education.

3. Following the release of the 2023 Global Adult Tobacco Survey showing e-cigarette use among young adults, the Health Ministry is committed to put the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024. We hear a clip from the Bigger Picture's interview with Assistant Professor Dr Farhan Rusli, a Public Health Medicine Specialist from IIUM on how enforcment should look like.

2. An attack on a police station in Ulu Tiram, Johor in the name of Jemaah Islamiyah has. Dina Zaman, co-founder of Iman Research, comments on the deadly incident, the rise of extremist groups, and the influence of geopolitical events in shaping radical sentiments.

1. Experts are psuhing for better media literacy to navigate today's vast information scenario. We interview Darshini Kandasamy, co-foudner of Malaysian Information Education (MILE) and CEO of Between the Lines, about how we can adapt.



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Today's countdown includes: 5. After a small town in England is finding apostrophes missing from street signs, a NYT article has brought up scepticism on the need of apostrophes in modern times. We hear a clip from Andrew van der Spuy, a Senior Lecturer in Linguistics from the University of the Witwaterstrand speaking to eNews Channel Africa, about whether apostrophes really matter, and if it can be considered an endangered species.4. UTM has gotten backlash for denying the enrolment of an autistic person into their chemical industry degree programme. On this, we received a voice note from an autistic member of SIUMAN Collective, who is also an Augmentative and Alternative Communication user, on the question of inclusivity for persons with disabilities in higher education.3. Following the release of the 2023 Global Adult Tobacco Survey showing e-cigarette use among young adults, the Health Ministry is committed to put the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024. We hear a clip from the Bigger Picture's interview with Assistant Professor Dr Farhan Rusli, a Public Health Medicine Specialist from IIUM on how enforcment should look like.2. An attack on a police station in Ulu Tiram, Johor in the name of Jemaah Islamiyah has. Dina Zaman, co-founder of Iman Research, comments on the deadly incident, the rise of extremist groups, and the influence of geopolitical events in shaping radical sentiments.1. Experts are psuhing for better media literacy to navigate today's vast information scenario. We interview Darshini Kandasamy, co-foudner of Malaysian Information Education (MILE) and CEO of Between the Lines, about how we can adapt.Image credit: Loveischingarai, Shutterstock

Top 5 At 5: Bleak Buildings, Boycott Backfires and Booming Billionaires

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