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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

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.

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5. Donald Trump has been found guily of falsifying documents to cover up a payment to a porn star ahead of the 2016 election, making him the first former US president to be convicted of a crime. The conviction comes months after the US elections. We hear a clip from an interview conducted by Morning Run with John Zogby, founder of Zogby Strategies.

4. Chinese actress Fan Bingbing is set to be Melaka's tourism ambassador, sparking some criticism, with some pointing to her tax evasion scandal back in 2018. Nigel Wong, president of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents weighed in on this.

3. A report by Kenanga Investment Bank has revealed that Media Chinese’s shares dropped in 2024. It's been said that they will be scalling down their workforce, which seems to be in line with their intention to integrate AI to streamline operations. We spoke to Woon Tai Hai, Chairman of the Research Committee of the National Tech Association of Malaysia on this.

2. A disabled e-hailing driver, who was assaulted by an escort of Johor’s crown prince has allegedly been pressured to settle the case, after he made a report that prompted a police investigation. We speak to lawyer, Latheefa Koya on what the law says about "settling" criminal cases.

1. Our top story: A Year 5 student has now been pronounced as disabled, after a teacher forced him to stand in the searing heat as punishment.



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Today's countdown includes: 5. Donald Trump has been found guily of falsifying documents to cover up a payment to a porn star ahead of the 2016 election, making him the first former US president to be convicted of a crime. The conviction comes months after the US elections. We hear a clip from an interview conducted by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/morning-brief/trump-guilty-convict-new-york-us-election">Morning Run</a> with John Zogby, founder of Zogby Strategies.4. Chinese actress Fan Bingbing is set to be Melaka's tourism ambassador, sparking some criticism, with some pointing to her tax evasion scandal back in 2018. Nigel Wong, president of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents weighed in on this.3. A report by Kenanga Investment Bank has revealed that Media Chinese’s shares dropped in 2024. It's been said that they will be scalling down their workforce, which seems to be in line with their intention to integrate AI to streamline operations. We spoke to Woon Tai Hai, Chairman of the Research Committee of the National Tech Association of Malaysia on this.2. A disabled e-hailing driver, who was assaulted by an escort of Johor’s crown prince has allegedly been pressured to settle the case, after he made a report that prompted a police investigation. We speak to lawyer, Latheefa Koya on what the law says about "settling" criminal cases.1. Our top story: A Year 5 student has now been pronounced as disabled, after a teacher forced him to stand in the searing heat as punishment.Image credit: Bangkok Click Studio, Shutterstock

Top 5 At 5: Teacher's Punishment Leaves Student Disabled

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5. This year's theme for Sabah's harvest festival, better known as Pesta Ka'amatan is "Kaamatan Beyond Food Security". We hear about the celebrations from Ariff Adi Putra, a research associate at the Institute for Development Studies - and from Kapayan Assemblyperson Jennie Lasimbang.

4. Foreign cable-laying ships will now be officially exempted from the cabotage policy. In addition, the exemption extends to ships transporting cargo between Sarawak and Sabah, Labuan and the Peninsular. We hear Dr Rais Hussain, former Chairman of MDEC, on how Malaysian's flip-flop treatment of the policy has impacted the country's economic prospects.

3. Amnesty's annual report reveals 2023 had the highest number of executions in the past decade, increasing by 31% from 2022, with the biggest culprits being Iran, Saudi Arabia, Somalia and Iran. We hear from Tham Jia Vern, a criminal justice policy researcher from HAYAT for her insights on where Malaysia stands on this front.

2. A global study reveals that Malaysia tops a list of countries that consumes the most microplastics. We reached out to two Professors from the University of Nottingham Malaysia; Kang Nee Ting, Head of the School of Pharmacy, as well as Christopher Gibbins from the School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences to help us understand the microplastics that plague the nation.

1. Our top story: Social Protection Contributors Advisory Association of Malaysia has criticised the government’s handling of EPF withdrawals, comparing it to “stealing from the poor to benefit the rich”. Professor Dr Ahmed Razman Abdul Latiff,  an economic analyst from the Putra Business School weighs in on the pushback.



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Today's countdown includes: 5. This year's theme for Sabah's harvest festival, better known as Pesta Ka'amatan is "Kaamatan Beyond Food Security". We hear about the celebrations from Ariff Adi Putra, a research associate at the Institute for Development Studies - and from Kapayan Assemblyperson Jennie Lasimbang.4. Foreign cable-laying ships will now be officially exempted from the cabotage policy. In addition, the exemption extends to ships transporting cargo between Sarawak and Sabah, Labuan and the Peninsular. We hear Dr Rais Hussain, former Chairman of MDEC, on how Malaysian's flip-flop treatment of the policy has impacted the country's economic prospects.3. Amnesty's annual report reveals 2023 had the highest number of executions in the past decade, increasing by 31% from 2022, with the biggest culprits being Iran, Saudi Arabia, Somalia and Iran. We hear from Tham Jia Vern, a criminal justice policy researcher from HAYAT for her insights on where Malaysia stands on this front.2. A global study reveals that Malaysia tops a list of countries that consumes the most microplastics. We reached out to two Professors from the University of Nottingham Malaysia; Kang Nee Ting, Head of the School of Pharmacy, as well as Christopher Gibbins from the School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences to help us understand the microplastics that plague the nation.1. Our top story: Social Protection Contributors Advisory Association of Malaysia has criticised the government’s handling of EPF withdrawals, comparing it to “stealing from the poor to benefit the rich”. Professor Dr Ahmed Razman Abdul Latiff, an economic analyst from the Putra Business School weighs in on the pushback.Image credit: SIVStockStudio, Shutterstock

Top 5 At 5: Microplastics Plague the Nation

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1. We discuss a shopping trolley being hurled from a high-rise in Bangsar and the dangers that come from it.


2. Local scarf brand Lima Segi is under fire for accusations of plagiarising the keffiyeh-inspired designs of New York-based Palestinian designer, Sarah Musa. We hear some thoughts about the cultural appropriation of the keffiyeh from Azura Rahman, former host of BFM’s Style File and Ticket To Ride.


3. Following the storm that brought trees down across KL and PJ, representatives of resident associations and Kawasan Rukun Tetangga are upset with DBKL for cutting down trees without engaging with them first. Terrence Tan, an MBPJ councillor weighs in on what should be done to address these concerns.


4. A court has deemed Air Asia’s retrenchment of two engineers based on their higher salaries as “unfair and improper". Lawyer Lim Zi Han helps us understand the legalities involved in the case.

5. Our top story: Following Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming's suggestions on who should fill the chair of the Election Commission, we discuss the names he's put forth, and how they fit into the bigger picture of electoral reform.



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Today's countdown includes:1. We discuss a shopping trolley being hurled from a high-rise in Bangsar and the dangers that come from it. 2. Local scarf brand Lima Segi is under fire for accusations of plagiarising the keffiyeh-inspired designs of New York-based Palestinian designer, Sarah Musa. We hear some thoughts about the cultural appropriation of the keffiyeh from Azura Rahman, former host of BFM’s Style File and Ticket To Ride. 3. Following the storm that brought trees down across KL and PJ, representatives of resident associations and Kawasan Rukun Tetangga are upset with DBKL for cutting down trees without engaging with them first. Terrence Tan, an MBPJ councillor weighs in on what should be done to address these concerns. 4. A court has deemed Air Asia’s retrenchment of two engineers based on their higher salaries as “unfair and improper". Lawyer Lim Zi Han helps us understand the legalities involved in the case. 5. Our top story: Following Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming's suggestions on who should fill the chair of the Election Commission, we discuss the names he's put forth, and how they fit into the bigger picture of electoral reform.Image credit: Alexandros Michailidis, Shutterstock

Top 5 At 5: Heli Crash Kills Iran President

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