Malaysia is a melting pot of different ethnic races, all with unique accents that form the oh so familiar "Malaysian accent" - familiar, yet uniquely personal. But accents can shape how others see us. So tonight we ask you: How would you describe your accent? And do you think it affects the way people treat you?



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Malaysia is a melting pot of different ethnic races, all with unique accents that form the oh so familiar "Malaysian accent" - familiar, yet uniquely personal. But accents can shape how others see us. So tonight we ask you: How would you describe your accent? And do you think it affects the way people treat you?Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Does Your Accent Affect the Way Others Treat You? 

Since Raya is just around the corner, and many are already on their balik kampung journeys thinking about family, we thought we’d take a more festive approach to this Talkback episode. Tonight, instead of our usual discussion, we’re turning the spotlight on music - with song requests from friends of the station, including M Nasir, Sharifah Amani, Marina Mahathir, Bront Palarae, Zainah Anwar, and Shahril Hamdan. And of course, we opened the floor our listeners, to share their own requests too.


Songs we played:


• Balik Kampung by Sudirman

• Suara Takbir by P. Ramlee

• Dendang Perantau by P. Ramlee

• Jodoh Lebaran by Aisha Retno

• Hari Mulia by Sheila Majid

• Hujan by Adibah Noor

• Galok Raya by The Impatient Sisters

• Madu Tiga by P. Ramlee

• Esok Hari Raya by Dr Sam & Musafir

• Selamat Pengantin Baru by Wann

• Halal Bihalal by Norainiza Idris

• Setahun Sekali by 3P

• Eon Proton Raya Ad (1988) by Jamal Abdillah & Raja Ema

• Raya Oh Yeah by Yuna

• Original Sabahan by Atmosfera

• Lagu Zaman by SM Salim


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Since Raya is just around the corner, and many are already on their balik kampung journeys thinking about family, we thought we’d take a more festive approach to this Talkback episode. Tonight, instead of our usual discussion, we’re turning the spotlight on music - with song requests from friends of the station, including M Nasir, Sharifah Amani, Marina Mahathir, Bront Palarae, Zainah Anwar, and Shahril Hamdan. And of course, we opened the floor our listeners, to share their own requests too. Songs we played: • Balik Kampung by Sudirman• Suara Takbir by P. Ramlee• Dendang Perantau by P. Ramlee• Jodoh Lebaran by Aisha Retno• Hari Mulia by Sheila Majid• Hujan by Adibah Noor• Galok Raya by The Impatient Sisters• Madu Tiga by P. Ramlee• Esok Hari Raya by Dr Sam &amp; Musafir• Selamat Pengantin Baru by Wann• Halal Bihalal by Norainiza Idris• Setahun Sekali by 3P• Eon Proton Raya Ad (1988) by Jamal Abdillah &amp; Raja Ema• Raya Oh Yeah by Yuna• Original Sabahan by Atmosfera• Lagu Zaman by SM Salim Image Credit: Shutterstock

Best Festive Music: Your 2026 Raya Playlist

As the Middle East conflict disrupts oil supplies, countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines have turned to remote work and shorter weeks to cut fuel demand. Malaysia is weighing a similar Work-From-Home policy after Hari Raya, aiming to keep subsidized fuel at RM1.99 per litre, though employers warn it may not suit sectors like manufacturing and logistics. Malaysians also see working from home as a way to ease rising living costs, so we ask our listeners: Would you prefer working from home if given the choice? Should everyone be allowed to work from home?


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As the Middle East conflict disrupts oil supplies, countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines have turned to remote work and shorter weeks to cut fuel demand. Malaysia is weighing a similar Work-From-Home policy after Hari Raya, aiming to keep subsidized fuel at RM1.99 per litre, though employers warn it may not suit sectors like manufacturing and logistics. Malaysians also see working from home as a way to ease rising living costs, so we ask our listeners: Would you prefer working from home if given the choice? Should everyone be allowed to work from home? Image Credit: Shutterstock

Do You Prefer Working From Home?

The “Heard the News?” project, launched today in Shah Alam as part of New Straits Times’ 180th anniversary, will bring newspapers into classrooms across the country, aiming to get students engaging with current affairs from a young age. We take this opportunity to ask you: When did you first become aware of the news or current affairs? What did it?


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The “Heard the News?” project, launched today in Shah Alam as part of New Straits Times’ 180th anniversary, will bring newspapers into classrooms across the country, aiming to get students engaging with current affairs from a young age. We take this opportunity to ask you: When did you first become aware of the news or current affairs? What did it? Image Credit: Pexels

Does Your Accent Affect the Way Others Treat You?

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