The Education Ministry has clarified that only headmasters or authorised teachers can cane students for bullying—parents or guardians of victims are not allowed to do so. But is caning an effective form of punishment, or does it do more harm than good? We get into it.



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The Education Ministry has clarified that only headmasters or authorised teachers can cane students for bullying—parents or guardians of victims are not allowed to do so. But is caning an effective form of punishment, or does it do more harm than good? We get into it.Image credits: Shutterstock

We’re on, when you’re off. Lee Chwi Lynn, Kelvin Yee and Tasha Fusil restore sanity to your day even as you’re stuck in traffic trying to get home. And who isn’t? Tune in as they take on hot-potato issues to inform and entertain you, soundtracked by the thumping music that only BFM plays. EE runs the gamut, bringing you noteworthy pop culture, punchy interviews, and rocking call-in sessions.

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We tackle all of the big headlines under the sun, both at home and around the world, while getting your thoughts and opinions on attention-grabbing topics. Everything's fair game!

If We Spare the Rod, Do We Spoil the Child?

In the wake of the US military action in Venezuela that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro, we want to zoom out to ask you: Do you like or loath Trump's leadership style? And more broadly, do you think the world is better when led by strongmen?



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In the wake of the US military action in Venezuela that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro, we want to zoom out to ask you: Do you like or loath Trump's leadership style? And more broadly, do you think the world is better when led by strongmen?Image Credit: Shutterstock

A Better World With Trump-style Strongmen?

It's our final Talkback installation of the year, and its the time to look back on the epic highs and lows of 2025. We ask our listeners how their year went and if they're sad to see the year end. 

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It's our final Talkback installation of the year, and its the time to look back on the epic highs and lows of 2025. We ask our listeners how their year went and if they're sad to see the year end. Image Credit: Shutterstock

How Was Your 2025?

As we're fully in the swing of the holidays, tis the season for Christmas parties, Secret Santas, White Elephants and the like. With that comes great gifts, and some questionable ones too. So we ask our listeners: What's the worst gift you've received, and do you believe in re-gifting? 



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As we're fully in the swing of the holidays, tis the season for Christmas parties, Secret Santas, White Elephants and the like. With that comes great gifts, and some questionable ones too. So we ask our listeners: What's the worst gift you've received, and do you believe in re-gifting? Image Credit: Shutterstock

If We Spare the Rod, Do We Spoil the Child?

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