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

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

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.

Talkback

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!

Your First Encounter with the News

The typical discourse on artificial intelligence (AI) has long focused on whether our minds will weaken as we lean more on machines. But now AI has crossed into our most human spaces: friendship, intimacy, and emotional support. This has sparked a new debate: Can technology truly fulfill, or even replace, our need for companionship? We get into it, and ask our listeners: Do you have an AI friend... and would you ever want one?


Image Credit: Pexels

The typical discourse on artificial intelligence (AI) has long focused on whether our minds will weaken as we lean more on machines. But now AI has crossed into our most human spaces: friendship, intimacy, and emotional support. This has sparked a new debate: Can technology truly fulfill, or even replace, our need for companionship? We get into it, and ask our listeners: Do you have an AI friend... and would you ever want one? Image Credit: Pexels

Would You Have An AI Friend?

Drawing from the recent controversy surrounding the MACC's search notice for ex-political aide James Chai, we hear your take on the role of public servants, and whether or not you'd join the public service or be a politician.


Image Credit: Shutterstock

Drawing from the recent controversy surrounding the MACC's search notice for ex-political aide James Chai, we hear your take on the role of public servants, and whether or not you'd join the public service or be a politician. Image Credit: Shutterstock

Would You Work in the Public Service or be a Politician?

The United States and Israel’s joint military campaign - including “Operation Epic Fury” that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and “Operation Absolute Resolve” that saw Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro captured - has thrust questions of global power and intervention back into the spotlight. We debate whether the U.S. should continue acting as the world’s policeman, and if the ends justify the means?


Image Credit: Shutterstock

The United States and Israel’s joint military campaign - including “Operation Epic Fury” that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and “Operation Absolute Resolve” that saw Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro captured - has thrust questions of global power and intervention back into the spotlight. We debate whether the U.S. should continue acting as the world’s policeman, and if the ends justify the means? Image Credit: Shutterstock

Your First Encounter with the News

In 1 playlist(s)

Talkback

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips