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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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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: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In our conversation with former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, he argued that his generation of leaders is still seen as “next-gen” rather than serious contenders, and stressed the importance of decisiveness in handling internal party crises and coalition tensions. So we ask our listeners: Who would make a good Malaysian PM? What qualities should they have?Image Credit: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Every family has a different formula they follow; and if you're traditional, there are a couple of dos and don't you practice when giving ang pows out to family members during Chinese New Year. So we want to hear from our listeners and ask them: How do you decide how much to give and for who? What are your angpow expectations?Image Credit: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Appliances shape our routines and feel like necessities, yet research shows many regret buying them, whether from upgrading too soon, chasing trends, or rarely using what they bought. So, we ask our listeners: What home appliances can't you live without? And what have you come to regret buying?Image Credit: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Valentine's Day around the corner, love is in the air - so we ask you: Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? Why, or why not?Image Credit: PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A proposed Water Music Festival in Bukit Bintang, part of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, has sparked debate among Malaysians over whether it truly reflects local culture. So tonight, we want to hear from you: Which aspects of local culture, beyond your own, are you most curious to explore?Image Credit: FlickrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Japan sends sumo wrestlers abroad as cultural ambassadors, showcasing tradition and soft power on the global stage. Which got us thinking about our own soft power. So we discuss and ask our listeners: What should Malaysia’s mascot be, on the international stage?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hong Kong has introduced a new policy that will allow up to 1,000 restaurants to welcome pet dogs. This is part of their efforts to create a more pet-friendly society. But is Malaysia ready for the same initiative? Tonight, we discuss this and ask our listeners: Should pets be allowed in public spaces? Is Malaysia pet-friendly enough?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, the transport ministry launched the Matching Grant to Replace Old Vehicles Programme to encourage Malaysians to replace their old vehicles – especially those 20 years or older. But we understand that parting ways with an old car can be difficult for sentimental folks. So we ask our listeners: are you emotionally attached to your car? Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Calls are mounting for European teams to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup amid political tensions linked to the US as host. While some politicians push for a stand, football authorities argue sport should stay separate from politics. We want to hear from you: Do you support boycotts in sports? Would you boycott watching or attending the World Cup?Image Credit: ShuttterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Facebook post recently made headlines as it detailed a Grab driver soliciting tips from his customers, a practice which is not allowed under the e-hailing platform's code of conduct. This brought up conversations about tipping culture in Malaysia so we ask our listeners: do you tip, when do you tip, and how much? Image Credit: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Ministry of Education has unveiled the National Education Development Plan 2026-2035, creating a new 10-year roadmap for schools and higher education institutions. In light of the new changes announced, we ask you: what is one thing you would change about our education system?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
According to the Malaysian Employers Federation, who reviewed data regarding employment, young workers change jobs within 18 months, or a year and half into starting a new role. So we discuss with our listeners and ask them: Is staying in a job for long periods a good thing, or is job-hopping the way to go?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the Education Ministry announcing that the UPSR and PT3 exams might be reinstated, we ask you: Do you want the UPSR and PT3 exams to come back? Did you, or your children, benefit from taking exams?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A New York Times article looked at research on favouritism within families and its impact. One of the largest studies found that nearly two-thirds of parents admit to having a favourite child. That brings us to our questions for you: Did it ever feel like your parents had a favourite? How did that shape you growing up? And if you’re a parent yourself, do you have a favourite?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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