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HIGHLIGHTS 

EVENING EDITION

  • We're on, when you're off.

  • 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.


Current Shows

  • Inside Story (view podcasts)

    We get the inside story on the major headline of the day, exploring different facets and perspectives to gain deeper insight.

  • Popek Popek Parlimen (view podcasts)

    We bring you the latest updates from the inside of the Dewan Rakyat, from policy discussions to explosive exchanges!

  • Popcorn Culture (view podcasts)

    Talking apes and Jedi Knights are cool, but how do they impact Hollywood as a whole? That's the kind of stuff we talk about on Popcorn Culture - a mixed-bag-exploration of the movies, TV shows, and pop culture buzz that we love, as well as the ones we love (slightly) less.

  • By The Book (view podcasts)

    A show that celebrates books, and the act of reading. We delve into topical discussions that rotate between an array of themes and occasions, author interviews, and book club panel discussions.

  • Trending Today (view podcasts)

    We trawl through social media (starting with X (formerly known as Twitter) but looking at all the others too!) to find out what the hottest conversations of the day are.

  • Top 5 At 5 (view podcasts)

    A countdown of the 5 biggest stories of the day, to catch you up on all you need to know!

  • Made in Malaysia (view podcasts)

    Made in Malaysia is the show that’s all about the people and things that make Malaysia, Malaysia. 


Past Shows

  • Talkback (view podcasts)

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

  • Q & Eh? (view podcasts)

    Bring your magnifying glasses! Our expert guests feed your curiosity on a wide range of day-to-day concerns, from taxes and financial planning, to road safety and the economy.

  • Off The Ball (view podcasts)

    Catch up with Kam Raslan and the gang as they look back at the weekend's big European football matches. You're in for manager post-match interviews, game highlights, as well as a preview of the midweek games.

  • On The Ball (view podcasts)

    Catch up with Kam Raslan and the gang in this show that builds up to the football happening over the weekend. They take you through the big news of the week, a look back at the midweek matches, and a preview of the weekend's games.

  • Everyone's A Critic (view podcasts)

    Everyone's A Critic is our arts review show, where we discuss various works from the performing and visual arts scene, both local and international. Along with our guest reviewers, we critique these works and talk about what works, what doesn't, and generally, celebrate our love for the arts.

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Today’s Shows



6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives.

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us where international markets are heading.

7:15 AM

Morning Brief

We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals.

7:30 AM

Morning Brief

Ivailo Dikov, Head of Japan Equities, Eastspring Singapore gives us an outlook for Japanese equities.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

Dr. Afif Bahardin, Secretary of PN Selangor, weighs in on whether a directly elected Kuala Lumpur mayor would improve governance or complicate city administration.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, Director-General of Tourism Malaysia discusses how Visit Malaysia Year 2026 can turn the tourism rebound into lasting growth beyond 2026.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

Dr Ismet Yusoff, CEO of the Minority Shareholders Watch Group (MSWG), discusses the implications of the IJM Corporation probe.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

Dr. Benjamin Barton, Head of School and Associate Professor at the School of Politics, History and International Relations, University of Nottingham, Malaysia, joins us to assess UK politics and the challenges confronting Keir Starmer.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us where international markets are heading.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Ivailo Dikov, Head of Japan Equities, Eastspring Singapore gives us an outlook for Japanese equities.

9:35 AM

People, Planet, Profit

We cover the latest news and views in the ESG space to help businesses thrive with impact.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

Malaysia has top hospitals, competitive pricing, and a strong reputation in medical tourism yet much of the demand is still controlled by foreign intermediaries. Wan Mahsuri Wan Ahmad Kamal, Founder and CEO of Medisuri, an AI-powered medical tourism platform is aiming to reposition Malaysia as a trusted global healthcare hub. We unpack the gap Medisuri is trying to solve, how the business fits into the medical tourism value chain, its monetisation strategy, early fundraising journey, and what scaling this platform could look like in the years ahead.

11:00 AM

Marketing Mojo

lvin Koay, Founder and CEO, Growth.pro, shares how search is changing fast. With AI tools increasingly answering questions directly, brands can no longer rely on rankings, clicks, and traffic alone to stay visible. In this episode of Marketing Mojo, we speak with Alvin Koay, Founder and CEO of Growth.pro, about how AI is reshaping digital discovery, why traditional SEO metrics are losing relevance, and what Malaysian marketing teams must do now to remain credible, discoverable, and competitive in an AI-mediated world.

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

Nirbhay Handa, Multipolitan

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, Director-General of Tourism Malaysia discusses how Visit Malaysia Year 2026 can turn the tourism rebound into lasting growth beyond 2026.

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind.

3:05 PM

Beyond the Ballot Box

Dr Lim Teck Ghee, author of a new book called China Rising, explains how US-China Tensions are reshaping the world and what it means for Malaysia.

4:05 PM

Health & Living

5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

A countdown of the 5 biggest stories of the day, to catch you up on all you need to know!

6:00 PM

Talkback Tuesday