Evening Edition

Happily Ever After? -- the show where we revisit the fairy tales we fell in love with once upon a time. In this episode, Ninot Aziz returns to delve into our rich collection of local folk tales, to bring you of stories of Cik Siti Wan Kembang, Puteri Saadong and Tengku Mariam.

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It's not new, it happens all too often, yet it's hardly reported or discussed about. But recent high profile accounts from Silicon Valley have thrust the issue into the fore, revealing the scale and severity of a problem that persists in industries across the board. Animah Kosai talks us through identifying and responding to sexual harassment at the workplace.

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Our laws say that Malaysian women have the right to end an early pregnancy if it causes serious physical or mental harm. Yet access to abortion pills, the only safe and effective non surgical option available, is restricted in the country. Women either face the stigma and discomfort of a surgical abortion, or turn to the online black market for counterfeit pills. We speak to Dr. Choong SP, co-chair of Reproductive Rights Advocacy Alliance Malaysia (RRAAM), about the facts surrounding this dilemma.

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The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Jason Leong - get hyped over the fact that winter is finally, finally here.

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The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - take a look back at the stunning oeuvre of writer/director Edgar Wright.

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The brilliance of Sarawak lies not just in its rich cultural traditions, but also in its rainforest experiences. This year, the capital town of Kuching blends art and adventure as the city holds the first ever Rainforest Fringe Festival (RFF). The 10-day festival aims to exhibit the indigenous culture of present-day Sarawak through local talents in music, fashion, food, film, etc. This evening, Ezra alongside festival director, Joe Sidek, rediscover the beauty of Sarawak as they go deep into the heart of Kuching.

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This month marks the 20th anniversary of the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis (AFC). What happened in Malaysia was pretty dramatic. We were going through both economic and political turmoil at the same time. And it wasn't hard just for our country, but of our livelihoods and the prospects of our kids. But 20 years on we’ve survived and somewhat rebounded. So we want to hear what happened in those 20 years.. How did the financial crisis impact you? Our lines will be open.

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With its crisp guitars and start-stop tempos, "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" quickly became Jet's signature song. Formed in 2001, the Australian rock band gained international popularity from their debut studio album, "Get Born", with music critics associating them with the likes of AC/DC and Oasis. This week on (Untitled), Ezra welcomes Mark Wilson, the bassist of Jet as they reminisce on the band's very successful debut album.

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Everyone wants the spread of HIV to end. Heavy-handed policies and a zero-tolerance approach have been found to be ineffective. Despite new research findings of better approaches that could effectively curb the disease, many governments are still reluctant to adopt new policies, not least due to cultural factors. Ezra Zaid speaks with Dr. Chris Beyrer, Professor of Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and Immediate Past President of the International AIDS Society.

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Happily Ever After? -- the show where we revisit the fairy tales we fell in love with once upon a time. One of the greatest things to come out of Disney's massive cannon of fairy tale adaptions is its stunningly composed music. From Little Mermaid to Moana, we take an unabashed journey through the most epic and memorable Disney melodies.

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