Night School

Two BFM-type Malays try their best to translate some words from their own language. It turned out to be more complicated than they thought. Tune in to find out what they learned along the way. This episode is brought to you by pasrah, beria-ia, selamba, lantak, berkecimpung, leka, menyendeng, and lepa.

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We welcome Jamaluddin Aziz to the show to talk about the power of horror films. What makes this genre so compelling? Is it universal? What sort of entertainment does it provide? Tune in!

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Vipassana is a ten-day silent meditational retreat that aims to help you see things the way they are. How does it work? How does it feel? Stretch therapist and financial analyst Teh Chi Chang explains the fundamentals to us.

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This time we venture into the curious emphasis on "passivity" that is taken for granted in everyday Malay expressions. What does this say about our distinct appreciation of tact? Is there more to it than just an aversion to confrontation or straight-talking? More importantly, is it even properly "passive?"

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Cheah Yi Ting gives us an introduction on the psychology of music: its main questions, trajectories and upcoming developments.

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We stumble into the fascinating terrain of “hati” to appreciate its capacity to articulate the rich messiness of human attachments. Please be advised that this episode contains positive appraisals of interpersonal dependency and entanglements.

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Sivarajan Arumugam tempts you to join Parti Sosialis Malaysia's annual socialism conference. What do they offer for 2018? Tune in to find out!

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It is liberating to know your limits, or so we learn from Aiman Abu Bakar's journey as a boxer. There is no way to discover what you're made of until you're put to the test. But this requires methodically placing yourself at the heart of discomfort and injury. We reflect on how professional fighting is a window into refining the distinct textures of your growth, as much as it is a sport.

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We have a brief discussion about what to do with the self. How does one balance an openness to risk and the unknown, while also nourishing the right emotional and moral resources to remain resilient through the painful demands of growth? Where do values come into play? Sandy Clarke offers his perspectives, again.

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This special live edition features special guest Jean-Christophe Rufin, notable author, historian, doctor and diplomat, as he shares his thoughts on the state of world politics today. We discuss his unique career trajectory and general outlook on life and politics, including the shifting terrain of empire. The event was jointly organised by BFM 89.9 and Alliance Francaise.

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