Talkback

Yesterday, Operator PLUS Malaysia Berhad confirmed that several motorists have been fined for LTJ, which stands for “long journey time” after spending too long completing trips on the highways under maintenance.

So, this evening we’re asking, “Is it fair for highway operators to charge for “long journey time?”

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Yesterday, it was reported that the organ donation rate for organ and tissue transplants in Malaysia is among the lowest in the world. The current rate stands at 1 donor, per 1 million population, and it isn’t anywhere near enough to meet the demand. Today on Talkback, we’d like to extend that call for more organ donors, and to facilitate the discussion, we have with us Datin Dr. Lela, Head of the National Transplant Resource Centre.

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So last week, Art For Grabs facilitated a very interesting discussion that centered around the political discussions that happen (or not) when we’re at home with our family. So what we’d like to do this evening, is extend that conversation that Art For Grabs started and ask you: Does your family talk ‘politics’ at home or do you think that politics should be left outside the family domain? 

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Not so long ago, a report about Singapore earning a Michelin star for their hawker food sparked an outrage on social media about the origins of Chicken Rice. Now, there's a food fight between Singapore and Indonesia and Malaysia after ex-footballer Rio Ferdinand posted a picture of his nasi goreng meal with the caption "Keeping it local in Singapore". Culinary and cultural heritage spats between these countries isn't uncommon but it has to be asked:  Is Malaysian food really as good as we think it is?

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On Sunday, PM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced an exciting new project for the public; Taman Tugu. According to the PM, “the park is expected to be an icon for KL, similar to how Hyde Park is synonymous with London, and Central Park for New York. It is to be considered a national project that will help elevate Malaysia to developed nation status when the time comes.”

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Last night, many of us were on the edge as of our seats as we watched badminton - Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying took home the silver medal for badminton mixed doubles, Lee Chong Wei, came one step closer to a gold medal. So today, we're discussing Olympic medalists, rewards, support, and incentives that these athletes should receive.

So we're asking you on Talkback today: What type of incentives should our Olympic medalists receive?

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Pokemon Go has finally arrived on our shores, and Malaysians have quickly caught on the game. Advocates of Pokemon Go have credited it with inspiring outdoor and communal activities. However there have been reports of the game being played in inappropriate places and distracted players being lured into dangerous situations.

So we're asking you on Talkback today: Should Pokemon Go be banned?

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In the news today, it was reported that UKM’s Family, Women and Community Law lecturer Prof Datuk Noor Aziah Mohd Awal said that: “Television stations must be aware and sensitive to people in the country and not to air programmes in which its contents were against the local culture”. But does the media influence the way people behave? Do you stop your kids from watching certain programmes, and why?

So we're asking you on Talkback today: Do TV programmes have an influence on you?

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The Ministry of Higher Education is mulling the decision for university students to temporarily defer their studies via a gap year to pursue other positive activities. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said in a quote: "We do not want to produce graduates who do not know much after coming out of universities,". On Talkback Thursday today, we're asking: Should varsity students consider taking a gap year? Our lines will be open.

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Ever since DBKL's recent announcement to increase parking rates in the city, many Malaysians have taken to print and social media to voice their displeasure. In light of this, we'd like to ask you today on Talkback: What are the biggest challenges you face in getting around the Klang Valley? Our lines will be open.

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