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  • Talkback Thursday: What would it take for you to consider a 3D job?

    In Malaysia, foreign workers dominate various sectors: the plantation industry, manufacturing, construction, cleaning services etc. Recently, a challenge was extended to the youth of Malaysia, asking them to take-on 3D work to reduce our dependency on foreign labour. We’re asking you today, what would it take for you to consider a 3D job? Our lines will be open.

    For your weekly dose of cinema on radio, don't forget to check out "At the Movies", our brand new show on all things film. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN.

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Talkback Thursday: What’s your favorite ‘MOVING ON’ song?

    On Talkback today, we're doing something special. We're going to open up our lines and take in song requests. Give us a call and tell us what songs best describes your thoughts on moving on. What's your favourite moving on song?


    For your weekly dose of cinema on radio, don't forget to check out "At the Movies", our brand new show on all things film. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN.

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    1 hr 16 min
  • Talkback Thursday: Are you for or against trolley segregation in supermarkets?

    Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Hamzah Zainuddin was reported as saying that the government was considering a proposal to enforce a law making it compulsory to segregate trolleys for halal and non-halal items in supermarkets. On Talkback today, we want to know how you feel about the current all-inclusive trolley. Does it make you feel uncomfortable when going about your daily shopping? 

    For more Evening Edition goodness, be sure to check out "Finding the Funny", where Ezra Zaid takes a serious look at the comedy of Woody Allen. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN. 

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Talkback Thursday: University students are starving themselves in an effort to make ends meet. Who’s to blame? What’s the solution?

    Recent news about univeristy students in dire financial situations have prompted much discussion about their living conditions. Some students have claimed that they have been in situations where they were so broke that they could not afford to eat. On Talkback today, we're asking, who's to blame when university students are starving, and what are the solutions to the issue?

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    1 hr 11 min
  • Talkback Thursday: How much are you willing to pay for a Milo ais?

    There’s a story that’s been unexpectedly making the rounds. It’s about how a food court in Kuching charged their patrons RM4.20 for an iced milo, and the outpouring of reactions to that incident. On Talkback today, we’re asking, how much are you willing to pay for milo ais? Our lines will be open.

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Talkback Thursday: How do we spend our money?

    2015 hasn’t been a good year for Malaysians when it comes to all things money and spending. In April we saw the introduction of the GST which raised the price of goods. We also saw severe inflation followed by skyrocketing housing prices, successive announcements of tariff and fare hikes. However, in spite of all the negative sentiment we’ve seen and heard, figures show an ironic spending pattern among Malaysians. On Talkback today, we’re asking, how do you spend your money? Our lines will be open.

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    50 min
  • Talkback Thursday: Are you in favour of making caning illegal overall?

    The federal government has proposed to drop whipping as a form of punishment for minors found guilty of criminal acts. The Bill to overhaul the Child Act 2001, was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today. On Talkback today, we’re asking, are you in favour of making caning illegal overall? Should the ban be extended to households and schools?

     

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    55 min
  • Talkback Thursday: Can we teach morality as a subject?

    The Moral Education paper in the recent SPM has surprised many, over questions alleged to have been politically biased. As a result, many of those who sat for the paper have spoken out, saying that it sounds like an indoctrination so that they wouldn't participate in political activities. On Talkback today, we're asking: Can we teach morality as a subject? If so, how should it be taught?

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    58 min
  • Talkback Thursday: Do you feel disconnected from global acts of terror?

    Yesterday, it was reported that Malaysia ranks 49 on the Global Terror Index 2015 (up 1 from 2014). With the world still reeling from heavy attacks on Paris and Beirut last weekend, do you feel disconnected from global acts of terror? Have you grown more fearful for your way of life? Our lines will be open.

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    42 min

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