Talkback

On the Evening Edition today, we discussed food standards in Malaysia and the level of care you expect from eateries and the food industry in general. Do you care about what goes into your food? Our lines were open.

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This evening on Talkback, the Evening Edition Team tried to ascertain what's in the hearts and minds of Malaysians. We asked what issues have been top of mind over the past few months. What's fascinated and intrigued them and also what's been most concerning over the past 6 months. Our lines were open.

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This evening we talked about the big topic that's making the rounds. Women In Politics. You'd have to be blind to have missed the news thread on the Teluk Intan by-elections (31st May) and the accompanying sexist circus that has since ensued. This is of course, in reference to DAP's candidate - Miss Dyana Sofya Mohd Daud.

Do women have to act like men to justify themselves in the political arena? Our lines were open.

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We’ve all heard the following refrain. About the time when teachers were put on a pedestal alongside doctors and engineers. About how it was once a vocation that was noble; that inspired. But these days it appears that those who can’t, teach. Are teachers to blame for the quality of our public education system? Is this fair? Our lines were be open. 

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A public lecture at a local University has prompted outrage amongst some groups because of its alleged 'one-sided' and 'bigoted' presentation. Where do we draw the line? When does ‘Academic Freedom’ become something else? Should there be certain topics that are simply off limits in public discourse? Our lines were open.

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Our Talkback with Ministers series continued today and we looked into the question of how the government makes and spends its money.

The first series of the 2013 AG Report was tabled earlier this month and highlighted further failures in the government administration system; consequently causing significant mismanagement of finances and a loss of millions of ringgit of taxpayers’ money.

Why does this continue to happen? Are we a nation living beyond our means?

Helping us find the answers today was, Dato’ Sri Idris Jala, CEO of PEMANDU.

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Our Talkback with Ministers series continued today and we we’re looking into the rising cost of living and housing that’s affecting the urban middle class.

The concerns plaguing the growing urban middle class are becoming endless. The aim of purchasing a property to call their own seems like a far-fetched idea given current soaring prices. And the fact that salaries have not increased substantially over the years are leaving them in a glut of debt. How is the urban middle class to cope when everything around them keeps going up in price?

Helping us find the answers today was Dato’ Abdul Rahman Dahlan, Minister of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government.  

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It's World Earth Day today, and even Google has jumped on the bandwagon. Today's Google-doodle shows either the Rufous hummingbird, Japanese macaque, the puffer fish and the moon jellyfish wishing netizens Happy Earth Day! But on a more local level, did you know the world was celebrating its biggest day? So, we're asking you today: It's World Earth Day - do you really care? Our lines were open.

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Today on Talkback Thursday, we took a trip back to revisit some of the conversations we’ve had about  the many socio-economic issues plaguing the country. Brought to you by the Economic Transformation programme, we looked into the 3 issues that created quite stirring conversations with our listeners at the time: aged care, education and brain drain. With one eye on current and potential future issues, The Evening Edition looked into the progress of these issues, the key stakeholders involved and the obstacles that were in place. 

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