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A new Museum of Youth Culture in London is set to open in May this year with a collection of over 100,000 items, highlighting everyday objects that reflect youth identity across generations. This got us thinking about items from our youth that shaped our own generations. So we asked our listeners: What is an item that best represents your youth?

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With Hari Raya and Chinese New happening back to back this year, we've experienced consistent weeks of celebrations and fireworks. But with these fireworks come accidents, noise complaints and the like. So we ask our listeners: how do they really feel about fireworks, are they fun or are they a nuisance? We also discuss if there is a safer way to enjoy them.

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Since Raya is just around the corner, and many are already on their balik kampung journeys thinking about family, we thought we’d take a more festive approach to this Talkback episode. Tonight, instead of our usual discussion, we’re turning the spotlight on music - with song requests from friends of the station, including M Nasir, Sharifah Amani, Marina Mahathir, Bront Palarae, Zainah Anwar, and Shahril Hamdan. And of course, we opened the floor our listeners, to share their own requests too.

Songs we played:

• Balik Kampung by Sudirman

• Suara Takbir by P. Ramlee

• Dendang Perantau by P. Ramlee

• Jodoh Lebaran by Aisha Retno

• Hari Mulia by Sheila Majid

• Hujan by Adibah Noor

• Galok Raya by The Impatient Sisters

• Madu Tiga by P. Ramlee

• Esok Hari Raya by Dr Sam & Musafir

• Selamat Pengantin Baru by Wann

• Halal Bihalal by Norainiza Idris

• Setahun Sekali by 3P

• Eon Proton Raya Ad (1988) by Jamal Abdillah & Raja Ema

• Raya Oh Yeah by Yuna

• Original Sabahan by Atmosfera

• Lagu Zaman by SM Salim

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As the Middle East conflict disrupts oil supplies, countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines have turned to remote work and shorter weeks to cut fuel demand. Malaysia is weighing a similar Work-From-Home policy after Hari Raya, aiming to keep subsidized fuel at RM1.99 per litre, though employers warn it may not suit sectors like manufacturing and logistics. Malaysians also see working from home as a way to ease rising living costs, so we ask our listeners: Would you prefer working from home if given the choice? Should everyone be allowed to work from home?

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The “Heard the News?” project, launched today in Shah Alam as part of New Straits Times’ 180th anniversary, will bring newspapers into classrooms across the country, aiming to get students engaging with current affairs from a young age. We take this opportunity to ask you: When did you first become aware of the news or current affairs? What did it?

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The typical discourse on artificial intelligence (AI) has long focused on whether our minds will weaken as we lean more on machines. But now AI has crossed into our most human spaces: friendship, intimacy, and emotional support. This has sparked a new debate: Can technology truly fulfill, or even replace, our need for companionship? We get into it, and ask our listeners: Do you have an AI friend... and would you ever want one?

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Drawing from the recent controversy surrounding the MACC's search notice for ex-political aide James Chai, we hear your take on the role of public servants, and whether or not you'd join the public service or be a politician.

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The United States and Israel’s joint military campaign - including “Operation Epic Fury” that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and “Operation Absolute Resolve” that saw Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro captured - has thrust questions of global power and intervention back into the spotlight. We debate whether the U.S. should continue acting as the world’s policeman, and if the ends justify the means?

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In our conversation with former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, he argued that his generation of leaders is still seen as “next-gen” rather than serious contenders, and stressed the importance of decisiveness in handling internal party crises and coalition tensions. So we ask our listeners: Who would make a good Malaysian PM? What qualities should they have?

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Every family has a different formula they follow; and if you're traditional, there are a couple of dos and don't you practice when giving ang pows out to family members during Chinese New Year. So we want to hear from our listeners and ask them: How do you decide how much to give and for who? What are your angpow expectations?

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