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Talkback

BFM Media
Malaysia
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Social Media
Mental Health
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Masculinity
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Child Development
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Emotional Health
JK Rowling
Accents
Communication
Critical Thinking
Malaysia's Education System
Home Appliances
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Chinese New Year
Respect
Burnout

We’re on, when you’re off. Lee Chwi Lynn, Kelvin Yee and Tasha Fusil restore sanity to your day even as you’re stuck in traffic trying to get home. And who isn’t? Tune in as they take on hot-potato issues to inform and entertain you, soundtracked by the thumping music that only BFM plays. EE runs the gamut, bringing you noteworthy pop culture, punchy interviews, and rocking call-in sessions.

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that he does not want civil servants to use Waze anymore due to the app's link to Israel and concerns surrounding security. He is urging Malaysians to switch to local app TuJu. Soon after that, many u... more

Lee Zii Jia's recent court dispute with his family over his own company has settled, but the suit raises a question many people quietly wrestle with: if they would go into business with the people they grew up with. From siblings running coffee shops... more

Would you feel safer walking down a street lined with facial-recognition cameras every 50 metres, or would it just feel like being watched? That is the question hosts Lee Chwi Lynn and Susan Tam put to listeners on Talkback, after Deputy Prime Minist... more

With the slew of new technology hitting the market, like the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max having launched on September 9th, alongside Android rivals like the Google Pixel 11 and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, we got to thinking about the reasons why some people... more

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Mike Leo
iPhone user discussing productivity gains from upgrades
Listener (call-in)
Episode: Do You Like To Upgrade Your Tech?
Aziff Azuddin
Associate researcher at IMAN Research
IMAN Research
Episode: How Do You Feel About Najib?
Mediha Mahmood
CEO of Content Forum Malaysia
Content Forum Malaysia
Episode: How Can We Make Online Gaming Safer?
Syamil Abdul Samad
Senior Executive of Legal and Compliance, lead for the gaming subcode development
Content Forum Malaysia
Episode: How Can We Make Online Gaming Safer?
Intan Sibrida
Voice note contributor on the topic of pay raises for medical and frontline staff
Episode: What Jobs Deserve More Pay?
Saiful Ikram
Listener proposing hazard pay and allowances for frontliners
Episode: What Jobs Deserve More Pay?
Karim Jit
Listener defending remuneration proportional to job importance
Episode: What Jobs Deserve More Pay?
Lim Teckwyn
Environmental Researcher
Independent researcher referenced in Earth Matters segment
Episode: What Can We Do To Stop The Haze?
Sherad Khutun
Former host of the show, long-time journalist
Jakarta-based journalist (previously on Talkback)
Episode: Do You Think Censorship is Necessary?

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Lee Chwi Lynn
Host of the show; long-running presenter with BFM 89.9, frequently guides conversations on current affairs, finance, and social topics.
Susan Tham
Co-host frequently joining discussions; appears across Talkback Tuesday/Thursday segments, contributing expertise and audience engagement.

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How Can We Make Online Gaming Safer?
Q: How quickly can a complaint be addressed by platforms or developers under the sub-code?
There will be a two-tier approach: initial self-enforcement by the industry, and if needed, escalation to the Content Forum with potential enforcement steps and a gaming safety officer as an added liaison for local investigations.
How Can We Make Online Gaming Safer?
Q: How would age verification or age assurance practically work in gaming services?
The panel explained that age assurance should determine safeguards like restricted communication with strangers, off by default spending features, and privacy-preserving approaches, without forcing every user to have a universal ID or mic card.
How Can We Make Online Gaming Safer?
Q: What are the risks or dangers of online gaming for youth, and what should we address in the sub-code?
Audiences heard that dangers include live chats with unknown individuals, monetization pressures, and the need to translate broad laws into concrete design choices within games, such as age-sensitive features and safer defaults.
Would You Hire a Creative Over Using AI?
Q: How should brands balance AI usage with authenticity and transparency?
Brands should view AI as a tool within a thoughtful workflow, disclose usage where appropriate, and prioritize human-driven quality, depth, and audience understanding over sheer output.
Would You Hire a Creative Over Using AI?
Q: What's your stance on using AI in your art and design processes?
AI serves as a partner for brainstorming and synthesis, not as a destination; human interpretation and lived experience remain essential for compelling, unique visuals and authentic branding.

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What is Talkback about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show tackles a mix of timely politics, economics, technology, and everyday culture with a practical, audience-driven angle. Episodes spotlight tax policy choices, the impact of AI on creative work, retirement planning, workplace dynamics, texting etiquette, and voting behavior, often featuring live call-ins and expert guests to unpack complex issues for Malaysians. A recurring strength is blending expert analysis with real-world perspectives from listeners, which helps translate policy and data into everyday implications, cost considerations, and personal decision-making. The format tends to be conversational, participatory, and opinionated, making it accessible for listeners who want to understand how big topics affect daily life and p... more

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2. Aziff Azuddin
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4. Syamil Abdul Samad
5. Intan Sibrida
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7. Karim Jit
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