Evening Edition

Craig, Roshan and Shankar join Ross to look back at the weekend's EPL where 10 man Spurs were triumphant at West Ham and Harry Kane was on fire. So was Alvaro Morata, who hit a hattrick for Chelsea at Stoke whilst Crystal Palace still can't buy a win or a goal. Includes Winners and Losers, Arsenal v West Brom and a look at the midweek UCL & UEL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns of rampant and unchecked internet addiction amongst the youth in China has seen a surge of internet addiction bootcamps mushrooming in the country. The treatments vary from family based therapy to bootcamp style training to electroshock therapy, and in all instances, these bootcamps are unregulated. Last month, a teenager died 48 hours after being forcefully sent to a bootcamp, sparking outrage and calls for the Chinese government to regulate such centres. We speak to Trent Bax about the whole notion of internet addiction and the effects these harsh practices have had on the kids who are sent against their will.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Iain McNally - wonder just how much is too much for Matthew Vaughn's ridiculous yet immensely enjoyable sequel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM) has warned of the consequences of not speaking up against those who impose their cultural values upon others. We speak with SUHAKAM Commissioner Jerald Joseph to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A couple of days ago, the Federal Territories Ministry announced a surprise decision to ban all roadside food stalls in KL by 2020, citing health issues and traffic congestion as the reasons. This means that all existing roadside hawkers will need to relocate their business or begin operating from food trucks. The decision garnered mixed reactions from the public - some lauded it, while others feared for our food culture. Though, this is a path our northern neighbours have already walked as Bangkok has already imposed this law. So today on Talkback, we’re asking your reactions to this, and whether we should get rid of roadside hawker stalls. Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elephant was laid down in east London's Toerag Studios for just £5,000, on analogue equipment built before 1963. This stripped-back approach to rock'n'roll influenced countless Stripes imitators at the start of the last decade, but nobody matched Jack and Meg when it came to creating a colossal sound out of such basic ingredients. This week, on (Untitled), Ezra and Uma listen to the essential album by the essential rock band of the noughties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History in the form that we read in textbooks, looks like a fixed story of a time that’s far removed and a thing of the past. Having frequent conversations about different aspects of a particular time of the past keeps history richer, alive, and more relatable. We speak with two history enthusiasts who are bringing forth some lesser-known stories about our road to independence, in their exhibition titled “Jalan Merdeka: Traversing the routes to Merdeka”. Our guests are Tunku Zain Al-Abidin Tuanku Muhriz, Chairman & Lead Curator of the Asian Heritage Museum, as well as Netusha Naidu, Curator & Co-founder of Imagined Malaysia. The exhibition runs throughout September at Carcosa Seri Negara.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has delivered a much-anticipated national speech from Naypyidaw, addressing the Rohingya crisis. We speak with Lilianne Fan, International Director and Co-Founder of the Geutanyoe Foundation, and Deputy Chair of the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network, about prospects for improvement in the Rohingya situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Given the proximity and similarities between both Indonesia and Malaysia, just how does Indonesia fare in the education sector? Are their issues similar to ours? i.e. Is there some kind of emphasis to put English first? Is the percentage of good quality teachers hard to maintain? We find out from Professor Anita Lie, an educationist whose research study on English curriculum, has been recognised globally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Urban population is steadily growing and it’s estimated that by 2030, 60% of the world’s population will be living in urban cities. Consequently that affects the way our city skylines are going to look in a decade or two, so this evening we’ll talk about what the buildings of tomorrow will look like and how they’ll affect the way we live and work, with Antony Wood, the Executive Director of the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Better Beer Festival has been cancelled as the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) rejects the organiser's application to hold the event. Caroline and Uma speak with event organisers about the impact of canning live events. Our guests are Matthew Dawson, General Manager at The Livescape Group, as well as Para R., Founder of PR Worldwide; and President of the Arts, Live Festival and Events Association (ALIFE).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Iain McNally - check out the debut feature film from popular YouTubers JinnyboyTV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig, Kam and Pravin join Ross to look back at the weekend's EPL. Big wins for both Manchester clubs whilst Liverpool and Spurs were held to frustrating draws at home. Also, a look at Chelsea v Arsenal where the Gunners look more than worth a point and Newcastle United who sit proudly in 4th after 5 matches. Includes Winners & Losers, a look at Spain and Italy and EFL Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Star's award-winning R.AGE team has released a new documentary series called "Student/Trafficked". The team went undercover to investigate the network of student trafficking, that has left many Bangladeshi students stranded in Malaysia as illegal workers. Besides bringing the issue to light, R.AGE is also working with the Ministry of Higher Education and the Immigration Department, as well as partner NGOs, to set up a reporting system for victims and to renew their hopes for a tertiary education. We speak with Ian Yee, Editor & Executive Producer, and Elroi Yee, Senior Producer at R.AGE. Watch the documentary or find out how to help here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob, Dez & Keeshaanan join Ross to look back at the midweek Champions League matches. Have Spurs finally banished their Wembley hoodoo? Also a look at Everton and Arsenal in the Europa League. Also, a full preview of the EPL weekend including Roy Hodgson's 1st game in charge of Crystal Palace. Everton are at Old Trafford and Chelsea host Arsenal. Includes Treatment Table and 3 Big Shouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - take on Ju-On director Takashi Shimizu's latest horror offering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - wonder if Steven Soderbergh's unexpected return to cinema was worth the wait.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma welcomes special guest Andy Schocken for a conversation about his and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinnoy's soul-stirring profile of the scrappy Pakistani musicians of Sachal Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Bahir Yeusuff - evaluate our Transport Minister's acting chops in Pete Teo's and Liew Seng Tat's Citizen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This evening on Talkback, we’re going to be discussing the refugee situation - more specifically, the current Rohingya refugee crisis. Mainstream media has highlighted their plight, albeit sporadically.. but over the years, that’s changed quite a bit. Just last week, the discussion went ‘mainstream’ when a protest outside the Myanmar embassy turned ugly. About 155 demonstrators were arrested in the process, and the demonstration resulted in a massive traffic jam that took hours to clear. So this evening, we'd like to get a candid gauge of where you stand on the situation: Are you willing to accept the Rohingya community as part of Malaysian society? Do you think we should do more to integrate them or is this a matter for Myanmar to resolve? Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report on the Malaysian Insight has revealed that a number of Malaysian graduates who are struggling financially, have been working in blue-collar jobs overseas illegally. We speak with Ng Yeen Seen, Co-founder of iRestarter, about the salary vs. cost of living problem in Malaysia, and some long-term solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1972, Roxy Music, along with David Bowie and T. Rex, helped turn art rock - a stiff, often introverted style of highly textured rock - into perhaps the coolest genre in rock ’n' roll's history: glam rock. This week, on (Untitled), Ezra and Uma get thrilled by the nerve and verve of Roxy Music’s fully formed self-titled debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In July this year, Sarawak announced that it was sending a delegation of legal representatives to London to search and study any references to the state’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963, otherwise known as MA63. The announcement drew ire from some political parties, questioning the purpose of the trip and how it’d invite foreign intervention. Sarawakians have retaliated saying it goes to show how little Peninsula Malaysia understood them. We speak to Sabahan Zainnal Ajamain, a MA63 activist, and Sarawakian, Professor James Chin, from the University of Tasmania, to better understand what was in the Agreement and what rights the state is fighting for today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our armed forces keep the peace and maintain the security of our country but their own futures are not secure. We don't take care of them too well when they retire. For example, 60 per cent of ex-servicemen in Sarawak are living below the poverty line. Over the years, many organisations supporting army veterans have been popping up to help them. The Evening Edition speaks to the president of one of those army veteran welfare organisations. Ismail Abidin tells us about the lives and the needs of these people that once protected our sovereignty, and how we can do better in our care of them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roshan, Craig & Kam discuss Man City's destruction of Liverpool. Have they laid down a marker for the rest? Arsenal are back to winning ways or are they just being Arsenal? Chelsea move up to 3rd with their 3rd straight win and Man Utd drop points at Stoke. Includes Winners & Losers of the weekend and a look at the UCL & UEL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slum tourism is a growing global industry. Each year, tens of thousands of curious visitors eschew typical tourist vacation destinations in favour of poverty stricken slums in cities like Mumbai, Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro. Is it immoral and exploitative, or simply a more direct way to confront the realities of inequality and poverty? We speak to a professor well acquainted with this debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob, Dez & Keeshaanan join Ross to talk about South American qualifying for WC2018. Will Argentina miss out? Also a look at Asian qualifying and a chat about the Syria v Australia playoff. Full preview of the returning EPL weekend including Man City v Liverpool. Will the Ox start? Who is going to throw down the early marker? Can Arsene Wenger gee up his players for the home match against Bournemouth? Spurs are at Everton, Man United are at Stoke. Includes Treatment Table and # Big Weekend Shouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma welcomes special guests Bea and Yasu Tanaka for a conversation about their upcoming film Terbalik.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - can't quite get behind Marvel's latest television effort. (It's really quite terrible.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all just come off a really long weekend, and it’s not yet over. In September alone, we have 6 public holidays, including replacement days. In total, we have 15 official public holidays every year. To put that in context, globally, we rank number 5 on the list of countries with the most public holidays. After the announcement of the extra September 4th holiday during the SEA Games closing ceremony, we had the usual debates. A lot of folk celebrated it, but there were some that felt that the extra holiday was unnecessary. So we’re asking you on Talkback today: Do you think Malaysia has too many public holidays? Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rage Against the Machine shot to fame with their loud, distinctive and politically charged music. Combining elements of rap, heavy metal and funk, their first two albums became instant successes with the disenfranchised youth of America. Their third album - "The Battle of Los Angeles" - showed little difference lyrically, but it was better executed - striking a noticeable balance between music and message. This week on Untitled, Uma and Ezra bob their heads to the band's last original album.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Bahir Yeusuff - have absolutely nothing nice to say about this year's shocking Merdeka release.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - try to work out truth from fiction in the brand new Tom Cruise vehicle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us know at least one disgruntled Malaysian who has packed his/her bags and made that move overseas in search of greener pastures. Their reasons are similar; “I want better education for my kids” or “It’s better being a 2nd class citizen overseas than here in Malaysia”, etc. On the flip side however, are people, often migrants, desperately wanting to move to Malaysia for a better life, for a better job, for a better future. And in an ironic twist, it feels as if the number of Malaysians we hear wanting to get out of Malaysia almost equals the number of migrants wanting to move in to Malaysia. We hear from both perspectives in this Malaysia Day special.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma and Iain force Bahir to watch the 2017 remake of Stephen King's It against his will.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sachal Studios in Lahore is home to a group of traditional musicians and singers brought together by a benefactor named Izzat Majeed to form the Sachal Studios Orchestra and its offshoot, the Sachal Jazz Ensemble. Reinterpreting classical and folk melodies, sometimes with jazz influences, the group has shot to international acclaim, topping Western charts and performing to sold out venues in New York, London, and Paris.     Uma speaks to Izzat Majeed and Noor Fatima - the founder and CEO of Sachal Studios respectively - about their incredible work reclaiming and preserving Lahore’s rich musical heritage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dez, Craig & Nicolas join Ross to talk about WC2018 qualifying. In Europe, Spain look a force again and Real's Isco seems to be running the show. How much is Isco worth in today's market? Then there's the booing from the England fans in Malta. Are they entitled to show their distaste? France suffer a shock home draw against minnows, Luxembourg. Are the minnows getting better? In Asia, there's talk agout Iran, Japan and the possibilities of South Korea and Australia missing out. Also a look at South America qualification and Malaysia v Hong Kong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob, Vijhay & Gogulan discuss the Deadline Day transfer deals. Which team did the best business? Who lost out? Who looks worse after the window? The guys aslo look at WC2018 qualification. In Europe, Holland look like they'll miss out. In Asia, Australia lose in Japan. In South America, Argentina are out of the qualifying spots. Also, a preview of England & Scotland matches and a chat about Malaysia at the SEA Games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1971, legendary British singer-songwriter Rod Stewart released his third studio album entitled "Every Picture Tells A Story". By incorporating a complex mixture of hard rock, folk and blues styles influenced by his time with the Faces, the album went straight to the top of both the US and UK charts with tracks such as Maggie May and Mandolin Wind instantly becoming crowd favourites. Tonight, Uma and Ezra drops the needle on Rod Stewart's landmark record.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malayan Emergency spanned 12 years, starting in 1948 and declared over in 1960. This incident is a significant one in our history books, but as is the case with any historical event, it can't be captured in a simple narrative. We speak with historian Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Khoo Kay Kim about life at that time, as well as William Cruwys, an Australian veteran soldier who was part of the 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade Group that fought in the emergency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With high rates of divorce cases in Malaysia, one of the less talked about effects is the impact it has on the family, and more specifically the children. Sometimes parents cannot see beyond their own situation to understand the damaging effect their behaviour has on their kids. We talk about parental alienation with lawyer Honey Tan and Clinical Psychologist, Alex Ng.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AirAsia has teamed up with US-based Airline Ambassadors International, to train its staff to fight human trafficking. We find our more with Yap Mun Ching, Executive Director of the AirAsia Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally, Bahir Yeusuff, and Jason Leong - feel that 80-minute Game of Thrones marathons are definitely the way forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig, Gogulan & Arvind discuss Liverpool 4 Arsenal 0. Why were Arsenal so bad? Will Sanchez & Oxlade-Chamberlain leave? Do Liverppol still beed Van Dijk? Will Coutinho stay? Then there's Raheem Sterling's red card for Man City v Bournemouth. Was referee Mike Dean right? DO Man Utd still look like the real deal after 3 matches? Has Conte cured Chelsea's early hiccup? Is there or isn't there a Wembley hoodoo for Spurs? Includes Winners & Losers and Transfer Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Umapagan Ampikaipakan has a conversation with Matt Preston, judge on MasterChef Australia and a renowned food writer. They speak about the philosophy of the show, cultural appropriation of food, and the constant evolution of food and recipes.     You can watch MasterChef Season 9 on Lifetime (Astro Ch 709), Mondays to Fridays at 8pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob, Keeshaanan & Sam join Ross to talk about Wayne Rooney's decision to retire for International football. Is he considered an England great? The guys also look at the midweek UCL & UEL draws and discuss the groups involving the English teams. There is a full preview of the weekend including Man Utd v Leicester City. Can Shakespeare's boys put the brakes on Mourinho's Manchester? Spurs will surely break their Wembley hodoo (if there is one) against Burnley, shouldn't they? Liverpool v Arsenal, 2 sides with great attacks and poor defences meet at Anfield. Are goals guaranteed? Also, Treatment Table and 2 Big Shouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Bahir Yeusuff - wonder if Cars 3 is the threequel we never knew we wanted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma speaks to special guest Kiki Poh about what it's like being the first - and longest serving - Malaysian over at Pixar Animation Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Malaysian students did us 'proud' recently when they behaved disgustingly while staying at a guesthouse in Osaka recently. The video of them arguing and being extremely rude to a staff member went viral, and sent netizens into a tizzy after it was revealed that these students defecated in the shower! So, on Talkback this evening, we're asking you to take a long hard look at your own traveling habits and that of our fellow Malaysians. Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the seminal release of The Colour and the Shape, the band's third record is now seen as the genesis point for the Foo Fighters as we now know them. In the refinement of their sound, it marked the beginning of the band as a pop institution. This week, Uma and Ezra explore the album that landed them their first Grammy Award for Best Rock Album, There Is Nothing Left to Lose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.