Evening Edition

As 2015 draws to a close, the BFM family bids farewell to one of our own. Noelle Lim, formerly of the Morning Run team, will be moving on to greener pastures after joining the company on August 4th 2008 as employee #1. We take a look at her rise from content producer to on-air presenter, which included grilling some of Malaysia’s formidable political and financial giants. We also take a look at the premise behind BFM’s Business School, where she served as Programme Director. She sits down with Uma and Ezra of the Evening Edition for one more conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Matt Bellotti, Stuart Cavens & Matt Bellotti lookback at the weekend's BPL action which saw Man United lose at home to Norwich City. How much pressure is LVG under with Mourinho lurking? Leicester City remain top thanks to their impressive 3-2 win at Everton. Still not title contenders? Harry Kane scored on his 100th appearance as Tottenham won 2-0 at Southampton and Watford continue to impress with a comfortable 3-0 win over Liverpool. Includes Winners & Losers of the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Lai is man who possesses talent within the realms of mystery, deception, intrigue and wonderment. To most people, he is a mentalist magician. Mentalist magic is a division of magic which concentrates on the human mind. Metal bending, reading people’s thoughts, linguistic deception and muscle reading are the name of the game and David excels in them.   What started off as a hobby by testing magic with friends and gaining confidence from it, David later went on to perform for strangers on the streets of KL, restaurants, pubs and private events. Funny enough, he studied engineering until he decided to make the jump towards magic. He felt it challenging and hard doing seven shows a week and performing 5-6 hours a day, if needed. However, he kept on producing magic on stage until one day he came back to Malaysia with Superstars Of Magic, which is the most successful magic show at Resort World Genting.   Also, David has been awarded the Merlin Award for Best Magic Producer in 2012. He plans to continue with Superstars Of Magic season 4 whilst coming up with a whole new magic circus show which will definitely be a spectacle not to be missed.   If you liked what you’ve heard, then check us out on our website here! That Time Of Night.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Bob Holmes, Ray Jennings & Gogulan Dorairajoo discuss the dismissal of Jose Mourinho from Chelsea FC. What now for Jose? The club? Who is the ideal man for the job? Also, Pep Guardiola is leaving Bayern but which English club is he heading to? It's Barcelona v River Plate in the Club World Cup final as Luis Enriquez prepares to win his 5th trophy of the year. Weekend previews include Everton v Leicester. Can Lukaku & co stop Ranieri's Blues? Man Utd host Norwich City at Old Trafford as Wayne Rooney prepares to return to action. Also, Watford v Liverpool, Southampton v Tottenham, Treatment Table & 3 Big Shouts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conjunction with International Migrants Day, we revisit the themes that we’ve explored in our three special migrant series, looking at the living realities of the economic migrant.   This episode includes segments from “The Pendatang Cometh”, “Migrant Series”, and “Far From Home”.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the premiere episode of BFM89.9's all new movie show, Umapagan Ampikaipakan reviews this little movie you may or may not have heard about: Star Wars: The Force Awakens. 'Nuff said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a man who needs no introduction, our very own Alex Yoong has raced himself into a household name in Malaysia. Born and bred from a family obsessed with racing, Alex started his career at the tender age of 16 with Proton and later moved on to Formula Asia where he was discovered by Paul Stewart. This brought him to the racing world of Formula Renault.   He became Malaysia’s sole driver in Formula 1 and even though it didn’t last long, Alex was catapulted to bigger and better things where he has won A1 races in Czech Republic and Mexico, awarded the Best Rookie of the year 2006 for Le Mans, and being a double winning champion in the Audi R8 LMS Asia Championship.   Since then, Alex became a commentator for motorsports on ESPN and he has also competed in water skiing where he represented the country in the 2011 Sea Games. He continues to be a teacher for other young and inspired drivers such as the up-and-coming, Daniel Woodroof.   If you enjoyed what you've heard, stop by our website here! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By the time you hear this, we will be but hours away from the premiere of the new - of the next - Star Wars movie. The first in what promises to be yet another decade of new cinematic pleasures. Star Wars: The Force Awakens will more than likely inspire another generation of young people with tall tales and swashbuckling space adventures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We always speak of the immigrants in Malaysia as 'the other'. In actual fact, the 6 million of them who have made Malaysia their home for years are just like us; they have dreams, stories and fears. Over the next 6 weeks, we'll be bringing their stories on air, disengaging you from the common migrant narrative and instead, giving them something they often get deprived of: a voice. Last week, Rahmah Pauzi spoke to the winner of the Migrant Worker Poetry Competition, held as part of the Cooler Lumpur festival. In today's episode, she speaks to the finalists of the competition. We learn about why they come here, why they left home, and their love for poetry. This is part two of Migrants and Poetry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. Our friends at the Embassy of the United States invited us over to celebrate this national day of feasting with them. And so we spoke to a bunch of Americans about the importance of this holiday and about what it's like celebrating so far from home. We also caught up with Joani Dong, Agriculture Attache to the embassy and spoke with her about halal turkeys in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Matt Bellotti, Craig Morraies & Vijhay Vick discuss Selangor's 33rd Malaysia Cup win. What now for coach, Mehmet Durakovic? They also bring you the latest upfate from the ongoing UEFA Champions League draw and of course, look back at an eventful weekend in the BPL which Saw Arsenal hit the top after winning at Aston Villa. Tottenham & Liverpool both drop points at home against Newcastle & West Brom respectively and a marvellous result for Bournemouth as they beat Man Utd 2-1. Includes Winners & Losers of weekend and preview of Leicester v Chelsea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne James is a member of Five Arts Centre (FAC) and has appeared in most of the company’s iconic dance and theatre work over 30 year span. She was in Baling, a documentary theatre work directed by Mark Teh, which was performed at the Opening Festival Asian Arts Theatre in Gwangju, Korea and performed as herself, in another Mark Teh’s acclaimed production of Gostan Forward also with FAC, which was seen in Japan, Singapore and Malaysia.   In Malaysia she has worked on The Sandpit, The Cord, Skin Trilogy, Family and The Four Sister’s Fernandez with Krishen Jit, Tarap Man with Zahim Al-Bakri, Silence Please, Hero and Another Country with Jo Kukathas, Antigone with Joe Hasham and Reconstructing Medea with Chee Sek Thim. Her upcoming Malay film is Redha directed by Tunku Mona Riza Azril Hamzah.   Her nominations and awards in film and theatre include Best Supporting Actress (Female) for KIL (Anugerah Majlis Pengkritik Filem Kuala Lumpur 2013),  Best Solo Performer for Dinner for Two (Boh Cameronian Arts Award 2003) and Best Group Performance for Secondlink (Boh Cameronian Arts Awards 2007).   Anne loves acting and would find it hard to give it up. She loves dancing more, but has had to hang up her dancing feet. To keep her instrument in shape she teaches voice and acting at local institutions.   If you liked what you’ve heard, then head on over to our website! That Time Of Night.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A year and eight months since its launch, MaGIC has set in place a long list of programmes and initiatives, all in the effort to support Malaysian entrepreneurs and to put the country on the map. Outgoing CEO Cheryl Yeoh presents a report card of MaGIC’s achievements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Bob Holmes, Gogulan Dorairajoo & Sam Postlethwaite discuss Manchester United's exit from the Champions League, whilst Man City, Chelsea & Arsenal made it through to the last 16. Also, Europa League, Spurs win big with the young boys against Monaco and Liverpool win their group thanks to a goaless draw against Sion. Weekend previews, a chance for Arseal to go top if they win at bottom club Aston Villa, United will look for instant redemption in a tricky away tie at Bournmouth and City should win against West Brom at the Etihad. Includes Treatment Table & 3 Big Shouts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GTXperiment consists of four friends at the prime of their musical lives. Coming from different backgrounds, Clinton, Daryll, Mark & Jude make a lively & dynamic group. The band’s music is one of a kind because it is supported by a multiple-lead-singer setup that sees several of its members sharing vocal reins. On occasions, the band also features an equally magnetic female vocalist.   The band is currently working on their first album that is scheduled to be released early 2016. From its stand out beats, to its angular flourishes of hip-hop, indie, pop and alternative. Their newest material is a body of work that represents where its members currently are creatively.   Their debut single "Highdrated" and latest release “Lost” has reached the top of the Hitz.FM MET 10 charts while its music video has been featured frequently on MTV, played alongside other international renowned artists. Their music continues to showcase the band's prowess in the pop and alternative realm. GTXperiment has also expressed their ambition with their belt out renditions of covers and classics that frequently feature other female artists. If you enjoyed what you’ve heard, then click on our website here! That Time Of Night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1869 the British explorer Alfred Russel Wallace wrote that to eat Durian is a new sensation, worth a voyage to the East. In 2012, one American couple heeded that call.They embarked on a year long adventure across South-east Asia, traversing 13 countries in search of the ultimate durian-eating experience, documenting their travels in what may be considered the ultimate traveler's-guide to durian tasting across the Southeast Asia; a blog called Year of the Durian, as well as an E- book titled The Durian Tourist’s Guide to Thailand. We managed to catch primary writer and chief durian enthusiast Lindsay Gasik, who brought with her blogger Huai Bin from Sixth Seal, when she was in Malaysia for a durian eating forage recently.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dain Said is a revered filmmaker who has made a name for himself here in Malaysia with his acclaimed film, Bunohan, which premiered at the 36th Toronto International Film Festival and has won 8 awards at the 25th Malaysian Film Festival including the Big Five: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Story, Best Screenplay and Best Actor/Actress.   He graduated from Westminster University in London and has never stopped being behind the camera since starting off with commercials back in the early days. His media installations have been screened at the Biennale of Sydney and the University of British Columbia Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver. In 2007, he was a recipient of the Nippon Foundation’s Asian Public Intellectual fellowship, during which time he researched the role of films and propaganda in Indonesian history.   He is currently finishing his next film, Interchange to be released in 2016 starring, Iedil Putra, Shaheizy Sam, Nicholas Saputra and Prisia Nasution.   If you enjoyed what you’ve heard, then head on over to the website! That Time Of Night.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not someone who wants to be pigeonholed, Sharifah Aleysha is breaking new ground for herself in the arts. Since graduating from Sunway with a Diploma in Performing Arts, she’s been expanding her craft into film, theatre and etc. Her short film debut, Diri, was shortlisted in the BMW Short Film Competition 2014 and she has also submitted it to the Sundance Channel. She was also the lead in the late Yasmin Ahmad’s film, Muallaf.   Leysha, as she likes to be called, is keen on writing and directing her own projects to express her background and creativity in the realm of women and religion topics. Growing up in a household full of creative people lit up the spark in her to be behind-the-scenes as she is currently working on new projects that will surely put her on the map.   She also hopes to further her studies in film to further help in the growth of her family business, Kelip-Kelip Arts Sdn. Bhd. If you liked what you’ve heard, head on over to the website here! That Time Of Night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a sombre turn with Ghost Stories released last year, Coldplay returns to uplifting dancefloor-beats with their 7th album, A Head Full of Dreams. Uma and Ezra take a listen to the most recent release of the mega-selling British pop quartet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conjunction with World Anti-Corruption Day, we speak to Alex Tan; Executive Director and Forensics Lead of PwC Consulting Services about his experiences in battling corruption in Hong Kong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 23-year-old, bubbly, Japanese, Korean and Indonesian mix Sachié Amira, a Malaysian songstress has gone from tribute concerts at the International College Of Music to background vocals for local artists such as Ning Baizura, Siti Nurhaliza and Jamal Abdillah. She was awarded Director’s Choice Award in the Short & Sweet Musical 2012 and was a member of local show choir “Splash” led by the Broadway Academy. She’s currently hosting two TV shows; HyppInspirasi’s Kbuzz and NowPlayingKpop and is also undergoing preparation for her debut album which will have a touch of pop, r&b, funk, ballad and trip-hop.   She’s headlined at venues like Alexis, No Black Tie, Marini’s on 57, Troika, Mezze Lounge, Laundry, The Bee, Tom Dick and Harry’s, Ril’s, Calavera and Nerofico. She was also the opening act for the F1 Race Concert alongside another local act GTXperiment.   She came in as the top 10 finalist amongst 300 participants of Ringstar Competition 2013, judged by international singer Yuna Zarai organized by The Star. Sachié just got featured on the Next Gen section of the The Sun Daily. She’s also a mean anime voice actress.   If you liked what you’ve heard, then check us out on our website! That Time Of Night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We always speak of the immigrants in Malaysia as 'the other'. In actual fact, the 6 million of them who have made Malaysia their home for years are just like us; they have dreams, stories and fears. Over the next 7 weeks, we'll be bringing their stories on air, disengaging you from the common migrant narrative and instead, giving them something they often get deprived of: a voice. In today's episode, Rahmah Pauzi speaks to the winner of the Migrant Worker Poetry Competition, held as part of the Cooler Lumpur festival. We learn about why they come here, why they left home, and their love for poetry. This is part one of Migrants and Poetry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ideal scenario when it comes to school autonomy is that schools will be given the freedom to do what works for them and not what works only for certain quarters. The debaters from MIDP argue if schools in Malaysia should be given full autonomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Craig Morraies, Gogulan Dorairajoo & Vijhay Vick lookback at a weekend of shock results including defeats for Man City, Liverpool & Chelsea (again) They also discuss Leicester City's rise to the top of the table, put Gogz on the spot about his beloved Aston Villa, give you the Winners & Losers of the weekend and preview the midweek Champions League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The health ministry has plans to make vaccinations for children mandatory. This is in response to the fact that more parents are rejecting vaccines for their children. On this show we discuss what vaccines are, what they do, and the issues surrounding them. This show is brought to you in collaboration with Pfizer Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 years old, finalist of the Miss Universe Malaysia 2014, TV Host and performer, Lalitha is a fun-loving sassy young lady equipped with an Australian law degree from Bond University. She did the best sporting news from around the world on Astro SuperSport not too long ago. Albeit her interest lie in the entertainment industry, Lalitha looks forward to paving her way into the boardroom in the next chapter of her life.   A trained baker with a diploma from London, a singer and model, Sean has been a popular face of various commercials and print advertisements. Sean made his first musical debut a couple of years ago in KLPAC. Apart from singing and baking, Sean is currently working on developing a F&B business with his brother, Ian.   Together, this duo acted in the latest musical directed by Llew Marsh, In Your Face!   If you enjoyed what you’ve heard, then check out our website! That Time Of Night.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Bob Holmes, Nicolas Anil & Sam Postlethwaite lookback at the week's football and the news that Gary Neville is the new boss at Valencia CF. We discuss Gary's prospect of success and also look at the Capital One Cup QFs which saw Liverpool 6-1 winners at Southampton. They will meet Stoke City in the SF whist the other match up is Everton v Man City. There's also a comprehensive look at the weekend's action which sees Stoke entertain leader City in the early kickoff, Leicester away at Swansea, Man United entertaining West Ham and Wenger vs Big Sam as Arsenal take on Sunderland. Includes Treatment Table and 3 Big Shouts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a career that spans over 8 years, Shaheed Naz and Robotron 5000 are more than ready to showcase their evolving music styles. Their music styles includes sublime mix of nu disco, 80’s new wave, indie dance and good old house music. Heavily influenced by the iconic 80’s pop culture, throwback music and art, Dangerdisko thrives to revive the glory days of spectacular synths and laser infused disco 80s.   Their friendship and musical bond continued to thrive despite them going their own ways to explore their personal passions. They eventually got together in 2008 to form Dangerdisko. From early beginnings of creating tunes in a dusty bedroom studio in Subang Jaya, to collaborating with Malaysia’s legendary queen of jazz, Dato’ Sheila Majid. The dynamic duo successfully captured the attention of the scene with their eclectic brand of nu disco.   Their gigs include, Future Music Festival Asia, Urbanscapes, Good Vibes Festival, and Heineken Thirst Tour among others. Dangerdisko have also toured around North America, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. Their latest debut album is Hedonism. A music feature that encompasses past records and recently recorded ones, it not only relays their journey thus far, it is also one to define Shah and Farez as legitimately talented individuals. For the record, Farez scored 18! If you like what you heard, head on to our website! That Time Of Night    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The common refrain among many Malaysians of the Merdeka generation is that politics in this country may have been very different today if Tun Dr. Ismail had not died suddenly in 1973 - at the prime of his political life. He had a unique vision of Malaysian life, politics, and society that was unfortunately never realised. Today, on the Evening Edition, Ezra Zaid explores the life and legacy of Tun Dr. Ismail and gets a reminder of what true leadership was all about.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John “We Jun” Cho. Nope, not the guy from Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle! John, Malaysian independent filmmaker, winner of the Best Short Film at the Festival Filem Malaysia (FFM27) for Salvaj (2014), and also the guy who was selected to have his work shown at international film festivals in Japan, Germany, Mexico, Colombia, Poland, Montenegro and the USA.   Before deciding to become a full-time filmmaker, he had a very promising career in consumer durables; durables it seems, were not for John... Most recently, he was selected to direct 'Coaster', a short film presented by Tiger Beer, where he was mentored by Hollywood director Baltasar Kormákur. Another of his works, 'Breaking Point', is expected to be released in early 2016 as part of the series of Fixi Novo short films produced by James Lee's Doghouse73 Pictures, adapted from short stories published in the KL Noir: Yellow anthology.   John enjoys most film genres apart from horror and that kind of experimental tosh that nobody seems to understand.   For the record, John scored 21! If you like what you heard, head over to the website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The key to becoming successful in the café business is to drink more coffee”. Joey Mah, graduated with a degree in journalism in Liverpool. He came back and started working for a couple of publications and TV stations before moving on to become a barista. Joey has a major passion for coffee and photography. Artisan Roastery veteran and go-to-coffee-guy, Joey Mah has his own new pop-up café Nowhereman Coffee. Mah’s café, opened in November in Bangsar for a limited time – only six months.   Joey met Joe Chia via Instagram and helped bring together a group of people who share similar ambitions to open up Nowhereman Coffee. This six-month long pop-up is intended to introduce coffee in a more casual manner; no pressure, just good coffee. The space itself will be raw in design. They will be serving mainly the “Cough Syrup” blend. It’s a blend of Indonesian (Tobing Estate Bandung) and Colombian (La Joyeria Santa Barbera) beans. For non-coffee drinkers, they have single origin Vahlrona chocolate drinks, with a hint of sea salt. He claims that he doesn’t have many dislikes unless, someone starts to annoy him! For the record, Joey scored 18! If you like what you heard, head over to the website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the release of Out of Time - the album that made R.E.M. bigger than ever - they followed it up with a haunting and melancholy masterpiece in 1992. This week, Uma and Ezra take a listen to Automatic for the People, the effort that moved them from cult heroes to elder statesmen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For almost 40 years, the Star Wars films have touched the lives of millions of people across the globe, from writers and poets, to artists and filmmakers, it’s lasting cultural impact is all but immeasurable. So much so that you would be hard pressed to find anyone in any part of the civilised world who is untouched by the franchise. It didn’t matter if they’ve never seen the films, their cultural checkpoints and references run so wide and so deep that they are inescapable. We are but days away from the premiere of the new - of the next - Star Wars movie and what promises to be the first in at least another decade of new stories. This month on Hari Ini Dalam Sejarah Dunia, Umapagan Ampikaipakan takes a look at the lasting legacy and cultural impact of this pop culture phenomenon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We always speak of the immigrants in Malaysia as 'the other'. In actual fact, the 6 million of them who have made Malaysia their home for years are just like us; they have dreams, stories and fears. Over the next 8 weeks, we'll be bringing their stories on air, disengaging you from the common migrant narrative and instead, giving them something they often get deprived of: a voice. In today's episode, we speak to the handful of Indonesian migrant workers who, with making 6 times more here than what they'd make at home, are here in Malaysia because it's the only way to afford tertiary education.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At a recent preview screening of Malala's latest documentary film directed by acclaimed Oscar winning filmmaker, Davis Guggenheim, The Evening Edition conducted a panel discussion on the state of the Malaysian education system. We discuss the challenges Malaysian students, refugee children, teachers and parents face in the politics of teaching and learning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Matt Bellotti, Kam Raslan & Craig Morraies lookback at the weekend's big games including Leicester's 1-1 draw with Man Utd which saw Jamie Vardy break the goalscoring record. Tottenham and Chelsea drew a blank at White Hart Lane and Arsenal suffered more injuries in their draw at Norwich. Crystal Palace was the big winner of the weekend putting 5 past Newcastle and Bournemouth and Everton served up a 6 goal thriller. Includes Winners & Losers of the weekend and a preview of the COC QFs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harith Iskander a.k.a the Godfather of stand-up comedy of Malaysia is also an award-winning entertainer, actor, director, producer and writer. Having been considered as the pioneer for Malaysian stand-up comedy in 1991.   Harith notes his sense of comedy is derived from his late mother. Being English, it taught Harith dry wit which influenced him till today. Harith, born in Johor, majored in film and TV productions from Curtin University in Perth, Australia.   Harith was producing TV commercials for an advertising firm until one day he stood a chance to tell funny stories to an audience at the old Subang Airport Hotel lobby lounge. Fast forward 24 years later, Harith is still up on stage telling funny stories for everyone.   For the record, Harith scored 23! If you like what you heard, head over to our website! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One third of Sarawakians and a fourth of Sarawakian live off grid, far away from our main electricity supplies.Light Up Borneo is a project started by civil society to bring light to the dark continent of Borneo.Since their beginnings in 2011, they promote access to electricity and lighting in Borneo’s vast interior -  where such basic amenities are absent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Bob Holmes, Vijhay Vick and Nicolas Anil lookback at Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League which saw both London clubs win whilst the 2 Manchester Clubs had more difficulties. Barcelona, PSG, & Real Madrid all win and i the Europa League Liverpool and Spurs beat Bordeaux and Qarabag respectively. The weekend preview includes the top 2 clash between Leicester City and Manchester United whilst Tottenham welcome Chelsea to White Hart lane. Includes Treatment Table and 3 Big Shouts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adil Johan is a Penang-born and raised musician and ethnomusicologist.  He was awarded his PhD from King’s College London, writing a thesis on Malay film music from the 1950s to 1960s in relation to nation-making in the Malay Peninsula. His research has been published as a book chapter on Malay youth music in 1960s Singapore and he is currently writing a book based on his PhD Research.   He is also a professional saxophonist and music educator, and has been performing and recording music in Kuala Lumpur since 2006. Aside from his session work he leads his own jazz band, the Adil Johan Quartet (AJQ), in which he sings, plays the saxophone, re-interprets popular tunes and composes original songs. Additionally whilst frequenting live venues in Malaysia such as Alexis Bistro and No Black Tie, AJQ performed at the Mosaic Festival, Singapore in 2010 and released the album, Re-Arrange, in the same year.   Currently, Adil performs with Dasha Logan, Azmyl Yunor & Orkes Padu, and a new Malaysian-rock-fusion band called Nadir. As a lecturer in the Faculty of Arts, Sunway University, he teaches a course on World Cinema, and in 2016, he will be teaching courses on World Music, Malaysian Music and Music Research for a new Bachelor’s degree programme in Contemporary Music.   Fun fact: You can annoy him by calling him as doctor.   For the record, Adil Johan scored 25! If you like what you heard, head over to the website for more. That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Baer was a CIA case officer in the Directorate of Operations from 1976 to 1997, where he served in Middle Eastern countries, including Iraq and Lebanon. He's been involved in assassination attempts and government coups - and that's just the stuff he's told us. These days, Bob Baer leads a far less endangered existence. He writes books, works for CNN, and produces television for the likes of History. Today, on The Evening Edition, Ezra and Uma speak to Bob Baer about his latest project, the quest to solve the longest cold case in history, an attempt at uncovering the truth behind whether or not Adolf Hitler killed himself in that bunker in 1945. They talk Hunting Hitler, but not before digressing into a conversation about the 1988 downing of Pan Am Flight 103, the siege of Abbottabad for Osama bin Laden, and Ahmed Chalabi - the man who lead America to war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rajesh Kumar has been a sound engineer, lecturer, musician and longtime biker. His lecturing started off as a hobby when he was 16 years old, teaching the drums to others. It led him to a few spots before becoming a full-time lecturer in a local university. Knowledge is power and Rajesh understand the strength it wields as he shares it with his students.   As a sound engineer, Rajesh worked with Michael Veerapan and Freddie Fernandez in their respective studios before. He’s worked with artists like Siti Nurhaliza, Fauzi Marzuki, Zainal Abidin, Mawi and event the Alleycats.   His next step was to spread over to TV & radio commercial work and he picked up a few awards along the way. One of his proudest moments was winning Ad Asia’s Green Awards as Best Musical Director. He’s also a big time motorcycle rider, having taken long rides all the way to Pattaya.   As a musician, he’s the currently band leader, drummer and arranger for Orkes Padu alongside Azmyl Yunor.   For the record, Rajesh scored 25!   If you’ve liked what you’ve heard, catch more via the website here! That Time Of Night  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Mahes aka Ksatriya is a Penang-based 31 year old full-time poet, musician and an avid creative community organiser since 2013.   Coming from a background of IT, Ksatriya was working in the manufacturing side of things and involved in the security business soon after. Although the job was great, it left him feeling unsatisfied overall. In 2013, he left it all to pursue his new life as a poet-musician.   Ksatriya’s music is a mixture of traditional Malaysian music, culture, poetry with Malay syair written into them. His strong passion for hard hitting words had moved him and a few others to create Say It Like You Mean It (SILYMI) A mentorship community that teaches and provokes creativity for young adults. In late 2013, Ksatriya launched his EP titled Red. An eight track album filled with sculpted lyrics and soothing beats, the debut album received good reviews all over. In late 2015, Ksatriya received a grant from the Krishen Jit Astro Foundation for his current projects with SILYMI. For the record, Ksatriya scored 25! If you've liked what you've heard, catch more via the website here! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An hour of music from this month's featured artist, Rush — featuring live material taken off their R40 LIVE album, which were recorded over two sold-out shows in the band's hometown of Toronto on June 17 & 19, 2015.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the early 1970s, one of the most powerful and bombastic sounds of the decade came out of Canada via the prog-rock band, Rush. Absolutely uncompromising in every conceivable way, the trio has spent the last 40 years cultivating the largest cult fan base in rock while still managing to sell out arenas around the globe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Woodroof is a 19 year old living the dreams of many kids all over. He’s a professional driver and recently, a TV show presenter for one of Astro’s new travel channel.   Daniel’s motorsport career started off from a Sunday family outing. Googling what do on an empty weekend afternoon, Daniel’s family brought him over to the go-kart course in Shah Alam. Quickly, Daniel’s was hooked with the adrenalin and lifestyle. On his 12th birthday, Daniel’s dad enrolled him for a go-kart academy and the ball started rolling quick.   By 2011, Daniel had won multiple national level go-karting events all over and represented Malaysia for the World Go-Kart Championships in both 2011 and 2012. In 2013, he debuted in a single-seater championship and won the Asia Cup Malaysian Championship.   For 2015, Daniel just ended his first full international season with Formula Masters China Series. Since October, Daniel’s been picked as a TV host for Astro GOASEAN’s Go Fast Or Go Home. It’ll be airing live soon in 2016. For the record Daniel scored 24! If you've liked what you've heard catch more via the website here! That Time Of NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year, the world witnessed numerous migrant and refugee crises that took place - and are still taking place - in several parts of the world. Migration in these situations is no longer an economic choice for a better living. When your orderly life is turned upside down due to endless war, migration becomes the only answer for survival. This week, Rahmah speaks to an Iraqi who owns a successful Middle-Eastern grocery store in Serdang, and asked him about his experience leaving his war-torn country, and having to start his life from zero multiple times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reading the superhero comic requires setting aside - among many other things - notions of legal niceties. What exactly would the legal system really do with supervillains? Should a villain stay in jail for murder if the victim later comes back to life, as Ben Grimm - The Thing - did a few years back? Can the death penalty be applied to someone who’s invulnerable? Are the X-Men - who are frequently discriminated against in the Marvel Universe - due civil rights protections? This month, on When We Last Left Our Heroes, Umapagan Ampikaipakan speaks to lawyer and author James Daily about the hypothetical legal ramifications of comic book tropes, characters, and powers. Check out James Daily's blog at http://lawandthemultiverse.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.