Evening Edition

He is known as the “Master of Experimental Photography” with light and motion.. One of the rising Asian Star Photographer of the decade.  His style of work has been described as creatively complex and unpredictable. We speak to Nikon Professional Photographer,  Imran Ahmad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Evening Edition, in collaboration with Influence 360, presents The Real Deal, a show where we will be looking into both BN's and PR's manifestos within these categories: Economy, Education, Corruption and Crime. To kick things off, we'll be exploring the Economy side of both manifestos; the BR1M initiative in particular, this Talkback evening.  In Budget 2012, the government announced giving out a one-off cash payment of RM500 to households with an income of less than RM3,000 a month. The effort was to alleviate the burden of low-income earners in facing the rising cost of living. Main question: Do you think the BR1M initiative helps Malaysians?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this month's instalment of Cerita-Cerita Rock N Roll, we talk Pink Floyd, an English rock band that achieved international acclaim with their progressive and psychedelic music. Distinguished by their use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, and elaborate live shows, they are one of the most commercially successful and musically influential groups in the history of popular music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the very fashionable accessory that has made it on every Malaysian’s must-have list, the masks we wear to protect our respiratory system have not only made the country look like a huge lab experiment. It has also made us more responsible over our health, given our choking lesson back in 97/98. While we take precautionary measures this hazy season (again), many of us wonder - is this going to be an annual event none of us signed up for? And if so, why are we putting up with it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this evening we're exploring the many identities that the Malaysian youth represents, how it's evolved through the influence of western subcultures in recent years. To share more on the topic we have 2 very special guests who have been dealing specifically with teens and clearly understand what they go through. With us we have the editor of Seventeen magazine, Ms Sherelyn Goh and the Executive Director of Myskills Foundation, Ms Selvamalar Selvaraju. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He has served in a variety of challenging assignments in Asia, Europe and Latin America, and is fluent in both Spanish and Russian. He has held posts ranging from Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, to Director of the Secretariat Staff, and currently holds the post of US Ambassador to Malaysia since 2010, which he will be relinquishing this year. Joining us this evening, for the last time in his capacity as US Ambassador to Malaysia. is Paul W. Jones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the many authors visiting Kuala Lumpur this weekend, in conjunction with #Word: The Cooler Lumpur Festival, is Benjamin Markovits. The award winning author of The Syme Papers and Imposture and A Quiet Adjustment. His novels range between between the romantic to the historical to a life playing Basketball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2013 has been a year rocked with news of custodial deaths. As of early June 2013, 10 deaths have been recorded, with news report stating that these detainees had died of natural causes, though some post mortems after established otherwise. Families of the deceased and the public are shocked and outraged at the rising figures and have demanded that swift action be taken to seriously investigate these deaths. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Member of Parliament is elected to represent his or her constituency in Parliament. That is how in theory, citizens have a say in the process of making laws, in how the country’s money is spent, and in how the federal government runs the country. With the opening of the Dewan Rakyat next week on Monday the 24th of June, we’ll be shining a spotlight on what goes on behind those doors. What it’s like to be speaking in Parliament, what it’s going to be like for new MPs and what reforms, if any, can we expect? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend, from the 21st to 23rd June, MAP @ Publika will play host to #Word: The Cooler Lumpur Festival, a celebration of words in all its forms, from literature to film to music to comedy to advertising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedy scene favourite Kuah Jenhan will stage ‘Like this, Like Dad’, a weekend Father’s Day special this June at PJ Live Arts, Jaya One. This 1-hour show will be a departure from Jenhan’s previous stand-up comedy fare. Expect sentimental laugh-out-loud dad-themed monologues inspired by nostalgia and lessons from the comedian’s late father - be it good, bad or ridiculous! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Accompanying the recent price hike in cigarettes is a proposed amendment to the Control of Tobaccos Products Regulations - another step the government is taking to try and reduce smoking and related non-communicable diseases. While these steps are necessary in helping curb smoking, what about accessible initiatives to help smokers quit the habit? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Years ago coffee houses and drinking coffee weren't such a trend as it is today. Basically it used to be something you drank in the morning to wake up. Today, a growing number of young Malaysians are developing a following for a good cuppa roast! With Starbucks now a thing of the past,  a deluge of independent boutique cafes are sprouting like mushrooms everywhere in town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Later this month, MAP @ Publika will play host to #Word: The Cooler Lumpur Festival, Malaysia’s first and only celebration of words in all forms. This inaugural Kuala Lumpur-centric festival which will run from 21 to 23 June 2013 and is supported by various like-minded partners including from The British Council to BMW to Borders to us right here at BFM89.9.  Today, we have with us one of the key partners of #Word, Yao Su Pen, the Chief Operating Officer of Borders Malaysia, to talk to us about books and reading and all things literary.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people get to a certain age and they decide that they no longer need to read comic books, other people don’t.  Are comic books seeing a resurgence due to the amount of blockbusters that we’re seeing coming out of Hollywood? What’s the latest trend and who are the coolest superheroes? Here to tell us more is Alex Yoong, proprietor of ‘The Mind Store’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cartoon-watching is something we’ll never grow out of. The way we use to glue ourselves to the TV when Looney Tunes, Justice League or even Scooby Doo was on, is pretty much the same way our children today watch Ben 10,  Adventure Time and Oggy and the Cockroaches. And with the ever-changing broadcasting landscape to suit modernisation, how do cartoon networks stay relevant? We ask Lucien Harrington, Vice President of Branding and Communications for Turner International, Asia Pacific. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final show of the season, Ross Yusof and his guests, Ray Jennings, Craig Morraies & Jeevan Selvanathan discuss Crystal Palace in the Premier League, Wilfred Zaha, England's draw with Ireland, managerial merry-go-round and the Malaysian FA Cup semi finals. There's also our season end awards which spring a few surprises and the guys do not agree with the PFA on their Team of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a long holiday weekend this week for the Sabahans as they celebrate the Harvest Festival, or Kaamatan, as it’s called in the native Kadazan language,  on the 30th and 31st of May. But what do we know about the festival other than it being one big celebration? We find out by speaking to a few Sabahans, both young and old, about the meaning of the festival and the festivities that come with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to journalist and commentator and essayist, Mona Eltahaway. She writes for the Washington Post and The New York Times, and the Christian Science Monitor, about women’s issues and Muslim political and social affairs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Stuart Cavens, Kam Raslan & Andy Whitelaw relive the Champions' League final which Bayern won. They champion the efforts of Dortmund & ponder Bayern's future with Pep Guardiola. There's also transfer talk, managerial changes, the Malaysian FA Cup semi finals and previews of the Championship Playoff featuring Crystal Palace v Watford and England v Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cannes, a city located in the French Riviera is famous for its luxury shops, restaurants and hotels, and picturesque views of its beaches. But it’s the annual Cannes Film Festival that’s the real crowd-puller. With this year’s festival concluding just yesterday, having started on the 15th of May, we’ll be taking a look at the highlights from Cannes Film Festival 2013 and why this is one of the biggest film festivals in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Ray Jennings, Craig Morraies & Jeevan Selvanathan lookback at the week's football news which saw stronger links between Jose Mourinho & Chelsea, the sale of Andy Carroll, sacking of Tony Pulis, Man City conquering the US also MSL & FAC preview with Dez Corkhill (Astro Arena), exclusive interview with Jerzy Dudek & preview of Bayern v Dortmund.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luc Vandebon is leading the EU’s delegation to Malaysia - a Belgian who previously served as a counsellor in the EU’s mission to Afghanistan. He’s a business engineering graduate, a one-time choirboy and plays the guitar.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia has recently paid more attention to special needs education, as highlighted in Chapter 4 - Student Learning, in the recent 2013 - 2015 Malaysia Education Blueprint. With a staggering 400,000 Malaysians considered disabled or having special needs, recent statistics show that up to 95% of them are unemployed, possibly contributing to the country’s GDP loss of RM92 billion per annum. Yet, awareness and education amongst Malaysians about the hardship faced by the disabled community remain low, causing discrimination within our society, be it at schools or offices. The government has since started engaging other ministries and NGOs to help in identifying pertinent issues faced by the community and are looking at implementing these initiatives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof and guests Stuart Cavens, Matt Bellotti & Jeevan Selvanathan lookback at the final weekend in the BPL which saw Arsenal pip Spurs for 4th, Chelsea part ways with Rafa, Sir Alex's crazy final 5-5 draw at WBA and Jamie Carragher's emotional farewell at Anfield. Also, MSL, playoffs, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and Fantasy Football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teach For Malaysia is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that is enlisting Malaysia’s most promising future leaders in our mission to end education inequity. Teach For Malaysia Fellows will serve as full-time teachers for two years in high-need schools, and commit to transform the education outcomes of less-privileged schoolchildren, through significantly improving their achievements and aspirations. In the long term, Teach For Malaysia Ambassadors would form a different class of leaders, working in various fields to expand education opportunity for all children in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Bob Holmes, Ray Jennings & Craig Morraies discuss Chelsea's Europa League win against Benfica, Rafa Benitez, Wigan's relegation from the Premiership, the retirement of David Beckham and they also chat about the end of Malaysian participation in this season's AFC Cup PLUS a full preview of the final weekend in the BPL AND 3 Big Shouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PARAH, a play by Alfian Sa’at, is an intense and intimate look at four school friends - Hafiz, Melur, Kahoe, and Mahesh - and how their otherwise simple and straightforward relationships are suddenly torn apart when one of them discovers a copy of Abdullah Hussain’s Interlok with a page torn from it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has been encouraging the growth of international schools in Malaysia, which have been increasing each year. Education, one of the National Key Economic Areas under the Economic Transfer Programme, has listed scaling of international schools as one of its Entry Point Projects. To date there are 91 international schools currently in operation, with a marked increase of students over the years and it is estimated that by 2020, it will help contribute to a GNI of RM2.6 billion. While the support has been great, and the benefits rewarding, where does that leave the majority of Malaysian students whose only option is our public school? With about 10,000 public schools throughout the country, will we see these schools’ syllabus and curriculum come close to the standard of international schools? How much is being done to support the current public schools’ education system?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

His caustic wit will charm the pants off anyone - except for the authorities maybe. With a sense of humour that would rub some people the wrong way and a humbling rich experience in the entertainment industry stemming from pure hard work, Singaporean comedian, actor and TV host Kumar joins us this evening! Kumar is here for his Live in KL 2013 show held this 16th and 17th of May at Dirty Nelly’s KL, where tickets have sold out in just 10 days! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He’s a comedy writer, an actor, and a freelance scriptwriter, chief comedian at TimeOut KL’s Comedy Thursdays and he’s a man that’s heavily involved in the upcoming PJ Laugh Fest. Which starts 15th May and runs until the 9th of June. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Matt Bellotti, Stuart Cavens & Jeevan Selvanathan look back at the emotional farewells at Old Trafford & Goodison Park where Sir Alex Ferguson & David Moyes presided over their final home matches. Big respect is shown to Wigan for beating Man City 1-0 to win the FA Cup (brought to you by Budweiser) and of course league action which affected the top & bottom. ALSO Championship, MSL, La Liga, the Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1 AND midweek previews including the Europa League final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For those not familiar with our monthly culture magazine The B-Side, we’re diving into its May issue and speaking to one of its contributors this evening. Photographer Danny Lim speaks about the concluding chapter of his 2-part article, “Varieties of Voters”, where he interviews 3 Malaysians and their thoughts about Malaysia’s political landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests Bob Holmes, Ray Jennings & Craig Morraies discuss Sir Alex Ferguson's impending retirement, his sucessor, David Moyes. Will he win a trophy in his first season? Will he stop Wayne Rooney from leaving? Will he bring Bebe back? Also chats about the midweek action which saw Man City winning, Wigan losing & Spurs & Chelsea drawing. They preview the FA Cup Final, the MSL & the weekend's BPL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Growing number of International Schools around the world is allowing parents to choose an alternative kind of education for their children - an education for the real world of global communication, international opportunity and cultural diversity. Here to talk to us about an education that goes beyond the confines of the classroom is the Head Teacher of the British School, Kuala Lumpur - Janet Brock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reducing crime is one of the seven National Key Results Area under the Government Transformation Program. And one of the initiatives is to increase the safety perception index which includes increasing police presence, awareness campaigns and improving communication between the police and people to foster better ties. As a result of this initiative, the PDRM designed MyDistress - a smartphone app which sends an emergency signal to request assistance from the police with a tap of an icon. How much do Malaysians know about the app? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof & guests, Stuart Cavens, Pravin Peraba & Andy Whitelaw discuss the chase for 3rd/4th with Arsenal, Spurs & Chelsea all winning this weekend. There are also chats about relegation as Wigan win at West Brom, Hull's promotion to the Premier League, Juventus winning Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1, Dortmund 1 Bayern 1 PLUS Malaysian Super League, Winners & Losers & midweek previews!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Whitelaw hosts Bob Holmes, Craig Morraies & Ray Jennings as they discuss the UEFA Champions League which saw Bayern win emphatically in Spain whilst Dortmund lose in Madrid & advance. There's also chats about the Europa League, the Malaysian Super League PLUS a preview of the BPL weekend which features the Merseyside derby, Man Utd v Chelsea & more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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With GE13 just around the corner we ask the man on the street about how did the election season affect local businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this third instalment of Cerita-cerita Rock n’ Roll, we’ll be talking about Simon & Garfunkel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof hosts a panel of Bob Holmes, Ray Jennings & Craig Morraies discussing Man United's twentieth title truimph, Bayern & Dortmund tearing up Spanish opposition in the UCL semi 1st legs, the Europa League, Luis Suarez' 10 match ban, the AFC Cup which saw mixed fortunes for Kelantan & Selangor, the Malaysian Super League PLUS a preview of the BPL weekend & 3 Big Shouts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Yusof with guests Kam Raslan, Gogulan Dorairajoo & Jeevan Selvanathan discuss Luis Suarez' bite on Branislav Ivanovic, Tottenham's comeback win against Man City, who will be relegated with Reading & QPR PLUS the Championship, the Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, MSL & also previews for Man Utd v Aston Villa, UCL & UEL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Traditionally dogs have been seen as impure by Muslims and Malays in Malaysia. Muslims and Malays have also been advised to avoid contact with dogs. Especially in Malaysia it is very rare and unusual to find Muslims having dogs as pets. Pak Mie and his wife have been rescuing and feeding more than 500 stray dogs and 100 stray cats in Alor Setar, Kedah. Their story was filmed by freelance filmmakers Rahmah Ghazali and Hisyam Salleh, and the video has since gone viral on social media platforms.  Here to tell us more about Pak Mie’s story are Hisyam Salleh and Rahmah Ghazali the peeps behind the documentary film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Holmes, Ray Jennings & Craig Morraies discuss Arsenal's push for the Top 4, Wayne Rooney's worrying form, Rafa & JT at Chelsea, Stoke going dowm, The Malaysian FAC QFs, MSL, preview the weekend's BPL & give you 3 big shouts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kakiseni is Malaysia's foremost arts platform, producing major arts events such as the annual BOH Cameronian Arts Awards and the Women:100 Festival. Kakiseni seeks to engage artists in establishing Malaysia as a vibrant performing arts centre in Southeast Asia, and to facilitate forging links between regional artists and their peers across the globe. The National Department for Culture and Arts (JKNN) under the National Creative Industry Policy (DIKN) have announced the availability of grants and programmes for the development of the performing arts industry in Malaysia. The idea being, that this initiative will present opportunities for Malaysian performing artists to grow professionally and sustainably - promoting cultural and creative development of the country. Currently the grants and development programmes that are available are:1: Grant to Reduce Production Costs2: Apprentice ProgrammeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For any student who does well or even moderately well in their studies, the light at the end of the tunnel is bright. Opportunities to study further are available and scholarships await those who come out tops. The same can’t be said for underachievers or student dropouts who are in the state they are in because of unfortunate issues such as poverty and neglected upbringing. What happens to them? What is being dome for them? Trying to take on that responsibility is MySkills Foundation. After discovering that an alarming 10,000 students were dropping out of school before SPM every year, the foundation was set up to help the youth community, by taking care of the needs of dropout students and students who obtain below average grades and giving them a new lease of life through vocational education and training.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He’s a globe-trotter who’s slept in bug-infested beds, bravely attempted animal parts not usually eaten and have found himself in farcical situations. His list of travel shows include Julian and Camilla’s World Odyssey, Third Class Traveler, Indian Times and American Times. Ever comical, fearless and inquisitive, presenter, producer and director Julian Hanton joins us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stuart Cavens, Matt Bellotti & Jeevan Selvanathan lookback at the weekend's action including FAC semi finals, trouble at Wembley, PLUS United are just 7 points away from winning the title, Cardiff are nearly up, Barca & Real keep winning, Bayern & Dortmund hand out trashings, PSG are 9 clear ALSO Malaysian Super League and midweek previews.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cambridge University will be commemorating the late Tun Mohammad Suffian Hashim (passed away in 2000) with a lectureship in his name. This honour is in commemoration of one of Malaysia's greatest judicial figures, who was associated with the drafting of the Constitution of Malaysia, was Chief Justice of Malaya and later, Lord President of the Federal Court from 1974 to 1982. He had study law at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge and graduated with the degrees of Bachelor of Arts with Honours in 1939 and Bachelor of Laws in 1940.  The Tun Suffian College Lectureship will bear his name in perpetuity - a lasting recognition to one of the most distinguished Caius of the twentieth century. And we’re honoured to have with us none other than renowned molecular biologist and Master of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge himself - Sir Alan Fersht. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.