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3 January 2026
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 11:00am | Best of Enterprise: (REPEAT) In this episode, we unpack the complexities of CEO succession, especially in founder-led or family-run companies that dominate Malaysia’s corporate landscape. |
| 12:00pm | Just For Kicks: (REPEAT) It's a busy week of football, with Enzo Maresca leaving Chelsea grabbing the headlines as we usher in the new year. Our pundits react to this news, as well as look ahead to the weekend's matches. |
| 1:00pm | A Bit of Culture: (REPEAT) Kam, Sharmilla Ganesan and Vernon Adrian Emuang discuss grandma hobbies, poetry making a comeback and Malaysia's cultural metropole on another insightful episode of ABoC! |
| 2:00pm | Ringgit & Sense: (REPEAT) This week on Ringgit & Sense, producer Jake Lim is joined by Kimberly Law, co-founder and licensed financial planner at Uno Advisers. And since it’s job hunting season for fresh grads, they’ll be talking about what to do, and maybe more importantly what NOT to do with your first paycheck. |
| 2:30pm | The Property Show: (REPEAT) Best of The Property Show 2025 revisits curated episodes on the changing role of the home. |
| 3:00pm | Best of The Bigger Picture: (REPEAT) In this ‘Best of 2025’ replay, we dive into the age-old debate of whether generic drugs are less effective. |
| 4:00pm | Best of Evening Edition: (REPEAT) How do I argue against conspiracies? |
| 5:00pm | BBC World Service: Professor Jim Al-Khalili speaks to George Church, one of the pioneers of modern genomics on another episode of The Life Scientific. |
4 January 2026
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 11:00am | Best of Enterprise: (REPEAT) We take a flavourful dive into the world of Korean fried chicken with Terry Goh, CEO of KyoChon Malaysia. |
| 12:00pm | Popcorn Culture: (REPEAT) From the epic montage scene in Sinners, to Powerhouse from Coolie, and the unforgettable theme of Severance, 2025 has been a great year for scores and soundtracks. In this special, music-centred episode of Popcorn Culture, we look back at our favourite B-Sides of the year. |
| 1:00pm | Cruise Control: (REPEAT) If you're in the market for a used, old school sports sedan, should you consider the Mitsubishi Lancer GT, or the Proton Inspira? Daniel Fernandez from dsf.my shares his thoughts! |
| 2:00pm | Matt-Splained: (REPEAT) Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage bellyflop into the murky world of brand authenticity. As consumers become increasingly vocal and energized, they are directing their spending towards companies they believe share and reflect their worldview. |
| 3:00pm | Earth Matters: (REPEAT) In this ‘Best of 2025’ replay, we hear from anthropologist Dr. Christine Padoch about her book Return to Nanga Jela, which revisits an Iban longhouse community in Sarawak lost beneath the Batang Ai Dam. |
| 4:00pm | Bar None: (REPEAT) Jeremy Ho, Founder of BHub Bouldering joins us to talk about the appeal of rock climbing and what's the community like here in Malaysia. |
| 5:00pm | BBC World Service: In this episode of The Conversation, Ella Al-Shamahi speaks to two women in India and Uganda who’ve created grass roots fitness communities exclusively for women. |
5 January 2026
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
| 7:00am | World Market Watch: Our expert tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 7:15am | Morning Brief: We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals. |
| 7:30am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 7:45am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: Our flagship show, we feature both game-changers and groundbreakers in the hot seat. |
| 8:30am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 8:45am | Morning Brief: (REPEAT) We dive into the local and international news that matters to you. |
| 9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) We bring you the latest on Bursa Malaysia and international capital markets. |
| 9:15am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) We take a look at the FBM KLCI as well as regional capital markets. |
| 9:35am | Pinnacle Perspectives: We take you behind the scenes of the corporate C-Suite to dissect what keeps leaders up at night. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : Joseph Chin, Founder, DocuAsk.ai and City Organiser for AI Tinkerers Kuala Lumpur |
| 11:05am | P&L: Kevin Brockland, Managing Partner, Indelible Ventures on the Rise of the Solo Founder |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Pankaj Kumar, Columnist & Market Commentator on the Economy: 2025 Look Back & 2026 Outlook |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind. |
| 3:05pm | Earth Matters: Fireflies in Bukit Kiara signal ecosystem health under urban pressure. We explore why they matter, and how a new intiative called The Glow Campaign is driving collective action. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: Life after cancer treatment means constant vigilance against the possibility of recurrence. A cancer patient talks about how she lives with hope, instead of fear. |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5: A countdown of the 5 biggest stories of the day, to catch you up on all you need to know! |
| 6:00pm | Today I Learned |
| 7:00pm | Just For Kicks |
| 8:00pm | A Bit of Culture |
6 January 2026
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
| 7:00am | World Market Watch: Our expert tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 7:15am | Morning Brief: We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals. |
| 7:30am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 7:45am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: Our flagship show, we feature both game-changers and groundbreakers in the hot seat. |
| 8:30am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 8:45am | Morning Brief: (REPEAT) We dive into the local and international news that matters to you. |
| 9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) We bring you the latest on Bursa Malaysia and international capital markets. |
| 9:15am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) We take a look at the FBM KLCI as well as regional capital markets. |
| 9:35am | People, Planet, Profit: We cover the latest news and views in the ESG space to help businesses thrive with impact. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : Warren Mak, Co-Founder & CEO, Ted Optimus |
| 11:00am | Marketing Mojo: Mimrah Mahmood, VP (Enterprise), APAC at Meltwater on the State of Digital 2026 |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Hann Liew, Founder & CEO, Halogen Capital discusses Crypto: 2025 Look Back, 2026 Outlook |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind. |
| 3:05pm | Beyond the Ballot Box: We speak to Dr Jeyakumar Devaraj about his new book, Notes on the Way Forward, which takes a sharp look at the structural failures of capitalism and how we can build a better world for everybody. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: How are clinician-scientists in Southeast Asia changing what we know about dementia in this region? How is dementia in Southeast Asia different from other parts of the world? |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5: A countdown of the 5 biggest stories of the day, to catch you up on all you need to know! |
| 6:00pm | Talkback Tuesday |
| 8:00pm | BBC World Service |
7 January 2026
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
| 7:00am | World Market Watch: Our expert tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 7:15am | Morning Brief: We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals. |
| 7:30am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 7:45am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: Our flagship show, we feature both game-changers and groundbreakers in the hot seat. |
| 8:30am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 8:45am | Morning Brief: (REPEAT) We dive into the local and international news that matters to you. |
| 9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) We bring you the latest on Bursa Malaysia and international capital markets. |
| 9:15am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) We take a look at the FBM KLCI as well as regional capital markets. |
| 9:35am | The Property Show: We unpack the latest real estate trends, from taxes to interior design. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : David Z Wang, Co-Founder & CEO, Helicap Group |
| 11:00am | The Workplace: Rahul Chawla, Partner & Head of Talent Solutions for SEA, Aon on Salary Growth for Malaysia 2026 |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Dato’ William Ng, National President of SAMENTA on the State of SMEs: 2025 Look Back, 2026 Outlook |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind. |
| 3:05pm | Earth Matters: |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: How will children and parents cope with new fears over school violence, social media and mental health in the new year? A psychologist shares tips on how parents can have regular emotional check-ins with their kids. |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5: A countdown of the 5 biggest stories of the day, to catch you up on all you need to know! |
| 6:00pm | Big Issue |
| 7:00pm | Stories of KL |
| 8:00pm | Cruise Control: Daniel Fernandez, Managing Editor, dsf.my |
8 January 2026
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
| 7:00am | World Market Watch: Our expert tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 7:15am | Morning Brief: We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals. |
| 7:30am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 7:45am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: Our flagship show, we feature both game-changers and groundbreakers in the hot seat. |
| 8:30am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 8:45am | Morning Brief: (REPEAT) We dive into the local and international news that matters to you. |
| 9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) We bring you the latest on Bursa Malaysia and international capital markets. |
| 9:15am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) We take a look at the FBM KLCI as well as regional capital markets. |
| 9:35am | Ringgit & Sense: We help you build financial literacy and level up your personal planning. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : Alyssa Chen, Principal (Accelerator), AppWorks |
| 11:00am | Tech Talk: |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Vincent Fong, Chief Editor, Fintech News Malaysia on Malaysia Fintech: A Look Back at 2025, Look Ahead 2026 |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind. |
| 3:05pm | Beyond the Ballot Box: As a leftist within the DAP, Lim Yi Wei believes that her political party should return to its strong socialist/social democratic roots and not get dragged by the neoliberal tide. We speak to her about why that is important. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: How has cancer care been affected by insurance and TPA practices? We look at solutions that need to be prioritised in 2026. |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5: A countdown of the 5 biggest stories of the day, to catch you up on all you need to know! |
| 6:00pm | Talkback Thursday |
| 8:00pm | BBC World Service |
9 January 2026
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
| 7:00am | World Market Watch: Our expert tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 7:15am | Morning Brief: We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals. |
| 7:30am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 7:45am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: Our flagship show, we feature both game-changers and groundbreakers in the hot seat. |
| 8:30am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 8:45am | Morning Brief: (REPEAT) We dive into the local and international news that matters to you. |
| 9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) We bring you the latest on Bursa Malaysia and international capital markets. |
| 9:15am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) We take a look at the FBM KLCI as well as regional capital markets. |
| 9:35am | What's The Focus: We wrap up the week’s biggest conversations to keep you in the know. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : |
| 11:00am | Mattsplained: Matt Armitage, Founder, Kulturpop |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Ng Sai Kit, Chairman, MVCA, on Malaysia’s Private Capital Landscape: 2025 Look Back, 2026 Outlook |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind. |
| 3:05pm | Front Row: Tune in to find out about the latest happenings in the local arts scene, and get the lowdown on the best shows and exhibitions in town. |
| 3:20pm | Front Row: Tune in to find out about the latest happenings in the local arts scene, and get the lowdown on the best shows and exhibitions in town. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: We’ve been fighting an uphill battle against super gonorrhoea, a drug-resistant infection, but we finally have new antibiotics that could work against this infection. Tune in to find out why this matters. |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5: A countdown of the 5 biggest stories of the day, to catch you up on all you need to know! |
| 6:00pm | Popcorn Culture |
| 7:00pm | Just For Kicks |
| 8:00pm | Bar None |
| 9:00pm | The Selector |
Timezone: GMT +8 hours Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
NOTE: Programmes are subject to schedule changes without prior notice.
NOTE: Programmes are subject to schedule changes without prior notice.