THE BFM 89.9 PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
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17 May 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 11:00am | Best of Enterprise: (REPEAT) iPay88 Co-Founder Chan Kok Long reflects on over 20 years building one of Malaysia’s pioneering fintech companies; sharing lessons from the exit, self-actualisation, and his new beginnings in MedTech. |
| 12:00pm | Just For Kicks: (REPEAT) Kam and the pundits, Dez, Bob and Sean say their goodbyes to Goodison Park, ahead of Everton’s final home game there. |
| 1:00pm | A Bit of Culture: (REPEAT) Kam and his guests, Zan and Bihzhu talk about the Bajau Laut community, the growth of the Malaysian performing arts scene, as well as Kam’s struggle speaking in public. |
| 2:00pm | Ringgit & Sense: (REPEAT) We explore the different financial planning certifications that are available here and how consumers should manage their relationship with their financial planner. |
| 2:30pm | The Property Show: (REPEAT) Natalie Tan speaks to Jayden Koay, Business Owner at CityFarm Malaysia, to learn how to practise urban farming in apartments and also explore the bigger-picture conversation surrounding this activity with Ong Ai Ai, Chief Volunteer Officer at Kebun-Kebun Bangsar. |
| 3:00pm | Best of The Bigger Picture: (REPEAT) We speak to Dr Siti Laura about why the congenital and paediatric cardiothoracic field in medicine is vital and urgently needs to be pursued by young doctors and medical students. |
| 4:00pm | Best of Evening Edition: (REPEAT) We discuss what makes heirloom rice so special, why preserving them matters more than ever, and how perhaps the future of our food lies not just in innovation, but in honouring what’s already here. |
| 5:00pm | BBC World Service: BFM presents the BBC World Service, which provides in-depth coverage of issues from around the world. |
18 May 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 11:00am | Best of Enterprise: (REPEAT) We unpack the complexities of CEO succession, especially in founder-led or family-run companies that dominate Malaysia’s corporate landscape. |
| 12:00pm | Popcorn Culture: (REPEAT) We review season 2 of Andor and talk about the value of binge watching versus savouring episodes on a week to week basis. |
| 1:00pm | Cruise Control: (REPEAT) What’s cool at The Malaysia Autoshow 2025? Join us as we share some of the highlights! |
| 2:00pm | Matt-Splained: (REPEAT) Rich and Matt pay tribute to Gen X and reflect on simpler times. |
| 3:00pm | Earth Matters: (REPEAT) We explore the troubling trade behind songbird competitions and their threats to our ecosystem. |
| 4:00pm | Bar None: (REPEAT) It’s squat, bench and deadlift on this episode of Bar None as we speak to Kenneth Kaden Chin, a powerlifter and the Deputy President of the Malaysian Association for Powerlifting. |
| 5:00pm | BBC World Service: BFM presents the BBC World Service, which provides in-depth coverage of issues from around the world. |
19 May 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
| 7:00am | World Market Watch: Tim Waterer of KCM Trade 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: Chris Rogers of S&P Global Market Intelligence discusses how the US China trade truce affects the shipping industry. |
| 7:45am | Morning Brief: Alex Ong of Migrant CARE shares his views on the challenges foreign workers face and the reforms needed following recent steps to admit nearly 8,000 stranded Bangladeshi workers. |
| 8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: Ir. Professor Dato' Dr. Ewe Hong Tat, President of UTAR, highlights the university’s role in advancing talent, accessibility, and future-ready education. |
| 8:30am | Morning Brief: Ranjit Singh, Partner at law firm Ranjit Singh & Yeoh helps us understand Malaysia's insider trading law. |
| 8:45am | Morning Brief: (REPEAT) We dive into the local and international news that matters to you. |
| 9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) Tim Waterer of KCM Trade tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 9:15am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) We take a look at the FBM KLCI as well as regional capital markets. |
| 9:35am | Pinnacle Perspectives: Joseph D’Cruz explains why ESG is a vital framework for sustainable leadership and business success. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : Nelson Lai, Founder & CEO, JWC Global | Michael Tan, Wholesale Director, JWC Roastery |
| 11:05am | P&L: How to Build a Strong Business & Revenue Model |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Empowering Small Businesses, From Offline to Online |
| 1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: LIVE: Ir. Professor Dato' Dr. Ewe Hong Tat, President, UTAR |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind. |
| 3:05pm | Earth Matters: In 2024, Malaysia faced its worst-ever coral bleaching event, with over half its corals affected by extreme ocean heat. Coral reef ecologists Sebastian Szereday and Alvin Chelliah discuss the impact on reefs, marine life, and communities, and what can still be done. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: How much daily salt intake comes from the food you eat outside? We find out how food vendors can introduce low-salt items in their menus. |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
| 6:00pm | Today I Learned: We discover the history of tea and find out how this drink became a cultural icon and daily ritual for millions worldwide. |
| 7:00pm | Just For Kicks |
| 8:00pm | A Bit of Culture |
20 May 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
| 7:00am | World Market Watch: Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management 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: Dr Sonia Mycak talks about the phone call between Trump and Putin in regards to the war between Russia and Ukraine. |
| 7:45am | Morning Brief: Zeckqualine Melai, Teacher & Researcher from the Faculty of Education, Language and Communication from Unimas Sarawak unpacks the broader implications of free tertiary education in Sarawak. |
| 8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: Mirzan Mahathir, Managing Director, Betamek. |
| 8:30am | Morning Brief:Shazrul Ariff Suhaimi of Khazanah Research Institute looks into why 2.1% of jobs remained unfilled, even as Malaysia’s labour market reached 9.1 million in the Q1 2025. |
| 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: Najah Onn, founder of FashinFidelity discuss Malaysian trends in sustainable fashion. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : How Hotel Owners Lose Money And How to Avoid It |
| 11:00am | Marketing Mojo: Beyond Tokenism: How Brands Can Get DEI Right |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Can the Global South Replace the West in Global Trade? |
| 1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: Mirzan Mahathir, Managing Director, Betamek. |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind. |
| 3:05pm | Beyond the Ballot Box: A Political economist shares his thoughts on IMF’s suggestion to increase retirement age to 70. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: We speak to a health economist about how supermarkets and governments can nudge people to make healthier grocery choices. |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
| 6:00pm | Talkback Tuesday: Do you think that the internet has largely been a force for good or bad, in the world? Would you prefer to live without the internet? |
| 8:00pm | BBC World Service |
21 May 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
| 7:00am | World Market Watch: Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist, UBP 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 speak with Dr. Benjamin Barton from the University of Nottingham Malaysia to explore the landmardk deal between the UK and the EU. |
| 7:45am | Morning Brief: P. Gunasegaram, Independent Business Writer, shares his views on efforts to recover misused funds from nearly 1,900 government-linked entities. |
| 8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: Melvin Ooi, CEO, Ryt Bank, talks about what makes it different compared to the other digital banks in Malaysia. |
| 8:30am | Morning Brief: Catherine Lim, Senior Industry Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence joins us to discuss Chinese consumer sentiment. |
| 8:45am | Morning Brief: (REPEAT) We dive into the local and international news that matters to you. |
| 9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist, UBP tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 9:15am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) We take a look at the FBM KLCI as well as regional capital markets. |
| 9:35am | The Property Show: Faisal Durrani, Partner and Head of Middle East Research at Knight Frank talks about the property market in Dubai. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : Yeoh Chen Chow, Founder, 1% Advisory & Coaching |
| 11:00am | The Workplace: AI Isn’t the Answer (Yet) |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: From Salary to Culture: What Makes People Say Yes to a Job |
| 1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: Melvin Ooi, CEO, Ryt Bank, talks about what makes it different compared to the other digital banks in Malaysia. |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind. |
| 3:05pm | Earth Matters: Otters help keep wetlands healthy, and they’re worth celebrating. We speak with Woo Chee Yoong and Bilqis Hijjas about a World Otters Day event at Rimbun Dahan. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: There’s still the perception that people with mental health disorders like schizophrenia are violent or that they have ‘split minds’. But is that really true? |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
| 6:00pm | Good Things: |
| 7:00pm | Made in Malaysia: Celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity, we explore Malaysia’s incredible ecosystems through three fascinating stories—playful otters, elusive Bornean bantengs, and the mysterious world of mushrooms and fungi. |
| 8:00pm | Cruise Control: Daniel Fernandez, Managing Editor, dsf.my |
22 May 2025
| 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: Oscar Ow, MSB Global Group Bhd |
| 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 : Jeffri Shahul Hamid, Founder, Enginemailer |
| 11:00am | Tech Talk: Leading Through the AI Hype |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Why Trustworthy AI Matters for Financial Services |
| 1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: Oscar Ow, MSB Global Group Bhd. |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind. |
| 3:05pm | Beyond the Ballot Box: We speak to Jason Wee of Architects of Diversity, on racism in the rental market and why Malaysia needs a Residential Tenancy Act (RTA). |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: Is play just for pure fun, or can it also be used in therapy for children? We find out from a developmental paediatrician and a play therapist. |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
| 6:00pm | Talkback Thursday |
| 8:00pm | BBC World Service |
23 May 2025
| 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: Can Malaysia’s Fintech Hub Deliver Real Impact? |
| 1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: Our flagship show, we feature both game-changers and groundbreakers in the hot seat. |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind. |
| 3:05pm | Front Row: tbc |
| 3:20pm | Front Row: Setanggi Tari Melayu 2025 shines a spotlight on legendary Malay women through dance. We speak to director Prof Dr. Joseph Gonzales and choreographer Imran Syafiq about this powerful celebration of identity and tradition. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: How did medicine and healthcare evolve to its present state? The answers may lie in the UM Medical Museum’s collection of medical exhibits. |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
| 6:00pm | Popcorn Culture: We review the newest Mission Impossible, and then talk about who embodies movie stardom! |
| 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.