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27 December 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 11:00am | Best of Enterprise: (REPEAT) Lawyer David Lim of TSF Law joins us to unpack the 5 key reasons why M&A deals get messy. |
| 12:00pm | Just For Kicks: (REPEAT) |
| 1:00pm | A Bit of Culture: (REPEAT) Kam Raslan and his two guests, Michael Gong and Ahmad Yazid to talk about the appeal of action sports, the joy of missing out and what was it like growing up back then. |
| 2:00pm | Ringgit & Sense: (REPEAT) Chua Kim Soon, CEO of the General Insurance Association of Malaysia discusses insurance for homes against disaster. |
| 2:30pm | The Property Show: (REPEAT) Recap of Best of The Property Show 2025, Scam edition, examines how property scams happen and how to avoid them. |
| 3:00pm | Best of The Bigger Picture: (REPEAT) In this Best of 2025 replay, we revisit a conversation with Professor Edmund Terence Gomez on corruption and Malaysia’s political–GLC complex. |
| 4:00pm | Best of Evening Edition: (REPEAT) We explore ASEAN’s strategic tightrope, from economic dependencies to security dilemmas, and whether a non-aligned stance can truly hold in an increasingly polarized region. |
| 5:00pm | BBC World Service: Dr Gareth Collett, a retired British Army Brigadier General and engineer, specialising in bomb disposal speaks to Professor Jim Al-Khalili on another episode of The Life Scientific |
28 December 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 11:00am | Best of Enterprise: (REPEAT) Sunway University’s Dr. Kenneth Cafferkey, a professor specialising in high-performance work systems, joins us to unpack "always-on" culture, a modern workplace trap. |
| 12:00pm | Popcorn Culture: (REPEAT) We review Avatar: Fire and Ash and replay some of our best moments from the year. |
| 1:00pm | Cruise Control: (REPEAT) How does the Zeekr 009 Executive fair against its competitors? Daniel shares his thoughts. |
| 2:00pm | Matt-Splained: (REPEAT) |
| 3:00pm | Earth Matters: (REPEAT) In this ‘Best of 2025’ replay, we hear from Gerimis Art’s co-founder Wendi Sia, to discover more about the Mah Meri’s bunga moyang, or ancestral spirit flowers, that reflect a way of life in harmony with nature. |
| 4:00pm | Bar None: (REPEAT) A local football agent joins us in this episode to talk about his world and what goes around in it. Is it as glamorous as it seems? |
| 5:00pm | BBC World Service: Datshiane Navanayagam talks to philanthropists from France and Nigeria about using their wealth to help others thrive on a special, festive episode of The Conversation. |
29 December 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
| 7:00am | World Market Watch: Peter Lim, Founder & Chief Research Officer, Trident Analytics Sdn Bhd 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: Jerry Goh, Asia Equities Investment Director, Aberdeen Standard Investments gives us his outlook on Indonesian equities for next year. |
| 7:45am | Morning Brief: : Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief of the Singapore Straits Times discusses Dato' Sri Najib Razak’s verdict in the 1MDB-Tanore saga. |
| 8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: We review how streaming, AI and the Malaysia Media Council are shaping the future of media and entertainment. |
| 8:30am | Morning Brief: Nigel Wong, President of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), discusses the outlook of the tourism sector in 2026. |
| 8:45am | Morning Brief: (REPEAT) : Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief of the Singapore Straits Times discusses Dato' Sri Najib Razak’s verdict in the 1MDB-Tanore saga. |
| 9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) Peter Lim, Founder & Chief Research Officer, Trident Analytics Sdn Bhd tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 9:15am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) Jerry Goh, Asia Equities Investment Director, Aberdeen Standard Investments gives us his outlook on Indonesian equities for next year. |
| 9:35am | Pinnacle Perspectives: Daniel Woodroof, Co-founder of Pandan Social discusses how he cultivates a Gen Z-focused workplace culture while driving effective leadership. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : (REPEAT) Mahesh Kumar, CEO, Asia Digital Engineering |
| 11:05am | P&L: (REPEAT) Chan Qi Yang & Chang Lih Yen, Co-Founders, FinKnight |
| 12:00pm | Enter prise Explores: (REPEAT) Roshan Thiran, Founder & CEO, Leaderonomics |
| 1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: We review how streaming, AI and the Malaysia Media Council are shaping the future of media and entertainment. |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind. |
| 3:05pm | Earth Matters: 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. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: In this ‘Best of 2025’ replay, we hear about the challenges of taking on the role of a full-time caregiver when you’re an older adult yourself. |
| 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: (REPEAT) How do I argue against conspiracies? |
| 7:00pm | Just For Kicks: Daryl, Asran and Sean gather to review Matchweek 18 of the English Premier League. |
| 8:00pm | 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! |
30 December 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: Poonam Goyal, Senior Equity Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses how leading global brands are adjusting their approach to e-commerce. |
| 7:45am | Morning Brief: Kellie Allsion Yap of Zaid Ibrahim & Co weighs in on Malaysia’s new Self-Assessment Stamp Duty System (STSDS). |
| 8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: Today, we revisit conversations on notable foreign policy and ASEAN events. |
| 8:30am | Morning Brief: Chin Chee Seong, National President, SME Association of Malaysia recaps 2025 and provides a 2026 outlook for small and medium enterprises. |
| 8:45am | Morning Brief: (REPEAT) Kellie Allsion Yap of Zaid Ibrahim & Co weighs in on Malaysia’s new Self-Assessment Stamp Duty System (STSDS). |
| 9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 9:15am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) Poonam Goyal, Senior Equity Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses how leading global brands are adjusting their approach to e-commerce. |
| 9:35am | People, Planet, Profit: Kevin Lee of CGS International discussing Malaysia’s nuclear future. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : (REPEAT) Kristy Ting, Founder, Side Gig Accelerator |
| 11:00am | Marketing Mojo: (REPEAT) Kiron Kesav, Chief Strategy Officer, OMG Malaysia |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: (REPEAT) Selvamalar Alagaratnam, Partner & Head of Employment Practice Group, Skrine |
| 1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: Today, we revisit conversations on notable foreign policy and ASEAN events. |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind. |
| 3:05pm | Beyond the Ballot Box: A feminist economist shares insights about women’s rights from the garment industry in Bangladesh, and what Malaysians can learn from it. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: In this ‘Best of 2025’ replay, we hear from three experts - who are parents themselves - about why kids are turning to AI chatbots. |
| 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 |
31 December 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 | The Property Show: We unpack the latest real estate trends, from taxes to interior design. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : (REPEAT) Amanda Koo, Executive Director, Wah Chan |
| 11:00am | The Workplace: (REPEAT) Professor Nicole Gillespie, Chair of Trust and Professor of Management, Melbourne Business School |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: (REPEAT) Nirmala Supramaniam, Head of Household Financial Education Department, Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK) |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind. |
| 3:05pm | Earth Matters: In this ‘Best of 2025’ replay, we discover why the Malaysian Food Sovereignty Forum has warned against proposed changes to the Protection of New Plant Varieties Act and the Plant Seed Quality Bill. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: In this ‘Best of 2025’ replay, we tackle the complexities of treating childhood obesity and public health strategies for prevention. |
| 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: (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! |
1 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 : |
| 11:00am | Tech Talk: |
| 8:00pm | BBC World Service |
2 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 : (REPEAT) Terry Goh, CEO, KyoChon Malaysia |
| 11:00am | Mattsplained: Matt Armitage, Founder, Kulturpop |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: (REPEAT) Thomas Mathew, Group CEO, TalentCorp |
| 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. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: In this ‘Best of 2025’ replay, we dive into the age-old debate of whether generic drugs are less effective. |
| 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.