THE BFM 89.9 PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
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12 April 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 11:00am | Best of Enterprise: (REPEAT) Dr. Carmelo Ferlito, CEO of the Center for Market Education, joins us to break down the flawed logic behind the U.S. tariff calculations, the broader risks of a global trade war, and what Malaysian businesses and policymakers should do in response. |
| 12:00pm | Just For Kicks: (REPEAT) Kam and his pundits break down the midweek European action, as well as look ahead to Matchweek 32 of the EPL. |
| 1:00pm | A Bit of Culture: (REPEAT) Kam and his trusted sidekicks, Dhanya Nair and Julian Yap get together again to talk about what Kam has learned after publishing his new book, how do you know you’re an adult and the joy of missing out! |
| 2:00pm | Ringgit & Sense: (REPEAT) Ringgit and Sense producer Jake Lim speaks to Jennifer Chua, licensed Financial Advisor at UOB Kay Hian to discuss what’s involved in planning for your parents’ aged care. |
| 2:30pm | The Property Show: (REPEAT) Siva Shanker, the CEO of Real Estate Agency of Rahim & Co International takes us through his observations of 2024, the first quarter of 2025 and how the rest of this year might shape up in the property world. |
| 3:00pm | Best of The Bigger Picture: (REPEAT) Professor Jomo Kwame Sundaram breaks down the effect of Trump’s tariffs on neoliberalism and the dollar dominance. |
| 4:00pm | Best of Evening Edition: (REPEAT) Malaysian poet Jack Malik talks about the evolution of Malaysian poetry and how our multilingualism and rich cultural history shape the art form. |
| 5:00pm | BBC World Service: BFM presents the BBC World Service, which provides in-depth coverage of issues from around the world. |
13 April 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 11:00am | Best of Enterprise: (REPEAT) Weihan Chen, Head of Insights at Momentum Works discusses the future of the food delivery sector in the region. |
| 12:00pm | Popcorn Culture: (REPEAT) The Popcorn Culture team reviews the latest season of The White Lotus, and talks about other displays of wealth on screen. |
| 1:00pm | Cruise Control:(REPEAT) The 2025 Toyota Camry is sleek and definitely reliable, but comes with a heftier price tag. So, is it worth it? Daniel Fernandez from dsf.my shares his thoughts. |
| 2:00pm | Matt-Splained: (REPEAT) Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage tackle the complex world of sleepy optimism and take a side quest into blinking. |
| 3:00pm | Earth Matters: (REPEAT) The Earth Matters team talks to the conservationists that are helping to protect Bukit Kiara, and the importance of what they do. |
| 4:00pm | Bar None: (REPEAT) Former national cyclist Edwin Ng joins the show to share her journey of becoming an athlete and his continuous involvement in the scene after retirement. |
| 5:00pm | BBC World Service: BFM presents the BBC World Service, which provides in-depth coverage of issues from around the world. |
14 April 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
| 7:00am | World Market Watch: Yeap Jun Rong of IG International 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: Todd Brighton, Franklin Income Investors talks Trump tariffs and investment strategies. |
| 7:45am | Morning Brief: Dr. Oh Ei Sun of the Pacific Research Centre unpacks the PKR elections, which kicked off last weekend. |
| 8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: Karl Godderis, CEO of Eurocham discusses the current state of trade relations between Europe and Malaysia. |
| 8:30am | Morning Brief: Anand Raj, VP of the Bar Council shares his insights on the Malaysia Bar council challenge on the legality of the JAC & need for reform. |
| 8:45am | Morning Brief: (REPEAT) We dive into the local and international news that matters to you. |
| 9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) Yeap Jun Rong of IG International tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 9:15am | Opening Bell: Geoff Howie of Singapore Exchange discusses Singapore’s safe haven status and the impact of MAS policy easing on investor sentiment, the Singapore dollar, and economic growth. |
| 9:35am | Pinnacle Perspectives: Soo Hoo Khoon Yean of PwC Malaysia shares insights on how businesses are navigating the challenges of global tensions, trade barriers, and a tightening talent pool. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : David Wong, CEO and Founder, Deemples |
| 11:05am | P&L: Laying the Foundations of Startup Finance |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Dr. Sivapalan Vivekarajah, Co-Chair of the Soonicorn Collective and Senior Partner at ScaleUp Malaysia Accelerator; and Fong Wai Hong, Chieftain & Co-Founder, Storehub |
| 1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: Karl Godderis, CEO of Eurocham. |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: How do societal norms shape the way women view their identity as a pre-menopausal woman - mother, wife, daughter, career professional? |
| 3:05pm | Earth Matters: Two NGOs, PEKA and SACF, are fighting to protect Bukit Cherakah Forest Reserve from being destroyed by the state government, but are being delayed by the court. We find out what’s happening, and what’s at stake. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: If you are a parent looking for answers about your child’s neurodivergent condition, the road can be a long and winding one. We discuss efforts being made to give parents more resources to navigate this journey. |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
| 6:00pm | Today I Learned: Are There Serial Killers in Malaysia? |
| 7:00pm | Just For Kicks |
| 8:00pm | A Bit of Culture |
15 April 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: Sarah Jane Mahmud, Bloomberg Intelligence discusses the outlook for Singaporean and Malaysian Banks. |
| 7:45am | Morning Brief: Amin Ashaari, CEO and Co-Founder of SoyaCincau.com shares his views on the current state of the 5G coverage and the issues of inconsistent service. |
| 8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: Dr. Cassey Lee of ISEAS and Angeline Tan of ISIS discuss Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Malaysia. |
| 8:30am | Morning Brief: Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research at ANZ, joins us to discuss Singapore’s latest monetary policy statement. |
| 8:45am | Morning Brief: Anthony Raja Devadoss of Korn Ferry Malaysia, discusses the impact of the Ministry of Human Resources' new One-Stop Centre for workers and employers. |
| 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) Sarah Jane Mahmud of Bloomberg Intelligence discusses the outlook for Singaporean and Malaysian Banks. |
| 9:35am | People, Planet, Profit: Manohar Johnson of PwC Malaysia speaks about how businesses are adapting to the evolving ESG reporting landscape. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : Qarbotech: Growing Greener, Faster |
| 11:00am | Marketing Mojo: Nurturing Brand Loyalty Through Strategic Communications |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Amin Ashaari, CEO and Co-Founder, SoyaCincau.com |
| 1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: Dr. Cassey Lee of ISEAS and Angeline Tan of ISIS discuss Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Malaysia. |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: We look at how the perimenopause period affects women's mental health, and why it's important for women to have a strong support system during this phase of life. |
| 3:05pm | Beyond the Ballot Box: Economist Guy Standing explains why universal basic income is both necessary and feasible. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: How does mental health stigma still persist today? We speak to experts on how we can all do our part to battle stigma in our lives. |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
| 6:00pm | Talkback Tuesday: Are you a punctual person? |
| 8:00pm | BBC World Service |
16 April 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
| 7:00am | World Market Watch: Laurent Lequeu of the The Macro Butler Newsletter 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: Winson Phoon of Maybank Investment Bank discusses the outlook for U.S. and Asian bond markets. |
| 7:45am | Morning Brief: Prof. Amrahi Buang, President of the Malaysia Pharmacists Society discusses Malaysia’s shift to alternative sources like China and India to mitigate the impact of potential U.S tariffs. |
| 8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: Vidya Peters, CEO of DataSnipper shares insights into the company’s focus on automating audit processes, growth strategy, and outlook. |
| 8:30am | Morning Brief: Ariff Adi Putera Anwar of the Institute for Development Studies (Sabah) shares his insights on the Sabah State Elections. |
| 8:45am | Morning Brief: Professor Shandre Mugan Thangavelu, Sunway University talks possibilities arising out of China President Xi Jinping's visit to Malaysia. |
| 9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) Laurent Lequeu of the The Macro Butler Newsletter tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 9:15am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) Winson Phoon of Maybank Investment Bank discusses the outlook for U.S. and Asian bond markets. |
| 9:35am | The Property Show: Registered Fire Safety Engineer Edison Beh speaks about how one can reduce fire hazards at their property. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : Niklas Frassa, Co-Founder & CEO, Limitless Technology Group |
| 11:00am | The Workplace: Leadership in the Age of AI: Balancing Algorithms with Humanity |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Is ECF a Viable Option for Serious Investors? |
| 1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: Vidya Peters, CEO of DataSnipper shares insights into the company’s focus on automating audit processes, growth strategy, and outlook. |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: Sunway University launched the Sunway Signature Collection to reimagine higher education. Prof. Chai Lay Ching, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education, Employability and Alumni), discusses the transformation and its importance. |
| 3:05pm | Earth Matters: Ecological Fiscal Transfers (EFT) in Malaysia incentivizes states to conserve land, but effectiveness is questioned. Join us with journalist Samantha Ho and environmental lawyer Preetha Sankar to discuss EFT's strengths, weaknesses and potential improvements. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: From colic to constipation, diarrhoea to dietary habits - we answer the most common questions about children’s tummy problems. |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
| 6:00pm | Good Things: The Sound of Malaysia with Tan Sooi Beng |
| 7:00pm | Made in Malaysia: Out with the Kale, In with the Ulam; Meet the Local Greens We Forgot |
| 8:00pm | Cruise Control: Daniel Fernandez, Managing Editor, dsf.my |
17 April 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: Desmond Chan, General Manager, TVBI Company Limited. |
| 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 : Diana Lim, Vice President, Partnerships, CardUp |
| 11:00am | Tech Talk: Malaysia - The Next Esports Powerhouse In SEA? |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Detoxifying A Toxic Workplace |
| 1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: Desmond Chan, General Manager, TVBI Company Limited. |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: We discuss how sex and relationships are affected by perimenopause, and how to create a safe space for women to acknowledge their sexual health issues with their partners and healthcare professionals. |
| 3:05pm | Beyond the Ballot Box: We speak to Bawani Kaniapan, PSM’s candidate for the Ayer Kuning by-election about what the third force can offer. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: Can you really hack your body towards immortality? We speak to a neurogeneticist and a dietitian to find out if you can change what your genes dictate and what living a healthy life actually means. |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
| 6:00pm | Talkback Thursday |
| 8:00pm | BBC World Service |
18 April 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: Dang Tai Luk, Executive Chairman, MyNews Holdings 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 | What's The Focus: We wrap up the week’s biggest conversations to keep you in the know. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : From Stage Fright to Spotlight |
| 11:00am | Mattsplained: Matt Armitage, Founder, Kulturpop |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Protecting Ideas in the Digital Age: A World IP Day Special |
| 1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: Dang Tai Luk, Executive Chairman, MyNews Holdings Bhd. |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: Is “menopause brain” real, even in the perimenopausal phase? We look at the effects of hormone changes on women’s brains over the short and long term. |
| 3:05pm | Front Row: tbc |
| 3:20pm | Front Row |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: Doctor in the House: tbc |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
| 6:00pm | Popcorn Culture: Black Mirror S7 + Science Fiction On-Screen |
| 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.
