BFM 89.9

HIGHLIGHTS 
Podcast  >  Bigger Picture  >  Earth Matters  >  Bringing Back Our Rare Animals

Bringing Back Our Rare Animals

Datuk Dr John, Wildlife Biologist and Chief Executive Officer, Bringing Back Our Rare Animals (BORA)

02-Oct-24 15:00

Bringing Back Our Rare Animals

Through innovative approaches and collaborations, BORA or Bringing Back Our Rare Animals, is working to reverse the decline of rare species, and safeguard Malaysia's unique biodiversity for future generations. Datuk Dr. John Payne, the Chief Executive Officer of BORA, shares insights into the organisation’s mission to prevent extinction and restore endangered species in Malaysia. He discusses BORA’s key initiatives, including habitat restoration, wildlife management, and the protection of critically endangered species such as the orangutans, elephants and more.

Image credit: Shutterstock

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs


This and more than 60,000 other podcasts in your hand. Download the all new BFM mobile app.

Categories:  environmentgovernmentLaw/Activism

Tags:  bring back our rare animalsthe bigger pictureearth mattersconservationbiodiversitytiger conservationelephant conservationorangutan conservationanimal extinctionborabringing back our rare animals





Play / Pause

Listen now : The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our...

Today’s Shows



6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives.

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone tells us where international markets are heading.

7:15 AM

Morning Brief

We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals.

7:30 AM

Morning Brief

George Chen of The Asia Group discusses the impact of the new US-Taiwan trade deal on the global semiconductor industry.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

Julia Goh, Senior Economist, UOB tells us the outlook for Malaysia's economic growth in 2026.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

Zeth Lim of Verdant Solar Holdings discusses the company’s journey since its ACE Market debut last October, including the post-listing share price slump and its prospects in the residential solar market.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

Dr. Azmil Tayeb, political scientist and associate professor at Universiti Sains Malaysia, discusses the political implications post-UMNO General Assembly.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

Dr Consilz Tan, Senior Lecturer at Xiamen University Malaysia, explains the falling homeownership rates among the M40 group.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone tells us where international markets are heading.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) We take a look at the FBM KLCI as well as regional capital markets.

9:35 AM

Pinnacle Perspectives

Aparna Bharadwaj of Boston Consulting Group discusses their new report Trade in Transition: How to Prepare for a Patchwork World Order.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

11:05 AM

P&L

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

Zeth Lim of Verdant Solar Holdings discusses the company’s journey since its ACE Market debut last October, including the post-listing share price slump and its prospects in the residential solar market.

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind.

3:05 PM

Earth Matters

4:05 PM

Health & Living

5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

A countdown of the 5 biggest stories of the day, to catch you up on all you need to know!

6:00 PM

Today I Learned

How To Smoke The Last Cigarette of Your Life

7:00 PM

Just For Kicks

8:00 PM

A Bit of Culture