6:00 AM
The 6AM Stretch
Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives.
7:00 AM
World Market Watch
Joe Quinlan of US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management | Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? We speak to local and foreign analysts to find out how the different asset classes and markets react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.
7:15 AM
Morning Brief
A recap of global and local headlines in today's papers and portals.
7:30 AM
Morning Brief
In April last year, the US Congress passed a law that would ban TikTok by 19 January this year unless it divests from its Chinese parent, Bytedance. TikTok’s lawyers contended that a ban would violate freedom of speech rights, but failed to sway a federal appeals court in December. Last Friday, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments from TikTok’s lawyers on the matter, and the Court is projected to make its decision soon. Will this ban-or-sale law be upheld, and if so, how will this move affect TikTok and the larger media landscape? For some thoughts, we speak to Bradley Freeman, Professor of Creative Arts & Media, School of Arts, Sunway University.
7:45 AM
Morning Brief
Telecommunications companies have been called to share the burden of combating online scams, rather than having the responsibility placed solely on banks and customers. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government is reviewing proposals to amend digital-related laws to address online fraud, including designating telcos as one of the entities responsible for tackling such crimes. We will be speaking with CF Fong, Executive Chairman of Malaysian cybersecurity firm LGMS Berhad, to discuss how these amendments could help create more comprehensive protection systems against online scams in Malaysia.
8:00 AM
The Breakfast Grille
The National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), under the Ministry of Digital, is tasked with advancing AI adoption and innovation in Malaysia. Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid, its Head, outlines the office's priorities, challenges in the AI landscape, and efforts to future-proof jobs. We also discuss Malaysia’s role in regional AI policy and its impact on ASEAN under the country's chairmanship.
8:30 AM
Morning Brief
Recent disasters, including the destructive wildfires in Los Angeles and rising flood risks in Malaysia, have underscored the escalating effects of climate change on urban areas. These events emphasize the urgent need for cities to strengthen their resilience against future climate threats. To understand how cities can better adapt, we turn to Dr Camelia May Li Kusumo, Head of School for the School of Architecture, Building & Design, Taylor's University.
8:45 AM
Morning Brief
(REPEAT) Telecommunications companies have been called to share the burden of combating online scams, rather than having the responsibility placed solely on banks and customers. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government is reviewing proposals to amend digital-related laws to address online fraud, including designating telcos as one of the entities responsible for tackling such crimes. We will be speaking with CF Fong, Executive Chairman of Malaysian cybersecurity firm LGMS Berhad, to discuss how these amendments could help create more comprehensive protection systems against online scams in Malaysia.
9:00 AM
Opening Bell
(REPEAT) Joe Quinlan of US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management | An update on local and international capital markets, including a look at how Bursa Malaysia begins the trading day. We speak with local and foreign analysts to find out how different asset classes and markets react to the latest news, results, and geopolitical events.
9:15 AM
Opening Bell
2025 has started on a soft note for fixed income markets as losses extend with investors taking the view that rates will stay higher for longer especially after the blow out US jobs report last week. But what are the opportunities? Howe Chung Wan, Managing Director and Head of Asia Fixed Income, Principal Asset Management shares his analysis.
9:35 AM
People, Planet, Profit
We cap the morning with People, Planet, Profit, our weekly review of ESG matters. Today I’m discussing the anti-ESG movement and whether this is going to pick up speed in 2025, alongside other trends to watch with Pieter Stek of the Asia School of Business.
10:05 AM
Open For Business
Signature Market Puts Wellness On Your Plate; Edwin Wang, Co-Founder and CEO, Signature Market
11:00 AM
Marketing Mojo
Exposing Influencer Scam; René E. Menezes, Executive Director, Remix and Co-Founder, Involve Asia
12:00 PM
Enterprise Explores
Mobilizing $1 Billion for APAC MSMEs: Mastercard & ADB’s Partnership; Subhashini Chandran, Senior Vice President, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth
1:00 PM
The Breakfast Grille Repeat
The National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), under the Ministry of Digital, is tasked with advancing AI adoption and innovation in Malaysia. Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid, its Head, outlines the office's priorities, challenges in the AI landscape, and efforts to future-proof jobs. We also discuss Malaysia’s role in regional AI policy and its impact on ASEAN under the country's chairmanship.
2:05 PM
Discovery Hour
By the Book: Mahua Literature (REPEAT); Dr Florence Kuek, Senior Lecturer, Chinese Studies Department, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya
3:05 PM
Beyond the Ballot Box
What Should Malaysia Do As Chair of ASEAN; Dato Dr. Ilango Karuppannan, former Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore
4:05 PM
Health & Living
Does Eating Salted Fish Cause Nasopharyngeal Cancer?; Dr Nur Fadhlina Abdul Satar, Consultant Clinical Oncologist | Dr Rohaizam Japar, Consultant ENT Surgeon | Prof Yap Lee Fah, Professor, Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya
6:00 PM
Talkback Tuesday
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