7:00 AM
World Market Watch
Song Seng Wun of CGS International Securities | 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
After facing years of deflation, the Japan equity markets had a good return last year, up 20% and even hit a new high after 35 years. But can this rally sustain in 2025 especially since there remains so much uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s economic policy and a softer Japanese domestic economy. We speak to Ken Nagano, Senior Portfolio Manager at Nomura Asset Management to find out.
7:45 AM
Morning Brief
With his second-term inauguration, President Donald Trump wasted no time in implementing major changes to U.S. policy. He focused on reversing many of President Joe Biden’s initiatives, from addressing inflation and energy production to tighter immigration policies. John Zogby, Founder of John Zogby Strategies shares his insights into how these changes could shape the future of the U.S.
8:00 AM
The Breakfast Grille
It’s that time of year again for our Bi-Annual Market Outlook on regional equities. 2025 is expected to be a volatile year, with escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Anand Pathmakanthan, Head of Regional Equity Research at Maybank Investment Banking Group, and Patrick Chang, Chief Investment Officer for Affluent Products and Propositions at CIMB Bank Berhad, join our panel to answer the tough question of how to navigate the anticipated turbulent times and offer some ideas for bottom fishing in the region.
8:30 AM
Morning Brief
Although the privatisation of airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has encountered several delays, including lowering the level of acceptable from 90 to 85%. But will the privatisation of MAHB improve the operational performance and connectivity of airports in the country. We’ll be speaking with Khair Mirza, Head of Airport Investor Resources at Modalis Infrastructure Partners Inc., about the current standards of Malaysian airports and what this takeover deal could help address.
8:45 AM
Morning Brief
Unemployment and underemployment among graduates in Malaysia is on the rise, with many highly qualified individuals struggling to secure jobs that match their skills. While government initiatives like MyMahir aim to bridge the gap, questions remain about the preparedness of graduates for the workforce. We’ll be speaking to Wan Amirah Wan Usamah of the Khazanah Research Institute to explore whether current efforts are enough to address the growing skills mismatch, and to discuss how industry, education, and policy must adapt to ensure a stronger, more sustainable workforce.
9:00 AM
Opening Bell
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
(REPEAT) Song Seng Wun of CGS International Securities | 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.
9:35 AM
The Property Show
It’s that time of the year again, where we take a look at the feng shui for the property sector. In this special episode, Natalie Tan will be speaking with Master Kenny Hoo, Founder and Chief Researcher of Good Feng Shui Group about what the predictions are for real estate in the year of the Snake. And answer some of your questions on how to spruce up your luck at home.
10:05 AM
Open For Business
Revolutionising the Collectibles Market with Collektr
11:00 AM
The Workplace
You’re In Charge Now, Here’s How Not To Mess It Up; Dr Michael Toh, Commercial Strategy Coach, Certified ICF and NLP Coach
12:00 PM
Enterprise Explores
Gary Bowerman, Co-Founder of High-Yield Tourism, and Christyna Fong, Creative Director at The Chariot Agency
1:00 PM
The Breakfast Grille Repeat
2:05 PM
Discovery Hour
By The Book: Bibliography - Roald Dahl (REPEAT)
3:05 PM
Earth Matters
Tackling Greenwashing in Southeast Asia; Adam Farhan, Director, RimbaWatch
4:05 PM
Health & Living
NCD Chronicles #25: Living with Type 1 Diabetes (Part 1); Nazril Hadani, Living with Type 1 Diabetes | Prof Dr Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin, Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist
6:00 PM
Good Things
Sustainable Tourism, Indigenous Empowerment; Daniel Teoh, Founder, Native Discovery
7:00 PM
Made in Malaysia
A Deep Dive into Yee Sang; Nicholas Ng, Founder, Food for Thought
8:00 PM
Cruise Control
Daniel Fernandez, Managing Editor, dsf.my
