6:00 AM
The 6AM Stretch
Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives.
7:00 AM
World Market Watch
Kingsley Jones of Jevons Global | 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
Incoming US President Donald Trump has made headlines recently for reiterating his desire for the US to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, calling both critical to American national security. Trump also vowed to use "economic force" when asked if he would attempt to annex Canada and called their shared border an "artificially drawn line". Dr Kathryn Robison, Lecturer in American Studies, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney will be providing us with some analysis on the impact Trump’s expansionary rhetoric could have on global security and multilateral relations.
7:45 AM
Morning Brief
Penang’s transportation future depends on the successful integration of the LRT system, Mutiara Line and the Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) highway. With increasing traffic congestion, it’s crucial that both projects are developed to improve connectivity and create a more efficient, sustainable transport network. We discuss the impact of these developments with Transport Consultant Dr Rosli Azad.
8:00 AM
The Breakfast Grille
The merger of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) is set to be announced. We delve into the implications of this development and the outlook for CAAM in 2025 with Dato’ Captain Norazman Mahmud, CEO of CAAM.
8:30 AM
Morning Brief
ASEAN has benefited from the US-China trade tensions as countries opt for a China-plus-one strategy to diversify their supply chains, but will this continue under a second Trump administration? We discuss the global trade landscape with economist Jayant Menon of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.
8:45 AM
Morning Brief
(REPEAT) We look into local and international news that matters to the public — highlighting the issue or event that sparks the most conversations and debates.
9:00 AM
Opening Bell
(REPEAT) Kingsley Jones of Jevons Global | 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
The banking sector is often seen as a barometer of an economy and typically a sector heavyweight on any index. Which is why it is timely to check in how Banks will perform in 2025 and which will be the outperformers? Chan Jit Hoong from Hong Leong Investment Bank tells us.
9:35 AM
Pinnacle Perspectives
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) aims to create 20,000 skilled jobs and boost bilateral investment, yet the focus seems to be more on Singaporean companies than Malaysian ones. How can both countries equally benefit from this initiative? We delve into this with Shannon Teoh, Bureau Chief at The Straits Times.
10:05 AM
Open For Business
How FlyBear Delivers E-Commerce Success; David Buri, Managing Director and Co-Founder, Flybear
11:05 AM
P&L
Digital Transformation: What It Is and How to Succeed; KV Soon, Managing Director / Co-Founder, Spirit of Endeavour
12:00 PM
Enterprise Explores
Unlocking Innovation: The Role of Corporate Venture Capital in Malaysia; Navina Balasingam, General Manager of Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM) and Hanno Stegmann, Managing Director and Partner, BCG X
1:00 PM
The Breakfast Grille Repeat
The merger of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) is set to be announced. We delve into the implications of this development and the outlook for CAAM in 2025 with Dato’ Captain Norazman Mahmud, CEO of CAAM.
2:05 PM
Discovery Hour
By the Book: Travel in Literature (REPEAT)
3:05 PM
Earth Matters
Petting Zoos: Conservation or Exploitation; Wong Siew Lyn, Co-Founder and Editor, Macaranga | Lee Kwai Han, Environmental Journalist and Contributing Writer, Macaranga
4:05 PM
Health & Living
Can We Eliminate Maternal Deaths?; Dr Muniswaran Ganeshan, President, Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Malaysia
6:00 PM
Today I Learned
In Creating A Sustainable Fitness Regime: How To Start Strong and Stay Strong; Abu Bakar, Fitness Coach