6:00 AM
The 6AM Stretch
Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives.
7:00 AM
World Market Watch
Laurent Lequeu of The Macro Butler Newsletter | 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
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, or JS-SEZ agreement marks a pivotal moment in the growing economic ties between Malaysia and Singapore. After nearly a year since the initial memorandum of understanding, the deal was officially finalized, setting the stage for enhanced collaboration. We delve into its potential benefits with Lim Sue Lin, Co-head of Research, Maybank Investment Bank.
7:45 AM
Morning Brief
Oil and gas contribute about 20% to Malaysia's GDP, but production in Peninsular Malaysia has declined, with more focus now on Sabah and Sarawak. As reserves decrease and imports rise, the government is pushing for a quicker shift to renewable energy. We delve into the impact and future outlook of the sector on industry players with Gordon Lim, Communication and Media Secretary, Petrol Dealers Association of Malaysia (PDAM).
8:00 AM
The Breakfast Grille
The renewable energy industry has been getting more competitive especially in the solar space. And one such player is soon to be ACE listed, Northern Solar Holding Bhd. Wong Shou Ning will be speaking with Lew Shoong Kai, Northern Solar’s Managing Director, about the company’s reasons for going public, the competition, and their expansion plans.
8:30 AM
Morning Brief
The Corruption Perception Index (CPI), the most widely used global ranking to measure graft in the public sector, is due to be released later this month. Malaysia’s position in the CPI improved from 61st to 57th for 2023, after two consecutive years of decline in the ranking. Leading the battle against graft in our country is the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). We’ll be speaking with Norul Ashikin, Head of the Governance Policy Sector at the MACC, to understand the commission’s role in combating graft and improving Malaysia’s position in the CPI.
8:45 AM
Morning Brief
(REPEAT) Continuing the conversation on corruption in Malaysia, we speak to Dr Muhammad Mohan, President of Transparency International Malaysia about when the 2024 edition of the Corruption Perception Index might be released, how prolific graft cases from last year might affect our rankings in the index, and more.
9:00 AM
Opening Bell
(REPEAT) Laurent Lequeu of The Macro Butler Newsletter | 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) The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, or JS-SEZ agreement marks a pivotal moment in the growing economic ties between Malaysia and Singapore. After nearly a year since the initial memorandum of understanding, the deal was officially finalized, setting the stage for enhanced collaboration. We delve into its potential benefits with Lim Sue Lin, Co-head of Research, Maybank Investment Bank.
9:35 AM
The Property Show
The first Property Show of 2025, will take a look back at what Malaysia's real estate property sector was like in 2024, going through the various segments - industrial, commercial and residential - and the factors that supported them or otherwise. For this conversation, Kashif Ansari, the group CEO of the global real estate and proptech firm, Juwai IQI, will explore this with Keith before sharing his thoughts on what 2025 might bring.
10:05 AM
Open For Business
Gokula Krishnan Subramaniam, Founder and CEO, Vircle
11:00 AM
The Workplace
Low Chooi Hoon, Independent Non- Executive Director (INED), MSM Malaysia Holdings Berhad & Emeliana Rice-Oxley, Independent Non- Executive Director (INED), Affin Bank Berhad and Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad"
12:00 PM
Enterprise Explores
Emma Richards, Associate Director of Oil & Gas, BMI
1:00 PM
The Breakfast Grille Repeat
The renewable energy industry has been getting more competitive especially in the solar space. And one such player is soon to be ACE listed, Northern Solar Holding Bhd. Wong Shou Ning will be speaking with Lew Shoong Kai, Northern Solar’s Managing Director, about the company’s reasons for going public, the competition, and their expansion plans.
2:05 PM
Discovery Hour
By the Book: Writer's Postcards, by Dipika Mukherjee (REPEAT)
3:05 PM
Earth Matters
Wild Stories, Wilder Causes; Lara Ariffin, Filmmaker, and President, Persatuan Pelindung Harimau Malaysia (RIMAU)
4:05 PM
Health & Living
Mind Matters: How Gambling is a Public Health Threat; Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre
6:00 PM
Good Things
Hope in an Era of Climate Pessimism; Steve Willis, Co-Author, Fairhaven
7:00 PM
Made in Malaysia
What Can Literature Tell Us About Ancient Civilisations?; Ninot Aziz, Author & Founder, Hikayat Fandom
8:00 PM
Cruise Control
Daniel Fernandez, Managing Editor, dsf.my
