Pressing Matters: Compelling Stories in 2019

30-Dec-19 09:30

Pressing Matters: Compelling Stories in 2019

Pause
Embed

We look back at compelling stories told to us on the show in 2019. From investigative journalism in transborder crime to fake news legislation to the state of the Malaysian media industry, we covered a broad range of issues - and here are some of the highlights.

Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar

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

Categories: Politics, Law and Legal Matters, Business Analysis, Social Issues

Tags: trafficking in persons, Wang Kelian, S. Arulldas, R.Age, drug mules, drug trade, RCI, Royal Commission of Inquiry, New Naratif, Singapore, fake news, Utusan Malaysia, journalist, journalism, media council,

Today’s Shows

11:00 AM

Best of Enterprise

(REPEAT) Amy Blair, Founder & CEO of Batik Boutique, on building Malaysia’s only B Corp–certified batik brand and her vision to take it global.

12:00 PM

Popcorn Culture

(REPEAT) This week we review the latest creepy-child horror film to hit the scene, Zach Cregger’s Weapons, followed by a discussion about the different types of horror movies out there.

1:00 PM

Cruise Control

(REPEAT) Honda's first EV in Malaysia, the e:N1 is now available in the market? Is the car worth getting? Tune in to hear Daniel's thoughts on the car!

2:00 PM

Matt-Splained

(REPEAT) Rich and Matt explore the contradictions and myth of that eternal essential: sleep

3:00 PM

Earth Matters

(REPEAT) Asian elephants in Malaysia face mounting threats from habitat loss, conflict, and development, but hope lies in efforts to foster coexistence. This World Elephant Day, Dr. Wong Ee Phin and Prof. Ahimsa Campos-Arceiz share what it takes to live alongside these magnificent giants.

4:00 PM

Bar None

(REPEAT) Lauren Hoh Ruyi joins us to share her football journey so far and her observations of the women's game here.

5:00 PM

BBC World Service

This episode of The Conversation features two women who are helping design affordable homes in Tanzania and Spain.

PROGRAMMES