6:00 AM
The 6AM Stretch
Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives.
7:00 AM
World Market Watch
Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank tells us where international markets are heading.
7:15 AM
Morning Brief
We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals.
7:30 AM
Morning Brief
Christopher Wong, FX Strategist, OCBC Bank gives us an outlook for Asia FX.
7:45 AM
Morning Brief
Dr. Deborah Elms, Head of Trade Policy at the Hinrich Foundation explains the impact of the Supreme Court delaying its ruling on Trump’s tariffs and the resulting US-EU trade tensions.
8:00 AM
The Breakfast Grille
Edison Kong, Managing Director of Solar District Cooling Group Berhad, reflects on the company’s first year as a listed entity and its shift toward long-term recurring energy solutions.
8:30 AM
Morning Brief
Professor Dr Joanne Lim, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, examines why a Freedom of Information Act matters and what meaningful transparency could look like at the federal level.
8:45 AM
Morning Brief
Dr. Renard Siew, Climate Change and Sustainability expert, discusses implications of the proposed national climate change bill.
9:00 AM
Opening Bell
(REPEAT) Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank tells us where international markets are heading.
9:15 AM
Opening Bell
(REPEAT) Christopher Wong, FX Strategist, OCBC Bank gives us an outlook for Asia FX.
9:35 AM
Ringgit & Sense
Rajen Devadason, licensed financial planner talks about EPF's Retirement Income Adequacy framework.
10:05 AM
Open For Business
11:00 AM
Tech Talk
Quantum risk is no longer theoretical. As quantum computing threatens today’s encryption, banks and governments face urgent decisions. Wo Swee Teck, Managing Director of Securemetric Technology, discusses why PQC matters now, what NACSA’s directive means for Malaysia, and how organisations can move from legacy encryption to quantum-safe security.
12:00 PM
Enterprise Explores
Divided ASEAN Falls? Dr. Stewart Nixon, Director of Research at IDEAS, unpacks “ASEAN's Response to Trump's Illiberal Trade Agenda” and its implications.
1:00 PM
The Breakfast Grille Repeat
Edison Kong, Managing Director of Solar District Cooling Group Berhad, reflects on the company’s first year as a listed entity and its shift toward long-term recurring energy solutions.
2:05 PM
Discovery Hour
An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind.
3:05 PM
Beyond the Ballot Box
Jason Wee, who’s the founder of Architects of Diversity, joins us in conversation about navigating an increasingly polarised Malaysia.
4:05 PM
Health & Living
A U.S.-Malaysia trade deal signed last year dictates that medical devices and pharmaceuticals from the U.S. no longer need local approval in Malaysia. We speak to an expert about what this means for us.
5:00 PM
Top 5 at 5
A countdown of the 5 biggest stories of the day, to catch you up on all you need to know!
6:00 PM
Talkback Thursday
Do you give tips? When do you do it, and how much?
