BFM 89.9

HIGHLIGHTS 
Podcast  >  Morning Run  >  Today's BizTalk  >  WSJ Exposé: China Offered To Bail Out 1MDB In Exchange For Deals

WSJ Exposé: China Offered To Bail Out 1MDB In Exchange For Deals

The Morning Run Crew

08-Jan-19 07:45

WSJ Exposé: China Offered To Bail Out 1MDB In Exchange For Deals

The Morning Run crew gives you their take on today's business headlines:

00:56 - We discuss The Wall Stress Journal's latest expose the senior Chinese leaders had apparently offered to help bail out 1MDB in 2016 and in return, Malaysia offered lucrative stakes in railway and pipeline projects for China's One Belt, One Road program of building infrastructure abroad. This was according to minutes from a series of previously undisclosed meetings reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.

07:51 - The latest survey conducted by RAM Holdings Bhd and RAM Credit Information Sdn Bhd among businesses in the country has showed that, business confidence for the first half of the year has dropped to its lowest level since the index began tracking in 2017

Presented by: Joyce Goh, Julian Ng


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

Categories:  Business Analysis

Tags:  Goldman SachsRoger NgDatuk Seri Najib RazakTan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar AbdullahWSJ1MDBJho Low





Play / Pause

Listen now : BFM 89.9 -- The Business Station

Today’s Shows



6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives.

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence 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

r. Yang Zi, Research Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, on the China's top general military purge.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

Wan Amirah Wan Usamah, Research Associate, Khazanah Research Institute, unpacks the significance of the BNPL take-up.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

Dato' Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi discusses the Ministry of Works’ road projects, national infrastructure, and Sarawak’s political direction, MA63, and the Sarawak Formula.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

We break down the day’s top news with expert insights.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

(REPEAT) We dive into the local and international news that matters to you.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence tells us where international markets are heading.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

Imran Yusof, Head of Research, MBSB Research discusses the outlook for Malaysia's oil & gas sector.

9:35 AM

Ringgit & Sense

Linnet Lee, licensed financial planner at Resolute Planning Sdn Bhd talks about personal finance aspects of Valentine's Day and being in a relationship in general.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

Two years ago, TTRacing was already a fast-growing gaming chair brand making its mark across Southeast Asia. Today, they’ve not only expanded their presence in various markets across SEA, but also have pivoted into creating ergonomic lifestyles. We catch up with Founder and CEO Henry Ting to unpack how TTRacing has grown since 2024.

11:00 AM

Tech Talk

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

Carlos Garcia Rodriguez, Project Director, Turner & Townsend

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

Dato' Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi discusses the Ministry of Works’ road projects, national infrastructure, and Sarawak’s political direction, MA63, and the Sarawak Formula.

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind.

3:05 PM

Beyond the Ballot Box

4:05 PM

Health & Living

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