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COP29 Outcomes: Fallouts, Finance, Fossils, An Uncertain Future

COP29 Outcomes: Fallouts, Finance, Fossils, An Uncertain Future

Meenakshi Raman, President, Sahabat Alam Malaysia, and Head of Programmes, Third World Network

From Fossil Fuels To Nuclear: Is Malaysia Ready?

From Fossil Fuels To Nuclear: Is Malaysia Ready?

Dr Nahrul Khair bin Alang Md Rashid, Professor of Nuclear Engineering Programme, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

COP29 Climate Summit: Key Issues and Urgent Goals

COP29 Climate Summit: Key Issues and Urgent Goals

Meenakshi Raman, President, Sahabat Alam Malaysia

MOGSC On The Phasing Down Of Fossil Fuels

MOGSC On The Phasing Down Of Fossil Fuels

Ts. Syed Saggaf Syed Ahmad, President, Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council

Bright Prospects: The Case for Solar Power in Malaysia

Bright Prospects: The Case for Solar Power in Malaysia

Shabrina Nadhila, Electricity Policy Analyst for Southeast Asia, Ember

The Clean Energy Crusade: Innovations, Challenges, and Prospects

The Clean Energy Crusade: Innovations, Challenges, and Prospects

Fairuz Yahya, Managing Director, Gabungan Sukses

COP28: Conclusions, Controversies, and Challenges Ahead

COP28: Conclusions, Controversies, and Challenges Ahead

Meenakshi Raman, President, Sahabat Alam Malaysia, and Head of Programmes, Third World Network (TWN)

The Urgency To Limit Fossil Fuel Extraction Activities

The Urgency To Limit Fossil Fuel Extraction Activities

Dr Ali Izadi-Najafabadi, Head of APAC Research, Bloomberg-NEF

Plastics Treaty Negotiations - On A Road To Nowhere?

Plastics Treaty Negotiations - On A Road To Nowhere?

Mageswari Sangaralingam, Senior Research Officer, Sahabat Alam Malaysia & Consumers Association of Penang

COP28, Mired In Fossil Fuel Controversies

COP28, Mired In Fossil Fuel Controversies

Shazana Mokhtar, Presenter and Producer, The Morning Run, BFM 89.9

Carbon Capture: A Smoke and Mirrors Solution?

Carbon Capture: A Smoke and Mirrors Solution?

Grant Hauber, Strategic Energy Finance Adviser for Asia, Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis

The Electric Future: A New Energy Paradigm for Malaysia

The Electric Future: A New Energy Paradigm for Malaysia

Manish Pant, Zone President of EAJ, Schneider Electric

Missing Voices - Why COP26 Failed Women from the Global South

Missing Voices - Why COP26 Failed Women from the Global South

Ana Celestial, Member, Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment, and Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)

 COP26 - Fruitful or Failure?

COP26 - Fruitful or Failure?

Meenakshi Raman, President and Head of Programmes, Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and Third World Network (TWN)

IPCC Report: Are We Headed for Hell on Earth?

IPCC Report: Are We Headed for Hell on Earth?

Meenakshi Raman, President, Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and Head of Programmes, Third World Network (TWN)

World Overshoot Day 2020

World Overshoot Day 2020

Stephen Watson, Senior Specialist, Behaviour Change at TRAFFIC International

 
 




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6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Tony Nash of Complete Intelligence | 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

This year, Malaysia will play chair to ASEAN, and this is our fifth time since the bloc’s founding in 1967. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in his new year 2025 address that this is a great honour for the country and an opportunity to create a new chapter in regional and global agendas. He did, however, acknowledge that there will be challenges from within and without the nation lying ahead. Bunn Nagara, Director and Senior Fellow, BRI Caucus for Asia-Pacific & Honorary Fellow, Perak Academy will be joining us to give us a picture of how our chairmanship of ASEAN might go in the months ahead.

7:45 AM

Top Story

It seems that the price of dining out continues to rise in Malaysia, reflecting an uncertain outlook for the food and beverage sector, especially as the cost of living continues to increase. The industry has faced a relatively tough 2024, with rising costs of labour, raw materials, and rent. So, is it all doom and gloom for the F&B industry, or could there be hidden tailwinds as we enter 2025? Patrick Sim, Deputy Chief of the Food & Beverage Division at the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), shares his insights. He is also the Group CEO of Secret Recipe.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille - What Is To Be Done? Confronting the Climate Crisis in Malaysia

Malaysia under the Madani Government is committed to address climate change, building on the foundations set by previous administrations. In line with this national goal, non-profit organisation Khazanah Research Institute released a paper titled: “What Is To Be Done? Confronting the climate crisis in Malaysia.” We’ll be discussing our country’s climate resilience with Yin Shao Loong, the author of the report. He is also the Deputy Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

The outlook for the SME sector in 2025 looks promising. SME Bank’s Sentiment Index rose to 55.8 in the second half of 2024, indicating continued optimism despite challenges like rising costs and policy changes. Chin Chee Seong, National President, SME Association of Malaysia shares his insights on what lies ahead for SMEs this year.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

(REPEAT) It seems that the price of dining out continues to rise in Malaysia, reflecting an uncertain outlook for the food and beverage sector, especially as the cost of living continues to increase. The industry has faced a relatively tough 2024, with rising costs of labour, raw materials, and rent. So, is it all doom and gloom for the F&B industry, or could there be hidden tailwinds as we enter 2025? Patrick Sim, Deputy Chief of the Food & Beverage Division at the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), shares his insights. He is also the Group CEO of Secret Recipe.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Tony Nash of Complete Intelligence | 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

Artificial Intelligence was a very strong theme in equity markets last year with Nvidia share price up 170% and 240% in 2023. But are there AI related stocks or sectors that we should consider in Malaysia? Peter Kong, Head of Research at Kenanga Investment Bank gives us his answers.

9:35 AM

What's The Focus

Because it’s Friday, we cap the morning with WTF or What’s the Focus, our round-up show of stories that have dominated the news cycle and/or grabbed our attention. In the mix today, why are global banks leaving the climate alliance, top 10 trends to watch in 2025 and in Malaysia, are some squats an adequate punishment?

10:05 AM

Open For Business

(REPEAT) Sharma Lachu, Founder & CEO, Accendo Technologies

11:00 AM

Mattsplained

(REPEAT) Matt Armitage, Founder, Kulturpop

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

(REPEAT) Lina Esa, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Cult Creative

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

Lagu-Lagu Dulu-Dulu: The Essence of Tarakucha!; Sean Ghazi & Ida Mariana

3:05 PM

Front Row

Invisible Habitudes; Kuik Swee Boon, Founding Artistic Director and Main Choreographer, The Human Expression Dance Company

3:25 PM

Front Row

Searching...; Jerry Pang, castmember | Jane Te, castmember

4:05 PM

Health & Living

Doctor in the House: Is This The Year To Quit Smoking?; Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Dr Takdir Singh Riar, Head, Smoking Cessation Unit, Klinik Kesihatan Tanglin

5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

6:00 PM

Popcorn Culture

Squid Game S2 + Do You Watch Stuff Because of Hype?

7:00 PM

Just For Kicks

8:00 PM

A Bit of Culture