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Issue with BNPL Surge in Malaysia

Issue with BNPL Surge in Malaysia

Wan Amirah Wan Usamah, Research Associate, Khazanah Research Institute

Mandatory Financial Education for Big Borrowers in 2027

Mandatory Financial Education for Big Borrowers in 2027

Felix Neoh, Director of Financial Planning , Finwealth Management

Alliance Bank Accelerates Transformation

Alliance Bank Accelerates Transformation

Kellee Kam, CEO, Alliance Bank

PTPTN's Lestari Pendidikan Encouraging Repayment

PTPTN's Lestari Pendidikan Encouraging Repayment

Ahmad Dasuki bin Abdul Majid, Chief Executive of PTPTN, Chief Executive , PTPTN

The Hidden Costs Of Buying A Home

The Hidden Costs Of Buying A Home

Yuvarajan Periyan, Licensed Financial Planner, Uno Adviser’s Sdn. Bhd

PTPTN Defaulters: Irresponsible Individuals or Structural Problem?

PTPTN Defaulters: Irresponsible Individuals or Structural Problem?

Geoffrey Williams, Economist

Top 5 at 5: Bill To Regulate 'Buy Now, Pay Later'

Top 5 at 5: Bill To Regulate 'Buy Now, Pay Later'

Doris Liew, Economist and Assistant Research Manager, IDEAS Malaysia

Top 5 at 5: Johor’s Push to End Water Dependency on Singapore

Top 5 at 5: Johor’s Push to End Water Dependency on Singapore

Charles Santiago, Chairman, National Water Services Commission

PTPTN, A Ticking Time Bomb That Requires Political Will To Be Defused

PTPTN, A Ticking Time Bomb That Requires Political Will To Be Defused

Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice Chancellor for External Engagement, Taylor's University

The Impact Of A Slowdown On Rate Cuts On Asean Banks

The Impact Of A Slowdown On Rate Cuts On Asean Banks

Rena Kwok, Credit Analyst, Asian Financials, Bloomberg Intelligence

Young Malaysians and Money Smarts

Young Malaysians and Money Smarts

Shazrul Ariff Suhaimi, Research Associate, Khazanah Research Institute (KRI)

Unlocking $1 Billion for MSMEs In Asia-Pacific

Unlocking $1 Billion for MSMEs In Asia-Pacific

Subhashini Chandran, Senior Vice President for APAC, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

Doing A Debt Detox For 2025

Doing A Debt Detox For 2025

Idham Idris, Director of Corporate Treasury Investment Services, Wealth Vantage Advisory

Top 5 at 5: Crackdown on Sungai Golok Border Crossing

Top 5 at 5: Crackdown on Sungai Golok Border Crossing

Eddin Khoo, Founder, Pusaka

Why Do Education Loans Go Unpaid?

Why Do Education Loans Go Unpaid?

Ahmad Yazid Othman, Senior Fellow, Majlis Tindakan Ekonomi Melayu (MTEM)

Top 5 at 5: Why Malaysia Needs the Climate Change Act Now

Top 5 at 5: Why Malaysia Needs the Climate Change Act Now

Aroe Ajoeni, Co-founder & Communications Director, Klima Action Malaysia (KAMY)

 
 




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6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

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

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst, KCM Trade 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

Ibrahim Suffian, Merdeka Centre discusses the future of Bersatu.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

Pankaj C. Kumar, Business Commentator will be sharing his thoughts on the SC clarifying oversight on cash trust schemes.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

Cheam Tat Inn, Managing Director of Equinix Malaysia discusses the country’s rise as a regional data centre hub and its economic impact.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

Jeremy Lim of Persatuan Pemilik Restoran & Bistro shares how Malaysia’s F&B sector is gearing up for Chinese New Year and Ramadan.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

P. Gunasegaram, independent business writer, discusses the recent allegations against the MACC and its chief commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst, KCM Trade tells us where international markets are heading.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research at Maybank Securities, Singapore discusses Singapore's Budget 2026 and how it will affect markets.

9:35 AM

Pinnacle Perspectives

Lee Yee Keng, Head of Healthcare at KPMG discusses Malaysia’s medical tourism sector.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

Remote Jumpstarts? How VXI is Fixing the Downtime Problem. A dead battery is more than a nuisance for a logistics firm; it’s a broken timeline and lost revenue. Dennis Yong of VXI Crest is disrupting the battery industry with a subscription model that promises 100% uptime. From remote jumpstarts to IoT-enabled LFP technology, tune in to find out how VXI is turning an unplanned breakdown expense into a predictable, budgeted line item.

11:05 AM

P&L

LHDN to Creators: Free Holidays & YouTube Are Taxable. To the taxman, that free hotel stay isn't a perk, it's income. If you create content for a living, you aren't just a creative; you are a business, and that comes with a specific set of tax traps. TraTax’s Renganathan Kannan joins us to debunk the dangerous myths of the gig economy: from why AdSense isn't tax-free foreign income to why your "gifts" need a market value. Tune in to learn how moving to Form B can actually save you money by unlocking deductions for everything from makeup to studio rent.

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

Locked in Coal? The Rules Killing Clean Energy. Renewables are cheaper than ever, so why are we still building coal plants? The answer lies in the "Take or Pay" contracts and rigid market rules that dominate Southeast Asia. Alexandre Salesse of BCG joins us to explain why our current power structures are now the biggest barriers to the green transition. From unbundling state utilities to creating a regional ASEAN grid, we explore the four levers that can unlock clean energy growth without crashing the system. Tune in to find out why the "Single Buyer" model needs an upgrade before we're left with the world’s most expensive, and dirtiest, electricity.

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

Cheam Tat Inn, Managing Director of Equinix Malaysia discusses the country’s rise as a regional data centre hub and its economic impact.

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

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

3:05 PM

Earth Matters

4:05 PM

Health & Living

As both Chinese New Year and Ramadan approaches, what does mindful eating during this period look like? Can you indulge while also eating healthily? Tune in to find out.

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

Today I Learned

7:00 PM

Just For Kicks

Gogulan, Asran and Arvind join Kam Raslan as they dissect the matches from the FA Cup weekend.

8:00 PM

A Bit of Culture

Does good always triumph over evil? Kam, Sheryll and Dhanya will unpack that, as well as talk about AI caricatures and whether it's cool to show off your partner on social media.