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Will Refugees Finally Gain Access To Basic Services?

Will Refugees Finally Gain Access To Basic Services?

Aslam Abd Jalil, Senior Lecturer, The International Institute of Public Policy & Management, Universiti Malaya

The Right To Education For Child Refugees

The Right To Education For Child Refugees

Deborah Henry, Founder, Fugee School

The Real Problem: Inequality, Not Refugees

The Real Problem: Inequality, Not Refugees

Dr Melati Nungsari, Prof of Economics, Asia School of Business

Education is a Basic Right - Especially for Refugee Children

Education is a Basic Right - Especially for Refugee Children

Dr Sharuna Verghis, Co-founder, Health Equity Initiatives (HEI) | Teacher Sam, Principal, Kachin Refugee Learning Centre

Another Boat Carrying Rohingya Refugees is Adrift At Sea. Will Anyone Save Them?

Another Boat Carrying Rohingya Refugees is Adrift At Sea. Will Anyone Save Them?

Lilianne Fan, Chair , Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network’s Rohingya Working Group

How Committed Is Malaysia To The Protection Of Refugees?

How Committed Is Malaysia To The Protection Of Refugees?

Lilianne Fan, Co-Founder & International Director, Geutanyoe Malaysia

Malaysia Must Not Risk Deporting Asylum Seekers

Malaysia Must Not Risk Deporting Asylum Seekers

Mahi Ramakrishnan, President, Beyond Borders

Why Are We Portraying Refugees as a Security Threat?

Why Are We Portraying Refugees as a Security Threat?

Tham Hui Ying, Executive Director, Asylum Access Malaysia

Recognise the Right to Seek Safety

Recognise the Right to Seek Safety

Dr Hartini Zainuddin, Co-founder, Yayasan Chow Kit

Refugees Stranded in Thailand En Route to Malaysia

Refugees Stranded in Thailand En Route to Malaysia

Hafsar Tamesuddin, Chair, Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN)

Art Exhibition to Feature Digital NFT Art by Refugees

Art Exhibition to Feature Digital NFT Art by Refugees

Julie Das, Co-Founder, Greater Action | Mohammad Soleymani, Afghan Refugee

A Heroic Poster Carrying An Ugly & Cruel Message

A Heroic Poster Carrying An Ugly & Cruel Message

Katrina Jorene Maliamauv, Executive Director, Amnesty International Malaysia | Aslam Abd Jalil, postgraduate research in Refugee Policy, University of Queensland

A Right to Healthcare for Refugees

A Right to Healthcare for Refugees

Dr Susheela Balasundaram, Head of Public Health Unit, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Was It Right To Deport The Migrants?

Was It Right To Deport The Migrants?

Dato' Sri M Ramachelvam, Co-Chairperson, Bar Council Migrants, Refugees and Immigration Affairs Committee

To Deport Or Not?

To Deport Or Not?

Thomas Daniel, Fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies Programme, Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia

Deporting Myanmar Detainees Could Endanger Their Lives

Deporting Myanmar Detainees Could Endanger Their Lives

Katrina Jorene Maliamauv, Executive Director, Amnesty International Malaysia

 
 




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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

8:00 PM

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