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What Do the Epstein Files Teach Us About Power?

What Do the Epstein Files Teach Us About Power?

Peter Beattie, Political Economist and Political Psychologist, Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

Is This The Emergence of Trump’s New World Order?

Is This The Emergence of Trump’s New World Order?

Danial Rahman, CEO, Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute | Datuk Ilango Karuppannan, former Malaysian ambassador

US Alliances and Rivalries

US Alliances and Rivalries

Dr. Stephen Farnsworth, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, University of Mary Washington

What's Behind the China-Japan Spat

What's Behind the China-Japan Spat

Prof Alexis Dudden, University of Connecticut and Visiting Professor of Japanese Studies, National University of Singapore

Malaysia Getting Its Mojo Back?

Malaysia Getting Its Mojo Back?

Daniel Moss , Opinion Columnist, Bloomberg

Spain’s Role in Southeast Asia and Global Affairs

Spain’s Role in Southeast Asia and Global Affairs

H.E Jose Luis Pardo Cuerdo, Spanish Ambassador to Malaysia

Inside ASEAN: Myths, Realities, and the Question of Unity

Inside ASEAN: Myths, Realities, and the Question of Unity

Dr Ilango Karuppannan, Former Malaysian Ambassador

Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship: What It Means for the Region

Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship: What It Means for the Region

Dato' Dr Ilango Karuppannan, former Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore

BRICS Summit Emboldens Putin

BRICS Summit Emboldens Putin

Dr Julia Roknifard, Independent Expert On International Relations

ASEAN for Beginners: What It Is and Why It Matters

ASEAN for Beginners: What It Is and Why It Matters

Sharon Seah, Senior Fellow and Coordinator, ASEAN Studies Centre at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute

Top 5 At 5: Malaysians Off To Work

Top 5 At 5: Malaysians Off To Work

Calvin Cheng, Fellow, Economics, Trade and Regional Integration Division, ISIS Malaysia

Moscow And Pyongyang Sign Military Pact

Moscow And Pyongyang Sign Military Pact

Dr Hoo Chiew Ping, Senior Fellow, East Asia and International Relations (EAIR) Caucus

Top 5 At 5: Eyeing a Seat in BRICS

Top 5 At 5: Eyeing a Seat in BRICS

Chee Yoke Ling, Executive Director, Third World Network

Israel And Iran Tensions Reshape Middle East Conflicts

Israel And Iran Tensions Reshape Middle East Conflicts

Gerald Feierstein, Senior Fellow on U.S. Diplomacy, Middle East Institute

Washington's Efforts To Woo Allies In Asia

Washington's Efforts To Woo Allies In Asia

Dr Prashanth Parameswaran, Fellow, the Wilson Center, Founder, ASEAN Wonk

Shifting Sands In ASEAN Geopolitics

Shifting Sands In ASEAN Geopolitics

Sharon Seah, Senior Fellow, ISEAS- Yusof Ishak Institute

 
 




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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.

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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

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Just For Kicks

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