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Will The New US Security Strategy Fundamentally Reshape Its Foreign Policy?

Will The New US Security Strategy Fundamentally Reshape Its Foreign Policy?

More Transparency on Defense Spending Needed

More Transparency on Defense Spending Needed

Marhalim Abas, Freelance Writer On Defence and National Security Issues

Examining Malaysia’s National Security Landscape

Examining Malaysia’s National Security Landscape

Raja Dato' Nushirwan bin Zainal Abidin, Director General, National Security Council of Malaysia

US-China TikTok Truce?

US-China TikTok Truce?

George Chen, Partner & Co-chair, Digital Practice, The Asia Group

Serious Gaps In Malaysia's Defense Procurement

Serious Gaps In Malaysia's Defense Procurement

Marhalim Abas, Freelance Writer On Defence and National Security Issue

SOSMA Falls Short

SOSMA Falls Short

Sevan Doraisamy , Executive Director, Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram)

DeepSeek震撼弹:为何让矽谷炸锅?

DeepSeek震撼弹:为何让矽谷炸锅?

AKPS: Umbrella Body For Border Security

AKPS: Umbrella Body For Border Security

Munira Mustaffa, Executive Director, Chasseur Group

Top 5 at 5: Underemployed Malaysians On The Rise

Top 5 at 5: Underemployed Malaysians On The Rise

Alyssa Farha Jasmin, Economist, Social Protection and Jobs Global Practice, World Bank

The Hidden Price of SOSMA on Detainees & Their Loved Ones

The Hidden Price of SOSMA on Detainees & Their Loved Ones

Sevan Doraisamy, Executive Director, SUARAM | Siti Nurizzah Mohd Tazali, Author, Socioeconomic Impact of Detention Under SOSMA

Yes To Open Doors Policy For PAC Meetings

Yes To Open Doors Policy For PAC Meetings

YB Wong Kah Woh, MP for Taiping

Pelosi’s Visit: Calm Waters In Malaysia, Stormy Seas in Taiwan

Pelosi’s Visit: Calm Waters In Malaysia, Stormy Seas in Taiwan

Dr Bridget Welsh, Honorary Research Associate, University of Nottingham Asia Research Institute-Malaysia

Why Are TV Scammers So Popular?

Why Are TV Scammers So Popular?

How AUKUS Impacts Global Relations And Security

How AUKUS Impacts Global Relations And Security

Nik Mohamed Rashid Nik Zurin, Former Researcher of Defence and National Security Issues, Research for Social Advancement (REFSA)

Granting the Army Emergency Powers

Granting the Army Emergency Powers

Datuk Joy Appukuttan, Partner at KH Lim and Co

Fail To Inspire On Political Reforms

Fail To Inspire On Political Reforms

Michael Frank, Senior Analyst, Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)

 
 




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The 6AM Stretch

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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.