6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

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

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Carlos Casanova of UBP | 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

The Biden administration plans to introduce new export restrictions on artificial intelligence chips under a three-tier system based on country, in addition to limiting AI computing power coming out of providers based in the US to other countries. How will these restrictions impact global supply chains and the growth of Malaysia’s digital economy? Farlina Said, Senior Analyst, ISIS Malaysia shares her insights with us.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

Absenteeism in schools has become a growing concern in Malaysia, with many students missing out on crucial educational opportunities. In response, the government is set to introduce a compulsory secondary education policy next month to reduce dropout rates and enhance the quality of education. Prof. Dr. Ismi Arif Ismail, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic and International at Universiti Putra Malaysia, shares his insights on this issue.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

Presenter Phillip See will be sitting down with Steven Xie, Head of South East Asia, Swisslog, a company with Swiss roots that specializes in warehouse automation. They’ll be discussing the company’s warehouse automation and management system, what sets Swisslog apart from its competitors, how it is adapting to operating in different regions globally, and more.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

Malaysia’s Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, highlighted that police officers are authorised to check a person’s mobile phone if there is suspicion that the phone’s owner has committed a crime. The top cop was responding to a viral video showing an individual questioning the police for arresting a person and checking his mobile phone. To help us understand the legality behind this issue of the police inspecting one’s mobile phone, we’ll be speaking with criminal lawyer Sreekant Pillai.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

(REPEAT) The Biden administration plans to introduce new export restrictions on artificial intelligence chips under a three-tier system based on country, in addition to limiting AI computing power coming out of providers based in the US to other countries. How will these restrictions impact global supply chains and the growth of Malaysia’s digital economy? Farlina Said, Senior Analyst, ISIS Malaysia shares her insights with us.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Carlos Casanova of UBP | 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

Despite worries of the unwinding of the yen carry trade and a global economic slowdown, Japanese equities had a good year with the Nikkei 225 registering a return of close to 20% for 2024. However can Japan equities repeat that this year considering the risk of tariffs and a soft domestic economy? Andrew Jackson, Head of Equity Strategy, Ortus Advisors gives us his views.

9:35 AM

The Property Show

On The Property Show this week, we’ll be recapping how the real estate sector performed in Malaysia and across several key markets around the world last year. We’ll also be discussing whether these trends will continue into 2025 and identifying some bright spots for property investments. Natalie Tan will be speaking with Jamie Tan, Managing Director of the global real estate services firm JLL Malaysia, and Christophe Vicic, Chief Growth Officer of JLL Malaysia.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

From Pandemic Home Biz to Artisanal Success: The Bengbeng Sourdough Journey

11:00 AM

The Workplace

Gratitude + Mindfulness = Better Workplaces; Caleen Caseryn Chua, Founder, Yoga for Mums and Enliven Women; and Dr Siti Khadijah Zainal Badri, Associate Professor of Applied Psychology and Wellbeing, Institute of Work, Organisation & Wellbeing, University of Nottingham Malaysia

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

Hamish Munro, APEC CEO, Ipsos

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

By the Book: Malaysian Tamil Literature (REPEAT); Mannar Mannan Maruthai, ex-lecturer, Malaysian Languages and Applied Linguistics Department, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, Universiti Malaya; former president, Malaysian Tamil Writers Association

3:05 PM

Earth Matters

Preserving Malaysia’s Largest Rainforest Nursery in Behrang Ulu; Prof. Dato’ Er. Ts. Dr. Santharasekaran Subramaniam, President, Nature Conservation Organisation of Malaysia (PERKAM) | PY Wong, Director Greenleaf@Kampar | Danielle Kuang, Managing Partner Greenleaf@Kampar

4:05 PM

Health & Living

Orphan Drugs As A Lifeline for Rare Diseases; Nadiah Hanim Abdul Latif, President, Malaysia Rare Disorders Society | Prof Dr Thong Meow Keong, Consultant Paediatrician & Clinical Geneticist

5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

6:00 PM

Good Things

From Breaking Clocks To Saving The Environment; Dr Kong Xin Ying, Research Fellow, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore & recipient of 2023 Merdeka Award Grant for International Attachment

7:00 PM

Made in Malaysia

If Walls Could Talk: The Story of Malaysian Street Art; Ernest Zacharevic, Multidisciplinary Artist

9:00 PM

The Pulse