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Top 5 At 5: The Plight of Whales, Stray Dogs and Forest Reserves

Top 5 At 5: The Plight of Whales, Stray Dogs and Forest Reserves

Alicia Teoh, Secretary, Shah Alam Community Forest Society

International Women’s Day 2024: How Do We Reduce the Gender Pay Gap?

International Women’s Day 2024: How Do We Reduce the Gender Pay Gap?

Marina Abdullah, Head of Campaigns, Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO)

Domestic Violence Cases Still High in the New Normal

Domestic Violence Cases Still High in the New Normal

Charlene Murray, Services Director, Women’s Aid Organization (WAO), Malaysia

Malaysia’s First Women’s Tribunal

Malaysia’s First Women’s Tribunal

Ivy Josiah, Convener, Women’s Tribunal Malaysia | Grazele Jenarun, Presiding Officer, Women’s Tribunal Malaysia

Does PEMULIH Adequately Help Vulnerable Women?

Does PEMULIH Adequately Help Vulnerable Women?

Abinaya Mohan, Head of Campaign, WAO & Working Committee of the Gender Budget Group

Domestic Violence - WAO’s Recommendations to the Government This MCO

Domestic Violence - WAO’s Recommendations to the Government This MCO

Shazana Agha, Head of Research, Women’s Aid Organization (WAO)

MCO 2.0: When Home Becomes Prison

MCO 2.0: When Home Becomes Prison

Natasha Dandavati, Head of Campaigns, Women's Aid Organisation (WAO)

Protecting Female Refugees against Sexual and Gender-based Violence

Protecting Female Refugees against Sexual and Gender-based Violence

Natasha Dandavati, Head of Campaigns, Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO)

Girls Takeover: Four Teens Share Stories of Bullying & Body Shaming

Girls Takeover: Four Teens Share Stories of Bullying & Body Shaming

Budgeting To Address Women's Issues

Budgeting To Address Women's Issues

Yap Lay Sheng, Senior Research and Advocacy Officer, Women's Aid Organisation

Dealing with Sexual Harassment During the MCO

Dealing with Sexual Harassment During the MCO

Yu Ren Chung, Deputy Executive Director, Women’s Aid Organisation

A Minimum Operating Standards Needed for Domestic Violence Shelters

A Minimum Operating Standards Needed for Domestic Violence Shelters

Tan Heang Lee, Advocacy and Communications Officer, Women's Aid Organisation

The Power of Petitions

The Power of Petitions

Tan Heang Lee, Advocacy and Communications Officer, Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO)

The Daily Digest: What Do Women, the Environment, and the Arts Get in Budget 2020?

The Daily Digest: What Do Women, the Environment, and the Arts Get in Budget 2020?

Preetha Sankar, Environmental Lawyer | June Tan | Sumitra Visvanathan

The Daily Digest: Technology-Facilitated Domestic Abuse

The Daily Digest: Technology-Facilitated Domestic Abuse

Sumitra Visvanathan, Executive Director, Women's Aid Organisation (WAO)

Feminist Fridays #58: Volunteer to Help Women In Crisis

Feminist Fridays #58: Volunteer to Help Women In Crisis

Charlene Murray, Case Manager, WAO | Amnani Fatin Abdul Kadir, Crisis Support Officer, WAO

 
 




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6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Tony Nash of Complete Intelligence | 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

This year, Malaysia will play chair to ASEAN, and this is our fifth time since the bloc’s founding in 1967. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in his new year 2025 address that this is a great honour for the country and an opportunity to create a new chapter in regional and global agendas. He did, however, acknowledge that there will be challenges from within and without the nation lying ahead. Bunn Nagara, Director and Senior Fellow, BRI Caucus for Asia-Pacific & Honorary Fellow, Perak Academy will be joining us to give us a picture of how our chairmanship of ASEAN might go in the months ahead.

7:45 AM

Top Story

It seems that the price of dining out continues to rise in Malaysia, reflecting an uncertain outlook for the food and beverage sector, especially as the cost of living continues to increase. The industry has faced a relatively tough 2024, with rising costs of labour, raw materials, and rent. So, is it all doom and gloom for the F&B industry, or could there be hidden tailwinds as we enter 2025? Patrick Sim, Deputy Chief of the Food & Beverage Division at the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), shares his insights. He is also the Group CEO of Secret Recipe.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille - What Is To Be Done? Confronting the Climate Crisis in Malaysia

Malaysia under the Madani Government is committed to address climate change, building on the foundations set by previous administrations. In line with this national goal, non-profit organisation Khazanah Research Institute released a paper titled: “What Is To Be Done? Confronting the climate crisis in Malaysia.” We’ll be discussing our country’s climate resilience with Yin Shao Loong, the author of the report. He is also the Deputy Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

The outlook for the SME sector in 2025 looks promising. SME Bank’s Sentiment Index rose to 55.8 in the second half of 2024, indicating continued optimism despite challenges like rising costs and policy changes. Chin Chee Seong, National President, SME Association of Malaysia shares his insights on what lies ahead for SMEs this year.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

(REPEAT) We look into local and international news that matters to the public — highlighting the issue or event that sparks the most conversations and debates.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) 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

Artificial Intelligence was a very strong theme in equity markets last year with Nvidia share price up 170% and 240% in 2023. But are there AI related stocks or sectors that we should consider in Malaysia? Peter Kong, Head of Research at Kenanga Investment Bank gives us his answers.

9:35 AM

What's The Focus

Because it’s Friday, we cap the morning with WTF or What’s the Focus, our round-up show of stories that have dominated the news cycle and/or grabbed our attention. In the mix today, why are global banks leaving the climate alliance, top 10 trends to watch in 2025 and in Malaysia, are some squats an adequate punishment?

10:05 AM

Open For Business

(REPEAT) Sharma Lachu, Founder & CEO, Accendo Technologies

11:00 AM

Mattsplained

(REPEAT) Matt Armitage, Founder, Kulturpop

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

(REPEAT) Lina Esa, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Cult Creative

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

Lagu-Lagu Dulu-Dulu: The Essence of Tarakucha!; Sean Ghazi & Ida Mariana

3:05 PM

Front Row

Invisible Habitudes; Kuik Swee Boon, Founding Artistic Director and Main Choreographer, The Human Expression Dance Company

3:25 PM

Front Row

Searching...; Jerry Pang, castmember | Jane Te, castmember

4:05 PM

Health & Living

Doctor in the House: Is This The Year To Quit Smoking?; Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Dr Takdir Singh Riar, Head, Smoking Cessation Unit, Klinik Kesihatan Tanglin

5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

6:00 PM

Popcorn Culture

Squid Game S2 + Do You Watch Stuff Because of Hype?

7:00 PM

Just For Kicks

8:00 PM

A Bit of Culture