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Date Programmes Podcast Title  
18-Dec-25 Beyond The Ballot Box
(3:00 PM)
What Does the Future Look Like For Europe?
Dr Nikita Dhawan, Chair in Political Theory and History of Ideas, Technical University Dresden
11-Nov-25 The Breakfast Grille
(8:00 AM)
Are we prepared for an aging society?
Chai Sen Tyng, Senior Research Officer, Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing (MyAgeing), Universiti Putra Malaysia | New Sin Yew, Constitutional Lawyer
03-Nov-25 Morning Brief
(8:30 AM)
Social Pension Gaps in Malaysia
Professor Philip O'Keefe, Director , Ageing Asia Research Hub at the Centre for Population Ageing Research (CEPAR)
17-Oct-25 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Budget 2026 And The Needs of An Ageing Population
Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Chai Sen Tyng, Senior Research Officer, Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing (MyAgeing), Universiti Putra Malaysia
09-Oct-25 Morning Brief
(7:45 AM)
Whole Government Approach Needed For Elderly Welfare
Delren Douglas, President, Association for Residential Aged Care Operators of Malaysia (AGECOPE)
15-Aug-25 Enterprise Explores
(12:00 PM)
When Does Old Age Really Begin? Malaysia’s Surprising Shift
Kiranjit Singh, Regional APAC Lead, Ipsos Strategy3
14-Aug-25 Talkback
(6:00 PM)
Can Immigration Solve Our Population Crisis?
07-Aug-25 Beyond The Ballot Box
(3:00 PM)
What Can Progressives Learn From Zohran Mamdani?
Peter Beattie, Political Economist, Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
05-Aug-25 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Humans of Healthcare: The (Academic) Nutritionist
Associate Professor Dr Wong Jyh Eiin, Head of Nutrition Science Programme, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
14-Jul-25 Today I Learned
(6:00 PM)
Should We Worry About Fewer Babies?
Sivananthi Thanenthiran, Executive Director, Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW)
09-Jul-25 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
The Real Fertility Crisis Is When Couples Are Denied Choice
Dr Julitta Onabanjo, UNFPA Country Representative for Malaysia | Tengku Aira Tengku Razif, Assistant Representative, UNFPA Malaysia, Assistant Representative, UNFPA Malaysia
23-Jun-25 Enterprise Explores
(12:00 PM)
Beyond EPF: Making the Case for a Universal Basic Pension
Dr Geoffrey Williams, Economist & Founder, Williams Business Consultancy
29-May-25 Beyond The Ballot Box
(3:00 PM)
Is Fascism on the Rise? (Part 2)
Dr Frederik Holst, Associate Professor, Albukhary International University (AIU)
28-May-25 The Breakfast Grille
(8:00 AM)
Soft Power And The Ageing Challenge: The Swedish Proposition
Fredrik Reinfeldt, Former Prime Minister of Sweden
27-May-25 Beyond The Ballot Box
(3:00 PM)
Is Fascism on the Rise? (Part 1)
Dr Frederik Holst, Associate Professor, Albukhary International University (AIU)
20-May-25 Beyond The Ballot Box
(3:00 PM)
IMF Urges People to Work Till 70: Yay or Nay?
Professor Peter Beattie, Political Economist & Political Psychologist, Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
 
 




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6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

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

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

David Chow, Director of Investment, Azure Capital 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

Catherine Lim, Senior Industry Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence discusses China's consumer sector.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

Danial Abdul Rahman, CEO of the Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (or ASLI)., discusses the new National Education Blueprint 2026-2035.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

Anand Pathmakanthan, Head of Regional Equity Research at Maybank Investment Banking Group, and Patrick Chang, Chief Investment Officer for Affluent Product & Proposition at CIMB Bank Berhad, discusses market strategies for 2026.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, MP for Setiawangsa discusses the new MPs’ committees and whether they can effectively improve transparency and accountability in KL’s governance.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

Dr Nguyen Khac Giang, Visiting Fellow, Vietnam Studies Programme, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, discusses the ongoing Vietnam Communist Party Congress.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) David Chow, Director of Investment, Azure Capital tells us where international markets are heading.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Catherine Lim, Senior Industry Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence discusses China's consumer sector.

9:35 AM

The Property Show

Dato’ Ganesh Chinnappan, Managing Director of Raine & Horne International Zaki + Partners Sdn. Bhd., discusses the concept and reality of Build-to-Sell houses.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

Shareen Ramli on building Siti Li Dining & Foodhall, food as culture, and the realities of growing a sustainable F&B business.

11:00 AM

The Workplace

Hybrid work, leadership fatigue, and rising expectations around trust and wellbeing have changed what it means to lead and belong at work. In 2026, building a strong team is no longer about individual performance alone and rather, it’s about connection, safety, and collective clarity. We speak with Dr. Jamie Shapiro, Founder and CEO of Connected EC, organisational psychologist, CEO coach, and author of Connected Culture, about what it really takes to build thriving teams in today’s workplace.

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

The Ministry of Education’s Education Blueprint 2026-2035 has officially landed with a clear, mandatory mandate: a Grade C floor for English, BM, Mathematics, and History. But as we enter a decade defined by generative AI and automation, is a static grade on a paper certificate still a valid currency for the Malaysian workforce? Or is the national curriculum benchmarking for a world that no longer exists?

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

Anand Pathmakanthan, Head of Regional Equity Research at Maybank Investment Banking Group, and Patrick Chang, Chief Investment Officer for Affluent Product & Proposition at CIMB Bank Berhad, discusses market strategies for 2026.

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind.

3:05 PM

Earth Matters

Is Waste-to-Energy the answer to Malaysia’s waste problem? Researcher Yuenmei Wong breaks down the misconceptions, impacts, and possible alternatives.

4:05 PM

Health & Living

Obesity is not just about making bad choices. We speak to an expert about how your hormones and genes can drive obesity, and what you can do about it.

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

Big Issue

We discuss urban planning and the upcoming Petaling Jaya Local Masterplan.

7:00 PM

Stories of KL

Nazir HF joins us to talk about founding Tintabudi, running an independent bookstore in Malaysia, and how his years of collecting books shaped its identity.

8:00 PM

Cruise Control

The new, fully imported Subaru Forester is a solid car, but the high asking price is a little bit hard to swallow, according to Daniel Fernandez. Tune in to hear his full thoughts.