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Date Programmes Podcast Title  
19-Jan-26 Morning Brief
(8:45 AM)
Viewing Affordable Housing Through A Holistic Lens
Dr Consilz Tan, Research Fellow, Centre for Market Education & Senior Lecturer, Xiamen University Malaysia
05-Dec-25 Morning Brief
(8:30 AM)
Time for New Malaysia Household Income Classifications
Calvin Cheng, Director of the Economics, Trade, and Regional Integration Division, Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS)
06-Jan-25 Top Story
(7:45 AM)
Malaysia's Missing Middle Class
Gregory Ho Wai Son, Research Associate, Khazanah Research Institute
03-Jan-25 Top 5 At 5
(5:00 PM)
Top 5 at 5: Finding Success as a Diasporic Muslim Writer
Raidah Shah Idil, Author, How to Free a Jinn
08-Jan-24 Inside Story
(6:00 PM)
Are Some M40s Falling Through The Gaps?
Dr Geoffrey Williams, Economist & Professor, Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST)
03-Jan-24 Morning Brief
(7:45 AM)
PADU Critical To Reduce Subsidy Leakages
Dr Nur Ain Shahrier, Senior Lecturer of Economics & Finance, Sunway University
17-Oct-23 Beyond The Ballot Box
(3:00 PM)
Does Budget 2024 Address the Needs of the Working Class?
Alex Ong, Labour Rights Activist & Malaysian Coordinator of Migrant Care
18-Oct-22 Live & Learn
(2:00 PM)
How Food Insecurity Is Affecting Communities on the Ground
Justin Cheah, Operations Director, Kechara Soup Kitchen
13-Oct-22 Market Watch
(9:15 AM)
Does Budget 2023 Benefit Consumer Stocks?
Syifaa' Mahsuri Ismail, Equity Analyst, Hong Leong Investment Bank
10-Aug-22 Morning Brief
(7:45 AM)
Tackling Inflation While Helping The B40 - A Dual Track System
Jason Loh, Head of Social, Law and Human Rights, EMIR Research
02-Aug-22 The Marketplace
(9:15 AM)
Allianz General Insurance- Win One Year’s Worth of Groceries
Mr Sazali Abd Rahman, Deputy Chief Sales Officer, Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad
01-Jul-22 Morning Brief
(7:15 AM)
Inflation And The Shrinking Middle Class
Dr Lee Hwok-Aun, Senior Fellow, Malaysian Studies Programme, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
22-Sep-21 Inside Story
(6:00 PM)
M40 Households Slip Into B40 Category
Dr. Shankaran Nambiar, Head of Research, Malaysian Institute of Economic Research | Charlene Murray, Service Director, Women’s Aid Organization | Dr Carmelo Ferlito, CEO, Center for Market Education
29-Jun-21 Live & Learn
(2:00 PM)
PEMULIH: Does It Help People in the B40 and M40?
Lee Hwok-Aun, Senior Fellow with the Malaysian Studies Programme, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
22-Jun-21 Live & Learn
(2:00 PM)
Are the Terms “B40” and “M40” Still Relevant To Decide Who Needs Aid?
Dato’ Dr Madeline Berma, Fellow, Academy of Sciences Malaysia
22-Jun-21 Morning Brief
(8:30 AM)
Is Malaysia Losing Its Middle Class?
Calvin Cheng, Analyst in the Economics Programme, Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia
 
 




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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

Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management 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

Prof. Amin Saikal of The Australian National University discusses whether diplomacy is still on the table as US-Iran tensions escalate.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

: Soh Lian Seng, Head of Tax at KPMG in Malaysia, discusses the New Incentive Framework and influencer tax.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

Nizam Abdul Razak, Founder & CEO of Monsta Studios Sdn Bhd discusses Papa Zola The Movie’s RM60 million success and the making of a Malaysian animation powerhouse.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

Professor Datin Paduka Dr Fatimah Mohamed Arshad, Food Security Chair, UPM talks about the National Food Security Policy 2030 and proposed National Food Security Act.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

(REPEAT) We dive into the local and international news that matters to you.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us where international markets are heading.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) We take a look at the FBM KLCI as well as regional capital markets.

9:35 AM

People, Planet, Profit

We cover the latest news and views in the ESG space to help businesses thrive with impact.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

In an F&B landscape often defined by rapid burnout and aggressive discounting, Arieni Ritzal has taken a different path. Since her last visit to the studio, Gula Cakery has evolved from a boutique success into a disciplined enterprise with 19 outlets and a projected RM20 million in sales for 2025.

11:00 AM

Marketing Mojo

René Menezes, Leader, Kult

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

Running a business built on local craft and grit is a cornerstone of Malaysian culture. But as the nation prepares for the massive influx of Visit Malaysia 2026, "passion" alone may no longer be enough to scale. While MSMEs represent 97% of all registered businesses and contribute 38% of the national GDP, many remain tethered to a cash-heavy past that limits their growth. In this episode of Open For Business, We sit down with Previn Pillay, Country Manager of Visa Malaysia, to discuss the invisible infrastructure required to move a business from a simple roadside transaction to a total digital transformation.

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

Nizam Abdul Razak, Founder & CEO of Monsta Studios Sdn Bhd discusses Papa Zola The Movie’s RM60 million success and the making of a Malaysian animation powerhouse.

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

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

3:05 PM

Beyond the Ballot Box

4:05 PM

Health & Living

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

Talkback Tuesday

8:00 PM

BBC World Service