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THE BIGGER PICTURE

  • Your afternoon pick-me-up.

  • The Bigger Picture relishes its role as the heart and soul of the station. Juliet Jacobs, Tee Shiao Eek, Lim Sue Ann and Dashran Yohan bring you the latest thinking and research on that most fascinating subject: People. They speak with activists, environmentalists, medical experts, policy-makers, educators and more, about an eclectic mix of topics, including health, politics, the environment, and current affairs.


Current Shows

  • Front Row (view podcasts)

    Don’t be afraid of the arts. You too can enjoy it! Don't believe us? Tune in to Front Row to find out about the best shows and exhibitions that will recharge your brain and restore your spirit, as told by the producers, performers and artists themselves. 

  • Earth Matters (view podcasts)

    Climate change, ferocious weather and ‘the haze’ are now part our everyday lives. How are our lifestyles connected to them, and what can we do about it? What does the economy have to do with it? Earth Matters engages with activists and experts to explore our changing relationship with the planet that we only borrow from our children.

  • Live & Learn (view podcasts)

    As the saying goes, something new every day. Listen to thought-provoking conversations with people who have something to share about their lives, about what connects heart, mind and soul, and values, culture and traditions.

  • Health & Living (view podcasts)

    Wander and be enlightened by the endlessly fascinating inner universe that is the human body. We speak with experts, Nobel laureates, cancer survivors and healthcare workers who share their unique perspectives on wellness and living and the latest medical research.

  • Today I Learned (view podcasts)

    The world is in debt, but who are we in debt to? Pro-wrestling is fake, so why do we love it? These are the kinds of discussions we have on Today I Learned -- a weekly show exploring a plethora of topics, to satisfy your curious mind!


Past Shows

  • Feminist Fridays (view podcasts)

    Every Friday, we celebrate unapologetic women who are shaping a future that guarantees gender equality, as they deal with everyday sexism. Our conversations are a mix of perspectives that intersect with pop culture, identity politics, economics and more.

  • Too Long;Should Read (view podcasts)

    The Internet generation is constantly accused of collective ADHD and a correspondingly brief attention span. TL;SR challenges that notion by picking a long (or long-ish!) piece from the buffet of the world wide web and examining its themes and providing context, with weekly guests.

Latest Podcasts from The Bigger Picture

What Is Spina Bifida?

Dr Azizi Abu Bakar, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Subang Jaya Medical Centre | Dr Sofiah Ali, Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Neurologist, Subang Jaya Medical Centre

21-Jan-25 16:01

Regular Guests

  • Dr. Rajesh Singh

    Dr. Rajesh Singh

    Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

  • Dr. George Lee

    Dr. George Lee

    Consultant urologist

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  • Dr. Azlina Annuar

    Dr. Azlina Annuar

    Neurogeneticist

  • YB Rajiv Rishyakaran

    YB Rajiv Rishyakaran

    Bukit Gasing State Assemblyman

    view website
  • Dr. Rajini Sarvananthan

    Dr. Rajini Sarvananthan

    Consultant Developmental Paediatrician

  • Ahmad Fuad Rahmat

    Ahmad Fuad Rahmat

    Lecturer

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  • Vizla Kumaresan

    Vizla Kumaresan

    Clinical Psychologist

    view website
  • Elaine Foster

    Elaine Foster

    Performance Poet and Poetry Educator

    view website

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Today’s Shows



7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Song Seng Wun of CGS International Securities | 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

After facing years of deflation, the Japan equity markets had a good return last year, up 20% and even hit a new high after 35 years. But can this rally sustain in 2025 especially since there remains so much uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s economic policy and a softer Japanese domestic economy. We speak to Ken Nagano, Senior Portfolio Manager at Nomura Asset Management to find out.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

With his second-term inauguration, President Donald Trump wasted no time in implementing major changes to U.S. policy. He focused on reversing many of President Joe Biden’s initiatives, from addressing inflation and energy production to tighter immigration policies. John Zogby, Founder of John Zogby Strategies shares his insights into how these changes could shape the future of the U.S.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

It’s that time of year again for our Bi-Annual Market Outlook on regional equities. 2025 is expected to be a volatile year, with escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Anand Pathmakanthan, Head of Regional Equity Research at Maybank Investment Banking Group, and Patrick Chang, Chief Investment Officer for Affluent Products and Propositions at CIMB Bank Berhad, join our panel to answer the tough question of how to navigate the anticipated turbulent times and offer some ideas for bottom fishing in the region.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

Although the privatisation of airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has encountered several delays, including lowering the level of acceptable from 90 to 85%. But will the privatisation of MAHB improve the operational performance and connectivity of airports in the country. We’ll be speaking with Khair Mirza, Head of Airport Investor Resources at Modalis Infrastructure Partners Inc., about the current standards of Malaysian airports and what this takeover deal could help address.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

Unemployment and underemployment among graduates in Malaysia is on the rise, with many highly qualified individuals struggling to secure jobs that match their skills. While government initiatives like MyMahir aim to bridge the gap, questions remain about the preparedness of graduates for the workforce. We’ll be speaking to Wan Amirah Wan Usamah of the Khazanah Research Institute to explore whether current efforts are enough to address the growing skills mismatch, and to discuss how industry, education, and policy must adapt to ensure a stronger, more sustainable workforce.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

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

(REPEAT) Song Seng Wun of CGS International Securities | 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.

9:35 AM

The Property Show

It’s that time of the year again, where we take a look at the feng shui for the property sector. In this special episode, Natalie Tan will be speaking with Master Kenny Hoo, Founder and Chief Researcher of Good Feng Shui Group about what the predictions are for real estate in the year of the Snake. And answer some of your questions on how to spruce up your luck at home.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

Revolutionising the Collectibles Market with Collektr

11:00 AM

The Workplace

You’re In Charge Now, Here’s How Not To Mess It Up; Dr Michael Toh, Commercial Strategy Coach, Certified ICF and NLP Coach

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

TBC

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

By The Book: Bibliography - Roald Dahl (REPEAT)

3:05 PM

Earth Matters

4:05 PM

Health & Living

NCD Chronicles #25: Living with Type 1 Diabetes (Part 1); Nazril Hadani, Living with Type 1 Diabetes | Prof Dr Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin, Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist

5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

6:00 PM

Good Things

Sustainable Tourism, Indigenous Empowerment; Daniel Teoh, Founder, Native Discovery

7:00 PM

Made in Malaysia

A Deep Dive into Yee Sang; Nicholas Ng, Founder, Food for Thought

8:00 PM

Cruise Control

Daniel Fernandez, Managing Editor, dsf.my

9:00 PM

The Pulse