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THE MORNING RUN

  • Lively banter and signature interviews.

  • Sharper and stronger than a double espresso. The Morning Run stretches your mind and braces you for the business day. It's your fast track into work where you can hit the ground running. From 7am to 10am weekdays, the Morning Run brings you the biggest stories and must-listen-to interviews. Stay enlightened, make educated business and investment decisions.


Current Shows

  • Breakfast Grille (view podcasts)

    Featuring the cream-of-the-crop as well as the controversial, the Breakfast Grille is the flagship show of BFM. Expect no-holds-barred interviews to get to the truth and into the minds of business leaders, policymakers and changemakers.

  • Morning Brief (view podcasts)

    Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

  • Top Story (view podcasts)

    If you only have time for one news feature before starting your day, make it Top Story. We highlight important issues or trends that could shape national policy and business decisions. From political developments to the latest economic data, we merge breaking news with expert insights so you begin the day more informed.

  • Market Watch (view podcasts)

    Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset classes and markets will react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.

  • Pressing Matters (view podcasts)

    We go behind the headlines and explore issues driving the press with journalists and media practioners themselves - as well as the forces that shape the broader industry. Whether it's traditional, new or social media, we cover the gamut of stories and perspectives from the Fourth Estate.

  • People, Planet, Profit (view podcasts)

    Environment, social and governance (ESG) principles are non-negotiable for business continuity and success. How can businesses thrive while also making an impact? We cover the latest news and views in the ESG space.

  • What's the Focus? (view podcasts)

    The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week, and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. 


  • Ringgit and Sense (view podcasts)

    We explore financial themes and help you make sense of the world of finance. From setting financial goals, managing finances, investing and understanding the various issues that affect our wallets. Ringgit and Sense wants to help you understand personal risk profiles, realistic investment horizons, retirement planning, managing education loans and health insurance plans, as well as breaking down the various personal finance products that are available.

  • The Property Show (view podcasts)

    The Property Show takes you into the realm of real estate that matters, answering questions all your legal question from taxes to ownership transfers whilst highligting the environmental  trends in new townships, architecture and interior design.

  • The Marketplace (view podcasts)


Past Shows

  • Asia On The Move (view podcasts)

    Asia On The Move features conversations with top entrepreneurs, executives and changemakers in the region. The bias is towards technology, design, media, retail, real estate, education, energy, natural resources, private equity, and social entrepreneurship. Direct inquiries to morningrun@bfm.my.

  • S&M Show (view podcasts)

    Noooo ... not of the leather and chains variety, but a cheeky abbreviation of any of the following terms: Stocks, Shares, Syndicates, Stakes, Speculation or even Smart. 'M'? Well, Money comes to mind. So does Manipulation, Markets, Money, Mandate, Measure and, well, Moolah! The S&M Show: an honest and colourful analysis of who and what drives and makes the markets behave the way they do.  A weekly show on BFM 89.9, the wide, wild world of investing has never been this colourful! Give us your ears and we'll give it a flogging! Any enquiries should be directed to morningrun@bfm.my.

  • Today's Biztalk (view podcasts)

    The BFM Morning Run crew brings you their take on today's business news. Any enquiries should be directed to morningrun@bfm.my.

Regular Guests

  • Ben LeBrun

    Ben LeBrun

    Market Analyst, OptionsXpress

  • Dodge O. Dorland

    Dodge O. Dorland

    Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, Landor & Fuest Capital Managers, New York

  • Joseph Quinlan

    Joseph Quinlan

    MD and Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-Bank of America Private Wealth Management, New York

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Today’s Shows



6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

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

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Kingsley Jones of Jevons Global 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

Dr. James Dorsey of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies discusses the protests over Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s arrest and its impact on Turkey’s future.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

P Gunasegaram, Independent Writer, Founding Editor of Kinibiz sheds light on the scrutiny over GLC and GLIC performance.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

Jamalludin Obeng of Perdana Petroleum speaks about the firm’s business strategy and outlook for the O&G sector.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

Ng Zhu Hann, CEO of Tradeview Capital, unpacks the challenges of ageing to capital markets.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

(Repeat) Dr. James Dorsey of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies discusses the protests over Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s arrest and its impact on Turkey’s future.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

Kingsley Jones of Jevons Global tells us where international markets are heading.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

Jessica Low from MIDF Research discusses the slowdown in Malaysia's property market and the ongoing issue of unsold units.

9:35 AM

Pinnacle Perspectives

Calvin Cheng of ISIS discusses how AI and automation are shaping the future of work.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

The Story Behind Pott Glasses: From One Outlet to Eight

11:05 AM

P&L

The Data Room: What Startup Should Share with Investors, And When

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

Daniel Fernandez, Managing Editor, dsf.my

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

Jamalludin Obeng of Perdana Petroleum speaks about the firm’s business strategy and outlook for the O&G sector.

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

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

3:05 PM

Earth Matters

Justice for Wildlife Malaysia (JWM) main mission is to strengthen legal action against wildlife crime. Founder & Director Dr Nor Arlina Amirah Ahmad Ghani joins us to share how.

3:20 PM

Earth Matters

We speak to Law Yao Hua and Wong Siew Lyn, the co-founders of environmental journalism portal Macaranga, for a round-up of top environmental news from March 2025.

4:05 PM

Health & Living

A stroke survivor looks back on the challenges he faced after his stroke at 33, and how he got back on his feet.

5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

6:00 PM

Today I Learned

We unpack why people fall for wild conspiracy theories, why debunking them is so difficult, and how to change minds without losing yours in the process.

7:00 PM

Just For Kicks

8:00 PM

A Bit of Culture