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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.

Latest Podcasts from The Morning Run

Singapore At 60

Dr. Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst, Solaris Strategies Singapore

08-Aug-25 07:08

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

For enquiries on programming or interview opportunities on The Morning Run,
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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

Tim Mulholland, President, TJM Limited in Chicago, 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. Mustafa Izzuddin of Solaris Strategies Singapore discusses how Singapore has evolved and the nation's future in conjunction with its 60th year of independence.ith expert insights.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

Danial Abdul Rahman, CEO of the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI) on initiatives for the education sector in the MP13.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

Sumit Mukherjee, Managing Director for Southeast Asia at Turner & Townsend discusses how the firm stays relevant in Malaysia’s evolving construction landscape.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

Alliff Benjamin Suhaimi, Partner, Thomas Philip talks about the KL Planning Rules 2025

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

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

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Tim Mulholland, President, TJM Limited in Chicago, tells us where international markets are heading.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

Chong Tjen San, Director, CGS International discusses which sectors are set to benefit from the 13MP's development expenditure.

9:35 AM

What's The Focus

We wrap up the week’s biggest conversations to keep you in the know.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

Gulshan Kaur Rai and Mandeep Singh Sidhu, organisers of Malaysia VegFest, on growing the plant-based movement, shifting cultural mindsets, and building a values-driven ecosystem around food, sustainability, and justice.

11:00 AM

Mattsplained

Matt Armitage, Founder, Kulturpop

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

Sam Baxendale, CEO of Kinetik Hiring, unpacks Malaysia’s ageing workforce dilemma and the proposal to raise the retirement age. What would this mean for businesses, younger workers, and long-term economic resilience?

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

Sumit Mukherjee, Managing Director for Southeast Asia at Turner & Townsend discusses how the firm stays relevant in Malaysia’s evolving construction landscape.

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

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

3:05 PM

Front Row

Frank McGuinness’s Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me returns to KLPAC. We speak with lead actors Charles Donnelly and Kingsley Judd about reprising their roles, and the play's enduring message of human spirit and survival through connection.

3:20 PM

Front Row

Writer and speaker Imran Ahmad presents a one-man show, "Life, the Universe and Publishing," to benefit PEN Malaysia, supporting writers and free expression. He joins us with Mahi Ramakrishnan, President of PEN Malaysia, to discuss the show, the cause, and the power of the written word.

4:05 PM

Health & Living

Are MRI machines safe? We explore the unusual death of a man sucked into an MRI machine and how to improve safety.

5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

6:00 PM

Popcorn Culture

We review the brand new action-packed comedy reboot of The Naked Gun starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, followed by a review of your favourite comedies.

7:00 PM

BBC World Service

8:00 PM

Bar None

Soh Wai Ching joins us again to share how he trains as a tower runner athlete.

9:00 PM

The Selector

Covering all styles of music from indie, dubstep, folk, soul, electro and everything in between from some of the most exciting artists in the UK.