Best BFM Media Podcasts (2023)

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Morning Brief

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Should Sovereign Funds Be Penalised With Pay Cuts ? 11:13

4h ago11:13

11:13

Singapore Temasek Holding’s decided to cut the pay of the staff responsible for the failed 275 US million dollar investment in bankrupt FTX, in an unprecedented move for collective accountability and good governance. We speak with Elsa Satkunasingam from Asia School of Business, and what this could mean for Malaysia’s Government-Linked Investment C…

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Enterprise Biz Bytes

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Navigating the Digital Main Street: SMEs and the Power of Local SEO 30:02

21h ago30:02

30:02

In an age of rapid digital evolution, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are discovering the immense power of local Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Local SEO has become a pivotal tool for SMEs striving to compete with larger corporations, attracting local customers and carving out a niche in the market. But what exactly is local SEO, and h…

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Health & Living

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How Far Have We Come In Treating Coronary Artery Disease? 47:03

2h ago47:03

47:03

Coronary heart disease is unfortunately a disease that many Malaysians are all too familiar with. Most of us likely know of a family member, a friend or a colleague who is on medication for it, perhaps even had a bypass or stent put in. But just how far have we come in treating coronary heart disease? How has treatment improved quality of life for …

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Open For Business

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Your Data Compass In Asia 20:57

23h ago20:57

20:57

Uzabase, Japan's largest industry and corporate database, renowned for its precise client insights and innovative tool, SPEEDA. This all-in-one solution accelerates business growth by providing comprehensive access to reports on over 560 Asian industries, created by experienced in-house analysts. We're joined by Shafarudin Sariman, Head of Local Ma…

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Live & Learn

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Should Calling Colleagues “Dear” and “Sayang” Be Considered Sexual Harassment? 25:22

2h ago25:22

25:22

Calling colleagues “sayang” or “dear” are now considered sexual harassment in the workplace and will be considered an offence for civil servants. This is according to the Public Services Commission (PSC). PSC stated that calling a colleague “sayang” (for example) is considered verbal sexual harassment, while touching, holding, groping, kissing, and…

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Evening Edition

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Are We A Bike Friendly City? 38:55

14h ago38:55

38:55

An incident involving two cyclists having to pay a fine for parking illegally (because designated spots for bikes were not available to them) has brought up important questions about whether we should be heading toward a city that is more bike-friendly. We discuss this possibility, and what needs to be done to attain it. Image Credit: Shutterstock …

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Morning Brief

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Where Are The Opportunities For Our Mid Tier Exporters? 13:01

4h ago13:01

13:01

Economic recovery across the world has been a mixed bag and poses a challenge for our local exporters. We ask Callum Chen, President of Malaysian Consortium of Mid-Tier Companies how businesses are faring, government support, and is a weaker ringgit beneficial for their export growth and profit margins? Image by: Shutterstock…

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Morning Brief

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Impact Of EUDR On Malaysian Planters, Big And Small 11:03

5h ago11:03

11:03

On 16 May, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was adopted by the Council of the European Union. What impact does this have on the Malaysian agriculture sectors which are impacted? And are the small stakeholders ready? Khor Yu Leng for Principal at Segi Enam Advisors gives us her views. Image by: Shutterstock…

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Morning Brief

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Hun Sen's Final Run? 10:54

5h ago10:54

10:54

Cambodia will hold general elections on 28 July - but it's a foregone conclusion that Prime Minister Hun Sen and his party, the CPP will win after the only opposition party was barred from participating. Who is in place to eventually replace Hun Sen and what does the succession mean for the future of Cambodia? We discuss the political landscape in …

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Enterprise Biz Bytes

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Investing Sustainably 32:25

22h ago32:25

32:25

Investors today are seeking value beyond straight monetary returns. With mounting evidence of climate change’s impact on the lives and livelihoods of people across the world and the growing demand for social equity, investors have gotten serious about backing corporations and funds with a demonstrated commitment to environmental and social responsi…

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Market Watch

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Nasdaq Outperforms But Are There Too Few Winners? 13:26

1d ago13:26

13:26

The Nasdaq continues to rally, up 25% on a YTD basis but on closer examination, it's thanks to just a handful of names like Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft. Should we be worried? Jack Kouzi, Director for Strategy, VFS Group tells us his perspective whilst weighing in who else is a beneficiary of fund flow into AI. Image by: Shutterstock See omnystudio.…

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Health & Living

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Generational Endgame Bill: Will It Be All Smoke And No Fire? 38:43

2h ago38:43

38:43

On 26 May, Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni confirmed that the Cabinet had approved the tabling of the Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Bill 2023 in the current Parliamentary session. On the eve of World No Tobacco Day, we speak to Dr Helmy Haja Mydin, Consultant Respiratory Physician & Special Adviser to the Minister of He…

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The Breakfast Grille

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World No Tobacco Day: Policy Perspectives On Nicotine Alternatives 37:25

23h ago37:25

37:25

According to the United Nations, global smoking rates are on a decline; however smoking prevalence in developing economies like Malaysia remains elevated. How much progress have we made to reduce preventable illness caused by smoking and are we equipped to deal with the risks stemming from the fast-rising use of alternative nicotine products? We co…

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Open For Business

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Ready-To-Cook Meals: Just For The Affluent and Health Conscious? 25:40

22h ago25:40

25:40

Freshable wants to change the way people approach their food. The Malaysian start-up delivers ready-to-cook meal kits to your doorstep, making it easier to meal plan and, hopefully, lead healthier lives. With the promise of convenience and time saving, this could certainly appeal to the time-poor, but is that a big enough market for this start-up t…

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Live & Learn

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El Niño Is Coming. How Will An Already Food Insecure Malaysia Fare? 44:40

1h ago44:40

44:40

Earlier in May, the World Meteorological Organisation reported that there is an increasing likelihood that El Niño will occur this year, bringing with it the possibility of drought and higher temperatures. We speak to Nurfitri Amir Muhammad, coordinator of the Malaysian Food Sovereignty Forum, on how El Niño could have knock-on effects for food (in…

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Evening Edition

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Today On Twitter: Enforcing Mask Mandates Equally 10:43

14h ago10:43

10:43

A poster uploaded by RapidKL's customer service support Twitter account on mask mandates have caused a bit of noise on social media, with people responding to it by posting pictures of politicians taking the train without wearing their masks. So we unpacked whether these PR attempts backfired, and whether the act of wearing masks on public transpor…

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Evening Edition

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The LCS Deal Resurfaces With A Call For Accountability 28:27

14h ago28:27

28:27

Transparency International Malaysia has called on Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration to hold those involved in the Littoral Combat Ship project accountable, following the government forming a new deal with Boustead Naval Shipyard to resume it. So we're asking, what would it take for this accountability to happen? Is it possible for corruptio…

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Morning Brief

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Taking Johor Singapore Economic Integration To The Next Level 13:00

5h ago13:00

13:00

A proposal has been mooted to create a Johor Singapore economic region, which would further cement the existing economic and social ties across the Johor straits. Which sectors will benefit the most from this economic zone? We speak with Dr Francis Hutchinson, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak, Coordinator of the Malaysia Studies Programme on the issues and challe…

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Morning Brief

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Will Banning AirBnB Derail Tourism Recovery ? 10:44

5h ago10:44

10:44

Does Malaysia face an uphill battle battling its neighbours to attract tourist arrivals and spend? Governments in Asean are spending big dollars to promote tourism to help the recovery. But here in Malaysia, Penang Island has just placed restrictions on AirBnB short term rentals. We speak with Hannah Pearson, Founder, Pear Anderson, to find out the…

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Morning Brief

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The Outcome Of The Thai Elections Still Up In The Air 10:50

6h ago10:50

10:50

The Thai Election Commission has confirmed the results of the recent elections but with no party winning the required 376 seats, coalition discussions have started. Does the Move Forward Party which won the most seats have the upper hand or will the Pheu Thai party succeed? Dr Greg Raymond, Senior Lecturer at Australia National University tells us.…

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Enterprise Biz Bytes

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How Malaysia Wants to Regulate BNPL 21:37

21h ago21:37

21:37

Last week, Australia announced that it would be looking into new laws in an effort to regulate the BNPL sector as a consumer credit product, which comes amidst rising concerns of BNPL repayments. Closer to home, we’re seeing similar concerns around delayed or missed BNPL payments , so today on BizBYtes we’re going to explore what our regulators are…

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Health & Living

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NCD Chronicles #9: “The Pain Is Like A Parasite” (Living With Fibromyalgia) 49:16

1h ago49:16

49:16

“I’m tired, and in pain all the time.” Words that cannot possibly sum up the debilitating and disabling effects of fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body, as well as fatigue. Even the etymology of the word in Latin (fibro meaning “fibrous tissues”, myo meaning “muscles” and algia meaning “pain”) is not …

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Market Watch

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Sell in May, Go Away For Asian Equities? 12:06

2d ago12:06

12:06

Asian stock markets are whipsawing between U.S debt ceiling concerns and a slowing Chinese economy. How should investors factor these themes in their investment portfolios? We discuss market trends with Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist with IG International. https://www.ig.com/en/welcome-page Image by: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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Open For Business

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Engaging Customers The Smart Way 24:00

23h ago24:00

24:00

FusionQB is a leading data-driven company that provides business super-app solutions to help businesses to increase sales conversion and improved customer experience, with customer data analytics and predictive engine. Through their expertise, they have managed more than 300,000 customer data on their platform, establishing brand presence in variou…

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The Breakfast Grille

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Synergy House Berhad: Furniture Retailer With Big Dreams 23:42

23h ago23:42

23:42

Synergy House Berhad is an e-commerce retailer for ready-to-assemble furniture whose products are in many homes in the UK, US and UAE. It will be listed on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market on June1st. Tan Eu Tah, its executive director, talks to us about the company's plans to grow the business post-listing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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Evening Edition

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Today On Twitter: Extreme Road Rage 17:16

13h ago17:16

17:16

A Twitter user shared their experience of a road rage incident between them and a lorry driver on the Federal Highway, which led to a conversation about how interactions on the road can escalate, and specifically, whether to honk or not to honk (and how to respond when you're honked at). Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Evening Edition

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Why Collaborative Law Is The Way To Go 18:44

14h ago18:44

18:44

We look at the relatively new practice (in Malaysia, at least) of collaborative law, which allows parties seeking to separate or end a marriage to finalize any legal aspects without attending court, while prioritizing the easing of this process for the entire family. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Morning Brief

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RM10 billion In Deals But Where Is National Defence Industry Policy? 11:12

4h ago11:12

11:12

During LIMA 2023 the defence ministry signed a record value of 10 billion ringgit in deals, announced a RM2 billion cost overrun in the Littoral Combat Ships, but failed to present our National Defence Industry Policy Blueprint. And as a maritime country, are we paying too much emphasis on the airforce and army, and less so on our navy. We speak wi…

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Morning Brief

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Is Malaysia Ready For AI Adoption? 10:18

5h ago10:18

10:18

Buzz tech word for 2023 - AI. Do we fear it, or embrace it? Can a country benefit and how do we need to put policies in place to protect ourselves? Dr Sia Chin Chin, Programme Director and Senior Lecturer of Business & Law, Taylor’s Law School weighs in. Image by: Shutterstock

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Morning Brief

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The Yuan’s Weakness And Its Impact On Asian Currencies 9:48

5h ago9:48

9:48

Recently the yuan slipped passed 7 to the US dollar. We ask Luca Santos, Currency Analyst at ACY Securities, if the PBOC will intervene in forex markets. Whilst asking if this is driving recent weakness in the Ringgit Image by: Shutterstock

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Enterprise Biz Bytes

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Beware of Ghost Jobs 35:24

21h ago35:24

35:24

Not all job openings are actual jobs. A significant number of managers shared that the openings are kept active but the jobs simply don't exist. What is the rationale of putting up a job opening with no intention to hire? We speak to Jack Kelly, Founder & CEO, WeCruitr to discuss more about the rationale and morale of companies doing so, and what j…

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Open For Business

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Bee-sy Saving the World from Plastics 36:39

1d ago36:39

36:39

In conjunction with World Sustainability Day, we explore the conversation around plastic waste. Our Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said that the government is targeting zero use of plastic bags by 2025 at all premises. What can be done better to reduce plastic waste? Joshua and Joel Lim, the co-found…

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Market Watch

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Can Markets Finally Breathe With US Debt Ceiling Talks Breakthrough? 10:02

2d ago10:02

10:02

House Speaker Kevin Mc Carthy and President Joe Biden have agreed to a debt ceiling deal in principle, after breakthrough talks over the weekend. But are both sides happy with the compromise? We find out more insights from Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst, KCM Trade and the impact for markets heading to the dateline day of 5 June. Image by: Shutte…

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The Breakfast Grille

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The Global South's Prosperity Puzzle 23:23

1d ago23:23

23:23

In light of global economic headwinds resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, what does this mean for developing countries' growth prospects? Prof. Robert Wade of LSE weighs in on how countries could use industrial policy to spur economic development amid the challenging environment, and why free markets are not an automatic…

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Health & Living

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Healthy Ageing: Getting Too Hot To Handle? 34:44

2h ago34:44

34:44

Hot, hot, and hot. While we’re all struggling with the heat and humidity during this prolonged heatwave, how are people who are more vulnerable, like older adults, coping, especially if they also have existing health issues? On this episode of Healthy Ageing, consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin shares how older adults - and their family mem…

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Front Row

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2023 KL City Opera Gala Spectacular 21:17

4h ago21:17

21:17

A spectacular evening of operatic music awaits you at the 2023 KL City Opera Gala Spectacular, featuring iconic opera scenes from Donizetti's The Elixir of Love, Puccini's La Bohème and Mozart’s Don Giovanni, to rare gems and excerpts from operas such as Bellini’s Norma, Leoncavallo's Pagliacci, and more. Conducted by the renowned conductor Lien Bo…

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Front Row

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Tempus Fabrica – A Version of Time 20:39

4h ago20:39

20:39

Tempus Fabrica: A Version of Time is visual artist Amar Shahid’s first solo show. Named after the artist’s most significant series of works, this exhibition aims to encapsulate the twelve years of art-making that has gone into Tempus Fabrica and a glimpse into newer works. In these works, he has taken his late father’s considerable archive of photo…

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Beer Me!

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Ugly Fruit: an effort to combat food waste 32:33

2h ago32:33

32:33

A fairly common scene: grocery and food market patrons judiciously select their produce from pristine displays. And what happens to the fruit that isn't selected? The produce with a slight blemish or a unique shape. More often than not, it ends up as food waste in a landfill, which is both harmful to the environment and wasteful. One effort to comb…

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Evening Edition

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Netflix: We Are (Not) Family 40:44

18h ago40:44

40:44

It's finally happened: Netflix has expanded its crackdown on password sharing with people who don't live together. And from what we've seen, people are not happy about it. To get a better understanding of what led Netflix to make this decision, we revisited a conversation that happened on The Morning Run, who spoke to Geetha Ranganathan, Senior Ana…

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Morning Brief

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Were The Swatch Watch Seizures Legal? 13:05

4h ago13:05

13:05

This week the Ministry of Home Affairs raided Swatch outlets across Malaysia and seized watches from its 'Pride Collection" for allegedly contravening the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 (PPPA). What are the provisions and processes behind this Act, and was it rightly used? We speak with lawyer, New Sin Yew to find out more. Image by: Sh…

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Morning Brief

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Will Sarawak Ever Get Equal Rights Under MA63? 11:26

5h ago11:26

11:26

Sarawak is at the forefront of pushing the federal government to uphold the Malaysia Agreement 1963, seeking equal economic and political rights, from the establishment of Petroleum Sarawak, taking control of education and health, and this week Sarawak Ports Authority. We speak with Dr James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies to get his views on how …

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Morning Brief

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Sustainable Bonds, Worth the Greenium? 10:25

5h ago10:25

10:25

Capital lenders through corporate and government bonds, play a crucial role in advancing the responsible investment agenda and with we have seen a sharp rise in green bond offerings. However do all such bonds really meet the criteria and what should that standard be? Jason Mortimer, Head of Sustainability, Fixed Income Nomura Asset Management gives…

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I Love KL

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Mid Valley Megamall - Then & Now 32:56

7d ago32:56

32:56

The recent fire incident at KL’s popular shopping destination, Mid Valley Megamall has got us wondering about the history of the mall and its surrounding areas, before it became what it is now. Our resident heritage conservation expert, Elizabeth Cardosa reminisces about that area prior to the mall’s existence, and charts its growth throughout the …

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Enterprise Biz Bytes

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Malaysia’s Energy Transition: Is The Valley Of Disillusionment Avoidable? 32:23

21h ago32:23

32:23

The energy transition is gaining steam across the globe, but are end-consumers convinced of the benefits? Last year, investment in low-carbon technologies topped 1.1trillion US Dollars, with the war in Ukraine and resulting energy crisis acting as a catalyst to fast-track spending. Consulting firm EY notes that analysts say this rapid injection of …

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Health & Living

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Working For Children With Special Needs in Sarawak 40:08

2h ago40:08

40:08

For the past 23 years, the Association for Children with Special Needs Sibu (ACSNS) has been quietly working at the community level in Sarawak to provide services to children with special needs and their families through training, resource development, advocacy and parent-support programmes. Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvanan…

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Market Watch

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Can Asia Be The Beneficiary Of A US Slowdown? 12:37

22h ago12:37

12:37

A risk of economic slowdown has increased for US and Europe, and with it a bearish outlook for Oil prices . And with China’s mix economic indicators, what can the PBOC do? We speak with Lee Kian Soon, CEO, Astral Asset Management to get more analysis on the currencies, markets and sectors we should be looking at? Image by: Shutterstock See omnystud…

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The Breakfast Grille

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LGMS Taking The Kaizen Approach For Accelerated Growth 24:16

2d ago24:16

24:16

Mitsui & Co Japan has raised its LGMS stake to 25% in ACE listed IT and cybersecurity firm LGMS Berhad, opening new markets across 60 countries. We speak with CEO Fong Choong Fook on how plans to take full advantage of this new partnership against the backdrop of increasing data breaches and scams reported. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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Open For Business

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Connecting Teams Of Gamers 17:03

1d ago17:03

17:03

Video games are often regarded as merely entertainment, yet in the last few years, the Malaysian gaming industry business has experienced rapid growth and recognition. According to SEA Gaming Industry Report 2021, the Malaysian Gaming Industry is valued at $786M, and it's the 3rd largest in SEA. Established in 2004, OffGamers was established by thr…

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Live & Learn

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Law & Behold #52: The Right to Representation & Legal Aid 40:48

6h ago40:48

40:48

Earlier this week, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reforms) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, said that a comprehensive study is being done on the proposed Public Defender's Act, aimed at improving legal aid services for criminal cases in the country. Access to justice is - or should be - a fundamental right in a de…

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Evening Edition

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Today On Twitter: Tina Turner Was Simply The Best 12:48

1d ago12:48

12:48

The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Tina Turner, passed away on the 24th of May, 2023, at the age of 83. We discuss her life, her career - which began in the early days of rock n' roll, saw a comeback in the 1980s, and a world tour in the early 2000s - and how her legacy encompasses not just her distinctive music but also her fiery spirit. Image Credit: Sh…

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