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19 July 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 11:00am | Best of Enterprise: (REPEAT) Why is succession planning a board's duty, not just an HR task? ICDM's Michele Kythe Lim and Tunku Alizakri discuss building a leadership pipeline. |
| 12:00pm | BBC World Service: (REPEAT) This week on Science in Action, stories on how scientists are tracking Atlantic ocean circulation with satellites, studying ancient proteins to understand life’s history, rethinking an old Australian crater’s impact, and highlighting Arthur Ruhlig’s forgotten work in fusion science. |
| 1:00pm | A Bit of Culture: (REPEAT) Kam Raslan, Zan Azlee and Mikey Gong get together to talk about cashless society, mathematics and nostalgia in TV shows and films! |
| 2:00pm | Ringgit & Sense: (REPEAT) Felix Neoh, Director of Financial Planning at Finwealth Management talks about the OPR how it affects your finances. |
| 2:30pm | The Property Show: (REPEAT) Adrianta Aziz of the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) discusses what defines sustainable architecture. |
| 3:00pm | Best of The Bigger Picture: (REPEAT) We unpack an important new report by IMAN Research, detailing the political views of the Malay youth -- what they're worried about, how they feel about multiculturalism and Islam in politics -- and how we can build stronger inter-ethnic relationships. |
| 4:00pm | Best of Evening Edition: (REPEAT) Governments are worried about falling birth rates, but are they missing the bigger picture? ARROW’s Sivananthi Thanenthiran joins us to talk about rights, realities, and why people must come before policies. |
| 5:00pm | BBC World Service: This episode of People Fixing the World focuses on nifty inventions that are helping save the lives of babies and mothers during childbirth. |
20 July 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 11:00am | Best of Enterprise: (REPEAT) SAMENTA’s Datuk William Ng on how US tariffs, SST hikes and subsidy cuts are squeezing Malaysia’s SMEs—and what real support looks like in a high-cost economy. |
| 12:00pm | Popcorn Culture: (REPEAT) This week, we bring you a double-bill review of the 4-hour award-winning film, The Brutalist and Netflix's colourful action romp, KPop Demon Hunters. Then we ask you: Are movies too long these days, and which ones earn their runtime? |
| 1:00pm | Cruise Control: (REPEAT) Fancy a used Mini Cooper? Make sure you pick the right one. Daniel Fernandez will guide you on which one to pick. |
| 2:00pm | Matt-Splained: (REPEAT) If you want a crash course in what AI should and shouldn’t be, Grok is the model to head for. At least that’s the opinion of resident crackbot…crackpot, Matt Armitage. Tune in to hear his thoughts on Grok! |
| 3:00pm | Earth Matters: (REPEAT) A proposed mega reclamation in Melaka promises growth, but at what cost? We speak to two experts about the ecological and community risks at stake. |
| 4:00pm | Bar None: (REPEAT) A local football agent joins us in this episode to talk about his world and what goes around in it. Is it as glamorous as it seems? |
| 5:00pm | BBC World Service: This episode of The Conversation features two ladies that are running women-only tours to unique destinations in the world. |
21 July 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
| 7:00am | World Market Watch: Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst, KCM Trade tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 7:15am | Morning Brief: We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals. |
| 7:30am | Morning Brief: William Pesek, Columnist at Nikkei Assia on the outcome of Japan's Upper House Elections. |
| 7:45am | Morning Brief: Woon Khai Jhek of RAM Ratings unpacks Malaysia’s GDP figures and discusses the outlook for our economy. |
| 8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: Tan Eu Tah of Synergy House joins us to discuss how the company is navigating the uncertainty caused by US tariffs. |
| 8:30am | Morning Brief: Datuk Ir. Ahmad Fauzi Hassan from MEPA sheds light on electricity theft and new tariff. |
| 8:45am | Morning Brief: Dato’ Sri M. Ramachelvam, National Human Rights Society (HAKAM) discusses the appointment of the new Chief Justice last Friday. |
| 9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst, KCM Trade tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 9:15am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) Woon Khai Jhek of RAM Ratings unpacks Malaysia’s GDP figures and discusses the outlook for our economy. |
| 9:35am | Pinnacle Perspectives: Ng Sue Lynn, Head of Indirect Tax at KPMG Malaysia, shares how SST and e-invoicing changes can be turned into strategic opportunities with strong board oversight. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : Otter Barista's founder Eeyong Ho on building a robotic coffee business that has already served over 100,000 cups across 60+ locations. |
| 11:05am | P&L: GUIDE's Neil Cheong explains why innovation alone isn't enough and breaks down the four core risks every founder must manage to succeed. |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Dr. Carmelo Ferlito on the twin dangers of political pressure on central banks and the 'artificially' low interest rates that could result. |
| 1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: Tan Eu Tah of Synergy House joins us to discuss how the company is navigating the uncertainty caused by US tariffs. |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: |
| 3:05pm | Earth Matters: As INC-5.2 negotiations resume in Geneva this August, deep divides remain over issues like plastic production, financing, and equity. Arpita Bhagat (GAIA Asia Pacific) and Rayhan Dudayev (Greenpeace Southeast Asia) discuss the politics, power plays, and potential of the global plastics treaty. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: Dementia is still stigmatised but it doesn’t have to be. We speak to a gerontologist to find out how we can break down those walls one conversation at a time. |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
| 6:00pm | Today I Learned: Learn how AI, drones, and cyber weapons are transforming warfare — and redrawing the global balance of power. |
| 7:00pm | BBC World Service: This week on Science in Action, scientists have detected the largest black hole merger ever observed with LIGO picking up signals from two black holes colliding in a ‘violent’ spacetime event. |
| 8:00pm | A Bit of Culture: Kam Raslan, Matt Armitage and Ahmad Yazid join forces to talk about the sea, owning your own clone and the F1 movie! |
22 July 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
| 7:00am | World Market Watch: Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 7:15am | Morning Brief: We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals. |
| 7:30am | Morning Brief: Oong Chun Sung of RHB Investment Bank speaks about the outlook for the glove sector. |
| 7:45am | Morning Brief: Yulia Nikulicheva, JLL Malaysia, gives us her insight on how the local property sector performed in the first half of 2025. |
| 8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: Andrew Woon of Faber-Castell Malaysia discusses digital disruption, smart factories and sustainability, among others. |
| 8:30am | Morning Brief: Maha Balakrishnan, Parliamentary Researcher, gives us some updates from the current Parliamentary sitting. |
| 8:45am | Morning Brief: Samuel Garrett, Research Associate, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney on Trump's 6-Months Performance Review |
| 9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 9:15am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) Oong Chun Sung of RHB Investment Bank speaks about the outlook for the glove sector. |
| 9:35am | People, Planet, Profit: Dr. Ismet Yusof from the Minority Shareholders Watch Group (MSWG) discusses how corporate governance in Malaysia is evolving and efforts to protect minority shareholders. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : Osama Fakhoury, CEO, and Moustafa Elbaadwihi, CFO of Kingsmen Barbershop share their passion for craftsmanship to build a thriving barbershop. |
| 11:00am | Marketing Mojo: OpenMinds’ Jan Wong on Malaysia’s martech momentum, AI overload, and how poor tech stacks are breaking brands mid-campaign. |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: 1337 Ventures' Bikesh Lakhmichand on the rise of 'acqui-hires' in the AI arms race and the disruptive aftershocks for startups and the ecosystem. |
| 1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: Andrew Woon of Faber-Castell Malaysia discusses digital disruption, smart factories and sustainability, among others. |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: |
| 3:05pm | Beyond the Ballot Box: Ahead of the tabling of RMK 13, activist and former Klang MP, Charles Santiago shares his thoughts on why Malaysian Indians are still left behind and solutions to overcome. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: We speak to Nurul Zulkifli, co-founder of MimpiKita, on the emotional journey of her decade-long struggle to have a baby. |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
| 6:00pm | Talkback Tuesday: Do you enjoy living in an ever-changing world? |
| 8:00pm | BBC World Service: This episode of The Food Chain talks about how food and mealtimes can help children feel safe and give them a sense of belonging. |
23 July 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
| 7:00am | World Market Watch: Laurent Lequeu, Independent Market Analyst & Writer, The Macro Butler Newsletter tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 7:15am | Morning Brief: We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals. |
| 7:30am | Morning Brief: Hj. Ihsan Zainal Mokhtar, Registered Town Planner talks about AI adoption in Malaysian cities. |
| 7:45am | Morning Brief: Sri Murniati Yusuf, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Research Director, IDEAS Malaysia on the AG 2025 report and its findings |
| 8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: Chang Lih Kang, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of Malaysia discusses Malaysia's ambitions in space, AI as well as politics within PKR. |
| 8:30am | Morning Brief:Dr James Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies on the deepening turmoil in the Middle East |
| 8:45am | Morning Brief: (REPEAT) We dive into the local and international news that matters to you. |
| 9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) aurent Lequeu, Independent Market Analyst & Writer, The Macro Butler Newsletter tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 9:15am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) We take a look at the FBM KLCI as well as regional capital markets. |
| 9:35am | The Property Show: We unpack the latest real estate trends, from taxes to interior design. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : From mentalist to wellness entrepreneur, Warrior Plunge founder David Lai shares how he built a multi-million ringgit D2C business selling experiences featuring ice baths and saunas. |
| 11:00am | The Workplace: |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: |
| 1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: Chang Lih Kang, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of Malaysia discusses Malaysia's ambitions in space, AI as well as politics within PKR. |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: |
| 3:05pm | Earth Matters: The Malaysian Food Sovereignty Forum warns against proposed changes to the Protection of New Plant Varieties Act and the Plant Seed Quality Bill, citing a lack of engagement with farmers and civil society. FKMM Coordinator Nuritri Amir Bin Muhammad joins us to explain. |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: Most rare disorders have no treatment at all, and even in cases where there is one, access to it is often limited in LMICs. Two mothers share why and how they fight for better equity for all children. |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
| 6:00pm | Good Things: This World Brain Day, we explore the mysteries of the brain, and celebrate what makes every person’s brain unique. |
| 7:00pm | Made in Malaysia: We speak to an orchidologist about the unique species of orchids found across Malaysia and how we can protect them from poachers. |
| 8:00pm | Cruise Control: Daniel Fernandez, Managing Editor, dsf.my |
24 July 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
| 7:00am | World Market Watch: Our expert tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 7:15am | Morning Brief: We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals. |
| 7:30am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 7:45am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: Our flagship show, we feature both game-changers and groundbreakers in the hot seat. |
| 8:30am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 8:45am | Morning Brief: (REPEAT) We dive into the local and international news that matters to you. |
| 9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) We bring you the latest on Bursa Malaysia and international capital markets. |
| 9:15am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) We take a look at the FBM KLCI as well as regional capital markets. |
| 9:35am | Ringgit & Sense: We help you build financial literacy and level up your personal planning. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : |
| 11:00am | Tech Talk: Bruce Yang, Co-Founder of SapiensAI, joins us to discuss what goes into building an AI-native workspace and what the future of AI-assisted work might look like. |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: |
| 1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: Our flagship show, we feature both game-changers and groundbreakers in the hot seat. |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: |
| 3:05pm | Beyond the Ballot Box: |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: We dive into why autistic children struggle with repetitive, dichotomous or catastrophising thoughts, and why we should adjust our understanding of their needs. |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
| 6:00pm | Talkback Thursday |
| 8:00pm | BBC World Service: Crowd Science tries to unpack the question of "what if the Earth spun backwards?" |
25 July 2025
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
| 7:00am | World Market Watch: Our expert tells us where international markets are heading. |
| 7:15am | Morning Brief: We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals. |
| 7:30am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 7:45am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: Our flagship show, we feature both game-changers and groundbreakers in the hot seat. |
| 8:30am | Morning Brief: We break down the day’s top news with expert insights. |
| 8:45am | Morning Brief: (REPEAT) We dive into the local and international news that matters to you. |
| 9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) We bring you the latest on Bursa Malaysia and international capital markets. |
| 9:15am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) We take a look at the FBM KLCI as well as regional capital markets. |
| 9:35am | What's The Focus: We wrap up the week’s biggest conversations to keep you in the know. |
| 10:05am | Open For Business : |
| 11:00am | Mattsplained |
| 12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: |
| 1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: Our flagship show, we feature both game-changers and groundbreakers in the hot seat. |
| 2:05pm | Discovery Hour: |
| 3:05pm | Front Row: Singer Janet Lee marks two decades on stage with "Lucky Lee - The 20-Year Journey On Stage," a theatrical concert experience. She's joined by musical collaborator Tay Cher Siang to discuss her career, from Taiping to sold-out stages nationwide. |
| 3:20pm | Front Row: |
| 4:05pm | Health & Living: Are the increasingly popular ceramic cookware actually “non-toxic”? We look at what they’re made of and what are the effects in the human body. |
| 5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
| 6:00pm | Popcorn Culture: A review of The Fantastic Four’s arrival in the MCU, followed by a discussion about characters that have been played by different actors. |
| 7:00pm | BBC World Service: This week on Science in Action, scientists have detected the largest black hole merger ever observed with LIGO picking up signals from two black holes colliding in a ‘violent’ spacetime event. |
| 8:00pm | Bar None |
| 9:00pm | The Selector |
Timezone: GMT +8 hours Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
NOTE: Programmes are subject to schedule changes without prior notice.
NOTE: Programmes are subject to schedule changes without prior notice.
