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How ZUZU Helps Independent Hotels Boost Revenue & Cut Costs

How ZUZU Helps Independent Hotels Boost Revenue & Cut Costs

Vikram Malhi, Co-Founder & CEO, ZUZU Hospitality

How Hotel Owners Lose Money And How to Avoid It

How Hotel Owners Lose Money And How to Avoid It

Dr. Timmy Ho, Managing Director, Pragmatique

Creating A Culture Of Sustainability At Shangri-La Rasa Ria

Creating A Culture Of Sustainability At Shangri-La Rasa Ria

Fiona Hagan, General Manager, Shangri-La Rasa Ria Kota Kinabalu

Top 5 at 5: Understanding Thailand's Deep South Conflict

Top 5 at 5: Understanding Thailand's Deep South Conflict

Don Pathan, Thailand-based security analyst

Transforming A Hotel Into A Retirement Village

Transforming A Hotel Into A Retirement Village

Anna Chew, CEO, ReU Living

OYO: Restrategising A (Finally) Profitable Business

OYO: Restrategising A (Finally) Profitable Business

Akshay Rathod, Country Head, OYO Malaysia

Top 5 at 5: Making EPF Mandatory for Migrant Workers

Top 5 at 5: Making EPF Mandatory for Migrant Workers

Adrian Pereira, Executive Director, North South Initiative

Top 5 at 5: Finding The Right University For You

Top 5 at 5: Finding The Right University For You

Jason Pandya-Wood, Dean of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Nottingham Malaysia

Expanding Horizons: Swing & Pillows' Growth

Expanding Horizons: Swing & Pillows' Growth

Dino Loh, Director, Swing & Pillows

Minor International: The Hospitality Group With Major Plans

Minor International: The Hospitality Group With Major Plans

Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO, Minor Hotels and Minor International

Malaysia's Hotel Operators' Continued Headwinds

Malaysia's Hotel Operators' Continued Headwinds

Shaharuddin Saaid, Executive Director, Malaysian Association of Hotel Owners (MAHO)

From Abandoned Office To Boutique Hotel

From Abandoned Office To Boutique Hotel

Julie Tay, Executive Director and General Manager, LimeTree Hotel

EP78: Eagles' Hotel California

EP78: Eagles' Hotel California

Why Are Budget Hotels Unable To Turn A Profit?

Why Are Budget Hotels Unable To Turn A Profit?

Gary Bowerman, Director at Check In Asia

Charging Tourist US Dollars Does Not Solve A Demand Issue

Charging Tourist US Dollars Does Not Solve A Demand Issue

Shaharuddin Said, Executive Director, Malaysian Association of Hotel Owners

Shangri-La Dialogue Not Giving Defence Ministers Utopia?

Shangri-La Dialogue Not Giving Defence Ministers Utopia?

Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, National University of Singapore

 
 




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6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

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

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Laurent Lequeu of The Macro Butler Newsletter 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. Adrian Ang of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies discusses the political implications of the LA protests.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

Datuk William Ng of SAMENTA voices concern as the expanded SST threatens to raise costs and complicate compliance for SMEs.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

KPKT Minister Nga Kor Ming speaks about Malaysia's presidency of the UN-Habitat General Assembly for the 2025–2029 term and the Urban Renewal Bill.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

Lawyer Kee Hui Yee discusses the legalities of government-instated travel bans.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

World Market Watch: Laurent Lequeu of The Macro Butler Newsletter tells us where international markets are heading.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

Eddy Do, Hong Leong Investment Bank shares his outlook for Malaysia's banking sector.

9:35 AM

The Property Show

Yap Zer Ken of Plush Services gives us the 101 on how to start a successful short-term rental space.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

Dato’ Ronnie Chong, Managing Director of Absolute Protech Sports, shares how this Malaysian brand grew into a global badminton player, and why pickleball might be its next big move.

11:00 AM

The Workplace

Camelia Loh, Founder & CEO of Kabel, joins us to talk about the growing disconnect in the workplace, what “quiet quitting” is really telling us, and why traditional engagement strategies are no longer enough. From the role of empathetic leadership to what Millennials and Gen Z truly want at work, we explore what’s changed, what still matters, and how companies can rebuild trust and connection in a way that actually sticks. Camelia also shares how Kabel has reimagined work culture to engage young talent, and what she’s learned about the real meaning of employer branding—beyond the perks and buzzwords.

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

KPKT Minister Nga Kor Ming speaks about Malaysia's presidency of the UN-Habitat General Assembly for the 2025–2029 term and the Urban Renewal Bill.

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

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

3:05 PM

Earth Matters

Today on the show, we explore artivism - where art meets activism to reimagine our environmental future. Joining us are the creators of a Malaysia-based initiative using art to inspire change: Dr Thomas Smith, Dr Felicia Liu, and Jakob van Klang.

4:05 PM

Health & Living

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5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

6:00 PM

Good Things

Anson Thomas, a former Indian hockey goalkeeper and customs officer, has dedicated 30 years to rescuing over 800 women and children from human trafficking, often at personal risk. We hear about his motivations, rescue experiences, and how he assists survivors in rebuilding their lives.

7:00 PM

Made in Malaysia

8:00 PM

Cruise Control

Daniel Fernandez, Managing Editor, dsf.my