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New home for our podcast: update your feeds! from 2023-03-20T08:00

We're committed to making your podcast experience the best it can be. Our shows are now available as individual podcasts, including The Breakfast Grille and Ringgit & Sense. Follow them on this ...

POTP Epi481: Hits From The 60s to 80s from 2023-02-18T16:00:54

Patrick Teoh takes you on another foot-stomping, hand-clapping ride down memory lane as he blows dust off his vinyl collection to bring you a selection of hits from the 60s to 80s.

EP57: De La Soul's 3 Feet High&Rising from 2023-02-17T22:00:20

De La Soul's debut release, 3 Feet High & Rising is one that was an oddity when it dropped. The world of hip-hop in the late 80s was pretty much in the gangsta boom - with groups like NWA &a...

The Rise of the Deinfluencer from 2023-02-17T21:00:59

Kam, returning after recovering from his second Covid-19 infection, decides to talk about his experience losing his sense of taste in this episode, and how that experience changes his understand...

Master vs Apprentice - Round 2 - Advantage Man City from 2023-02-17T20:00:58

Man City came away from Emirates Stadium with three valuable points in a highly exciting encounter between the title holders and the title contenders, Arsenal. Can Arsenal pick up the pieces and...

Traffic Jams, Bad Roads And Frustrated Drivers from 2023-02-17T18:00:30

A new report has found that Malaysians lost 159 hours last year on the road during peak hours. To explore this, first we looked back at a previous interview with Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah, P...

Today On Twitter: The Crows Are Coming from 2023-02-17T17:30:13

Crows are attacking Singaporeans. We get into it.

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Are Schools Good Enough For Our Students? I Big Brain Energy EP 3 | Chan Soon Seng from 2023-02-17T17:00:58

What do you remember the most about schools? For many Malaysians, it was memorising textbooks days before exams, getting punished for not finishing homework and squeezing in tuition classes afte...

On Imposing Your Religious Beliefs Onto Others from 2023-02-17T17:00:01

A teacher was accused of encouraging a Form Three student at a school in KL to embrace Islam, claiming that it would boost his chances of becoming a national footballer. We discuss the line betw...

Doctor in the House: Malaysians Like It Salty (But We Shouldn’t) from 2023-02-17T16:00:38

It’s no secret that Malaysians love food, and maybe we also love the salt in our food, a little too much. But just how much salt are we consuming, and if we’re over the limit, how do we cut down...

Miko Peled: Former Zionist Military Man, Now Palestinian Rights Activist from 2023-02-17T15:00:35

Miko Peled grew up in a prominent Zionist family who helped establish the State of Israel. His grandfather signed Israel’s Declaration of Independence. Miko even served in the Israeli military f...

Touch Me Hold Me Let Me Go from 2023-02-17T14:30:04

Described as a lecture which turns into a workshop which turns into a performance, Listen

A Notional History from 2023-02-17T14:00:55

In A Notional History, a performer, a journalist, and an activist pore throu...

Is ChatGPT A Teaching Tool Or An Enemy? from 2023-02-17T12:00:23

Academias have always been split about using tech innovations in the classroom - we all remember the debate years ago about using laptops or smartphones during lessons. But technology is always ...

MSP238 Weird Science: The One With The Aliens And Neanderthals. from 2023-02-17T11:00:30

Bingbots, algo-cheating, taped-up batteries, aliens and Neanderthals are just some of the topics Mattsplained is weirding out with today

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Supercharging SEO With AI from 2023-02-17T10:00:38

We’re all familiar with the different scenarios of how AI has played a role in our lives. NexMind.AI decided to...

WTF: Petronas&Lynas In The Spotlight from 2023-02-17T09:30:05

The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week, and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In this episode, we discuss the controversial appointment and res...

Can We Right Size Malaysia's Civil Service? from 2023-02-17T08:30:38

As Malaysia's national debt including liabilities has reached 1.5 trillion ringgit, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration has set their eyes on reducing opex and expanding rev...

Global Solidarity To Türkiye Over Earthquake from 2023-02-17T08:00:29

Tragedy struck Türkiye early last week as a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern and central Türkiye which has seen over 35,000 deaths so far. It is one of the strongest earthquakes eve...

Children In Immigration Detention Camps Demands Urgent Action from 2023-02-17T07:45:32

There are international laws governing how children should be held in detention by governments. Is Malaysia abiding by these laws and how can we ensure the protection of children being held in s...

SEA Caught In The Middle from 2023-02-17T07:30:58

The 2023 State of Southeast Asia report was issued last week, shedding light on how the rivalry between the US and China is seen from the perspective of those caught in the middle. How have the ...

What Are The Key Risks For Markets Still? from 2023-02-17T07:00:15

For 2023, equities have generally been on an uptrend driven by better earnings delivery from companies and better than expected economic data. However, recent data on inflation, employment and t...

EP57: De La Soul from 2023-02-16T22:00:44

In light of the passing of rapper & De La Soul co-founder David Jude Jolicoeur aka Trugoy The Dove, we go Back To Back into alt hip-hop group's essential tracks - exploring & telling the...

Rethinking Smart Cities from 2023-02-16T21:00:40

In this episode of I Love KL, we unpack the definition of smart cities and whether we should think of them solely from a more technocentric point of view, or a more all-encompassing perspective ...

Popcorn Culture - Supercut: Steven Spielberg from 2023-02-16T19:30:36

Whether you enjoy movie monsters, action adventures, sci fi thrillers, historical dramas, or war epics, chances are at least one Steven Spielberg movie will count amongst your list of favourites...

Will You Move Back To Live And Work In Your Hometown? from 2023-02-16T18:00:47

Rural and Development Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi talking about the trend of remigration, or, people choosing to return to their rural hometowns to work. First, we explored that ...

Popek Popek Parlimen: No More EPF Withdrawals from 2023-02-16T17:00:08

Parliament continues, with MPs discussing initiatives by the government to assist rural communities affected by the floods, harsher punishments for those who pollute waterways, job scams as well...

大型基金接连抛售股票 MyEG何去何从？ from 2023-02-16T17:00

自从MyEG即将失去移民局大单之后，不少投资者都接连抛售这家公司的股票，尽管大股东信心喊话，但还是挽救不了跌势。雪上加霜的是，我国两大基金EPF和KWAP也相继抛售公司的股票，到底MyEG未来前景如何呢？本周市场追踪，主持俞伽和建松将持续为你关注这件事情的进展。

Healthy Ageing: Is It Inevitable That You Lose Muscle As You Age? from 2023-02-16T16:00:52

The human body changes physiologically as you age, and that includes your muscles. But why do some older adults tend to lose muscle strength, while others don’t? And how can we maintain good mus...

Constituency Development Funds Slashed: Why it Matters from 2023-02-16T15:00:58

 Recently, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government will be slashing constituency development funds from RM 3.8 million per constituency to RM 1.3 million. Anwar said the ...

Teaching the Kelabit Language Through Children’s Books from 2023-02-16T14:00:55

 Picture books play a vital role in teaching children new words and language, eventually shaping their interest in the written and spoken word. A recently published set of children’s books ...

What Entrepreneurs Should Know About Life After IPO from 2023-02-16T12:00:56

Farm Fresh’s Loi Tuan Ee talks to us about how an entrepreneur's life changes after IPO, buying Inside Scoop, and ensuring that Farm Fresh does not “lose its soul”.

We also get into...

Digitally Saify from 2023-02-16T11:00:31

With his recent appointment to CEO at Pertama Digital, Saify brings with him a multitude of experience in the tech business space. He has built and expanded technology enterprises around the glo...

Sausage Sizzle from 2023-02-16T10:00:04

There are plenty of food options available in Malaysia, and we’re often lauded with just how good our food options are. And there are some foods that are an institution here in Malaysia – Nasi L...

The Issue Of Our Youth In Debt from 2023-02-16T09:30:17

A recent finding by UCSI showed that more than 70% of Malaysian youths are in debt with factors such as financial constraint, inflation and luxurious lifestyle being the main drivers. The issue ...

BOJ Playing Monetary Policy Jenga from 2023-02-16T08:30:02

The Japanese economy averted recession in  the fourth quarter of 2022, expanding by an annualised 0.6%, but this was much smaller than the median forecast of 2% GDP growth. The latest data ...

Can Doctor Anywhere Spread Its Wings Beyond Asia? from 2023-02-16T08:00:41

Feeling sick but don't want to visit a Doctor physically or want to schedule an appointment but can't get through the busy lines? Doctor Anywhere is a tech-enabled, omni-channel healthcare servi...

Malaysian Defense Suffering From Underinvestment from 2023-02-16T07:45:46

The Minister of Defence Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has warned of a leaner budget for military services this year, after taking into account lower government revenue. But with rising geopoliti...

Is Listing Petronas The Solution To Malaysia's Debt Woes? from 2023-02-16T07:30:34

The government’s debts and liabilities currently stand at a record RM1.5 trillion ringgit, or 82% of GDP according to Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Anwar Ibrahim. Wong Chen, MP for Subang has suggest...

Should The Fed Have Gone For 50bp? from 2023-02-16T07:00:03

US retail sales in January jumped the most in 2 years and homebuilder sentiment rose in February by most since 2020 whilst US inflation rose by 0.5%. Should the Fed have been more aggressive and...

By The Way: RIP David Jolicoeur, Youtube's Music Licensing Resource, Megadeth's Reunion and 2022's Top Earning Artists from 2023-02-15T22:00:44

By The Way is a rapid-fire segment that gives you a snapshot of developing stories in the music world. This week, stories on the death De La Soul's David Jolicoeur, Youtube's music licensing res...

Pulse Picks: Move 78, Oddisee, Kelela&MJ Cole from 2023-02-15T22:00:06

The Pulse brings you the latest news in the music world and fresh new music that might've missed your radar.

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Move 78 - Hal Wandered Off

Kelela - On The Run

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BYD's Electrified Comfort from 2023-02-15T20:00:12

This week on Cruise Control, we look forward to the digitalization of JPJ (finally!), review yet another electric SUV, and welcome a slew of new cars to the local automotive market.

Perodu...

Popcorn Culture - Review: The Fabelmans from 2023-02-15T19:30:38

Directed by Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans is a semi-autobiographical movie inspired by Spielberg's own adolescence and how he fell in love with filmmaking. In the movie, the fictional Sammy Fa...

The Latest AI Boom: How It Will Change Us from 2023-02-15T18:00:53

With all the latest news on Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT lately, we talk about how it will affect our world. First, we look into which industries are most likely to feel the impact from A...

Today On Twitter: The Worst Job You’ve Ever Had from 2023-02-15T17:30:40

What’s the worst job you’ve ever had? We get into it

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Popek Popek Parlimen: Paying Interns In The Private Sector from 2023-02-15T17:00:47

Parliament continues, and today, the MPs touched on a variety of issues including how to make it easier to hire foreign workers, the longstanding issue of overcrowding, whether interns should be...

Ladies, Pain During Sex Is Not Normal from 2023-02-15T16:00:16

Is pain during sex common, especially for women? In a society where sexual health is still a taboo topic, questions like these aren’t always asked and answered, even though they could be a sign ...

GAIA To The Rescue Of Endangered Hornbills from 2023-02-15T15:00:20

Back in 2015, wildlife researcher Dr Ravinder Kaur and wildlife photographer Sanjitpaal Singh set up the...

Racism in Schools and Sports from 2023-02-15T14:00:22

On the 9th of February, an investigation committee of the National Sports Council (NSC) and Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC), with the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, made the d...

Can Thai E-Wallet TrueMoney Compete with GrabPay and Touch ‘n Go e-Wallet? from 2023-02-15T12:00:31

A month ago, a new e-wallet player entered Malaysia -  TrueMoney, a Thai unicorn. That said, given that Malaysia already feels like such a crowded market in the cashless payments space, doe...

New Female Force in Gaming from 2023-02-15T11:00:24

Currently, there are more opportunities to engage in games, more strong female leads in video games, and most crucially, more strong female leads in the gaming industry. Although there has been ...

Blackpanda - Taking Special Forces Level Security Digital from 2023-02-15T10:00:57

The need for cybersecurity has never been greater. Technology is everywhere and whether the digitisation of society is good, bad, or ugly, what is indisputable is that we are incredibly reliant ...

ANBO Candle 用蜂蜡打造跟蜂蜜一样甜的香薰蜡 from 2023-02-15T10:00

2023 情人节特备节目 ②

有别于常见的石蜡（Paraffin）、豆蜡（Soy Wax）；蜂蜡（Beeswax）成为了 ANBO Candle 的卖点之一。在情人节翌日，我们请来为生活增添情调的蜂蜡香薰蜡品牌，来听听他们究竟何故，在冠病疫情失业后会相中香薰蜡产业。在生活步调紧凑的时代，消费者要如何用最个人的香气，享受最亲近的一抹恬静呢？

Widening Property Inequality Is Not Just About The Money. from 2023-02-15T09:30:43

Khazanah released a report on Residential Settlements and Spatial Inequality: A Study of Greater Kuala Lumpur Neighbourhoods. The gist of the report is the widening inequality from not just a mo...

ESG Diamonds To Pick from 2023-02-15T09:15:52

RHB Research released an interesting regional report recently which was titled ‘ESG Diamonds in the Rough’, where the best companies that met the criteria based on ROEs, low gearing levels, chea...

More Ambitious Education Policies Needed from 2023-02-15T08:30:34

Minister for Education Fadhlina Siddique is helming a portfolio with enormous economic and social implications. As the academic year draws to a close, we discuss the policy signals so far from t...

Barry Callebaut: Cocoa-tiously Optimistic Growth from 2023-02-15T08:00:02

Switzerland-based Barry Callebaut is the world's biggest chocolate producer making supplying 1,000 tonnes of chocolate a day to companies like Nestlé, Hershey's, Leonidas and Neuhaus. But chocol...

2023财政预算案：到底大马需要怎么样的预算案？ from 2023-02-15T08:00

团结政府即将在24号再度公布2023年的财政预算案，这一份的预算案也是新任首相兼财政部长，拿督斯里安华执政后的第一份财案。然而，随着今年全球经济不景气的问题，到底政府要怎么样在开源节流的预算管理上把关，既能够做到减少开支，又能够顾及经济成长？德勤大马的执行董事谭丽君将在节目中分享，到底我们能够期待2023财政预算案会出现什么内容。

An Expansionary Singapore Budget from 2023-02-15T07:45:18

S$104 billion Singaporean dollars - that’s the ticket price of the 2023 Singapore Budget aimed at positioning the city state in an era of great competition. There were several initiatives to all...

Line Drawn For Lynas Licence from 2023-02-15T07:30:06

The Lynas rare-earth processing plant in Kuantan has had its license renewed for another 3 years, subject to conditions including relocating the “cracking and leaching” facility, which produces ...

US Inflation Not Going Away from 2023-02-15T07:00:58

US CPI rose by 0.5%, highest in 3 months. Will this change the pace of hikes by the Federal Reserve? Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist at UBP tells us his view whilst commenting on the incomin...

Boom Chicka Wow Wow from 2023-02-14T22:00:15

Lagu-Lagu Dulu-Dulu returns for Season Two! A music programme focusing on vintage big band and classic swing sounds from the yesteryears. Hosted by the dynamic duo Sean Ghazi & Ida Mariana. ...

MFL-Astro Deal Championing The Local Game from 2023-02-14T21:00:49

For the upcoming season of local football, the MFL has teamed up with Astro as they return to be the official broadcaster of MFL’s Liga Malaysia six competitions - which includes the big three, ...

By the Book: Historical Figures In Fiction from 2023-02-14T20:00:27

Historical figures have always offered many storytelling avenues, allowing writers to explore not only major events, settings and societies in the past, but also to explore human emotions and fa...

Popcorn Culture - Review: Pamela, A Love Story from 2023-02-14T19:30:16

Looking past the blonde bombshell persona, Pamela, A Love Story re-examines and reframes Pamela Anderson's legacy, starting from her beginnings as a small-town girl all the way to her ascent int...

Love Is In The Air: What Keeps People Happy In Relationships from 2023-02-14T18:00:55

On our Valentine's Day special, we look at some new data that has emerged, which suggested that Malaysians are, in general, pretty satisfied with their relationships. First we look at the survey...

Today On Twitter: Are UFOs Upon Us? from 2023-02-14T17:30:40

The Pentagon made a statement informing the public that US military fighter jets had shot down an octagonal object over Lake Huron. This comes after an incident where a suspected Chinese surveil...

Popek Popek Parlimen: Episode One In Prime Minister’s Questions from 2023-02-14T17:00:47

Parliament is back, and this time with a new government. Today, the MPs discussed a variety of issues, including addressing our national debt, Anwar's position as PM and financial minister, and ...

Humans of Healthcare: The Clinical Psychologist from 2023-02-14T16:00:46

With increasing attention on mental health issues, the role of a psychologist as a healthcare provider has become central in supporting the mental wellbeing of the population. But what does a ps...

该不该禁TikTok？ 言论自由与国家安全的拉扯与思辨 from 2023-02-14T15:23:51

美国国会禁用TikTok的呼声越来越大，字节跳动也加强对美国政坛的游说，字节跳动公司2022年在美国的政治游说共花费近540万美元，试图表明TikTok可以脱离中国共产党的控制。但是美国的政治人物也担心禁止TikTok将会失去年轻选票，也会妨碍言论自由。但是中国透过TikTok对美国和其他民主国家发动认知战和资讯战，以及在世界各地造成的各种乱象也无法置之不理。一场言论自由与国家安全的拉...

Why Are Strikes Important? from 2023-02-14T15:00:10

Recently, there have been some rumblings that healthcare workers in Malaysia are going to go on strike to demand better wages and fairer working conditions. We hear about strikes from across the...

One Hundred Pages of Solitude - A Book About Love from 2023-02-14T14:00:36

Alexdrina Chong is a creative director, designer, illustrator, educator and artist. She produces art under the name Listen

Love-ly Time for SMEs This Valentine’s Day? from 2023-02-14T12:00:45

Some people think it’s over commercialized, and some think it’s a good excuse to celebrate love and romance. 

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Responsible Floristry: Blooms Forever-More from 2023-02-14T11:00:17

Sustainability in the floriculture world doesn’t stop at the florist. In conjunction with Valentine’s Day, we speak to Brenda James, Principal Florista at Nook Flowers about “Responsible Florist...

Wedding Bells Are Ringing! from 2023-02-14T10:00:20

The wedding industry is one of Malaysia's most lucrative industries, worth up to RM7 billion a year, according to the Malaysia Reserve in 2019. But we cannot forget that this industry has suffer...

Is The Yen Sell-Off Overdone? from 2022-04-21T19:00:57

The Yen has weakened dramatically, hitting a 20-year low against the dollar. The last time the Bank of Japan intervened to support the Yen was in 1998 but how likely is the Japanese Central Bank...

Past The Great Resignation To The Great Upgrade from 2022-04-21T12:00:58

Executives and employees are changing the workplace narrative from the Great Resignation to the Great Upgrade. This movement demands that organisations refocus on improving their peoples’ experi...

Bridging The Sustainability Gap from 2022-04-21T11:00:02

The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the second part of its sixth assessment report on the state of the climate recently. The latest report has for the fi...

Gyoza For Life from 2022-04-21T10:00:25

Gyoza For Life offers Innovative and Premium quality handmade Gyozas (also known as Dumplings). They take something that's been traditionally done for thousands of years and they spin it with th...

Personal Loans: When To Take It And When Not To from 2022-04-21T09:30:58

According to Bank Negara’s recently published 2021 annual report, Malaysian households have nearly 1.38 trillion ringgit worth of debt and a chunk of it are due to personal loans. Sim Wie Boon s...

Hari Raya Revenge Spending Is Here from 2022-04-21T07:45:34

As we approach Hari Raya in less than two weeks, this year's festive season appears to be a brighter one already - not only for Malaysians who will finally get to celebrate with their loved ones...

Are Sanctions Imposed On Russia Not Working? from 2022-04-21T07:30:19

Since Russia launched a full scale invasion into Ukraine, many countries have unleashed an unprecedented set of coordinated sanctions against Russia. However, these sanctions do not seem to dete...

Traders Need More Food Safety Education&Awareness from 2022-04-21T07:15:23

In the wake of viral social media posts of Ramadhan bazaar offerings of questionable food quality, how much awareness do traders and the public have about the risks of food poisoning? We discuss...

It's Jovynn from 2022-04-20T22:00:39

Jovynn is a Malaysian DJ and content curator that has really made her mark on TikTok with more than 8million followers and is most famously known for her mashup DJ videos. She recently teamed up...

A Modern Classic BMW For Under RM100k from 2022-04-20T20:00:13

In this week's show, we discuss a driver's journey in a Tesla Model 3 from Singapore to Penang, tourists charging their cars, and a Listen

Popcorn Culture - Review: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore from 2022-04-20T19:30:50

We return to the Wizarding World in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, the third installment in the Harry Potter prequel saga. Directed by David Yates, the series continues on the adve...

Goodbye Workbooks from 2022-04-20T17:00:06

The Education Ministry has recently issued a circular phasing out the usage of workbooks in the classrooms. We speak to a primary school teacher to hear her thoughts while discussing the benefit...

Earth Day 2022: Investing In Our Planet from 2022-04-20T15:00:47

The science is clear - we are pressuring the planet in more ways than one, 

causing unprecedented changes in climate and biodiversity, and mostly driven by human activities. All this ...

Debunking Gamer Stereotypes - Who are Today's Gamers? from 2022-04-20T12:00:19

Gaming has evolved over the past few decades and gone from having a small following of computer nerds to drawing over 2.7 billion players in 2020. Major publishers like Tencent and Sony Interact...

Staying Agile from 2022-04-20T11:00:26

Datin Sri Sharifah Menyalara Hussein (Lara Hussein) is one of the most prominent female leaders in the advertising world. She has been the CEO and founding partner of M&C Saatchi Malaysia fo...

ResQ To The Rescue from 2022-04-20T10:00:02

In times of crisis, it can be terrifying to have to wait for minutes or even hours on end for assistance; when it comes to emergency situations, efficient and effective service is the goal. Syar...

Sky High Airfare To East Malaysia from 2022-04-20T07:45:23

Airfares to Sabah and Sarawak for the festive season surged as high as close to RM1,400 per one way ticket but fortunately the airfares has decreased by 30 percent following intervention by the ...

Will Lawrence Wong Be The Next PM For Singapore? from 2022-04-20T07:30:47

With Finance Minister Lawrence Wong named chief of the so-called fourth-generation leadership team, making him heir apparent to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, we ask Dr Michael Barr from Flinde...

Is Recession Looming Over The Northern Hemisphere? from 2022-04-20T07:00:46

The war in Ukraine might stretch till next year but how does this play out in the global recession scene and also what impact will this have in the global foreign currency setting? Clifford Benn...

When Are Children'Old Enough'For Solo Errands? from 2022-04-20T06:00:51

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

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Wavelength Ep288 - Sasi The Don from 2022-04-18T22:00:13

With our eyes set on unearthing the freshest flavors from unexpected places, we widen our scope with hand-picked musical gems from all across Asia. This week, we speak to local reggae and danceh...

Sonic the Hedgehog - Running From Oblivion from 2022-04-18T21:00:02

In conjunction with the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in Malaysian cinemas this week, GGWP will be looking at one of gaming’s biggest and most iconic mascots and franchises, and how it has sto...

Everyone’s A Critic - Kaleidoscope Japan from 2022-04-18T19:30:30

Kaleidoscope Japan brings together 13 Malaysian artists across different disciplines to...

Airfares To East Malaysia Soaring To New Highs from 2022-04-18T19:00:13

Flights to East Malaysia have gone up drastically as Malaysia started opening it's borders. We dissect the factors at play here as well as what goes into determining airfare prices.

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Protecting The Special Needs Children from 2022-04-18T18:00

Back in 2017, reports of alleged abuse of a teenager with Down Syndrome named Bella gained wide public attention. The mistreatment was reportedly carried out by the founder of the centre that to...

Today On Twitter: Masking Up In Public from 2022-04-18T17:35:43

A video of a man refusing to wear a mask and swearing at a security guard has recently gone viral. Needless to say, people weren't amused. We look to twitter for the reactions.

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Making People Laugh from 2022-04-18T14:00:45

Gajen Nad is a comedian. He started performing stand-up comedy back in 2012, while working as an IT consultant in a huge corporation. Interestingly enough, he actually really enjoyed his job. Bu...

Can Tourism Return to Normalcy? from 2022-04-18T12:00:05

With international borders rapidly reopening globally, Malaysia welcomed more than Listen

Unmuting The Workplace from 2022-04-18T11:00:36

The past few years have truly shone a spotlight on the importance of communication in the workplace. What are the new standards for defining good workplace communication? How can improving commu...

Jerusalem A Nationalist Flashpoint from 2022-04-18T09:30:07

Tensions are heightened in the city of Jerusalem, with a rare convergence of religious occasions over the weekend leading to confrontations between Palestinians and Israeli security forces in re...

Are Aviation Stocks Ripe For Picking? from 2022-04-18T09:15:28

Shao Yang Yin from Maybank Investment Banking Group gives his take on whether Capital A and MAHB are buying opportunities as borders reopen despite increasing fuel prices. Image credit: Shutters...

Second Booster Shot For The Vulnerable Elderly from 2022-04-18T07:45

The Ministry of Health will administer a second vaccine booster shot for senior citizens with comorbidities to counter waning immunity levels for those most vulnerable to Covid-19 infections. We...

Malaysian Banking System Remains In The Pink Of Health from 2022-04-18T07:15:31

Moody’s Investors Service has kept its outlook on Malaysian banking system at stable owing to improvements in profitability and operating environment. But as Malaysia sees the end of the lowest ...

Repositioning Equities In Your Portfolio from 2022-04-18T07:00:32

Brian Arcese, Portfolio Manager & Equity Analyst, Foord Asset Management helps us navigate how equity should feature in your investment strategy in the midst of uncertainties over supply cha...

Foul Mouth At Work, Is It OK? from 2022-04-18T06:00:04

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

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Ban Billboard Advertising! from 2022-04-15T21:00:21

“We should ban billboard advertising!” says Kam as he starts this episode of A Bit of Culture by venting his frustration with billboards. Azmyl Yunor can relate to Kam’s frustration, drawing fro...

Mind Your Business #1: Food Prices and More from 2022-04-15T19:00:26

We kick off our new weekly segment, Mind Your Business, where we take you through some of the major headlines and talk about how they impact businesses. This week, we discuss: how the food crisi...

Making Workplaces More Inclusive For PWDs from 2022-04-15T18:00:05

In the final episode of our employment series, we talk about employment opportunities for PwD. We take a look at the inclusivity of our workplaces for this group, and what's needed to provide fo...

Governance Of Our Creative Industry from 2022-04-15T17:00:21

Communication and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa has suggested the formation of a professional body for our creative industry. We discuss what this might look like, and what support the...

Doctor in the House: It’s All About Aesthetics from 2022-04-15T16:00:19

Walk down any row of shop lots and you can probably quite easily find a beauty centre offering quick fixes to how you look. But just how many of these are licensed to carry out these procedures?...

Stay Home&Watch: Kisah AyahKu from 2022-04-15T14:00:13

Ashleigh Lim’s father was detained without trial, from 1968 to 1974, under Malaysia's Internal Security Act (ISA). In her film  Listen

Food Market Hub from 2022-04-15T10:00:33

Food Market Hub is an end-to-end procurement management platform that automates all back-end operations for F&B businesses. It is currently building towards the future of F&B by enabling...

Women's Safety In Downtown KL from 2022-04-15T09:30

On today’s episode of The Property Show, Philip See is in conversation with Ahila Ganesan, Director of Strategy and Development at Think City as we get her perspective on t...

For Art's Sake from 2022-04-15T08:00:09

In conjunction with World Art Day, we have a special panel discussion with Lim Wei Ling of Wei Ling Gallery, a contemporary art gallery located in KL and Irsyad Saidin of Pentas.io, Malaysia’s p...

Do Malaysians Appreciate Art? from 2022-04-15T06:00:07

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Popcorn Culture - Supercut: Action Comedies from 2022-04-14T19:30:05

Taking shape in the 1980s, action comedies are a particularly successful genre hybrid - bringing together slapstick and fast talking humour, with punches, kicks and smash cuts. In this Supercut ...

Where Did All The School Buses Go? from 2022-04-14T19:00:30

As schools fully reopen, parents are finding it hard to find the service of school buses. We discuss the impact of this on parents and traffic while looking into the possible solutions. Finally,...

The MRT3 Project: Why Is Transparency important? from 2022-04-14T18:00:32

Transparency Internation has highlighted concerns over the lack of data and transparency to the approved MRT3 project. We dive into the project as a whole and what's involved. Next, we look into...

Today on Twitter: Unpopular Malaysian Food Opinions from 2022-04-14T17:35:57

Twitter is abuzz with people sharing some potentially unpopular opinions about our local foods. Among the food items mentioned are Milo, Nasi Lemak, Durian and many more. We get into it.

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Healthy Ageing: Beating Influenza When You Have Diabetes from 2022-04-14T16:00:54

With an ageing population and diabetes being a major health concern among adults, diabetic older adults are at high risk of experiencing severe flu, flu-related complications and even death. On ...

Rafizi vs Saifuddin: How Will PKR Elections Shape the Party Moving Forward from 2022-04-14T15:00:15

Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s party elections are just around the corner. The nominations are in, with results set to be announced on June 26. While there will be no changes right at the top – as incu...

Should Interviewees Be Paid To Interview? from 2022-04-14T12:00:40

A Toronto-based nonprofit, FoodShare, is now paying candida...

The Electric Future: A New Energy Paradigm for Malaysia from 2022-04-14T11:00:05

In an effort to industrialise and better the economy of nations, it is reported that the energy consumption is approaching 150,000TWh on yearly basis. However, with 80% of the energy coming from...

Growing Local Digital Economies from 2022-04-14T10:00:11

Malaysia has been leading the Islamic digital economy for 8 years driven by a strong Shariah-compliant finance ecosystem and creative initiatives. However, to keep pace with global innovations, ...

Should Gold Be Your Safe Haven Investment? from 2022-04-14T09:30:31

During times of volatility and uncertainty, gold is seen as a safe haven investment to protect your wealth. But apart from that, what real value does it really have to your investment portfolio ...

Time For A Massive Labour Reboot In Malaysia from 2022-04-14T07:45:34

Malaysian companies are struggling with the paucity of the supply of foreign labour on which it so greatly depends, making the local labour ecosystem ripe for a massive rethink and restructuring...

Can MRT3 Catalyze Transit-Oriented Development? from 2022-04-14T07:15:04

The revived MRT3 project, which is expected to be completed in 2030, is touted as a catalyst for urban redevelopment in Kuala Lumpur. One of the initiatives under the MRT3 project is the buildin...

Has US Inflation Peaked? from 2022-04-14T07:00:09

US inflation in March has stampeded to a 41-year high, though there are signs of moderation, leading market commentators to wonder if the peak has been reached. Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intellig...

Drones To Deliver Your Online Purchases, ASAP from 2022-04-14T06:00:17

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

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By The Way: New Pink Floyd, Grunge Supergroup, Ed Sheeran, Sony Epic Games from 2022-04-13T22:00:02

By The Way is a rapid-fire segment that gives you a snapshot of developing stories in the music world. This week, stories on Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic starting a supergroup, Pink Floyd releasing...

The New Mercedes-Benz C 200 is Extremely Accomplished from 2022-04-13T20:00:49

In this week's show, Ariff and Daniel talks Great W...

Popcorn Culture - Review: Our Flag Means Death from 2022-04-13T19:30:31

Combining the adventures of Stede Bonnet, gentleman pirate, and Blackbeard, feared pirate extraordinaire, Our Flag Means Death is a number of things mashed into one show: workplace comedy, hijin...

The Sentencing Of Sam Ke Ting from 2022-04-13T19:00:05

Sam Ke Ting has been charged under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which provides for a jail term of up to 10 years and a fine not exceeding RM20,000, upon conviction. We discuss. ...

On Being A Political Party Mentor from 2022-04-13T17:00:04

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang has declined the role of party mentor as he plans to fully retire. We discuss the significance of this decision and the value of the party mentor role in the Malaysian ...

There's No Planet B: Global Climate Governance from 2022-04-13T15:00:53

In our new series, There's No Planet B, we want to share everything you need to know about the climate crisis. We previously touched on Listen

Recent Investigations&Arrests Continue to Restrict Freedom of Speech in Malaysia from 2022-04-13T14:00:18

The Sedition Act and the Communications & Multimedia Act have been used once again and a string of investigations and arrests have been taking place over the past week or so. Among those inv...

The War Against SHEIN and Other Fashion-Copycats from 2022-04-13T12:00:27

Shein may have the fast-fashion market cornered, but a growing number of its customers are calling for increased accountability from the company as designers continue to accuse it of Listen

Reaching Customers Through Amazin’ Food&Tech from 2022-04-13T11:00:38

The global health and wellness food industry has seen a boom in recent years with analysts projecting CAGR growth of 4.9 to 9.2 per cent from 2020 to 2027. Players in the food industry are takin...

The hygr Hype from 2022-04-13T10:00:34

There’s an old stereotype regarding Asian families where their progeny are pressured into being doctors, engineers, or lawyers; but as the pandemic raged on, many took to the risky business of e...

Can The Carrier Man Can? from 2022-04-13T08:00:45

Chong Wai Yen, Managing Director, Carrier Malaysia shares with us how Carrier, the original inventor of the air conditioning system, is planning to expand further into the Asia Pacific region an...

独角兽的募资嘉年华 解码SPAC新上市热潮模式 from 2022-04-13T08:00

美国近几年相当热门的上市制度——特殊目的收购公司（SPAC），迎来了前所未有的关注度，因为与传统IPO上市管道相比，SPAC的挂牌流程耗时短、成本低，来自各国的独角兽，像是中国叫车平台滴滴出行、美国电动车初创公司Rivian，甚至我们所熟悉的Grab也纷纷搭上这趟上市的快车，凭借自身爆发性发展潜能，希望能够在国际市场上更有效地募资。

值得注意的是，...

Boring Is Good When It Comes To Australian Elections from 2022-04-13T07:30:39

Dr Jill Sheppard from the School of Politics and International Relations at the Australian National University helps us understand what Prime Minister Scott Morrison's chances are of securing a ...

Why Are We More Forgetful? from 2022-04-13T06:00:16

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

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Inside The Malaysia Safe Sport Act from 2022-04-12T21:00:23

After numerous accounts of sexual harassment & abuse at the elite level of sports came to light last year, a bill is being drafted that aims to ensure a safe environment in all levels of loc...

AI Playing A Part In Court Sentencing from 2022-04-12T19:00:47

There have been worries coming from lawyers about Artificial Intelligence being used in court sentencing. We get into the details of what AI-aided sentencing is and the concerns surrounding this...

When Neighbourhoods Change Over Time from 2022-04-12T18:00:32

Recently, residents of Bangsar have called for stricter law enforcement after experiencing noise pollution and other social issues around their housing area. We speak to a town planner on the ch...

How Mamak Restaurants Represent&Promote Social Cohesion from 2022-04-12T15:00:18

Mamak restaurants. They’re everywhere in Malaysia. In fact, they’re a part of our culture. They sell a wide variety of Malaysian food, cater to all races and even televise football matches which...

The Great Reshuffle And Talent Recruitment from 2022-04-12T12:00:04

From remote to hybrid working, talent shortages to the Great Resignation and now Listen

Pays To Be Nimble For Malaysian Equities from 2022-04-12T09:15:27

Looking back to March, the FBMKLCI fell 1.3% due to profit-taking as investors took stock of the fallout from the Ukraine War. Ivy Ng, Head of Malaysia Research & Regional Head of Agribusine...

CrowdStrike's Ventures In Asia from 2022-04-12T08:00:32

CrowdStrike is a well-known name in the endpoint cybersecurity sector. As worldwide spending on security and risk management technology is expected to increase in the years ahead, we ask Jagdish...

Big Picture Policies To Bridge Digital Divide from 2022-04-12T07:45:15

Despite estimates of internet penetration in the country reaching 89% of the population, there are many pockets that still lack access to stable internet connection. In light of the various gove...

Will Beaver Voters Come Out For Macron? from 2022-04-12T07:30:50

Professor Peter McPhee, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Melbourne unpacks the first round of the French presidential election and how tight the run-off will be in the re-match...

GoTo Goes Far from 2022-04-12T07:00:18

Global markets are in freefall with anxiety over inflation, the Federal Reserve's hawkish tones and the war in Ukraine. Jeffrey Halley, Senior Market Analyst at OANDA gives us his views on the i...

The Growing List Of Billionaires from 2022-04-12T06:00:23

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

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30 网校矢志变身辅教界 Candy Crush from 2022-04-12T06:00

对一个航天工程师来说，最难解的题是什么？对一个航天工程师爸爸而言，是疫情期间，孩子居家学习总是心散。毕竟远端教学虽然便利，却并不是最适合小孩儿的学习模式。尤其我国辅教领域相对传统，黄颖超在 2017 年架设线上平台的时候，哪怕是为了解决孩子的学习之痛，也一度在商业领域遇过阻滞。 

不过，为人父母的，总是三句不离儿女——因此，从初期只提供数...

Wavelength Ep287 - Shilky from 2022-04-11T22:00:52

With our eyes set on unearthing the freshest flavors from unexpected places, we widen our scope with hand-picked musical gems from all across Asia. This week, we are joined by producer and rappe...

Yoodo - Connecting Mobile Gamers Everywhere from 2022-04-11T21:00:56

For mobile gamers, having a stable internet connection is paramount to the experience, regardless of whether it’s a competitive round, or a casual session with friends. That’s where Yoodo comes ...

Off The Ball, 11 April 2022 from 2022-04-11T20:00:17

The business end of the season is here! Among the footie action over the week - advantage City as spoils were shared at the Etihad in a top-of-the-table clash, hapless United losing to a free-fa...

Everyone’s A Critic - Jalan Harapan from 2022-04-11T19:30:17

In this video, dancer and choreographer Lee Ren Xin uses dance as the entry point int...

Domestic Workers To Be Paid Minimum Wage RM1,500 from 2022-04-11T19:00:13

New guidelines on hiring domestic workers have been introduced, following the signing of the MoU between Indonesia and Malaysia, one of which is that Indonesian domestic workers will reportedly ...

Pushing Through To The Anti-Hopping Bill from 2022-04-11T17:00:12

Parliament was in session today to discuss the constitutional amendment bill to Article 10, aiming to push the anti-party hopping bill through in the future. We dive into what the amendment mean...

The Collective Growth of Society from 2022-04-11T14:00:18

Nalini Elumalai is a fearless human rights defender. To her success isn’t about her own personal growth, but about the collective growth of society or nation. In this episode, she joins us to di...

Do You Have Any Interest In Non-Bank Loans? from 2022-04-11T12:00:20

With many non-bank financial institutions cropping up Listen

Personalised, Clean Cosmetics from 2022-04-11T10:00:08

Lips Carpenter is a clean, sustainable, personalised beauty brand founded in Malaysia back in 2018. Their flagship product is a range of handcrafted custom-made lipstick, which allow customers t...

Will Oil Supply And Demand Be Stabilised Soon? from 2022-04-11T09:15:48

China has recorded their worst Covid-19 cases and this has led to prolonged lockdowns and also tightened travel restrictions following the crash of China Eastern Aircraft on March 21 that has da...

The Czech Republic's Role In The Heart Of Europe from 2022-04-11T08:00:39

Already host to more than 150 thousand Ukrainian refugees, the Czech Republic has also become the first NATO member state to send tanks to Ukraine following the Russian invasion. Today on the Br...

Out For The Frogs from 2022-04-11T07:45:07

There are two remedies practised by governments to kill political frogs. There is the well known anti hopping bill, which would disqualify any MPs who switched parties or were sacked from their ...

Will Zuck Bucks Bring In The Bucks for Meta? from 2022-04-11T07:30:59

Meta has been exploring alternative revenue streams and the most recent venture is in the form of in-app tokens that draw similarity to Roblox's Robux or Fortnite's V-Bucks. But how would this b...

High Time For Law On Clean Drinking Water from 2022-04-11T07:15:46

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin last week announced the government’s plans to table a Drinking Water Quality Act to safeguard against health hazards due to unsafe drinking water. For reactions...

Not Fixated On Fixed Income from 2022-04-11T07:00:27

With the inverted yield curve pointing to a recession in 18 months, what is the best investment strategy to adopt? Kingsley Jones, Chief Investment Officer at Jevons Global tells us whilst weigh...

Bring Your Pets To Work from 2022-04-11T06:00:30

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

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EP14: Jon Batiste's We Are from 2022-04-08T22:00:41

This week, an album that shocked the world at the 2022 Grammy Awards - the soul-infused We Are, from jazz pianist Jon Batiste picked up the most coveted award of the night in <...

Anonymity, Reaction Videos, and Babies from 2022-04-08T21:00:19

A Bit of Culture welcomes another new face on the show - BFM video producer Sabrina Yusof joins host Kam Raslan and regular guest Julian Yap for another exciting episode that explores almost eve...

On The Ball, 8 April 2022 from 2022-04-08T20:00:18

Liverpool and Man City both won their Champions League quarter final 1st leg matches, ahead of their top-of-the-table clash in the English Premier League this weekend. The pundits lo...

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Pivoting From FDI To Developing New Industries? from 2022-04-08T19:00:51

Former Prime Minister Tun Mahathir has suggested Malaysia can still cater to foreign direct investments (FDI) but should not be dependent on them for its economic and industrial growth. We dive ...

Ramadan Bazaars Are Back from 2022-04-08T17:00:11

Ramadan bazaars are back for the first time in two years, and the crowds have returned in full force. We check in with a vendor to see how the first week went.

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ESG当道！马股上市公司准备好了吗？ from 2022-04-08T17:00

ESG 即环境（Environmental）、社会（Social）和治理（Governance）。该指标分别从环境、社会以及公司治理角度，来衡量企业发展的可持续性。公积金局近期跟随发达国家步伐，推出可持续投资政策，将ESG考量因素纳入该局的投资管理流程，成为我国首个制定此类政策的机构，这也意味着帮忙EPF管理投资的基金经理也必须跟随脚步，在投资上市公司方面严守EPF所指定的指南。 Listen

Doctor in the House: There Is No Health Without Human Rights and Equity from 2022-04-08T16:00:53

In 2022, World Health Day was celebrated on 7 April with the theme ‘Our Planet, Our Health’. The theme challenges us to look at health as an outcome of factors like the environment, economy, and...

Stay Home&Watch: Bila Kami Bersatu from 2022-04-08T14:00:29

We're continuing our collaboration with the folks from the Freedom Film Network, revisiting past films th...

Can Computers Learn Common Sense? from 2022-04-08T12:00:06

Do we want them to have Listen

MSP202. Weird Science: King Troll, Slime Bots And Goldmines from 2022-04-08T11:00:19

Are the trolls taking over Twitter? Are slimy robots the future? Can solar panels work at night? It must be time for some Weird Science.

Composing The Future from 2022-04-08T10:00:59

Midwest Composites design and manufacture Advanced Composites and Biobased Composites for customers that want to use futuristic materials in their products and these include Aerospace, Mass Tran...

The Fundamentals Of Property Investment In Times Of Extreme Volatility from 2022-04-08T09:30:40

Philip See speaks to Tyson Yuk, Group Director at Propnex Realty Singapore, currently the Largest Public Listed Real Estate Agency in Singapore, for his take on property investments in thes...

Is Malaysia In A Good Position Amidst US Bond Selloff? from 2022-04-08T09:15:02

Malaysian government bonds suffered heavy selling following hawkish remarks by the Fed on rapid balance sheet reduction. But is Malaysia's situation less dire given that Malaysian bond yields ar...

Tourism Malaysia Always In Business from 2022-04-08T08:00:31

After two years devoid of international tourism, Malaysia fully reopened its borders this month to much fanfare. Has the pandemic provided an opportunity for Tourism Malaysia to reset and restar...

RAM's Business Confidence Survey Findings from 2022-04-08T07:45

With international borders now open and the path to endemicity in progress, the state of business confidence is in focus. Woon Khai Jhek, Co-head of Economic Research & Senior Economist, RAM...

Carrie Lam Departing Under A Cloud from 2022-04-08T07:30:11

Earlier this month, Carrie Lam announced that she would not be running for a second term as Chief Executive of Hong Kong. Who are the potential successors to replace her? We discuss Lam's legacy...

Musings on Old Businesses from 2022-04-07T21:00:06

In this month’s session with our resident heritage conservation expert, Elizabeth Cardosa, we reflect on the legacy of old businesses in the city and the nation. What’s their secret to success a...

Anti-Hopping Bill Postponed... Again from 2022-04-07T19:00:20

The tabling of the Anti-Party Hopping Bill, scheduled for April 11, has been delayed for a second time. We explore the implications of this decision, specifically in relation to Pakatan Harapan....

What's Needed To Improve Our Healthcare Systems? from 2022-04-07T18:00:35

Amidst a global pandemic, WHO has declared that this year's focus for World Health Day is on keeping humans and the planet healthy, as well as fostering movements to create societies that emphas...

Today On Twitter: Remembering Fujiko Fujio, Doraemon Co-Creator from 2022-04-07T17:35:19

Doraemon is trending as its co-creator passed away today at the age of 88. We revisit the beloved manga, and the impact it had on people's childhoods.

Image source: Dream Story, Shutters...

Parlimen Digital is Back - We Speak to a Mock MP from 2022-04-07T14:00:38

UNDI 18 in collaboration with UNICEF will be hosting the Persidangan Parlimen Digital Dewan Muda Malaysia on the 9th of April 2022. Basically, this will be a virtual MOCK parliamentary sitting i...

Protecting Yourself From The Rising Cost Of Healthcare from 2022-04-07T09:30:39

For a World Health Day special, Sim Wie Boon will be diving into the rising healthcare costs in Malaysia exploring how much it costs to visit a clinic or hospital and get treated there as well a...

Bermaz Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions from 2022-04-07T08:00:35

With supply chain disruptions, labour shortages and high oil prices plaguing the world, how does it all impact the local automotive industry, specifically Bermaz Auto Berhad who distributes Mazd...

Gradual Uptick In Business Activity In JB from 2022-04-07T07:45:15

Today marks one week since the reopening of the Causeway between Johor and Singapore after 2 years of pandemic closure. What's been the impact on businesses in Johor Bahru? We find out the situa...

Rethinking Access To Healthcare In Light Of Pandemic, Climate Change from 2022-04-07T07:30:57

The Covid-19 pandemic has laid bare the stark inequities that exist in our healthcare systems, and the growing climate change impact also presents serious risks to human health. The WHO estimate...

The Role Of Traditional Chinese Medicine During Pandemic from 2022-04-07T07:15:46

Traditional Chinese Medicine is gaining traction thanks to the efforts of China's government as well as the need for alternative remedies to treat the symptoms and side effects of Covid-19. Shir...

Looking Out For The Fed's Next Moves from 2022-04-07T07:00:57

Eyes are on the Fed on the rate of reduction of balance sheet in treasuries and in mortgage-backed securities in the months to come. Also what is driving the STI on its stellar performance and w...

Spotlight: Mamas Gun from 2022-04-06T22:00:51

UK-based soul outfit, Mamas Gun, have just dropped their latest album that's described as a lush, nuanced, and expansively contemporary meditation on a world turned upside down—embedded in the c...

Popcorn Culture - Review: Morbius from 2022-04-06T19:30:56

The third movie in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe features the character known as Morbius, the Living Vampire. Going back to his origins, the story follows biochemist Michael Morbius as he tries to ...

Bersatu Exploring New Frontiers from 2022-04-06T19:00:45

Bersatu has been speaking with other parties on a possible cooperation ahead of the GE We discuss the dynamics and relationships behind the possible tie-ups.

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Making Public Spaces Safer For Women from 2022-04-06T17:00:48

There's been a number of recent cases involving incidences of molestation at a Cyberjaya carpark, raising concerns about how we can design our public spaces with better safety in mind, especiall...

Is Balance Something We Can Improve? from 2022-04-06T16:00:39

Ever watched a child wobbling their way through a game of hopscotch, and yet somehow, remarkably, never falling down? That’s the body’s ability to balance itself, although not everyone has the s...

For the Love of Langkawi from 2022-04-06T15:00:07

Gunung Raya Forest Reserve is home to a diverse ecosystem, with wildlife such as great hornbills, black giant squirrels and island flying foxes, just to name a few. The mountain is 220 million y...

The Importance Of Workplace Recognition from 2022-04-06T12:00:15

When was the last time your boss patted you on your shoulder to tell you that you’ve done a good job? It’s been proven that well-recognised employees are more motivated, productive and more dete...

Tech4Good Ep 3: Mind The Gender Gap from 2022-04-06T09:35:26

Tech4Good is a new monthly series where we explore meaningful solutions to the many challenges facing our world, while discussing the role of technology in achieving sustainability. In this epis...

As Borders Reopen, Time To Rebrand Malaysia? from 2022-04-06T08:00:56

The government is expecting tourism to contribute as much as 12% towards GDP eventually but is this achievable and what is the roadmap? We speak to Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, ...

Elon's Three Musk-eteers: Tesla, SpaceX And Twitter? from 2022-04-06T07:30

From outer space with SpaceX to his recent stake in Twitter, we ask Daniel Ives, Managing Director at Wedbush Securities what Elon Musk will conquer next and what his motivations were in acquiri...

Time To Reform Our Healthcare System? from 2022-04-06T07:15:34

Our healthcare system struggled during the pandemic with the surge of patients and there have since been calls for reforms, even from within the industry. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin admit...

AllSome 铺设闪电仓库网点提效仓配服务 from 2022-04-06T06:00

遍地开花的网购者；雨后春笋般的物流小哥——当日下单，当日送达的使命真的可以在大马实现吗？取英文词汇「awesome」谐音的新贵仓配物流平台 AllSome 告诉你，是可以的。靠着广招商业户、商贸店铺分享出闲置的商业空间，以此铺设「闪电仓库网点」，拉近物流配送点与网购者居住地点的距离——如此一来，骑乘配送就能高效达成。

作为一...

烤问Optimax/从眼科再到健康服务 他们看见了什么未来？ from 2022-04-05T20:00

 Optimax自1995年以来，已有超过30万名满意的患者，丰富的经验，已经使他们成为东南亚区域里知名的眼睛健保服务商之一。这家公司在2020年7月上市后，获得投资者的青睐。在未来的日子，到底这家公司有什么发展计划？本期节目中，Optimax首席执行长陈欣仪将述说在疫情中的体会与未来的发展大计。

The Economic Crisis In Sri Lanka from 2022-04-05T19:00:22

Following a foreign exchange crisis in Sri Lanka that led to a currency devaluation, the nation are currently facing what's described as the worst economic crisis in decades. Yesterday, cabinet ...

Having Children In A Pandemic: Is Less More? from 2022-04-05T17:00:02

A recent study has opened up conversations on whether Malaysians are waiting longer to have children. We get into the reasons for this shift in perspective, and whether the pand...

Chronic Wounds That Don’t Heal Well from 2022-04-05T16:00:38

When you have a wound, you know what usually happens: you clean it, treat it to prevent infection, and wait for it to heal on its own. But for some people, their wounds don’t heal in this straig...

History and Significance of Wrestlemania from 2022-04-05T15:00:20

WWE just concluded its 38th annual Wrestlemania event. The show took place over two days at a packed AT&T Stadium in Texas. More than 130 thousand tickets were sold. In 2015, WrestleMania ma...

Price Hikes! Price Hikes Everywhere! from 2022-04-05T12:00:08

At some point, you’ve probably gasped at the fact that your favourite ‘teh tarik’ is now RM2.50 instead of RM2. Price hikes are a normal part of Listen

Jazzing Up With Robotics from 2022-04-05T10:00:44

Jazro is a robotics education company which aims to develop Digital Talents in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematic (STEM) education fields with specially curated content for studen...

Constitutional Crisis In Pakistan from 2022-04-05T08:30:41

Pakistan has been thrown into political turmoil, after members of the ruling party led by Prime Minister Imran Khan blocked a no-confidence vote called by opposition MPs on Sunday, and subsequen...

The Hollowing Of Malaysia's August House from 2022-04-05T08:00:59

Former Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Dato Mohammad Ariff Md Yusof is the author of ‘Parliament Unexpected’, a book in which he discusses his recollections of parliament, politics and pandemic in ...

What Are The Implications Of MPs Missing Parliament? from 2022-04-05T07:45:48

With only 18 MPs having a perfect attendance record in parliament, we ask political scientist Dr. Wong Chin Huat about the consequences of missing parliament and why it's important for an MP to ...

Will The Malaysia-Indonesia MOU On Foreign Workers Resolve Current Shortages? from 2022-04-05T07:15:26

Khor Yu Leng, political economist from Segi Enam Advisers helps us unpack what the signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the recruitment and protection of Indonesian domestic workers betwe...

Stay With Equities, It's A Hedge Against Inflation from 2022-04-05T07:00:21

As the 2 year US Treasury yield inverts against the 30 year, is this pointing towards a recession? Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist at US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us how to ...

The Pathway To Less Redundancy from 2022-04-05T06:00:14

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

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Off The Ball, 4 April 2022 from 2022-04-04T20:00:01

The trio's back together with host Kam, as they discuss the Qatar 2022 group stage draw with an eye on a potential 'Group Of Death'. Brentford ran riot at the Bridge with a four-goal thumping - ...

Everyone’s A Critic - Fragments of Tuah from 2022-04-04T19:30:31

The legendary Hang Tuah is investigated through a poetic and speculative video essay where a team of Malaysian artists attempt to piece together stories of the warrior through time, by following...

Klang Residents Mulling Legal Action Against Government from 2022-04-04T19:00:15

Klang MP Charles Santiago mentioned Klang residents are considering taking legal action against the government for the recent floods. We get into what it means to sue the government, and the jus...

Handle Your Money With Care from 2022-04-04T18:00:41

'Buy Now, Pay Later' schemes, which provide an easy form of personal loan, have been popping up lately. First, we discuss the increasing accessibility of personal loans and what we should consid...

Today on Twitter: No Increase In Toll Rates from 2022-04-04T17:35:37

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced there will be no toll increase for Klang Valley highways including LDP, SMART, SPRINT, and Kesas. This comes after the government agreed t...

Are You Stressed Driving In Malaysia? from 2022-04-04T17:00:24

A study conducted by Confused.com found Malaysia to be 8th on a list of the most stressfull countries to driv...

More Life-Saving AEDs Needed from 2022-04-04T16:00:36

A death from sudden cardiac arrest is an abrupt and shocking loss, causing huge emotional impact to families and communities. A Listen

The Lay Of The Logistics Land from 2022-04-04T12:00:36

Safe to say that like most other industries, transportation and logistics are currently facing immense Listen

Private Interests Eye MySejahtera Data Trove from 2022-04-04T09:30:06

Revelations over the MySejahtera app controversy have dominated media headlines for the past week. Independent writer and consultant P. Gunasegaram weighs in on the issues at stake, includi...

As Ukraine Invasion Drags, Do Global Debt Risks Rise? from 2022-04-04T08:00:06

James McCormack, Global Head of Sovereign Ratings at Fitch Ratings, addresses the possibility of sovereign debt default risks due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, given the globalised nature of ...

M'sian Politics: No Eternal Enemies, No Perpetual Allies from 2022-04-04T07:15:13

The oldguards of Malaysian politics, namely Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin have been meeting separately, setting tongues wagging on the likelihoo...

Economy Still Moving Along from 2022-04-04T07:00:47

The jobs data emanating from the US suggest that the economy is still plodding along despite the fallout from the Ukraine war and inflationary pressures. Song Seng Wun, economist at CIMB Private...

How Do You Become Kinder? from 2022-04-04T06:00:44

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

2:3...

POTP Epi439: Hits From The 60s to 80s from 2022-04-02T16:00:22

Patrick Teoh takes you on another foot-stomping, hand-clapping ride down memory lane as he blows dust off his vinyl collection to bring you a selection of hits from the 60s to 80s.

EP13: Taylor Hawkins&The Coattail Riders'Red Light Fever from 2022-04-01T22:00:07

Join Daryl Ong & Othniel Ting as they delve into an album of our chosen artist of the week, running you through the stories & history of the album track by track. This week, we're celebr...

Sleep Paralysis in Culture from 2022-04-01T21:00

A Bit of Culture welcomes the return of Eddin Khoo, writer and head of Pusaka after close to two years of absence from the show. Joining him is playwright and theatre practitioner Na'a Murad, an...

Endemicity: Are We Ready? from 2022-04-01T18:00:18

Malaysia is officially transitioning into the endemic phase. We check in with businesses on their readiness to receive the influx of tourists. Next, we discuss the collective mindset and our emo...

Pranks: Fun or Foolish? from 2022-04-01T17:00:48

It's April Fools Day, so we're looking into the value of pranks and why some people love them, while others don't. Then, we discuss when a prank crosses from being harmless into being harmful. <...

Doctor in the House: Life As An Autistic Adult from 2022-04-01T16:00:54

We look ahead to Autism Awareness Day (2 April) with a focus on autism in adulthood. Why do some autistic individuals only get diagnosed in adulthood, when earlier support and interventions in c...

Ivy Josiah on How High School, Readers Digest&Friends Fuelled Her Passion For Activism from 2022-04-01T15:00:55

Ivy Josiah is a prominent women’s rights activist who is integral in helping establish the Women’s Aid Organisation. She’s been a human rights defender for many decades and has been involved in ...

Stay Home&Watch: Saya Juga Anak Malaysia from 2022-04-01T14:00:47

Stay Home and Watch is an ongoing series done in collaboration with the Freedom Film Network, where we ta...

A “Purposeful” Return To Office from 2022-04-01T12:00:07

Employers are free to decide if they want their entire workforce to return to offices or otherwise starting Listen

MSP201. Dead Cells. The Race To Turn Back Time from 2022-04-01T11:00

Billions of dollars are pouring into start-ups focused on reversing the effects of time on our cells. Could a cure for old age be within our grasp?

The Kumo Combo from 2022-04-01T10:00:44

Kumo develops SaaS solutions for SMEs in the beauty and medical aesthetics industry. Under their umbrella of products they have developed Aoikumo and Kumodent. Aoikumo serves the beauty, wellnes...

Aussie Property Investment Post Pandemic from 2022-04-01T09:30:15

As property prices in Australia continue to skyrocket, Darien Bradshaw, Executive Director of One Global Australia explains how the different segments and locations have performed, and how Malay...

Structural Reforms Needed To Address Cost Of Living Issues from 2022-04-01T08:45:40

Bank Negara Malaysia, in the Economic & Monetary Review 2021 report released this week, said that the cost of living in Malaysia needs structural reforms on both income and cost aspects. It ...

Killing The Frogs With The Anti Hopping Law from 2022-04-01T08:00:19

The cabinet has delayed the Anti Hopping Law but is this critical for a democracy like Malaysia? Datuk Seri Azalina Othman, Former Deputy Speaker of Dewan Rakyat and Special Adviser to the Prime...

Road To Recovery For Businesses from 2022-04-01T07:15:17

PWC has recently released the findings of their Act Now to Recover (“ANTR”) survey, that was conducted between June and July last year, which revealed how the pandemic has impacted business owne...

A US Recession? Not So Soon from 2022-04-01T07:00:58

An inversion on bond market yields portend a looming US recession; but while history suggests that it is an event that might occur, it won't be immediate, according to HK-based Carlos Casanova, ...

Ditch Your Smartphone, Get A Nokia 3310? from 2022-04-01T06:00:41

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

1:4...

Popcorn Culture - Supercut: Actors We've Been Watching For A Very Long Time from 2022-03-31T19:30:56

In celebration of Michelle Yeoh's highly acclaimed performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once, we decided to dedicate an entire Supercut to actors we've been watching for the longest time!...

The Water War Up North from 2022-03-31T19:00:41

A water war is brewing between Kedah, Perak, and Penang, as Kedah is asking for Penang, a state that depends on Kedah's rivers for most of its water supply, to pay RM50 million in annual raw wat...

A Guide to Healthy Eating in the Fasting Month from 2022-03-31T16:00:06

As the fasting month for Muslims is set to begin, it’s even more important to ensure that you are eating healthily even when you’re fasting. But when food is abundant (and delicious), what are s...

A New Era of Pakatan Harapan? from 2022-03-31T15:00:26

Has Pakatan Harapan lost its lustre? The voter turnouts at the recent string of elections have been low. Pakatan Harapan has faced defeat after defeat. Many political analysts have suggested tha...

Law&Behold #43: Malaysian Federalism from 2022-03-31T14:00:06

In this episode of Law & Behold, we discuss federalism in Malaysia, while exploring constitutional guarantees with regard to state-federal relations and division of powers in the country. We...

Coping with Social Anxiety at Work from 2022-03-31T12:00:03

After working from home for more than two years, companies are now trying to get everyone to return to the office. While some of us feel excited to finally see our colleagues in person again, so...

Staying ‘Cyber-Safe’: Part Two from 2022-03-31T11:00:08

In our second show on Staying ‘Cyber-Safe’ we’ll be getting serious about Cybersecurity as we get the lowdown on how changing technology affects the cybersecurity sphere, what to do if you’re a ...

Aurelius: A New Kid In The Healthcare Block from 2022-03-31T08:00:15

Backed by Navis Capital, Aurelius Healthcare has recently acquired Nilai Medical Center and renamed it as Aurelius Hospital Nilai. But what are their plans for the group post acquisition? Dato’ ...

Malaysia's Journey To Endemicity From April 1 from 2022-03-31T07:15:12

Come April 1st, Malaysia begins its transition to the endemic phase of Covid-19, leading to much uncertainty over exactly what this entails. Associate Professor Dr Farhan Rusli, Public Health Me...

If Recession Is Coming, Does Jay Powell Still Raise Rates? from 2022-03-31T07:00:02

US bond prices are pointing to an oncoming recession, raising the question of whether the Fed stays the course on its path to rate normalcy. Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence, discusses. Ima...

By The Way: Concert For Ukraine, Music IP, Oscars&Foo Fighters from 2022-03-30T22:00:59

By The Way is a rapid-fire segment that gives you a snapshot of developing stories in the music world. This week, stories on

Concert For Ukraine, Music IP buying continues, Hans Zimmer &a...

Review: Koffee's Gifted from 2022-03-30T22:00:53

In the year 2020, Jamaican dancehall and reggae singer Koffee made history as the first female artist (and youngest artist) to win a Grammy for the Best Reggae Album album category. On this week...

Popcorn Culture - Review: Everything Everywhere All At Once from 2022-03-30T19:30:29

Starring Michelle Yeoh as an exhausted woman who wants nothing more than to finish her taxes, Everything Everywhere All At Once is already getting rave reviews as an early contender for next yea...

Do We Still Need MySejahtera? from 2022-03-30T19:00:33

As we transition into the endemic phase, is the tracking funcion on MySejahtera still needed? We get into the details of MySejahtera's functions and also the possibility of moving away from it i...

Supporting Underserved Students In Higher Education from 2022-03-30T18:00:46

A student was recently berated by his lecturer in front of the whole class for not having a computer. We look into the support that a B40 student needs going into higher education. Next, we disc...

Today on Twitter: Non-Consensual Contact Sharing from 2022-03-30T17:35:04

A tweet went out imploring people to check with a person before sharing their contact with others. Do you share other people's contacts without a second thought? We look to social media for opin...

中国新经济股“ATM”业绩遭遇滑铁卢 科技巨头如何突破瓶颈？ from 2022-03-30T17:25

中国科技巨头经历了爆发性的成长后，近期财报上表现逊色，不免让投资者担忧，中国科技股的成长是否已达到瓶颈。再则，随着中国严格监管风波逐渐平息，究竟中国科技股在未来还能迎来转机吗?本期节目将由兴业证券业务总监林卓锋，来为我们点评中国新经济股的当前局势以及未来展望。

WWF-Malaysia at 50 from 2022-03-30T15:00:43

For 50 years, WWF-Malaysia has worked with government agencies, businesses, communities, NGOs and individ...

Happy People Are More Productive from 2022-03-30T12:00:39

Why should leaders care if their teams are happy? Apart from the fact that people want to work for people who care about their happiness, research from the University of Warwick suggests that ha...

It’s a Mad, MadCash World for Women from 2022-03-30T11:00:28

Madcat World is a tech company and its umbrella company MADCash is their current focus as a Syariah compliant Fintech ecosystem builder. It provides access to micro-funds for women of B40 that h...

Spicy Snacks, Spicier Marketing from 2022-03-30T10:00:32

What if you took the feelings of indulgence, sensation, and pleasure that we associated with snacks and married them to the classic marketing adage that sex, indeed, sells? Ho Yeou Shen, founder...

The MySejahtera App: Who Owns What? from 2022-03-30T07:45

The MySejahtera saga continues with uncertainty over the ownership of the app. Foong Cheng Leong, Intellectual property and information technology lawyer helps us untangle this complex web, remi...

Lockdowns Place Further Pressure On China's 5.5% GDP Growth Target from 2022-03-30T07:30:42

Gary Ng from Natixis helps us unpack the latest economic challenges that China is facing as Shanghai, its major financial and trading hub, faces a staggered two-phase eight day lockdown for its ...

PKR's Rising Phoenixes from 2022-03-30T07:15:27

With PKR having set their elections for May, calls for reformation within the party have been louder especially as GE15 is just around the corner. Although former Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli has anno...

The Joy Of Doing Small Tasks from 2022-03-30T06:00:15

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

2:2...

Popcorn Culture - Review: Ambulance from 2022-03-29T19:30:16

A Michael Bay movie that's getting overall positive reviews? Who would've thought. Amidst a slew of lackluster Transformers outings and one 6 Underground, it's easy to forget that Michael Bay is...

Enhancing The Covid-19 Response With BookDoc from 2022-03-29T19:00:39

We catch up with BookDoc to learn more about how the app is collaborating with the Ministry of Health to facilitate testing and vaccination efforts.

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The Difficulties Around Reporting Domestic Violence from 2022-03-29T18:00:44

The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has advised domestic violence survivors to get a medical report if they are turned away from the police. We look at the problematic nature of...

Today on Twitter: Disciplined with Slaps from 2022-03-29T17:35:20

Following the infamous Oscar slap, a Twitter user shared his own memory of a school era slap that he described as 'life changing'. We get into the responses and experiences shared.

Ima...

What To Do If You Live In A Disaster Prone Area from 2022-03-29T17:00:14

How do we approach housing and properties in a time where environmental issues like floods and landslides have sadly become the norm? We explore with a housing expert.

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Mind the (Health) Gap #3: The State of Public Healthcare Facilities from 2022-03-29T16:00:06

Old hospital buildings, outdated equipment, or health facilities that are simply too few and far between. Whether we hear it from others or experience it ourselves, it’s not uncommon to hear suc...

What Exactly is Happiness? from 2022-03-29T15:00:51

Happiness – we all want it, many of us are constantly chasing it, but most of us have no idea what it means to begin with. In this episode, we explore happiness, how it’s different from contentm...

Lessons from the Language of “Living with COVID-19” from 2022-03-29T14:00:18

On the first of April, Malaysia will begin its “transition into endemicity” as we continue to reopen safely and figure out what it means for us to live with COVID-19. But what do we mean when we...

Filing Income Tax for Your Side Businesses from 2022-03-29T12:00:37

Should you file income tax if you run an online store during your free time? Should you file income tax if you do food delivery full time? How does income tax work for side hustles? Pang Tun Yau...

SC Annual Report 2022, Charting Out The Priorities from 2022-03-29T07:45:15

The 2022 Securities Commission Annual Report was filled with a myriad of details which included the growth of the Asset management industry, the value of private equity deals and even the govern...

SC Annual Report 2021, Charting Out The Priorities from 2022-03-29T07:45:15

The 2021 Securities Commission Annual Report was filled with a myriad of details which included the growth of the Asset management industry, the value of private equity deals and even the govern...

Unravelling The Owners Of MySejahtera App from 2022-03-29T07:15:15

The ownership of the MySejahtera app used by 38 million users has come under intense scrutiny over the past few days. Who is Entomo? Who is MySJ Sdn Bhd? Who is the true owner of the app? We ask...

Time To Buy Equities, Sell Bonds from 2022-03-29T07:00:33

Markets are in flux responding to the ever changing news on the war in Ukraine. Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist at the US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us what investment strate...

The Oscars Slap: Right Or Wrong? from 2022-03-29T06:00:18

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

2:0...

美学社群经营者 Mano 为在地原创品牌打造线下寄售平台 from 2022-03-29T06:00

「人人皆可自媒体」的科技社媒大时代，美学推广变得普及；自立门户的小众或独立原创商品也似如雨后春笋… 不过，线上销售模式，终归是在疫情爆发后两年多内才爆发成长；消费者真的能在线上「看」到线下实体的触感与体验吗？

在地原创品牌寄售在 Mano 的平台，其实在某个程度上也是经历了一场对自己创作的考试——品牌的故事、市场的区隔与定位、发觉品牌...

Wavelength Ep285 - Maatjet from 2022-03-28T22:00:05

With our eyes set on unearthing the freshest flavors from unexpected places, we widen our scope with hand-picked musical gems from all across Asia. This week, we find out more details about the ...

Today On Twitter: What Happened At The Oscars? #WillSmith from 2022-03-28T17:35:01

Will Smith’s name is trending on Twitter after his altercation with comedian and Oscar host Chris Rock. We get into what people have been saying about this.

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Oscar Slappening 2022: Losing Your Temper In Public from 2022-03-28T17:00:25

This year's Oscar awards ceremony came with a shocking moment when Will Smith walked onstage and hit host Chris Rock on the face for making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith. We discuss ...

Picking Up Ovarian Cancer Early: Don’t Ignore The Signs from 2022-03-28T16:00:38

Out of all the cancers that affect the female reproductive system, ovarian cancer is the deadliest only because it is often detected late. So how do we pick up ovarian cancer early, when the sym...

Macaranga Wrap-up: March 2022 from 2022-03-28T15:40:56

As we close off the month of March 2022, we look back at some of the top conservation and environment-related news from the month past, with the co-founders of environmental journalism portal Listen

Employment Act Amended! Here’s Why It’s Important from 2022-03-28T12:00:24

For years, industry experts have spoken about the importance of adequate maternity and paternity leave, and the impact it has on employee wellbeing. More recently, the importance of flexible wor...

The Impact of Digitalising Youth Development Programmes from 2022-03-28T11:00:40

It is naturally important for us to guide and develop our youth in order to shape a better future. Darren Timothy, special projects partner at Leaderonomics Youth, discusses whether digital yout...

Unlimited Creative Designs, Without The Headaches from 2022-03-28T10:00:40

The creative design space is ripe for change. Outsourcing graphic designs no longer have to be costly and time-consuming, and the guys behind creative service startup Brandripe have perfected th...

The Social Media Battlefront Of The Ukraine War from 2022-03-28T09:30:25

The war in Ukraine is taking place on multiple battlefronts - on the ground, as well as in the digital world. How is social media shaping the narratives of the war on both sides, and how can med...

Indonesia's Recovery In Place from 2022-03-28T09:15:59

2022 was supposed to be the year of recovery for Indonesia with upside potential provided by the manufacturing sector. This optimism has been reflected by the relative strong performance of the ...

MRT3 Circle Line Could Transform The City from 2022-03-28T08:00:04

The MRT3 Circle Line will have 31 stations, with 40km of elevated tracks and 11km of underground tunnels that stretch into a circular alignment along the perimeter of Kuala Lumpur. But with...

Is The High Cost Of Houses In Large Part Due To Compliance Costs? from 2022-03-28T07:45:16

Should the government compel developers to control prices to make homes more affordable? Are compliance costs a large part of the high costs of houses and what can we do about this? Michael Kong...

Ukraine War: No Sign Of Diplomatic Breakthrough from 2022-03-28T07:30:14

US President Joe Biden amped up rhetoric over the weekend appearing to call for Russian President Vladimir Putin's ouster. Although US officials have tried to walk back on these comments, has th...

POTP Epi438: Hits From The 60s to 80s from 2022-03-26T16:00:04

Patrick Teoh takes you on another foot-stomping, hand-clapping ride down memory lane as he blows dust off his vinyl collection to bring you a selection of hits from the 60s to 80s.

Should We Bring Back Dinosaurs? from 2022-03-25T21:00:13

“Should we bring back dinosaurs?” That’s the question Matt Armitage poses to his fellow guest, Sim Wie Boon and the host of A Bit of Culture, Kam Raslan, leading to a very interesting conversati...

Today on Twitter: Do We Depend Too Much on Cars from 2022-03-25T17:35:17

A tweet about our reliance on cars in Malaysia has gone viral. We dive into Twitter for the reactions.

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Developments On Retention Ponds? from 2022-03-25T17:00:16

A green group has come out to condemn the government's decision to allow retention ponds to be developed into residential areas. After the recent floods, this move also raised concerns on the sa...

She Was Born into a Junta Family. Now She Fiercely Resists Them from 2022-03-25T15:00:33

Thinzar Shunlei Yi is a fearless human rights activist based in Yangon, Myanmar. She was the first woman coordinator of the National Youth Congress (NYC) and a two-term president of Yangon Youth...

Venture Capital’s Role in Sustainable Investment from 2022-03-25T12:00:15

Sustainable investing is now the new criteria investors think about before investing. Why does it matter? How does it impact investors and businesses in the long run? We speak to Rachel Lau, Man...

MSP200. The 200. To Infinity and Beyond. from 2022-03-25T11:00:39

Mattsplained celebrates its 200th episode with a look back at our tech obsessions past, present and future.

More to Spare from 2022-03-25T10:00:41

SpareXHub provides an e-commerce marketplace for genuine auto spare parts. They believe “Every Part Has A Car” and this marketplace brings together automotive stockists, independent workshops an...

Residential Tenancy Act: Rebalancing Tenant-Landlord Relationship from 2022-03-25T09:30

For the last Friday of the month, we have the property legal clinic and this time we do a deeper examination over the proposed Residential Tenancy Act. While this act attempts to address the imb...

Will The Consumer Sector Recover As We Transition Into Endemicity? from 2022-03-25T09:15:27

How is rising inflation affecting the consumers sector and how well will the sector recover, as we transition into endemicity? Syifaa’ Mahsuri Ismail, Equity Research Analyst of Hong Leong Inves...

President Biden Goes To Europe from 2022-03-25T07:30:25

US President Joe Biden’s trip to Europe is said to be one of the highest stakes presidential trips in recent memory as he had back-to-back summits with NATO, the Group of Seven and the European ...

The Fallout From Rising University Dropouts from 2022-03-25T07:15:26

Earlier this month, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad told parliament that over 38,000 students dropped out of or deferred from courses in public and private higher education...

EP12: Tan Sri P. Ramlee from 2022-03-24T22:00:17

Join Daryl Ong & Othniel Ting as they take you through the discography of our artist of the week, playing some of their most iconic and memorable hits back to back. Following the news of Har...

Wawasan Project from 2022-03-24T21:00:28

Wawasan 2020 didn’t end up becoming a reality, but that does not mean that it did not leave a lasting impact and legacy to a lot of people from that era. The people behind the Wawasan Project, a...

Today on Twitter: Are Bahasa Malaysia And Bahasa Indonesia The Same? from 2022-03-24T17:35:54

Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia are trending after the government proposed for BM to be made the second language of ASEAN. We look into whether these two languages are one and the same. Listen

Employment and Inclusion For People With Down Syndrome from 2022-03-24T16:00:03

In conjunction with World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March, we are asking what inclusion means for people living with this chromosomal condition. Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sa...

Popcorn Culture - Stuff We Missed: Tick, Tick... BOOM! and The Lost Daughter from 2022-03-23T19:30:56

Ahead of the Academy Awards, we're reviewing two feature directorial debuts that have garnered some noms - Lin-Manuel Miranda's tick, tick... BOOM! and Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Lost Daughter. We ...

Today on Twitter: Beliebers'Rejoice! from 2022-03-23T17:35:37

Justin Bieber will be performing in Malaysia which would mark the first time in a while that we have had a major act coming to perform. We explore the reactions on social media.

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Popek Popek Parlimen: Support SOSMA If You Love Malaysia from 2022-03-23T17:00:11

In today's rundown from the Dewan Rakyat, we heard from policy makers on the real cost of recruiting Indonesian domestic workers, the absence of an anti-hopping bill, and the controversial motio...

Healthy Ageing: Don’t Brush Off Oral Health Issues from 2022-03-23T16:00:28

Many of us think that we are bound to lose our teeth as we grow older, but is that necessarily the case? Assoc Prof Dr Jacob John from the Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya joins us to loo...

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Lessons for Southeast Asia from 2022-03-23T14:00:12

A few weeks ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. But today’s episode is not going to be about that specifically, but rather about China and Southeast Asia. Some political scientists have suggested that ...

The ‘Right Time’ To Ask For A Raise from 2022-03-23T12:00:45

You’ve been on the job for quite some time. You’ve recently performed well on a project. You’ve been waiting for that email or that call to your manager’s office to tell you that you’re getting ...

烤问方若琪/全球最大的经贸协定RCEP正式生效 大马如何从中受惠？ from 2022-03-23T08:00

2012年由东盟十国发起的RCEP《区域全面经济伙伴关系协定》在今年1月开始生效，在如今全球经济活动复苏之际，这份覆盖全球三成经济，大约20多亿人口的协定，便来得特别有意义。同时，这份富有雄心的协议也在3月18日开始正式生效，但大马将何从RCEP中受惠？

在本期的节目中，CARI东盟研究所的执行董事方若琪女士将在节目中，为我们分析这份协议对大马经济有何意义。

Global Growth Tilted To The Downside from 2022-03-23T07:30:16

2022 has had an ominous start with the war in Ukraine uprooting the optimism that this was the year of global economic recovery. Julia Goh, Senior Economist at UOB tells if global growth will be...

【台湾精品系列】3C 伤眼要注意　灵魂之窗学习的最佳工具 from 2022-03-23T06:00

元太科技——全球「电泳式电子纸显示技术（ePaper Based On Electrophoretic Technology）」占据领导地位的开发商、供应商，以最先进的技术提供全球知名品牌及制造商耐用且低耗的电子纸模组。除了协助客户开发新产品、开拓新市场，也持续拓展电子纸的多元应用。

电子纸其实一种不发光的显示介面——视觉近...

Honouring Our Seniman Negara from 2022-03-22T19:00

Hari Seniman Negara, or National Artists’ Day, has been brought forward to commemorate P. Ramlee’s birthday, which is today the 22nd of March. We discuss the significance of this and look back o...

Today on Twitter: Tips To Convince Wife To Have More Children? from 2022-03-22T17:35:26

A post written by Dr Sheikh Muzaphar, in which he shares tips to convince a reluctant wife to have more children has gone viral on Twitter. We get into it.

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What Exactly Are Economic Sanctions? from 2022-03-22T15:00:18

Economic sanctions. We’ve been hearing this term a lot recently, especially with relation to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. We know that countries are throwing sanctions at Russia in an effort to st...

Shattering Résumé Gap Stigma from 2022-03-22T12:00:15

There’s always been a strange stigma surrounding résumé gaps or career breaks, especially when it comes to the daunting task of finding new employment. But why is this stigma in place? How has t...

Bringing the Human Touch Back To Work from 2022-03-22T11:00:47

Zoom. Slack. WhatsApp. While technology has helped us stay connected and productive over the course of this pandemic, it has also led to unique stressors that contribute to burnout. So how can o...

Are 3rd Generation DAP Leaders Ready For GE15? from 2022-03-22T07:45:06

Dr James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Tasmania, helps us navigate the outcome of DAP's central executive committee (CEC) election and what DAP's new leadership team need...

US Declares Rohingya Repression A Genocide from 2022-03-22T07:30:52

The Biden Administration has formally declared that Myanmar’s years-long repression of the Rohingya Muslim population as a “genocide", the eighth time such a designation has been used. This desi...

Ignore Nature At Your Peril from 2022-03-22T07:15:10

Recently, Bank Negara Malaysia and the World Bank published a report on nature-related financial risks for Malaysian banks. We speak to Rekha Reddy, Senior Financial Sector Specialist at the Wor...

New Era Of Globalisation from 2022-03-22T07:00:04

Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, at US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management shares his thoughts on recent comments made by Jerome Powell on the Fed's priority being inflation and whether Chi...

Wavelength Ep284 - Yuna from 2022-03-21T22:00:05

With our eyes set on unearthing the freshest flavors from unexpected places, we widen our scope with hand-picked musical gems from all across Asia. This week, Yuna joins us on the show to share ...

Everyone’s A Critic - A Streetcar Named Desire from 2022-03-21T19:30:19

Director Joe Hasham is taking on A Streetcar Named Desire for the fourth time, with this iteration adapting the iconic Tennessee Williams play in Mandarin. A Pulitzer Prize-winning play that bec...

RM1,500 Minimum Wage This May: Impact On Workers And Businesses from 2022-03-21T19:00:21

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced that the new minimum wage of RM1,500 will be implemented beginning May 1st this year. We explore how this would impact both workers an...

Today on Twitter: SPM Takers Try to Help Mr. M from 2022-03-21T17:35:24

What started as a question about Mr. M on a chemistry paper ended with students sharing memes in a bid to help Mr. M who 'can see things that are not there'. We get into the reactions from netiz...

LadangHutan - A Look at Forest Plantation Projects in Peninsular Malaysia from 2022-03-21T15:00:11

Local environmental journalism portal Macaranga recently released a series of four Listen

IWD 2022: Bringing Traditional Sarawakian Music to the Mainstream from 2022-03-21T14:00:24

Alena Murang is a Malaysian Singer-Songwriter and Sape Player. She joins us on the show today to discuss her passion, transitioning from a conventional job to a musician, and if she’s ever faced...

Battling “Coronastress” With OKRs from 2022-03-21T11:00:48

The conversation surrounding mental health, the workplace, and how the pandemic has affected all of us has taken root and only continues to gain steam. And one of the best tools in this conversa...

UMNO's Show Of Unity Belies Internal Power Struggle from 2022-03-21T09:30:48

At the latest UMNO General Assembly, top leaders put forth a united front, with Prime Minister Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri saying that any decision to call for snap general elections will be made in ...

Asean, The Reopening Story from 2022-03-21T09:15:17

For 2022, Asean is the safe haven destination for funds. Will this trend continue and what are the markets to overweight in and why? Jerry Goh, ASEAN Equities Investment Manager at ABDRN tells u...

UMNO Youth: Return Mandate To The People from 2022-03-21T08:30

During the UMNO General Assembly, Prime Minister Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri said that any decision to call for snap general elections will be done in concert with the top 5 leaders of Umno. On the b...

Emirates Malaysia Is Ready To Spread Its Wings from 2022-03-21T08:00:08

After two years of stringent borders control, Malaysia will soon be reopening its borders once again and many in the aviation sector welcome this with both arms. Mohammad Al Attar, Country Manag...

Sri Lanka, An Economy In Blackout from 2022-03-21T07:30:39

With an inflation rate of 15% which is the highest in Asia, Sri Lanka is facing the brunt of rising oil prices and border closures. Bernard Aw, APAC Economist at Coface tells us what options the...

More Kids Needed For PICKids from 2022-03-21T07:15:35

Only 35% of children in Malaysia aged 5 to 11 have received their first dose of the covid-19 vaccine which is below the 50% target set by the Ministry of Health. Why is that the case when there...

How Do You Officially Say Hello Digitally? from 2022-03-21T06:00:10

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

2:4...

POTP Epi437: Hits From The 60s to 80s from 2022-03-19T16:00:10

Patrick Teoh takes you on another foot-stomping, hand-clapping ride down memory lane as he blows dust off his vinyl collection to bring you a selection of hits from the 60s to 80s.

On The Ball, 18 March 2022 from 2022-03-18T20:00:47

Traditional giants Manchester United, Juventus and Ajax crashed out of UEFA Champions League Round of 16 while Liverpool cut the lead at the top of the English Premier League table to 1 point wi...

Ops Banteras: Does It Address Forced Labour Issues? from 2022-03-18T18:00:43

Ops Banteras was newly launched yesterday, aimed to combat forced labour and human trafficking. First, we look at how widespread this issue is in Malaysia. Then, we discuss whether enforcement o...

Doctor in the House: 2 Years After MCO 1.0, Are We Ready To Transition Into Endemicity? from 2022-03-18T16:00:53

Two years ago, on the 18th of March, Malaysia entered into its very first lockdown, what many colloquially termed MCO1.0. Two years later, in just two weeks, Malaysia will begin its “transition ...

Stay Home&Watch: Di Sebalik Runcit from 2022-03-18T14:00:27

The short documentary, “Di Sebalik Runcit'' explores the uncertain future of...

Faking Tests To Get Out Of Work from 2022-03-18T12:00:21

According to the Star, some unscrupulous workers are Listen

MSP199. Weird Science: Robot Bees And Resurrected Rats from 2022-03-18T11:00:03

Could robot bees be the future of pollination? Will a resurrected T-Rex look like a T-Rex? Can we game our way to a cure for cancer plus the secret to more accurate moon walking?

Modern Learning from 2022-03-18T10:00:34

Guruinovatif is a platform that provides complete online resources for Teachers' Professional Development. An initiative started by Dr. Zulfikar Alimuddin out in Indonesia to help teachers adapt...

Not in My Backyard from 2022-03-18T09:30:41

In conversation with Gregory Ho Wai Son and Lim Han Hsuen from Khazanah Research Institute over their latest research, Living Next to Poor Housing, we explore the much debated topic of ...

Policy Prescriptions for Malaysia's Economic Scarring from 2022-03-18T08:30:14

The movement control orders imposed during two years of the pandemic have had a significant impact on the Malaysian economy, with GDP contracting by 5.6% in 2020 and unemployment hitting a high ...

The Role of Cryptocurrencies in Russian Sanctions from 2022-03-18T07:30:37

Cryptocurrencies have garnered significant attention amidst the war in Ukraine. As Russia becomes more excluded in the global financial system, many have raised questions as to whether Russia wi...

The Gaps in Our Healthcare from 2022-03-18T07:15:18

The lockdown in Malaysia started on 18 March 2020 but what were the gaps in our healthcare system? Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO, Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy does a review with us whils...

Fed Has Increased Rates, Will BNM Follow Suit? from 2022-03-18T07:00:29

Hong Kong Monetary Authority raised interest rates after the much awaited Fed rate move but how will the other Asian central banks react while balancing recovery? Carlos Casanova, Senior Economi...

Why We Need A Covid Memorial from 2022-03-18T06:00:07

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

2:0...

Kanta Studio from 2022-03-17T21:00:53

The aesthetic of photos captured using an old, vintage camera can only be matched by the process of creating these cameras and printing those photos yourself, and for Jeffrey Lim, his interest i...

Popcorn Culture - Supercut: Time Travel from 2022-03-17T19:30

Whether going back to your parents’ high school, sending a cyborg to protect your younger self, speaking to aliens who see time differently, or just wanting to finish a history assignment, time ...

Who Rules The Roost In Johor? from 2022-03-17T19:00:01

Selecting the new Johor Menteri Besar was a contentious issue that concluded with the appointment of Datuk Onn Hafiz. We dissect the turn of events and how it reflects on the push and pull that ...

Today on Twitter: Fourth Times The Charm? from 2022-03-17T17:35:15

EPF withdrawals were announced for the fourth time by Prime Minister Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Yaacob. We look to Twitter for the reactions.

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Popek Popek Parlimen: Where Is Tengku Zafrul? from 2022-03-17T17:00:57

In today's parliament sitting, the Finance Minister's absence is felt on multiple occasions, and we revisit questions around deaths in immigration detainment and those in relation to the Covid-1...

An Aye On The Future from 2022-03-17T11:00:05

Aye Solutions is a Malaysian startup which provides AI-powered tools to advance the transformation of retail stores. Through the integration of AI and other technologies, their AI-powered Autono...

EP11: Dolly Parton from 2022-03-17T10:00:52

Dolly Parton, one of Country music's brightest and most prolific stars, made headlines when she decided to decline the honor of being nominated for the recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. We go...

No Employee&No Package Left Behind from 2022-03-17T10:00:51

Pgeon, a last mile delivery service, has recently introduced Pgeon Care+, an insurance programme catering to their part time delivery drivers. They are the first delivery service company in Mala...

Risk-Off for Chinese Equities from 2022-03-17T09:15:17

After a historic rout earlier in the week, Chinese equity markets rallied on the back of announcements that the government will act to stabilise financial markets. China’s top financial pol...

Finnish Secret to Happiness: Public Trust in Government from 2022-03-17T08:00:03

Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for four years straight in the World Happiness Report. What accounts for the high levels of contentment among Finns? We discuss the facto...

Hope on the Horizon for Tourism Sector from 2022-03-17T07:45:20

Malaysia will be opening its borders to international travellers on April 1st. The move comes as relief to the ailing tourism sector, which has relied heavily on domestic tourism for the past tw...

Always Have an Exit Plan from 2022-03-17T07:30:49

Hong Kong is struggling to contain the omicron wave after being the poster child of handling the Covid crisis. Michael Frank, Senior Analyst of Public Policy at Economist Impact tells us what th...

Is the Present Generation Weaker? from 2022-03-17T06:00:36

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

2:4...

The 2009 Mercedes E-Class is Overlooked as a Used Car from 2022-03-16T20:00:42

In this week's show, the trio talks rising tyre pr...

Popcorn Culture - Review: Turning Red from 2022-03-16T19:30:57

Thirteen-year-old Mei is in a tough spot - she’s torn between being an obedient daughter, dealing with the turmoil of growing up, and if all that isn’t enough, she turns into a big red panda whe...

Today on Twitter: Food Reviews And Halal Certifications from 2022-03-16T17:35

A food reviewer's messages with one of their viewers on whether the food he features in his videos are actually halal or not, has circulated on Twitter. We get into the discussions it's brought ...

Popek Popek Parlimen: Zuraida On Forced Labour Allegations from 2022-03-16T17:00:08

In today's session, we looked at developments on electrical vehicles, postal votings for those residing in Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia’s stance on Afghanistan, power to issue or cancel compound ...

Wat-er We Doing To Protect Our Rivers? from 2022-03-16T15:00:51

Rivers are the planet’s arteries of life, and are intrinsically linked to human survival and well-being. It was Listen

Travel&Tourism Industries Prepare For Borders Reopening: Part Two from 2022-03-16T12:00:22

Malaysia has been off limits to tourists for over two years, after shutting its borders to foreigner travellers since March 2020. As we enter into the endemic phase on April 1 2022, the tourism ...

Because Female Health Matters from 2022-03-16T11:00:03

Hanai is a social impact healthcare technology company that aims to improve access to healthcare information to communities in need. Hanai launched its first app, Jiwa Ibu to provide healthcare ...

Don’t Sweat It! from 2022-03-16T10:00:20

The beauty and skincare industry has found a deep anchor in the ideas of self-care and clean beauty. But what defines a beauty product that is legitimately “clean” or “all-natural”? What are the...

Is Rafizi Back for Good? from 2022-03-16T08:45:48

Following the disastrous Johor, Melaka, and Sarawak state elections, we ask Rafizi Ramli what he plans to do to transform the fortunes of PKR as he vies for the no. 2 post. Image credit: Listen

No Quick Fixes for Floods from 2022-03-16T08:00:27

With the country experiencing an unprecedented level of flooding, we ask Cha-Ly Koh from Urbanmetry and YB Charles Santiago, MP for Klang as to the solutions required to better respond, mitigate...

Does the Asian Region Care about Ocean Pollution? from 2022-03-16T07:30:49

We think of plastic pollution when we say ocean pollution, but a recent report by the Economist Impact titled “The Invisible Wave” also highlights the problem of chemical pollution to the marine...

Not Time Yet to Get Back in Chinese Equities from 2022-03-16T07:00:49

Despite sharp corrections in Chinese Equities especially in tech space, is it safe to bottom fish? Jack Kouzi, Director for Strategy at VFS Group gives his views. Image credit: Unsplash.com

Should Companies Hire A Chief Happiness Officer? from 2022-03-16T06:00:48

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

2:5...

XES 营商稳步前行 　让「走」的每一步都跨出舒适 from 2022-03-16T06:00

网际网络年轮迭转——鞋履不再是单纯的日用品；更是在社媒分享生活的潮流配件，而资讯发达也让时尚成为了高频换新的元素…

关于这点，XES 创办人 Simpson 深谙其中门道——身经 20 年在地鞋业零售经验的他，对现代人的鞋子消费偏好有着相当高的敏锐度。他坚信：透过大数据分析，能轻松掌握顾客对鞋款喜爱的演变。如此...

By the Book: Karina Robles Bahrin, Winner of the 2022 Epigram Books Fiction Prize from 2022-03-15T20:00:49

The winner of this year's 2022 Epigram Books Fiction Prize, Karina Robles Bahrin joins us to talk about her debut novel, The Accidental Malay. Telling the story of Jasmine Leong, the workaholic ...

Popcorn Culture - Review: The Adam Project from 2022-03-15T19:30:10

What’s the one thing you’re never supposed to do if you ever time travel to the future? Cross paths with your past self. Yet, this is exactly what happens in this sci-fi adventure, when a time-t...

Today On Twitter: Rafizi's Back from 2022-03-15T17:35:22

Rafizi Ramli released a statement saying he's stepping back into the political ring and contesting the PKR vice president's post. This comes after Rafizi announced he was stepping away from poli...

Popek Popek Parlimen: Buy Now, Pay Later from 2022-03-15T17:00:33

In today's rundown from the Dewan Rakyat, we have Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin admitting woeful underfunding of the healthcare system, a call to regulate Buy Now Pay Later schemes, and upda...

Mind Matters: Schools Should Nurture Good Mental Health from 2022-03-15T16:00:21

It’s back to school for the 2022 academic year next week. Students, parents and teachers are all eagerly - and anxiously - waiting to see what the new school year has in store. Meanwhile, mental...

The Malayan Songbook: Songs from Pre-Independence Malaya from 2022-03-15T14:00:49

The Malayan Songbook is a collection of pre-independence Malayan music scores, offering its readers a window  into the golden age of Malayan music. Featuring music scores by composers such ...

Revival of Mega Projects a Boon for Constructions Sector from 2022-03-15T09:15:18

The government has announced several infrastructure projects including the revival of MRT3 Circle Line and implementation of additional work packages of the Sabah and Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway....

Will Hotels Recover Now That Borders Reopen? from 2022-03-15T07:15:49

Our country’s international borders are reopening with relaxed restrictions come April 1st and will this be a boost for the tourism sector? Yap Lip Seng, CEO of Malaysian Hotels Association shar...

Technology Getting Hit But Where Do You Hide? from 2022-03-15T07:00:14

US markets continue to be volatile with technology heavy Nasdaq taking the hardest hit, down by 20%, entering in to bear market territory. Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist at US Trust-BOA Pr...

Should You DNA Test Your Dog? from 2022-03-15T06:00:56

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

2.2...

Wavelength Ep283 from 2022-03-14T22:00:38

With our eyes set on unearthing the freshest flavors from unexpected places, we widen our scope with hand-picked musical gems from all across Asia.

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Rocketman - I’m okay

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Impressions - Gran Turismo 7 from 2022-03-14T21:00:49

Car enthusiast and the host of Cruise Control, Ariff Roose shares his enthusiasm and joy of finally being able to hit the tracks and put the pedal to the metal in Gran Turismo 7, Polyphony Digit...

Off The Ball, 14 March 2022 from 2022-03-14T20:00:31

Two Leeds & a United fan at the table. What could go wrong? The trio joins host Kam Raslan as they review last weekend's footie action.

Everyone’s A Critic - Exposure+ Photo from 2022-03-14T19:30:09

Revolving around the theme “Belong”, this multi-venue photo exhibition features the works of 11 Malaysian photographic artists selected from an open call, alongside the works of 5 international ...

Nightclubs and Entertainment Businesses: What About Us? from 2022-03-14T19:00:36

Trade group coalition Industries Unite urged the government to allow nightclubs to operate with health and safety measures in place. We discuss the impact that this closure would have on the ind...

Popek Popek Parlimen: Do You Have Political Will? from 2022-03-14T17:00:01

Today’s Dewan Rakyat highlights include online fraud cases, discussions on abandoned local housing, the government’s decision to announce the increase of minimum wage and also EPF withdrawals. Listen

The Long Food Movement from 2022-03-14T15:00:11

The Long Food Movement report presents a powerful narrative for the need for long...

Malaysian Retail Shrinkage Worse Than It Seems? from 2022-03-14T12:00:47

As more sectors opened up in Q4 of 2021, just in time for holiday shopping, the Malaysian retail scene saw a significant boost in income and consumer traffic nationwide. But despite all the rush...

Race To Recovery With Allianz Insurance - EP8 from 2022-03-14T10:45:59

How does a company protect itself from uncertainties without losing its keyman? What happens when a key decision-maker in your company is unable to perform their duties? Your profits might take ...

Airlines Recovery a Balancing Act Between Reopening of Borders and Soaring Oil Prices from 2022-03-14T09:15:26

Regionally major tourism markets like Thailand, Indonesia and even Malaysia are starting to reopen their borders with minimal SOPs for tourists, which should be a good thing for airlines recover...

Johor Elections Paving the Way for GE15 from 2022-03-14T08:00:55

Fresh off the Johor state elections, we unpack the results and drama that ensued to understand what it means for politics on a federal level. Is this a bellwether for the 15th General Elections?...

Is a Targeted Fuel and Cooking Oil Subsidy the Solution to High Subsidy Bills? from 2022-03-14T07:45:47

Oil prices increased more than 40% on a year to date basis and the Malaysian government's oil subsidies have skyrocketed to RM2bn just for the month of January alone. The government is studying ...

Will an Iran Nuclear Deal be Eventually Struck? from 2022-03-14T07:30:39

Talks to save the Iran Nuclear Deal or Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or JCPOA, and to bring Iran back into the deal’s compliance began in the beginning of 2021, but has been facing many obs...

Retail Sales, Brighter Days Ahead from 2022-03-14T07:15:49

Despite the omicron wave, will retail sales do better in 2022? What are the catalysts that we should keep an eye out for? Tan Hai Hsin, Managing Director at Retail Group Malaysia tells us his vi...

EP10: Daft Punk's Homework from 2022-03-11T22:00:59

Join Othniel Ting & Daryl Ong as they delve into an album of our chosen artist of the week, running you through the stories & history of the album track by track. Before the robot helmet...

On The Ball, 11 March 2022 from 2022-03-11T20:00:22

Chelsea shrugged off their off-field issues to win convincingly against Norwich City in the midweek game, but will the repercussions from the sanction against its owner, Roman Abramovich affect ...

A School For Gifted Children from 2022-03-11T19:00:31

As part of our ongoing conversations with PADU, we look into the Program Pendidikan Pintar Cerdas, an initiative under the Malaysian Education Blueprint that is dedicated to harnessing the poten...

What's Up With Our Fuel Subsidy Systems? from 2022-03-11T18:00:25

The topic of oil prices has been around a lot lately, as we see prices skyrocketing amidst recent world events. Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz has said that the government’s subs...

Doctor in the House: Why Psychology Matters in a Pandemic from 2022-03-11T16:00:31

In 2019, mere months before a form of “viral pneumonia” was reported in Wuhan, China, a book titled ‘The Psychology of Pandemics’ was published. This remarkably prescient publication by Prof Dr ...

Chee Yoke Ling: Not All Superheroes Wear Capes from 2022-03-11T15:00

Chee Yoke Ling's work is perhaps best described as intersectional. Among many others, she fights to uphold human rights, women's rights, environmental rights, social justice, sustainable develop...

Stay Home&Watch: Unlocking Bengoh from 2022-03-11T14:00:44

Bengoh, also known as "The Village above the Clouds" in Sarawak, was renowned for its beauty and scenic views atop a hill. But then came the construction of a mega dam in the area, which left on...

MSP198. The Great Smushing: Your Avatar Needs You. from 2022-03-11T11:00:22

Who will we be in the metaverse? Obviously, an avatar. But what will that avatar mean for the person in the real world. Has digital technology already eroded our identities?

Sprouting Hope from 2022-03-11T10:00:06

Tumboh is a social enterprise that produces plant-based products which started less than a year ago aims to find a sustainable way to constantly give back to the underprivileged community. ...

Opportunities in Johor's Property Market from 2022-03-11T09:30:55

As we head into the Johor state elections, Philip See is in conversation with Tan Lih Ru, associate director, and Keith Ooi, deputy managing director, of Knight Frank Malaysia for insight into t...

PBM, Open to Any Coalition from 2022-03-11T08:45:12

Parti Bangsa Malaysia, previously known as Sarawak Workers Party, went through a rebranding in October last year led by Julau MP Larry Sng. It's making its debut in the Johor State elections, co...

Malaysia's Employment Predicament: Unemployment or Underemployment? from 2022-03-11T08:00:59

When it comes to wages, many of us can agree that it should be increased. But the question that provokes intense debate is when and how? Should market forces dictate the quantum of our living, g...

Uniting a Divided Korea from 2022-03-11T07:30:37

Yoon Suk-Yeol, who is a member of the People Power Party and former prosecutor, has won the neck-to-neck Presidential race against ruling Democratic Party member and ex-mayor and lawyer Lee Jae-...

Nightclubs Remain on Negative List from 2022-03-11T07:15:02

The government has made revisions to the negative list with only nightclubs to remain closed during this transition to endemicity, as nightclubs are thought to be at high risk for the transmissi...

USD200bb Oil, A Possibility? from 2022-03-11T07:00:18

With US inflation at a 40 year high of 7.9%, will the Fed dial back their monetary tightening plan? Tim Mulholland, President of TJM Limited in Chicago tells us whilst giving us a forecast of oi...

Darkroom On The Go from 2022-03-10T21:00:10

In order to get his work done on the spot, photographer K. Azril Ismail purchased a decommissioned ambulance and turned it into a mobile darkroom. Coupled with his preference for vintage photogr...

Popcorn Culture - Supercut: Batman! from 2022-03-10T19:30:09

Turn on the Bat-signal and grab the Shark Repellent because it's time to dive into the psyche of Gotham's caped crusader! From campier iterations to moodier incarnations of the Dark Knight, we'r...

How To Drive Safely In A Flood from 2022-03-10T19:00:52

Flood-logged cars can be seen scattered around following the recent flash floods in Selangor, and there's been reports that used car dealers are most likely not to accept flood-damaged vehicles....

Popek Popek Parlimen: Targeted Subsidies For The Needy from 2022-03-10T17:00:41

In today's sitting, policymakers talked about the possibility of targeted fuel subsidies to help those who need it, reviewing the ceiling price for COVID-19 test kits and a suggestion that parli...

Public Health: Efforts to Tackle Chronic Kidney Disease Going to Waste? from 2022-03-10T16:00:40

Do Malaysians take kidney health seriously? Going by the rising incidence of chronic kidney disease over the past decades, it might not seem so. This World Kidney Day, we check in on how we’re m...

Advantage UMNO/Barisan Nasional Ahead of Johor Elections? from 2022-03-10T15:00:44

We’re only a few days away from the Johor State elections. Over the past couple of weeks, political parties have been busy campaigning, trying to win the hearts & minds of Johoreans. Experts...

The Boys Club: A Documentary on Sexual Harassment from 2022-03-10T14:00:27

A few years ago, Chen YihWen began working on a feature documentary film, that has since been released on TV. However, what many do not know is that the director of that documentary, YihWen, had...

善用EPF i-Invest增加退休存款 from 2022-03-10T12:00

公积金局早在2019年推出了EPF i-Invest线上投资服务平台，让符合资格的会员们上申请转移第一户口的部分存款进行投资。

可投资的项目就是当局指定且相对安全的信托基金，让会员自主管理部分资金动向，增加回酬获利的机会。

节目中理财规划师Pauline 杨东红分享了该如何善用EPF i-Invest为公积金存款复利！

Women in Tech - Part Two from 2022-03-10T12:00

In conjunction with International Women’s Day, we celebrate Women in Tech - an industry where women still remain underrepresented in general and in leadership. We speak to various female tech le...

Co-Working To Infinity from 2022-03-10T10:00:31

INFINITY8’s story began in 2017, with a 1400 sq ft first floor lot and just 4 coworkers - but with a bursting passion for community building. Since setting up their first coworking space, INFIN...

Metals Pedal in Full Throttle from 2022-03-10T09:15:53

Last Tuesday, nickel prices went through the roof and briefly scored an unprecedented 250% spike of above $100,000 a tonne. London Metal Exchange cancelled trade and suspended nickel trading. Wh...

Warisan Making Its Way West from 2022-03-10T08:30:13

Warisan is contesting 6 seats in the Johor state elections on its own. Will this east Malaysian party make headway and what does the party stand for? YB Suhaimi Salleh, Johor Chief of Warisan, t...

D&O Green Technologies In The Driver’s Seat from 2022-03-10T08:00:28

The past few years have been booming for semiconductor players. Automotive LED supplier D&O Green Technologies Bhd’s managing director, Tay Kheng Chiong, is on the Breakfast Grille to talk a...

PKR Thinks No Confusion with Own Logo from 2022-03-10T07:30:19

PKR will be contesting in 20 seats in the upcoming election in Johor, which is the largest number of seats in the Pakatan Harapan coalition. But why the breakaway in logo usage and is cohesion r...

Break From War from 2022-03-10T07:00:38

US markets rallied, oil price and commodities prices headed south, is it time for buying dip? When are we seeing the peak of inflation? Song Seng Wun, Economist at CIMB Private Banking tells us ...

Deepfaking An Election, The Future of Campaigning? from 2022-03-10T06:00:04

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

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AI A&R from 2022-03-09T22:00:57

This month, a new US patent has just been granted to Spotify for a new algorithm that can predict the next big music artist, months or even years before they become chart-toppers. We find out ho...

By The Way: UMG, Donda 2, Project HEAL&Epic Games x Bandcamp from 2022-03-09T22:00:55

By The Way is a rapid-fire segment that gives you a snapshot of developing stories in the music world. This week, stories on music companies suspending Russian operations, an update on Kanye’s D...

LOVELIFEMUSIC from 2022-03-09T22:00:02

Alternative-folk singer-songwriter Brendan De Cruz joins us on the show today to talk about his first ever solo live concert, LOVELIFEMUSIC. A man that's no stranger in the local circuit as, thi...

What's In The New Camry? from 2022-03-09T20:00:08

This week, the trio kicks off the show by talking about the frequent flooding and the littering that contributes to it. After that, however, they discuss the popularity of station-wagons and Listen

Making Our Cities Spongey from 2022-03-09T18:00:17

During the parliament session yesterday, Klang MP Charles Santiago mentioned the need to look into the 'sponge-city' concept as a long-term solution to the flooding problem. We discuss the idea ...

Today On Twitter: Money Not Enough from 2022-03-09T17:35:53

A tweet gain traction today lamenting the lack of finances to care for elderly parents and looking after children of their own. We look to twitter for the reactions from netizens.

Image S...

Popek Popek Parlimen: Speaker Sorry For Giving Najib Extension from 2022-03-09T17:00:41

In today's sitting, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Azhar Harun apologizes for granting Najib Razak's request to delay his response on the comments made about 1MDB debts, until after the Johor elec...

IWD 2022: Surviving The Mental Trauma of Abuse from 2022-03-09T16:00:06

One in three women worldwide experience some form of violence in their lives, and most of this is physical, sexual or emotional abuse, either from an intimate partner or a non-partner. Physical ...

Biodiversity For Malaysia: Global Frameworks&Targets Explained from 2022-03-09T15:00:01

Biodiversity is deteriorating worldwide, and it's widely projected that this decline will worsen with business-as-usual scenarios. The Listen

Will Democracy Win in Myanmar? from 2022-03-09T14:00:05

It’s been slightly more than a year since Myanmar’s military launched a coup against the nation’s democratically-elected political party and leader. The economy has collapsed and protestors figh...

Women in Tech - Part One from 2022-03-09T12:00:47

In conjunction with International Women’s Day, we celebrate Women in Tech - an industry where women still remain Listen

Geared For The Asian Woman All Over The World from 2022-03-09T11:00:36

Love, Bonito is a well-known woman apparel retailer, curated specially for every Asian woman at any stage of their life. Love, Bonito recently announced the close of its Series C funding round, ...

Stickerrific Still Sticking Around from 2022-03-09T10:00:49

With the rise of technology over the years, it feels like putting pen to paper is almost a lost art. But with their eighth year in the business, it’s clear that Stickerrific, a stationery and ar...

As War Rages, Currencies Take the Hit from 2022-03-09T09:00:23

As the war in Ukraine continues, major currencies have also seen significant volatility. The Euro and the Pound have seen sharp depreciation against the US Dollars as investors sought shelter in...

Pejuang's Johor Ambitions - Can the Minnow Turn Mighty? from 2022-03-09T08:45:37

Pejuang is contesting 42 seats in the Johor state elections, with an ambitious target of securing more than 30 seats. Although headed by a political legend, can this minnow party make headway in...

Spreading Its Wings for Insurtech from 2022-03-09T08:00:59

Two years into the pandemic and hardly any flights happening, how does a general insurance player tied to an airline like Tune Protect grow and maintain its presence? Rohit Nambiar, Group CEO of...

Does Malaysia Need a Rental Tenancy Act? from 2022-03-09T07:45:19

Malaysia’s rental market has long been viewed as lacking proper regulation to safeguard both tenants and landlords.

The absence of specific rules on rental tenancy means that contract law ...

Ordinary Russians Bear the Brunt of Sanctions from 2022-03-09T07:30:34

Russia has become the world's most heavily sanctioned country following international response to its invasion of Ukraine. What has the impact been on the economy thus far, and what options do R...

Volatile is the Name of the Game from 2022-03-09T07:00:19

Markets continue to be in a tailspin as the war in Ukraine continues with oil hitting USD130/bbl. What then is the best investment strategy? Jeffrey Halley, Senior Market Analyst at OANDA tells ...

Is Degrowing the Economy for the Future the Right Path? from 2022-03-09T06:00:08

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

2:2...

【台湾精品系列】AROMASE 用最环保健康的方式对待你的头皮 from 2022-03-09T06:00

来自台湾的美科 MacroHI 旗下的「AROMASE 艾玛丝」是一款头皮养护的品牌 。它荣获『2021 台湾精品奖』及多项国际奖项肯定。2020 成为亚洲第一支国际 C2C（循环经济）认证铜级护发产品，也获得国际 B 型企业两项世界级知名认证。

美科 MacroHI 有一个很狂的产品定位：「一瓶家用洗发精，就能解决每一个人的头皮问题」。他们到底是哪里来的自信呢？事实上，...

IWD 2022: One Giant Leap For Womankind from 2022-03-08T21:00:21

In conjunction with International Women's Day, on the programe we have Datuk Leong Mun Yee, the first Malaysian - be it male or female - to compete in the Olympics five times, Sydney (...

By the Book: Why Read Women Authors from 2022-03-08T20:00:49

With International Women’s Day falling on March 8, we pay tribute to women who write, by discussing the choice to consciously read more female authors - and the many things a reader gains by doi...

Domestic Workers Have Rights Too, You Know? from 2022-03-08T19:00:32

The signing of the MoU between Malaysia and Indonesia on the recruitment of domestic workers is expected to be signed this month. We speak with representatives from PERTIMIG and AMMPO to underst...

What Can We Do To Break The Bias? from 2022-03-08T18:00:27

It's International Women's Day, and this year's theme is Break the Bias. First, we discuss what this theme means in society. Then, we get into gender biases that exist at the workplace. To close...

Popek Popek Parlimen: On Songs To Make A Political Point from 2022-03-08T17:00:16

In today's highlights from the Dewan Rakyat, aside from MPs making their point using songs, they also discussed a variety of issues including affordable housing for young people, Malaysia's stan...

Getting More Women On Boards from 2022-03-08T12:00:24

Boards in Malaysia are still lagging be...

Designing A Safer Work Ecosystem from 2022-03-08T11:00:59

Covid-19 has forever changed how organisations manage their workspace and human capital. We speak to Scalable Malaysia, which specialises in workplace solutions, about how decentralised employme...

What It Takes To Have It All from 2022-03-08T10:00:07

In conjunction with International Women’s Day this year, we speak with entrepreneur, instructor and fulltime mom Michelle Ho on what it takes to find success in all areas of life.

I...

Have We Reached Peak Oil? from 2022-03-08T09:15:58

We ask Horace Chan, Senior Analyst - Oil and Chemicals, Bloomberg Intelligence how high can oil prices go and what can be done to stem the prices? Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

An All of Society Approach for Women Issues from 2022-03-08T07:45:23

As we celebrate International Woman's day, we examine the effectiveness of policies In Malaysia to empower and elevate the role of women in society. Anis Farid, Research and Advocacy Officer at ...

Women in Corporate Leadership from 2022-03-08T07:15:11

Anne Abraham, the Chairperson and Founder of LeadWomen, tells us about women representation in leadership roles and also about what needs to be done to encourage more women participation in top ...

Calls For Justice: Teen Mother Appeals For Bail from 2022-03-07T18:00:06

A teenager has appealed for bail after facing charges of killing her newborn baby, and the decision for it will be announced tomorrow. First, we delve into the legalities and rights involved in ...

Brain Waves: Identifying Rare Disease Genes from 2022-03-07T16:00:20

While rare diseases are rare, there are around 10,000 different types of rare diseases and collectively this affects a large number of people. With more than 80% of these rare diseases having un...

IWD 2022: The Freedom to Tell Stories from 2022-03-07T14:00:05

Ushar Daniele has been a journalist for about a decade. Interestingly enough, this wasn’t necessarily a lifelong dream, nor did she attend journalism school. Journalism was something that came h...

How The Russia-Ukraine War Affects Malaysian Businesses from 2022-03-07T12:00:56

It’s almost been two weeks since the Russians invaded Ukraine. Although this war seems to be a fair geographical distance away from us, Malaysian businesses are expected to suffer economic after...

What’s A Business Influencer? from 2022-03-07T10:00:36

How do you stand out in a crowded marketplace, whether you’re a business or an individual? Co-founders of PopCon, Yandaro Al Amien and Nina Sharil Khan “pop confusions” and tell us how to make m...

Behind the Byline: Stories of Women Journalists from 2022-03-07T09:30:10

Although women make up roughly half the population, women remain underrepresented both as news subjects and within the media industry. This was one of the motivations that spurred Reta Lee, Edit...

Love, Bonito Hearts Global Growth from 2022-03-07T08:00:38

Prudent, measured growth has been key to managing Covid's retail fallout but having raised Series C funding, it's now all systems go for regional and international expansion. Dione Song, CEO of ...

Getting Down on Your Downtime from 2022-03-07T06:00:23

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

1:4...

Muda, The Underdog Of Underdogs? from 2022-03-04T19:00:43

With Muda making it's electoral debut, we catch up with Syed Saddiq to discuss preparations and some of the criticisms that have been levelled at the party, ahead of the Johor state election. Listen

聯合國141個國家要求俄羅斯停止戰爭 from 2022-03-04T19:00

聯合國大會在3月2日第11次緊急特別會議中在193個成員國當中對於譴責俄羅斯入侵烏克蘭的決議案進行投票表決，決議文本是「要求俄羅斯聯邦立即，徹底，無條件地從國際承認的烏克蘭領土撤出所有軍隊。這個決議案還呼籲俄羅斯撤銷承認烏克蘭東部兩個分離主義地區為「獨立地區」的決定。最終是以141票贊成，其中也包括了馬來西亞。

Looking after our Gig Workers from 2022-03-04T18:00:17

As part of our monthly check-in on the employment scene, we're putting gig workers in the spotlight. First, we get updates on the gig economy and the place it holds in Malaysia’s employment land...

Today On Twitter: Kemahiran Hidup Is Life from 2022-03-04T17:35:44

A tweet questioning the relevance of Kemahiran Hidup has gone viral, prompting users to share their memories and experiences of their time in class. We reflect on the life skills it may or may n...

Adjusting To A Single Income Household from 2022-03-04T17:00:48

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the loss of income for many, giving rise to more one-income couples. We explore the implications this would have on relationship dynamics and responsibilities re...

基石投资者是新IPO的灵丹仙药吗？ from 2022-03-04T16:31:07

基石投资者在马股IPO市场中扮演着相当重要的角色，反映该公司的前景受到肯定，同时也给予市场投资者很大的信心，但这些公司上市后，其股价的表现到底是否能够有亮眼的表现？本期节目将由Areca Capital总执行长黄德明来为我们分析基石投资者的话题。

Doctor in the House: Better Care For Obesity from 2022-03-04T16:00:15

With non-communicable diseases like heart disease and diabetes skyrocketing in Malaysia, are we adequately tackling obesity as a public health issue? Unfortunately, we don’t seem to be making an...

Stay Home&Watch: Kopi O Khau Sikit Kurang Manis from 2022-03-04T14:00:29

Described as a “hip-hopping documentary on ear-squats, plus allegations of corruption, abuse and poor crime prevention,” the 2006 film Listen

Stealing Back Your Time from 2022-03-04T12:00:42

Do you find yourself indulging in online shopping, tiktok or netflix late at night, at the expense of sleep? And you do this very well knowing you need to be up early the next day? Well you coul...

The Challenges of a Living Wage from 2022-03-04T07:45:26

EPF CEO, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah has recommended that Malaysia implement a living wage as that would raise the EPF savings rate. But what would be the challenges of implementing this? Firdaos Ros...

India's Geopolitical Tightrope from 2022-03-04T07:30:50

Asian rivals India and China often find themselves on opposing ends of the geopolitical table, but they both abstained from voting at the United Nations on the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Polit...

Stagflation, From Impossible to Possible from 2022-03-04T07:00:05

With slowing global growth, higher inflation from rising energy, grain and metal prices, is stagflation a possibility? Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist at UBP tells us his perspective while giv...

EP9: Norah Jones from 2022-03-03T22:00:56

Join Daryl Ong & Othniel Ting as they take you through the discography of our artist of the week, playing some of their most iconic and memorable hits back to back. This week, we are putting...

Kuala Lumpur At 50 from 2022-03-03T21:00:04

Kuala Lumpur celebrated its 50th anniversary as a city last month, so we decided to reflect on how the capital has grown and transformed throughout all these years, and what KL’s identity is at ...

Checking In With A Ukrainian Citizen from 2022-03-03T19:00:28

Russia says its troops have taken Kherson on the Polish-Belarusian border as it continues to bombard Kyiv and Kharkiv. The UN human rights office has said that 227 civilians have been killed and...

Let's Talk About EPF from 2022-03-03T18:00:31

EPF has announced a dividend rate of 6.1% for Conventional Savings 2021, and 5.65% for Syariah Savings 2021. First, we look into what this growth indicates and what effect they’ll have on contri...

How Gynae Cancers Affect Women from 2022-03-03T16:00:13

When it comes to women’s health, much has been said about breast cancer, and less about another group of cancers which only affects women: gynaecological cancers. How do these cancers affect wom...

Johor Elections: Meet Parti Sosialis Malaysia’s Sole Candidate from 2022-03-03T15:00:28

R Arangkannal will be Parti Sosialis Malaysia’s sole candidate at the upcoming Johor state elections. The 46 year old activist and filmmaker will be competing for the Kota Iskandar state seat ag...

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Racism&Hypocrisy in Western Media from 2022-03-03T14:00:01

It’s been roughly about a week now since Russia invaded Ukraine. Hundreds have been killed. Hundreds of thousands have fled the country. Unsurprisingly, people and governments across the globe h...

Soles For The Soul from 2022-03-03T10:00:36

What does it take to sell shoes to millions of people in a market that is already saturated with footwear brands? Since its humble beginnings in Wangsa Maju over 2 decades ago, XES Shoes now has...

Global Investment Themes To Watch in 2022 from 2022-03-03T09:30:19

These past two years have seen a period of disruption and opportunities with the Covid-19 pandemic becoming a trigger for government spending, low interest rates and a supply chain crisis. And w...

Time To Pay Attention To Risk from 2022-03-03T09:15:59

The MSCI Asia Pacific Index has declined by 5% since the beginning of the year as the global stock sell off continues in earnest as the war in Ukraine rages on. So how should investors position ...

EPF Dividends, Steady She Goes from 2022-03-03T08:45:14

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) declared a 6.1% dividend for conventional savings and 5.65% dividend for shariah savings for 2021 which was even better than pre-pandemic times. Pankaj C Kumar...

WWD 2022: Keep Forests Intact, Preserve Biodiversity from 2022-03-03T08:00:27

Malaysia is home to one of the most biodiverse ecological environments, widely recognized for the richness of flora and fauna species with whom we share the land. In recognition of the value of ...

EU Stands United Against Russia from 2022-03-03T07:30:18

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has set in motion seismic shifts in EU and German foreign policy, including the direct arming of weapons to countries in conflict. We discuss the reasons and...

High Commodity Prices, What Should You Do? from 2022-03-03T07:00:21

As war continues to wage in Ukraine, markets continue to be volatile while commodity prices from oil, grains to metals hit new time highs. Brian Arcese, Portfolio Manager & Equity Analyst at...

Song Catalogue Sales Still Strong in 2022 from 2022-03-02T22:00:42

Warner Music has just announced a new partnership with financial giant BlackRock to co-invest in a new $750 million dollar fund that will focus on acquiring stakes in music copyrights. This sees...

Make Music, Not War from 2022-03-02T22:00:24

Music is subjective. That’s a given. But a new study<...

Did the Honda Prelude Miss the JDM Boat? from 2022-03-02T20:00:54

In this week's show, Ariff discusses Listen

Popcorn Culture - Review: Being the Ricardos from 2022-03-02T19:30:39

I Love Lucy was a game-changer for modern television and the syndicated sitcom, and also made its stars and creators Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, abidingly beloved and famous. Being the Ricardos...

The Ethics And Morality Of Unilateral Conversions from 2022-03-02T19:00:35

We revisit the story of Loh Siew Hong and the ethical considerations around unilateral conversions, as the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of religious affairs, Datuk Idris...

Malaysian Government To Pay Billions To Sulu Descendants? from 2022-03-02T18:00:04

The Malaysian government has been asked to pay 62.5 billion ringgit to the descendants of the Sulu Sultan, over a historical deed. First, we talk about where this fits into the larger picture of...

Today On Twitter: Using Bahasa Malaysia During International Events from 2022-03-02T17:35:24

There's been a discussion on the usage of Bahasa Malaysia in official functions abroad, on Twitter. We join the conversation.

Image Source: Hafiez Razali, Shutterstock

Ask A Psychologist #22: Fun from 2022-03-02T16:00:43

What’s your idea of fun? Why is fun important to our happiness and mental wellbeing? How do we rediscover fun in our lives after two harrowing years of the pandemic? Consultant Clinical Psycholo...

There's No Planet B: The Effects of the Climate Crisis from 2022-03-02T15:00:23

In our new series, There's No Planet B, we want to share everything you need to know about the climate crisis. In our Listen

Unicorns, Zebras and Camels from 2022-03-02T12:00:46

Unicorn is not a new term in the game. It’s not news that many startup companies are making ‘be a unicorn’ their ultimate goal, trying to pitch billions of funds into their companies and label t...

The Spice of Life from 2022-03-02T11:00:02

Pepper Labs is an accredited social enterprise empowering marginalised communities through sustainable entrepreneurial initiatives and digital transformation. It began as a mobile venture to fee...

Achieving Entrepreneurial Grate-ness from 2022-03-02T10:00:50

One of the many cheese platter companies in Malaysia, Cheese Platter KL, launched in December 2020 with only RM1000 as capital and now have been acknowledged as one of the best cheese platters i...

Wanted: A National EV Framework from 2022-03-02T08:00:29

Thanks to the success of its Civic sedan and HR-V and BR-V SUVs, Honda is the top non-national make in Malaysia, but longer-term challenges centre on Honda's investment into EVs where the lack o...

East Coast Floods Requires Mitigation and Adaptation from 2022-03-02T07:15:37

With over 25,000 people displaced from their homes in the east coast due to one of the worst floods in Kelantan and Terengganu, Dato’ Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus, President, MERCY Malaysia prov...

In War, Hold Cash and Take Refuge from 2022-03-02T07:15:12

Risk-off strategies like holding cash and seeking safe havens like gold are rising in importance as conflict in the Ukraine ratchets higher in temperature. Jack Kouzi, Director for Strategy, VFS...

Are Inflation Expectations Self-fulfilling? from 2022-03-02T06:00:12

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

2:0...

PJ City FC: Keeping It Local from 2022-03-01T21:00:29

Whatever foreign talents can do, Malaysians can do too. If not, even better. That's the sentiment of Dato' Sri Vijay Eswaran, the owner of a rebirthed Petaling Jaya City Football Club with their...

By the Book: Books That Made Us Cry from 2022-03-01T20:00:35

From classic tragedies to melancholy stories, there's just something about a book that can move you to tears, or evoke Big Feelings. In this episode, we discuss the craft behind writing a book t...

The EU's Decision: France And Germany Weigh In from 2022-03-01T19:00:18

The European Union (EU) has agreed in a historic first, to jointly finance the purchase and deliveries of weapons to help Ukraine fend off the Russian invasion, following an emergency special se...

NGO Calls For Review Of Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill 2021 from 2022-03-01T18:00:49

The Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill 2021, which has been in the works since 1990, went through its second reading yesterday. First, we hear from the Joint Action Group for Gender Equality on the cur...

Popek Popek Parlimen: No Corrupted Politician Spared? from 2022-03-01T17:00:21

We're back with our updates from the Dewan Rakyat, and the first day of session includes a variety of topics: The MPs discussed the ongoing floods in the East Coast, the regulation of carbon tra...

Rare Disease Day 2022: Young People Living With A Rare Disease (Part 2) from 2022-03-01T16:00:15

One person living with a rare disease may feel unseen and unheard, among the minority. But collectively, the voices from the community of people with rare diseases are significant, and can make ...

Beyond Fashion from 2022-03-01T10:00:02

American born Malaysian dubbed a controversial designer Anuar Faizal, discusses his foray into fashion from accounting - and his role as National Director of Miss Charm Malaysia.

Im...

Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia, Small But Big Ambitions from 2022-03-01T08:00:27

In a crowded field of 16 Islamic Banks, how does one of the smallest standalone banks make waves? Arsalaan Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia tell us their strategy for gro...

In Parliament's Inbox: Policy, Clarity and Reform from 2022-03-01T07:45:45

Global and local volatility begs for more policy clarity, further adding impetus for Malaysian Parliamentary reform, not to mention much-needed legislation on anti-party hopping and gender equal...

Russia Invasion, Worryingly, Increasingly Global from 2022-03-01T07:15:07

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is fast escalating into a globally significant event with many more world players getting increasingly involved, including the US, Germany, and China.

Dr. Malc...

Have We Lost 2 Years To Covid? from 2022-03-01T06:00:40

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

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Wavelength Ep281 from 2022-02-28T22:00:46

With our eyes set on unearthing the freshest flavors from unexpected places, we widen our scope with hand-picked musical gems from all across Asia.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - Feb 2022 from 2022-02-28T21:00:44

We round-up some of the biggest news in the month of February, including New York Times purchasing popular online word game, Wordle for a 7-figure sum, esports to be part of the 2030 Commonwealt...

Off The Ball: 28 February 2022 from 2022-02-28T20:00

Kepa Arrizabalaga skies it in the shootout while Liverpool clinches a record-breaking ninth league cup, Spurs put four past Leeds as Marcelo Bielsa loses his job, points shared at Old Trafford w...

Headlines Ahead Of The Johor Elections from 2022-02-28T19:00:06

The Johor elections are around the corner, and we look into the many stories surrounding it, involving Muda versus PKR, women in politics, and also football. We dive into it.

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An Update On The East Coast Floods from 2022-02-28T18:00:06

A huge number of people have been evacuated to relief centres as the flood crisis worsens in Terengganu and Kelantan. We get into the situation on the ground, and the recovery efforts that are n...

No More Laps Around The Block from 2022-02-28T17:00:42

A 2-hour parking limit will be imposed in selected commercial areas in Subang Jaya. We look into the merits of this plan and whether a time limit is going to successfully address our perennial s...

Rare Disease Day 2022: Young People Living With A Rare Disease (Part 1) from 2022-02-28T16:00:54

One person living with a rare disease may feel unseen and unheard, among the minority. But collectively, the voices from the community of people with rare diseases are significant, and can make ...

Macaranga Wrap-up: February 2022 from 2022-02-28T15:35:33

The illegal smuggling of rhino horns in South Africa involving a Malaysian, African swine fever in Sabah, two species of white-handed gibbons instead of one? These are some of the major environm...

The Animal Neighbours Project from 2022-02-28T15:00:40

As forests and natural spaces shrink, and human activities increasingly expand and encroach on wildlife habitats, human-wildlife conflicts and interactions are practically inevitable. It's a com...

Music&Igikai from 2022-02-28T14:00:15

Did you know that a Malaysian worked on the sound mixing for the Disney film, Encanto? Sarawakian Alvin Wee, an award-winning producer, mixer and musician, has been nominated for an accolade at ...

Open Salary Policy - Yes or No? from 2022-02-28T12:00:36

Let’s be honest: in Malaysia, you can be penal...

The First Step To A Smart Warehouse from 2022-02-28T10:00:51

Time and Money. A Warehouse Management System (WMS) can literally save you this, plus increase employee productivity and optimise workflow. So why are business owners still apprehensive about in...

Why is ASEAN Muted on the Invasion of Ukraine? from 2022-02-28T08:30:34

The Malaysian government's latest statement on the situation in Ukraine has been criticized by some observers as not going far enough; the same applies for the recent statement issued by ASEAN F...

Impact to ASEAN From Ukraine Conflict from 2022-02-28T07:30:12

Bernard Aw, Economist for Asia Pacific, Coface, spells out the trade and economic ramifications from the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

No Quarantine for Boosted, Asymptomatic Close Contacts from 2022-02-28T07:15:45

Beginning 1 March, people categorized as close contacts of positive Covid-19 cases will not have to undergo quarantine if they are asymptomatic and have received a third booster vaccine dose. We...

On The Ball, 25 February 2022 from 2022-02-25T20:00:03

Kam Raslan returns to the manager's dugout as the pundits react to the midweek Premier League games that saw Liverpool put pressure on Man City with a resounding 6-0 win against struggling Leeds...

Cultivating Interest In STEM- EP 2 from 2022-02-25T19:27:36

The Ministry of Education is committed to producing enough STEM graduates to fulfil the employment needs of the industries that fuel its economy. But enrollment rates are not where they need to ...

France And Germany's Response To Ukraine-Russia Conflict from 2022-02-25T19:00:15

We continue to look into the ongoing crisis following Russia's launch of a full scale military attack on Ukraine. We spoke to members of the EU on their response to the invasions, and the subseq...

Did You Feel The Tremors? from 2022-02-25T17:00:10

Tremors were felt in a bunch of different places in the Klang Valley, and several west coast states on Peninsular Malaysia this morning, after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Sumatra. We get into...

Stay Home and Watch: Huruf J from 2022-02-25T14:00:26

What happens when your status changes from “married” to “divorced”? This is what filmmaker Afiq Deen explored in his short documentary, titled Listen

MSP176: He-Matt and the Masters of the Metaverse (Replay) from 2022-02-25T11:00:49

The battle for control of the metaverse is pitting companies that want to create a corporate-curated Ready Player One experience against those who want it to develop with the organic chaos of th...

Tech for Mothers from 2022-02-25T10:00:40

Nuren Group is a content, community, and commerce platform comprising several websites that follow women from getting married to entering motherhood. Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Petri...

What's All The Fuss About JMBs? from 2022-02-25T09:30:54

Property Legal clinic on JMBs and MCs with Chris Tan from Chur Associates. Image credit: Shutterstock

Russia's Guns Cast Pall on Europe Growth from 2022-02-25T08:45:15

A plethora of economic sanctions have been thrust upon Russia following its invasion of the Ukraine, but there remain serious concerns over an escalation, not to mention Europe's frail recovery....

Russia's Justification For Ukraine Invasion from 2022-02-25T08:30:21

Russian troops invaded Ukraine after months of troops on the border. H.E. Naiyl Latypov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Malaysia gives their position on why the incursion was necessary ...

Ukraine Envoy: National Morale Is Strong from 2022-02-25T08:00:53

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have boiled over into a full-scale invasion after Russia sent military troops into the country on Thursday, 24 February. Why have diplomatic efforts to resolv...

More Revelations In 1MDB Trial from 2022-02-25T07:45:45

Recent revelations from the Roger Ng trial in New York has shone a spotlight on some of the details of the 1MDB corruption trial. Tom Wright, author of Billion Dollar Whale tells us what we shou...

Russia's Ukraine War Derails Aviation's Frail Recovery from 2022-02-25T07:30:32

With Russia's invasion of the Ukraine, aviation's frail recovery is once again under serious derailment. Shantanu Gangakhedkar, Aviation Consultant, Frost & Sullivan, discusses. Image credit...

Buying Opportunities In A Volatile Market from 2022-02-25T07:00:28

Tim Mulholland, President at TJM Limited in Chicago explains to us why US markets rallied after a sharp correction and whether that is a buying opportunity. He also weighs in the commodity rally...

What Would You Give Up to Buy A House? from 2022-02-25T06:00:12

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

1:48 - Sho...

Will New Laws Help Relationship Between Landlords And Tenants? from 2022-02-24T18:00:59

The Housing and Local Government Ministry is asking for feedback on the proposed Residential Tenancies Act. We get into what the act will cover and how it will impact homeowners and renters. The...

Sparks Fly In Russian-Ukraine Conflict from 2022-02-24T17:00:38

Earlier today, Russia fired missiles into Ukraine in an act of aggression that has brought condemnation from world leaders. We look into how the international community will respond to this and ...

MUDA’s ‘Iron Lady’ on Seat Negotiations, Policy Plans for Johor from 2022-02-24T15:00:16

Amira Aisya is one of the founding members and secretary general of Parti MUDA. Not only that, other members and supporters of the party regard the 27 year old as the ‘Iron Lady’ of MUDA. Amira ...

2022’s Employee Movement&Retention Trends from 2022-02-24T12:00:38

The battle for talent will continue in 2022. According to Listen

Wholesome Home-Cooked Meals from 2022-02-24T10:00:15

Hawkr is a micro kitchen and home-food-focused delivery platform and business solution. Founded in 2020, Hawkr specialises in empowering budding home cooks to successfully set up and grow their ...

Assessing Risks When It Comes To Investing from 2022-02-24T09:30:15

When it comes to investing, risk and reward are inextricably entwined. Therefore, it is important for anyone to weigh the potential reward against the risk to decide whether it's worth putting t...

CARRO: Buying A Car In A Few Clicks With A Disruptor from 2022-02-24T08:00:03

The pandemic had resulted in a rise in online transactions for used cars, but the competition is also intense. We speak to CARRO, a Singapore-based automotive marketplace, present in Thailand, I...

The New Norm of Self-Testing from 2022-02-24T07:15:48

The Ministry of Health recently issued a call to the Medical Device Authority to ensure the quality of Covid-19 self-test kits, following consumer complaints over the accuracy of testing results...

Fed Put Gathers Steam As Bears Hit Nasdaq, S&P from 2022-02-24T07:00:22

With US markets in bear market territory partly due to the brewing Russia-Ukraine conflagration and commodities leading a precipitous global inflationary surge, Fed Chief Jay Powell is in a poli...

Are We All Content Creators? from 2022-02-24T06:00:13

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.
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By The Way: Grammy's Miscategorization, Record Store Fugitive, RIP Mark Lanegan, Hendrix Lyrics Sheet from 2022-02-23T22:00:48

By The Way is a rapid-fire segment that gives you a snapshot of developing stories in the music world. This week, Grammys receiving heat for miscategorization of the classical category, missing ...

Review: Raveena's Asha's Awakening from 2022-02-23T22:00:25

On this week's album review, we take a look at the major label sophomore effort of Indian American singer songwriter Raveena called "Asha's Awakening"—a 2-part thematic album that aims to merge ...

S2E7: From Modern French to Contemporary Malaysian Cuisine, and Finding Roots in Malaysia from 2022-02-23T21:00:59

On this week's show, we have Aidan Low, the head chef and co-owner at Akar restaurant in TTDI. Aidan earned his cooking stripes in France and Japan, and started his restaurant right before the p...

Remember Nissan's Luxury SUV from 2005? from 2022-02-23T20:00:42

In this week's show, the trio discusses Carsome's all-new car refurbishment facility, Honda's Certified Used Car Programme, and how it's changing the Used Car market in Malaysia. After that, the...

Are You Addicted To The Internet? from 2022-02-23T18:00:09

Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa has raised concerns about increasing cybersecurity risks for younger Internet users, resulting from Internet addiction and insufficient...

Today On Twitter: Are Voicenotes On WhatsApp Useful Or Annoying? from 2022-02-23T17:35:35

How do you feel about Whatsapp messages being played out loud in public? A new Whatsapp feature has been rolled out that enables voice notes to be played outside of Whatsapp. We explore the reac...

Do You Depend On Online Reviews? from 2022-02-23T17:00:03

A resort in Tioman was bombarded with bad online reviews, but not for the reasons you would imagine. We take a broader look at our reliance on online reviews and how far they go in helping or ha...

Despite Court Ruling, Mothers of Overseas-Born Children Still Face Citizenship Obstacles from 2022-02-23T14:00:58

Three Malaysian mothers under the Family Frontiers banner, finally received their children’s citizenship confirmation certificate at the National Registration Department (NRD) headquarters, yest...

The Rise of Omise from 2022-02-23T11:00:21

Established in 2013, Omise is a payments platform which provides businesses with a modern end-to-end infrastructure to accept, process and send payments online. Working with Omise, merchants hav...

Letting The Environment Breathe Easier from 2022-02-23T10:00:25

Waste has become a massive issue during the pandemic, with the usage of disposable materials skyrocketing. Vince Koay and MC Leong, co-founders of AiruFlo, are determined to combat the issue by ...

Can TalentCorp Stem The Brain Drain? from 2022-02-23T08:00:16

It was first established in 2011, and is now under the Ministry of Human Resources. But TalentCorp did not have a CEO for more than 2 years in June 2018 until CEO Thomas Matthew was appointed in...

Coaching The Brain from 2022-02-21T11:00:40

Joseph O’Connor is the author of nineteen books, including the most recent book, Coaching the Brain, co-founder of the International Coaching Community,...

Race To Recovery with Allianz Insurance - EP5 from 2022-02-21T10:45:36

In the wake of the Great Resignation Wave, attracting and retaining talents has never been more important. Amidst the increasingly competitive employmen...

Redefining The Last-Mile Delivery Experience from 2022-02-21T10:00:40

One-stop collaborative logistics provider Pickupp Malaysia is forging ahead in its efforts to transform the logistics landscape in Malaysia through tech...

31 Questions Over Malaysia's 5G Roll-Out from 2022-02-21T09:30:59

Over the past two weeks, the issue of Malaysia’s 5G deployment has been debated extensively in the media, with different stakeholders offering their inp...

Are We Ready To Open Borders? from 2022-02-21T07:45:39

Health Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin has announced that borders will reopen in the 2nd quarter of this year. But are we ready, what are the gaps in the he...

POTP Epi433: Hits From The 60s to 80s from 2022-02-19T16:00:03

Patrick Teoh takes you on another foot-stomping, hand-clapping ride down memory lane as he blows dust off his vinyl collection to bring you a selection ...

On The Ball, 18 February 2022 from 2022-02-18T20:00:56

Interim host Daryl Ong sits in for Kam Raslan to review the return of the UEFA competitions. It's advantage Man City and Liverpool in the Round of 16 of...

Heavy Schools Bags A Burden To Students from 2022-02-18T18:00:04

Heavy schoolbags have been a long-standing issue, but has been brought up again as Pakatan Harapan brings up why the Education Ministry has so far faile...

Like Honey To A Jollibee from 2022-02-18T17:35:14

#Jolibee is trending, as videos of people waiting in long queues to get their hands on this Filipino fried chicken goes viral.

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A Roadmap For Robots from 2022-02-18T17:00:30

Malaysia will develop the National Robotics Roadmap (NRR) to mainstream the use of robotic technology in the country. We speak to a robotics expert abou...

Stay Home & Watch: Pilih from 2022-02-18T14:00:33

Stay Home and Watch is our ongoing series, done in collaboration with the folks from the Listen

Mandarin Made Easy from 2022-02-18T10:00:45

Founded in 2018 by Shah Farid Rashid, Fasih Mandarin is a Certified Language Center established with one goal in mind: to help people with no prior foun...

Post-Pandemic Urban Regeneration from 2022-02-18T09:30:07

Matt Benson, Programme Director of Think City speaks to us on how urban regeneration has or has not evolved with the pandemic as we unpack how cities in...

Tune Protect Home Easy from 2022-02-18T09:15:11

What sets Tune Protect's Home Easy insurance plan apart from the rest? We find out from Rohit Nambiar, CEO of the Tune Protect Group, who joins us to di...

Big Plans For Rosti Group In Asia? from 2022-02-18T08:00:30

Patrick Williams, Senior Vice President for Asia of Rosti Group, a global plastics injection moulding company and contract manufacturer, shares with us ...

Online Versus In-Person Learning from 2022-02-18T07:45:40

As the debate rages on whether to adopt in-person versus online learning or even some hybrid version, Teo Nie Ching, former Deputy Education Minister, h...

Are Southeast Asians Losing Faith in ASEAN? from 2022-02-18T07:30:46

Singapore’s ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute published its annual State of Southeast Asia survey report, unpacking how the region views major foriegn policy ...

Bumpy Ride for Hong Kong Amid Omicron Wave from 2022-02-18T07:00:19

Hong Kong is facing multiple challenges as community infections of Covid-19 increase in the island state. We discuss the impact this has on Hong Kong's ...

Can You Want Less And Feel Satisfied? from 2022-02-18T06:00:22

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and even...

Songs That Define 2000s Hip-Hop from 2022-02-17T22:00:17

This week, we ride the 2022 Superbowl Halftime show train, where Dr Dre led an ultimate hip-hop/R&B reunion to worldwide nostalgia. We wondered who ...

Architecture From An Educator’s Perspective from 2022-02-17T21:00:24

What is it like to teach architecture here in Malaysia? How does one juggle between imparting knowledge based on the syllabus and their personal philoso...

Popcorn Culture - Supercut: Exotic Locations On Screen from 2022-02-17T19:30:44

Mamma Mia. Roman Holiday. The English Patient. Who doesn't love an exotic escapade in search of drama, adventure, and maybe a bit of romance? Now more t...

Calls For Independent Audit Committee For Electoral Roll from 2022-02-17T19:00:21

Bersih has urged the government to establish an independent audit committee to look into voter registration, after Kuantan MP Fuziah Salleh pointed out ...

Foreigner Identity Cards Mooted For Sabah from 2022-02-17T18:00:24

There's been a lot of criticism in Sabah over how Putrajaya is handling migration in the state, after they announced a proposal for migrants to be issue...

Today on Twitter: RM100k for 12 years of abuse? from 2022-02-17T17:35:03

Tan Sri is trending, because of the official conclusion to the case involving an Indonesian domestic worker who had not been paid by her Tan Sri employe...

Perikatan Nasional Pledges Not To Be Corrupt from 2022-02-17T17:00:51

The coalition's Chairman, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, announced that each of its candidates will take an anti-corruption oath ahead of the Johor state ele...

How Does Severe COVID-19 Affect Kids? from 2022-02-17T16:00:06

Having a kid fall ill and be hospitalised is a parent’s worst nightmare, especially now that we are hearing of more cases of children with COVID-19 deve...

Adjusting Your Business For The Metaverse from 2022-02-17T12:00:24

Do you know what the Metaverse is? Are you ready for it? And if not, how can you get your company ready for this upcoming adjustment?

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Mavenir's Asian Expansion and the Case for OpenRAN from 2022-02-17T08:00:42

US-based telecommunications software company Mavenir created its name as a disruptor in the industry, championing cloud-native software solutions and Op...

Is A Single Wholesale Network the Best Way to Deploy 5G? from 2022-02-17T07:45:13

Uncertainties remain whether the government will greenlight the Single Wholesale Network (SWN) model for Malaysia's 5G deployment, amid objections by th...

2022 Malaysia Banking Landscape from 2022-02-17T07:15:27

With a recovery on the horizon and the award of the 5 digital banking licenses, Edward Ling from The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) shares ...

Rate Hikes in the US and Rate Cuts in China from 2022-02-17T07:00:01

What should we expect from the FOMC meeting minutes in the US and also the latest CPI and PPI figures from China? Will oil prices continue to rally or s...

Passion vs. Money? from 2022-02-17T06:00:37

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and even...

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By The Way: Jeen-Yuhs, Coachella, New Zealand dispersing crowds with bad music from 2022-02-16T22:00:53

By The Way is a rapid-fire segment that gives you a snapshot of developing stories in the music world. This week, Coachella removes Covid restrictions, ...

Is the rock and roll hall of fame still relevant? from 2022-02-16T22:00:05

On this week's episode, we look beyond the rockin and rollin, and talk about racial and gender imbalance, as well as the redefinition of 'rock'. How rel...

The Most Complete Car That Mercedes-Benz Makes Today? from 2022-02-16T20:00:22

In this week's show, Ariff and Daniel discuss the road tax exemption for emission-free vehicles and why it doesn't quite make sense. After that, Daniel ...

Popcorn Culture - Review: Death On The Nile from 2022-02-16T19:30:26

After two years of delays due to Covid, controversy and then some, Hercule Poirot is back in 'Death On The Nile' to solve a murder mystery aboard a rive...

Discounts For Families Travelling On The Rail from 2022-02-16T17:00:10

KTMB is offering a Malaysian Family Package discount for train services on the ETS and KTM Intercity. We explore who stands to benefit and whether this ...

Ask A Doctor: All About Periods from 2022-02-16T16:00

Our monthly open clinic segment is back, and this month, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Tang Boon Nee joins us to talk all about periods a...

The Many Facets Of Dr Irma Shida from 2022-02-16T11:00:25

The popularity of hustle culture in today’s world is showing us that our identity does not need to be rooted in our job or education. We can truly be wh...