Editor's Pick
Ringgit and Sense : How Do We Achieve Financial Freedom?
What does financial freedom mean? How do we attain it? Rajen gives his thoughts here as well as his formula which starts with building your active income, managing debts and building your passive income in the longterm.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/how-do-we-achieve-financial-freedom
Ringgit and Sense : How Do We Achieve Financial Freedom?
What does financial freedom mean? How do we attain it? Rajen gives his thoughts here as well as his formula which starts with building your active income, managing debts and building your passive income in the longterm.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/how-do-we-achieve-financial-freedom
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Live & Learn : History on Repeat #3: Portuguese and Dutch Legacies in the Malay Peninsula
History on Repeat is an eight-part miniseries that aims to delve into key aspects of Malaysian history. While we won’t be able to cover every period and topic in our vast and complex past, we will be having a series of conversations on key subjects, places and themes, and discussing why our history still matters today. For our third episode, we speak with Sheila de Costa, President of the Selangor and Federal Territory Eurasian Association, and Dennis De Witt, independent historian. Together, we explore the historical impact of the Portuguese and Dutch in the Malay Peninsula, focussing on the communities they built and their continued legacies today. History on Repeat #1: Archaeology and the Roots of the Malay World History on Repeat #2: Rethinking Melaka and the Sejarah Melayu
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/live-learn/history-on-repeat-3-portuguese-and-dutch-legacies-in-the-malay-peninsula
Live & Learn : History on Repeat #3: Portuguese and Dutch Legacies in the Malay Peninsula
History on Repeat is an eight-part miniseries that aims to delve into key aspects of Malaysian history. While we won’t be able to cover every period and topic in our vast and complex past, we will be having a series of conversations on key subjects, places and themes, and discussing why our history still matters today. For our third episode, we speak with Sheila de Costa, President of the Selangor and Federal Territory Eurasian Association, and Dennis De Witt, independent historian. Together, we explore the historical impact of the Portuguese and Dutch in the Malay Peninsula, focussing on the communities they built and their continued legacies today. History on Repeat #1: Archaeology and the Roots of the Malay World History on Repeat #2: Rethinking Melaka and the Sejarah Melayu
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/live-learn/history-on-repeat-3-portuguese-and-dutch-legacies-in-the-malay-peninsula
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Morning Brief : Coronavirus, Act on What We Know
Dr Suresh Kumar Chidambaram, Consultant Infectious Disease Physician, Sungai Buloh Hospital gives us an update on the Wuhan Coronavirus which has killed 82 people in China and infected close to 3000 people round the world with 5 confirmed cases in Malaysia. He tells us how the hospital is dealing with the virus including the treatment options whilst giving the practical advise to avoid contracting the virus.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/morning-brief/coronavirus-act-on-what-we-know
Morning Brief : Coronavirus, Act on What We Know
Dr Suresh Kumar Chidambaram, Consultant Infectious Disease Physician, Sungai Buloh Hospital gives us an update on the Wuhan Coronavirus which has killed 82 people in China and infected close to 3000 people round the world with 5 confirmed cases in Malaysia. He tells us how the hospital is dealing with the virus including the treatment options whilst giving the practical advise to avoid contracting the virus.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/morning-brief/coronavirus-act-on-what-we-know
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Spotlight : Using Scholarships as Tools for Development
Scholarships, highly-coveted by students and their parents, are often seen as a gateway for individuals to receive world class education which might otherwise be beyond their means. But on a national scale, scholarships are also used as a tool to develop a nation by educating its people. We discuss how scholarships came to be prominent in Malaysia as well as why sponsoring students to go abroad might not be sustainable for the country’s future.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/spotlight/using-scholarships-as-tools-for-development
Spotlight : Using Scholarships as Tools for Development
Scholarships, highly-coveted by students and their parents, are often seen as a gateway for individuals to receive world class education which might otherwise be beyond their means. But on a national scale, scholarships are also used as a tool to develop a nation by educating its people. We discuss how scholarships came to be prominent in Malaysia as well as why sponsoring students to go abroad might not be sustainable for the country’s future.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/spotlight/using-scholarships-as-tools-for-development
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The Daily Digest : Wuhan Coronavirus: Do Border Control Measures Work?
Yesterday, the Malaysian government announced a temporary ban on incoming travellers from Wuhan and the Hubei province in China. We look at whether border controls actually have any effect in curbing the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/the-daily-digest/wuhan-coronavirus-do-border-control-measures-work
The Daily Digest : Wuhan Coronavirus: Do Border Control Measures Work?
Yesterday, the Malaysian government announced a temporary ban on incoming travellers from Wuhan and the Hubei province in China. We look at whether border controls actually have any effect in curbing the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/the-daily-digest/wuhan-coronavirus-do-border-control-measures-work
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Ringgit and Sense : Ringgit Q&A: How, When And Why Should You Start Investing?
And starting today, every last Thursday of the month will be Ringgit Q&A sessions! Today, Roshan and Joyce focused on questions around investing, from basic investing strategies and how to think about saving for retirement, as well as what kind of returns we should aim for and thoughts on property.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/ringgit-qa-how-when-and-why-should-you-start-investing
Ringgit and Sense : Ringgit Q&A: How, When And Why Should You Start Investing?
And starting today, every last Thursday of the month will be Ringgit Q&A sessions! Today, Roshan and Joyce focused on questions around investing, from basic investing strategies and how to think about saving for retirement, as well as what kind of returns we should aim for and thoughts on property.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/ringgit-qa-how-when-and-why-should-you-start-investing
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Enterprise Biz Bytes : AI Can Now Design Cities - Should We Let It?
Seven years ago, MIT debuted a landmark project, which allowed everyday people to photograph and rate their streets like a Hot or Not for cities. It was a powerful showcase of how crowdsourcing opinions from citizens could help quantify a city’s appeal and, in theory, help urban designers plan better cities. Less than a decade later, artificial intelligence is taking this idea so much further. FaceLift is a new AI system developed by Nokia Bell Labs Cambridge that allows scientists and urban planners to use a crowd’s aggregated sensibility to actually redesign the look of city streets.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/enterprise-biz-bytes/ent-bb-postal-ai-can-now-design-cities-should-we-let-it
Enterprise Biz Bytes : AI Can Now Design Cities - Should We Let It?
Seven years ago, MIT debuted a landmark project, which allowed everyday people to photograph and rate their streets like a Hot or Not for cities. It was a powerful showcase of how crowdsourcing opinions from citizens could help quantify a city’s appeal and, in theory, help urban designers plan better cities. Less than a decade later, artificial intelligence is taking this idea so much further. FaceLift is a new AI system developed by Nokia Bell Labs Cambridge that allows scientists and urban planners to use a crowd’s aggregated sensibility to actually redesign the look of city streets.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/enterprise-biz-bytes/ent-bb-postal-ai-can-now-design-cities-should-we-let-it
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The Breakfast Grille : Bringing Love and Passion to The Body Shop
Innature Bhd is the sole retailer and distributor for The Body Shop products in Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia. Now, as they head towards a listing on the 20th of February, part of their IPO proceeds has been earmarked for new business development - as they plan to bring in a second brand, Natura, from Body Shop principal Natura Cosmeticos. We talk The Body Shop expansion, Innature's new brand, expansion in the region, and more, with Datin Mina Cheah-Foong, Managing Director of Innature Bhd.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/bringing-love-and-passion-to-the-body-shop
The Breakfast Grille : Bringing Love and Passion to The Body Shop
Innature Bhd is the sole retailer and distributor for The Body Shop products in Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia. Now, as they head towards a listing on the 20th of February, part of their IPO proceeds has been earmarked for new business development - as they plan to bring in a second brand, Natura, from Body Shop principal Natura Cosmeticos. We talk The Body Shop expansion, Innature's new brand, expansion in the region, and more, with Datin Mina Cheah-Foong, Managing Director of Innature Bhd.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/bringing-love-and-passion-to-the-body-shop
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By The Book : By the Book: World Cancer Day
Upon a diagnosis of cancer, many things tend to come one's way. Specifically, recommendations and advice, not least of all for what you should be eating, and what you should be reading. In this episode of By the Book, we're joined by Dr. Murallitharan Munisamy to discuss the relationship between being a cancer patient (or being part of their family) and books, and give some gentle recommendations of our own.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/by-the-book/by-the-book-world-cancer-day
By The Book : By the Book: World Cancer Day
Upon a diagnosis of cancer, many things tend to come one's way. Specifically, recommendations and advice, not least of all for what you should be eating, and what you should be reading. In this episode of By the Book, we're joined by Dr. Murallitharan Munisamy to discuss the relationship between being a cancer patient (or being part of their family) and books, and give some gentle recommendations of our own.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/by-the-book/by-the-book-world-cancer-day
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Open For Business : Sparkle Sustainably
Malaysian entrepreneur Jeen Low is revolutionising the glitter industry in Europe with her sustainable alternative to traditional glitter, Projekt Glitter. We speak to the KL-ite about the not-so-obvious challenges in creating, distributing and marketing a more eco-friendly product, and how the startup has led the charge in creating a future where everyone can enjoy glitter without the guilt.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/open-for-business/ent-ofb-sparkle-sustainably
Open For Business : Sparkle Sustainably
Malaysian entrepreneur Jeen Low is revolutionising the glitter industry in Europe with her sustainable alternative to traditional glitter, Projekt Glitter. We speak to the KL-ite about the not-so-obvious challenges in creating, distributing and marketing a more eco-friendly product, and how the startup has led the charge in creating a future where everyone can enjoy glitter without the guilt.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/open-for-business/ent-ofb-sparkle-sustainably
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Ringgit and Sense : Property: Rent, Don't Buy?
To buy or not to buy a house? That is generally a question we get here on Ringgit & Sense. Following on from our first Ringgit Q&A last week, today we speak to Julian Ng to dive into his perspective on property, consideration when buying or renting and his take on a decision formula here. Roshan also asks him about the concentration and liquidity risks that come with buying property, taking advantage of rental yields as well as Julian's thoughts on REITs. Julian also gets into the advantages of buying a home, if you can afford it.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/property-rent-dont-buy
Ringgit and Sense : Property: Rent, Don't Buy?
To buy or not to buy a house? That is generally a question we get here on Ringgit & Sense. Following on from our first Ringgit Q&A last week, today we speak to Julian Ng to dive into his perspective on property, consideration when buying or renting and his take on a decision formula here. Roshan also asks him about the concentration and liquidity risks that come with buying property, taking advantage of rental yields as well as Julian's thoughts on REITs. Julian also gets into the advantages of buying a home, if you can afford it.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/property-rent-dont-buy
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Health and Living : Doctor in the House: A Vaccine for the Wuhan Coronavirus?
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Researchers from various different centres around the world are racing to develop a vaccine for the 2019-nCoV, using different approaches. Dr Jean-Louis Excler, Program Director (New Initiatives) from International Vaccine Institute sheds light on what it would take to develop, test and roll out a new vaccine for an emerging pandemic.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/health-and-living/doctor-in-the-house-a-vaccine-for-the-wuhan-coronavirus
Health and Living : Doctor in the House: A Vaccine for the Wuhan Coronavirus?
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Researchers from various different centres around the world are racing to develop a vaccine for the 2019-nCoV, using different approaches. Dr Jean-Louis Excler, Program Director (New Initiatives) from International Vaccine Institute sheds light on what it would take to develop, test and roll out a new vaccine for an emerging pandemic.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/health-and-living/doctor-in-the-house-a-vaccine-for-the-wuhan-coronavirus
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Live & Learn : History on Repeat #4: Nineteenth-Century Women of Malaya
History on Repeat is an eight-part miniseries that aims to delve into key aspects of Malaysian history. While we won’t be able to cover every period and topic in our vast and complex past, we will be having a series of conversations on key subjects, places and themes, and discussing why our history still matters today. For our fourth episode, we speak with Dr Mulaika Hijjas, Lecturer in South East Asian Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, about the history of women in nineteenth-century Malaya.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/live-learn/history-on-repeat-4-nineteenth-century-women-of-malaya
Live & Learn : History on Repeat #4: Nineteenth-Century Women of Malaya
History on Repeat is an eight-part miniseries that aims to delve into key aspects of Malaysian history. While we won’t be able to cover every period and topic in our vast and complex past, we will be having a series of conversations on key subjects, places and themes, and discussing why our history still matters today. For our fourth episode, we speak with Dr Mulaika Hijjas, Lecturer in South East Asian Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, about the history of women in nineteenth-century Malaya.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/live-learn/history-on-repeat-4-nineteenth-century-women-of-malaya
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The Breakfast Grille : Lembah Pantai, The Dichotomy Of Kuala Lumpur
With slightly more than 80,000 voters, Fahmi Fadzil the member of Parliament for Lembah Pantai has his hands full tackling issues of education, unemployment, urban renewal and housing. On the Breakfast Grille, he tells us the challenges of being a KL MP, his working relationship with DBKL and its mayor and his views on the 3rd vote. He also weighs as PKR's Director of Communications, the state of the Pakatan Harapan government, the infighting within PKR and whether the pace of reform is too slow.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/lembah-pantai-dichotomy-of-kuala-lumpur
The Breakfast Grille : Lembah Pantai, The Dichotomy Of Kuala Lumpur
With slightly more than 80,000 voters, Fahmi Fadzil the member of Parliament for Lembah Pantai has his hands full tackling issues of education, unemployment, urban renewal and housing. On the Breakfast Grille, he tells us the challenges of being a KL MP, his working relationship with DBKL and its mayor and his views on the 3rd vote. He also weighs as PKR's Director of Communications, the state of the Pakatan Harapan government, the infighting within PKR and whether the pace of reform is too slow.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/lembah-pantai-dichotomy-of-kuala-lumpur
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The Breakfast Grille : Women in STEM - Give A Helping Hand
In conjunction with the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we ask the question: is enough being done to encourage more women to take up leadership posts in STEM fields? To help us answer this, on the Breakfast Grille we speak to molecular biologist and President of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia, Professor Datuk Dr. Asma Ismail, about higher education, policy issues, and the challenges she faced as a woman in the sciences.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/women-in-stem-give-a-helping-hand
The Breakfast Grille : Women in STEM - Give A Helping Hand
In conjunction with the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we ask the question: is enough being done to encourage more women to take up leadership posts in STEM fields? To help us answer this, on the Breakfast Grille we speak to molecular biologist and President of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia, Professor Datuk Dr. Asma Ismail, about higher education, policy issues, and the challenges she faced as a woman in the sciences.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/women-in-stem-give-a-helping-hand
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Morning Brief : Entertainment - Seoul's Biggest Strategic Export?
South Korean movie Parasite made history as the first ever non-English film to win Best Picture at the Oscars. In the wake of that victory, we speak to Kyung Hyun Kim, Professor of East Asia Studies at the University of California Irvine, about the rise of the Korean film industry, and how much it has contributed to the spread of Korean soft power across the world.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/morning-brief/entertainment-seouls-biggest-strategic-export
Morning Brief : Entertainment - Seoul's Biggest Strategic Export?
South Korean movie Parasite made history as the first ever non-English film to win Best Picture at the Oscars. In the wake of that victory, we speak to Kyung Hyun Kim, Professor of East Asia Studies at the University of California Irvine, about the rise of the Korean film industry, and how much it has contributed to the spread of Korean soft power across the world.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/morning-brief/entertainment-seouls-biggest-strategic-export
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Morning Brief : How Radio is Absorbing Podcasts
It's World Radio Day and what better way to welcome it than discussing how it's being disrupted. Mark Mulligan of media research company Midia Research, discusses.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/morning-brief/how-radio-is-absorbing-podcasts
Morning Brief : How Radio is Absorbing Podcasts
It's World Radio Day and what better way to welcome it than discussing how it's being disrupted. Mark Mulligan of media research company Midia Research, discusses.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/morning-brief/how-radio-is-absorbing-podcasts
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Ringgit and Sense : Money & Relationships With Mr. Stingy And ‘Ringgit Oh Ringgit’
Talking about money in relationships can be tricky, so in conjunction with Valentine's Day, Roshan speaks to Aaron and Suraya to get their thoughts and tips on this; including how they talk to their partners about money, best practices, whether they handle finances and budgets together as well as the challenges they've faced. Aaron also gets into his experience planning his wedding and the lessons that can be learnt from it.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/money-and-relationships-with-mr-stingy-and-ringgit-oh-ringgit
Ringgit and Sense : Money & Relationships With Mr. Stingy And ‘Ringgit Oh Ringgit’
Talking about money in relationships can be tricky, so in conjunction with Valentine's Day, Roshan speaks to Aaron and Suraya to get their thoughts and tips on this; including how they talk to their partners about money, best practices, whether they handle finances and budgets together as well as the challenges they've faced. Aaron also gets into his experience planning his wedding and the lessons that can be learnt from it.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/money-and-relationships-with-mr-stingy-and-ringgit-oh-ringgit
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Health and Living : Doctor in the House: What To Do If You Have Covid-19 Symptoms
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. With everyone on high alert for signs and symptoms of the Covid-19 infection, we speak to Datuk Dr Christopher Lee, infectious disease physician, to discuss how GPs should respond to suspected cases. With his expertise as former Deputy Director General (Research & Technical Support) at the Ministry of Health, and former Head of Infectious Diseases at Hospital Sungai Buloh, Datuk Dr Christopher will also shed light on what people should do if they suspect they have symptoms of Covid-19.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/health-and-living/doctor-in-the-house-what-to-do-if-you-have-covid-19-symptoms
Health and Living : Doctor in the House: What To Do If You Have Covid-19 Symptoms
Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. With everyone on high alert for signs and symptoms of the Covid-19 infection, we speak to Datuk Dr Christopher Lee, infectious disease physician, to discuss how GPs should respond to suspected cases. With his expertise as former Deputy Director General (Research & Technical Support) at the Ministry of Health, and former Head of Infectious Diseases at Hospital Sungai Buloh, Datuk Dr Christopher will also shed light on what people should do if they suspect they have symptoms of Covid-19.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/health-and-living/doctor-in-the-house-what-to-do-if-you-have-covid-19-symptoms
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The Breakfast Grille : Tolls, Economic Slowdowns and Viruses, as Explained by Tony Pua
The Political Secretary to the Minister of Finance addresses public concerns about the government's strategy on highways, a fast-slowing economy and the impact of Cov-19. He also discusses the Penang Transport Masterplan, fissures within the fragile PH coalition and succession to the Prime Ministership.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/tolls-economic-slowdowns-and-viruses-as-explained-by-tony-pua
The Breakfast Grille : Tolls, Economic Slowdowns and Viruses, as Explained by Tony Pua
The Political Secretary to the Minister of Finance addresses public concerns about the government's strategy on highways, a fast-slowing economy and the impact of Cov-19. He also discusses the Penang Transport Masterplan, fissures within the fragile PH coalition and succession to the Prime Ministership.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/tolls-economic-slowdowns-and-viruses-as-explained-by-tony-pua