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BFM is Malaysia's only independent radio station, focused on business news and current affairs.

BFM's purpose is to build a better Malaysia by championing rational, evidence-based discourse as a key element of good policy decisions.
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The Breakfast Grille : The Big Business of Books


‍Malaysians aren't known for their reading habit, but the biggest pop up bookshop with 4.5 million books proves otherwise. So, with the Big Bad Wolf sale celebrating its 10 anniversary, we speak to one of it's co-founders, Andrew Yap, to find out how profitable this social enterprise is, its plans for global expansion and also the reading habits of Malaysian.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/bg-andrew-yap-the-big-business-of-books
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The Daily Digest : Silat - A UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage


‍Good news - Silat has been recognised as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage! We look at the significance of this announcement as well as some of the other traditions that made the list, and whether this will help in the preservation of our cultural traditions.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/the-daily-digest/silat-a-unesco-intangible-cultural-heritage
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The Breakfast Grille : Fighting Corruption Is Everyone’s Job


‍Coming into power on the heels of the nation-gripping 1MDB scandal, Pakatan Harapan placed fighting corruption at the core of its promise to the people. What progress have they made on this front and how will the government stem the tide of corruption?We speak to Dr. Mohan and Nik Nazmi about the National Anti-Corruption Plan, the effectiveness of institutions like MACC and Parliament in fighting corruption as well as Pakatan Harapan’s promises to revise acts such as the Official Secrets Act.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/bg-fighting-corruption-is-everyones-job
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The Breakfast Grille : Breaking Away From The Pack


‍People tend to indulge in group think or they follow the herd even if it is detrimental to oneself. How can we neutralise extreme-thinking groups such as right wingers? Why do Malaysians cling on to their tribes? How do we create more barrier crossers between groups? Why is religion appealing? We discuss these questions with anthropologist, Professor Harvey Whitehouse from the University of Oxford. He was a speaker at Khazanah Megatrends Forum.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/breaking-the-pack
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Resource Centre : The Decade in Review: The World of Work


‍As we approach the end of another decade, the Resource Centre Decade in Review looks back on some of the fads and trends that have shaped the way we do business today. On this episode, we focus on how the world of work has evolved in the last decade, including the demands of a multi generational workforce and the fast-changing digital workplace.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/resource-centre/ent-rc-the-decade-in-review-the-world-of-work
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By The Book : By the Book: Book Club December 2019 - The Testaments


‍34 years after the publication of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale - and in a time when its themes are more relevant than ever - the long-awaited sequel, The Testaments, arrived in 2019. It's been one of the most highly anticipated new releases, and also went on to win the Booker Prize. But in this episode of book club, we dive right in and see whether we think it matches the significance of The Handmaid's Tale (and frankly, whether it lives up to the hype).

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/by-the-book/by-the-book-book-club-december-2019-the-testaments
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Enterprise Biz Bytes : The Biggest Tech Flops Of The Decade


‍The Biz Bytes team look at some of the biggest tech flops of the decade, which includes the likes of 3D TV, Mobile Phones, and failed social media platform. 

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/enterprise-biz-bytes/ent-bb-biggest-tech-flop-of-the-decade
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Ringgit and Sense : Scams, Fraud and Online Payments - How Can You Better Protect Yourself?


‍As digital services and online payments become more popular, it's very important to protect yourself from the increase in online scams and fraud. Roshan speaks with Subhashish about what to watch out for, how to better protect yourself and why the festive season is generally a time to be more cautious with online payments. 

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/scams-fraud-and-online-payments-how-can-you-better-protect-yourself-and-your-money
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The Daily Digest : Do We Deserve Nice Parks?


‍Taman Tasik Titiwangsa was officially reopened to the public yesterday, but within hours, it was already the site of vandalism and littering. If we can’t be responsible, do we deserve nice, free public parks?

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/the-daily-digest/do-we-deserve-nice-parks
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Evening Edition : 2019 in Review: Malaysia


‍We kick off our look back at the year that was by going through the news that dominated local headlines in 2019.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/2019-in-review-malaysia
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The Breakfast Grille : Ending Net Neutrality, Banning Huawei


‍Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission defends the FCC's decision on overturning net neutrality rules and banning carriers in rural areas from tapping the Universal Service Fund to buy Huawei's equipment.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/ending-net-neutrality-banning-huawei
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Open For Business : Wisdom From The One-Ders: Bryan Loo


‍Now when you think Bryan Loo, two things come to mind - Bubble Tea and Drama. But on this episode of Wisdom From The One-Ders, Malaysia’s most ambitious man shares with us just what went down after the court case tussle, what it cost him, and how it’s changed him and his views on leadership, entrepreneurship and life. Check out the entire Wisdom From The One-Ders series below: - Roshan Thiran, Leaderonomics - Hugh Koh, Pestle & Mortar Clothing - Joel Neoh, Fave

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/open-for-business/ent-ofb-wisdom-from-the-oneders-bryan-loo
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Cruise Control : The Decade in Review: Automotive Industry


‍As it's the final Cruise Control episode of 2019 (and the entire decade) Richard, Ariff and Daniel looks back on five (of many) crucial things that happened in the automotive industry. The three talk about the rise of SUVs and Crossover vehicles, the lasting impact of the Tesla Model S, the harrowing Dieselgate scandal, general advancements in automotive technology, and the future of mobility.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/night-shift/cruise-control/cruise-control-181219
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Ringgit and Sense : FinTech: Democratising Capitalism?


‍Can fintech replace banks? Roshan speaks with Bikesh about the FinTech scene here in Malaysia, from its importance to consumers and our wallets as well as how it can enable more people to access capital markets through equity-crowd funding and raise funding. We also get into the Putrajaya LIFT 2019 happening this weekend.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/fintech-democratising-capitalism
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Pressing Matters : Reform the Malaysian Media Industry, Restore Public Trust in Journalists


‍The Malaysian media industry has been hard hit post-GE14, as traditional media outlets struggle to stay afloat. Meanwhile, journalists and media staff are bearing the brunt of the shrinking industry, with thousands of jobs lost over the last six months. We speak to representatives of the NUJ and GeraMM on how journalists are coping with the changing landscape and whether the media industry can be revamped for the better.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/pressing-matters/reform-the-malaysian-media-industry-restore-public-trust-in-journalists
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Evening Edition : Popek Popek: Dealing With Holiday Blues


‍We discuss an article on New York Times which argues that it's ok to feel sad during the festive season, and take a look at how those feelings can be dealt with.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/popek-popek-dealing-with-holiday-blues
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Night School : The Senario of Malaysian Television Culture (1996-2003)


‍Senario is a sketch comedy series that aired on public TV station, TV3 from June 1996 to 2013. Why take them seriously? Luqman Lee, a lecturer in screen studies from the University of Malaya, explores what television culture can tell us about state narratives.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/night-shift/night-school/night-school-the-senario-of-malaysian-television-culture
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Front Row : 2019 Arts Review, Part 1: Performing Arts


‍As 2019 comes to a close, we look back at the ups and downs, the hits and misses, of the Malaysian arts over the past year. Here, we speak with actor Chacko Vadaketh, director/playwright Khairi Anwar, and dance producer Bilqis Hijjas, about the local performing arts scene in 2019, and what they hope 2020 will bring. Click here to listen to part 2.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/front-row/2019-arts-review-part-1-performing-arts
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Evening Edition : How The Smartphone Shaped The Decade


‍We look at how the rise of smartphones have shaped events in the past decade, and where our relationship with smartphones is heading as we enter 2020.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/how-the-smartphone-shaped-the-decade
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Evening Edition : Maszlee Malik Resigns As Education Minister


‍He announces his resignation after 20 months on the post, where he received much public attention with his policy directions. We consider why he has been such a polarising figure, and what the next minister should focus on.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/maszlee-malik-resigns-as-education-minister