Editor's Pick
The Breakfast Grille : Can MDEC Help Mak Cik Kiah While Growing Unicorns?
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, necessity became the mother of digitisation, with Microsoft saying it saw “two years’ worth of digital transformation in two months”. With this in mind, how will MDEC balance the need to support the micro SMEs and Mak Cik Kiahs, while also growing and nurturing Malaysian tech startups and potential unicorns that will drive innovation? Surina also gets into unemployment, attracting FDI and competing with Singapore.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/can-mdec-help-mak-cik-kiah-while-growing-unicorns
The Breakfast Grille : Can MDEC Help Mak Cik Kiah While Growing Unicorns?
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, necessity became the mother of digitisation, with Microsoft saying it saw “two years’ worth of digital transformation in two months”. With this in mind, how will MDEC balance the need to support the micro SMEs and Mak Cik Kiahs, while also growing and nurturing Malaysian tech startups and potential unicorns that will drive innovation? Surina also gets into unemployment, attracting FDI and competing with Singapore.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/can-mdec-help-mak-cik-kiah-while-growing-unicorns
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Evening Edition : Comment Section Leading To Contempt Of Court?
Malaysiakini and its editor-in-chief are being cited for contempt of court over several readers' comments on an article. We reach out to Foong Cheng Leong to find out what the law says about holding media portals accountable over comments made by readers.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/comment-section-leading-to-contempt-of-court
Evening Edition : Comment Section Leading To Contempt Of Court?
Malaysiakini and its editor-in-chief are being cited for contempt of court over several readers' comments on an article. We reach out to Foong Cheng Leong to find out what the law says about holding media portals accountable over comments made by readers.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/comment-section-leading-to-contempt-of-court
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Ringgit and Sense : Is Passive Investing For You?
Passive versus active investing has gained more attention over the last decade, now especially with all the stock market activity. So today Roshan explores the basics and merits of passive investing, the argument against stock picking and why not all ETFs are created equal. Photo taken from past interview.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/is-passive-investing-for-you
Ringgit and Sense : Is Passive Investing For You?
Passive versus active investing has gained more attention over the last decade, now especially with all the stock market activity. So today Roshan explores the basics and merits of passive investing, the argument against stock picking and why not all ETFs are created equal. Photo taken from past interview.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/is-passive-investing-for-you
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Evening Edition : A Refugee's Journey: Omar's Story
In commemoration of World Refugee Day, we hear Omar Alkhammash's experience about escaping from his home in Syria, adjusting to a new life, and his involvement in humanitarian efforts for other refugees.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/a-refugees-journey-omars-story
Evening Edition : A Refugee's Journey: Omar's Story
In commemoration of World Refugee Day, we hear Omar Alkhammash's experience about escaping from his home in Syria, adjusting to a new life, and his involvement in humanitarian efforts for other refugees.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/a-refugees-journey-omars-story
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Evening Edition : Do Register To Vote!
Talks of snap polls have been floating around for some time now. So to prepare for that possibility, we look at how Malaysians can register to vote, and why it's important to get involved.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/do-register-to-vote
Evening Edition : Do Register To Vote!
Talks of snap polls have been floating around for some time now. So to prepare for that possibility, we look at how Malaysians can register to vote, and why it's important to get involved.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/do-register-to-vote
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Open For Business : E-Waste Recycling Pays Off. Literally.
We all have old laptops, phones, keyboards, and even speakers around the house that are deemed junk, but how exactly do you dispose of electronics? No, chucking them in the bin isn’t an option. There’s an environmentally friendly way to get rid of old gadgets, and social enterprises like ERTH are tapping into its vast potential. We speak to Mo El-Fatatry, founder of ERTH, about paying people for their old electronics, outsourcing collection points and personnel, as well as spreading awareness about ERTH’s eco-friendly mission.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/open-for-business/ent-ofb-e-waste-recycling-pays-off-literally
Open For Business : E-Waste Recycling Pays Off. Literally.
We all have old laptops, phones, keyboards, and even speakers around the house that are deemed junk, but how exactly do you dispose of electronics? No, chucking them in the bin isn’t an option. There’s an environmentally friendly way to get rid of old gadgets, and social enterprises like ERTH are tapping into its vast potential. We speak to Mo El-Fatatry, founder of ERTH, about paying people for their old electronics, outsourcing collection points and personnel, as well as spreading awareness about ERTH’s eco-friendly mission.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/open-for-business/ent-ofb-e-waste-recycling-pays-off-literally
As businesses get back on the recovery pathway, now is the time to be #resilient and #sustainable for the long term. In this exclusive webinar, we explore #sustainability and implementation strategies in this new norm for the uncertainties ahead.
Join us on Thursday, 2nd July at 1.30pm LIVE on Facebook @BFMRadio. RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/845312059327098/
Panelists:
1. Shen Ong, Managing Director (Lalamove Malaysia)
2. Kenneth Lim, Vice President - Digital Partnership (Maybank)
3. Lee Yin Chen, Marketing Director (Alpro Pharmacy Sdn Bhd)
Moderators:
1. Freda Liu (BFM Presenter/Producer)
Join us on Thursday, 2nd July at 1.30pm LIVE on Facebook @BFMRadio. RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/845312059327098/
Panelists:
1. Shen Ong, Managing Director (Lalamove Malaysia)
2. Kenneth Lim, Vice President - Digital Partnership (Maybank)
3. Lee Yin Chen, Marketing Director (Alpro Pharmacy Sdn Bhd)
Moderators:
1. Freda Liu (BFM Presenter/Producer)
Editor's Pick
The Breakfast Grille : Pandemic Politics - Lessons from the 1918 Spanish Flu
The Spanish Flu of 1918 was one of the first global pandemics in modern recorded history. Government reactions to it may seem familiar - quarantines, an emphasis on hygiene, and often mixed signals as political agendas struggled to reconcile themselves with public health policy. So, to unpack some of the lessons we can learn from the pandemic which occurred over a century ago, we speak to Laura Spinney, science journalist and author of the book, ‘Pale Rider: The Spanish Flu of 1918 and How It Changed the World’
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/pandemic-politics-lessons-from-the-1918-spanish-flu
The Breakfast Grille : Pandemic Politics - Lessons from the 1918 Spanish Flu
The Spanish Flu of 1918 was one of the first global pandemics in modern recorded history. Government reactions to it may seem familiar - quarantines, an emphasis on hygiene, and often mixed signals as political agendas struggled to reconcile themselves with public health policy. So, to unpack some of the lessons we can learn from the pandemic which occurred over a century ago, we speak to Laura Spinney, science journalist and author of the book, ‘Pale Rider: The Spanish Flu of 1918 and How It Changed the World’
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/pandemic-politics-lessons-from-the-1918-spanish-flu
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Ringgit and Sense : Bitcoin 101 - Is It The New Gold?
As the United States prints more US Dollars to fund its COVID-19 related economic recovery, Bitcoin has gained more prominence, alongside gold, as a hedge against the potential devaluation that the world’s reserve currency could face. Bitcoin is up around 70% over the last 3 months, now trading around RM40, 000 per Bitcoin. On this episode, Roshan explores the basics of Bitcoin, where it gets its value from, and whether it's the new gold. Luno is a platform to buy, sell and store digital assets like bitcoin and is 1 of the 3 approved digital asset exchanges by the Securities Commission. Note: Photo was taken last year.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/bitcoin-101-is-it-the-new-gold
Ringgit and Sense : Bitcoin 101 - Is It The New Gold?
As the United States prints more US Dollars to fund its COVID-19 related economic recovery, Bitcoin has gained more prominence, alongside gold, as a hedge against the potential devaluation that the world’s reserve currency could face. Bitcoin is up around 70% over the last 3 months, now trading around RM40, 000 per Bitcoin. On this episode, Roshan explores the basics of Bitcoin, where it gets its value from, and whether it's the new gold. Luno is a platform to buy, sell and store digital assets like bitcoin and is 1 of the 3 approved digital asset exchanges by the Securities Commission. Note: Photo was taken last year.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/bitcoin-101-is-it-the-new-gold
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The Breakfast Grille : Riot Games: Southeast Asia Is A Global Top Priority
How has the pandemic impacted video gaming & e-sports? Roshan gets into this, as well as Riot Games’ plans for Southeast Asia, the opportunity of mobile gaming, synergies with Tencent, and more.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/riot-games-southeast-asia-is-a-global-top-priority
The Breakfast Grille : Riot Games: Southeast Asia Is A Global Top Priority
How has the pandemic impacted video gaming & e-sports? Roshan gets into this, as well as Riot Games’ plans for Southeast Asia, the opportunity of mobile gaming, synergies with Tencent, and more.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/riot-games-southeast-asia-is-a-global-top-priority
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Open For Business : Failing Forward 07: Product-Market Fit
Many companies struggle to get their business off the ground in Malaysia. This was the case for IGL Coatings and its founder Keong Chun Chieh, who discovered the hard way that sometimes it might be better for local startups to market their products overseas first before bringing it home. We discuss Product-Market Fit, the ‘West to East Strategy’ and if the “Malaysia First” concept could be limiting your company’s growth.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/open-for-business/ent-ofb-failing-forward-7
Open For Business : Failing Forward 07: Product-Market Fit
Many companies struggle to get their business off the ground in Malaysia. This was the case for IGL Coatings and its founder Keong Chun Chieh, who discovered the hard way that sometimes it might be better for local startups to market their products overseas first before bringing it home. We discuss Product-Market Fit, the ‘West to East Strategy’ and if the “Malaysia First” concept could be limiting your company’s growth.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/open-for-business/ent-ofb-failing-forward-7
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The Breakfast Grille : Gender and Diversity in Economics
Women face many challenges when it comes to furthering careers in the sciences, and economics is no different. With only two women having ever won a Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (and both of those given in the last decade), we ask the question of why there is such a dearth of women in this field, and why is it important to have them? To discuss this, we spoke to Shelly Lundberg, Leonard Broom Professor of Demography, University of California Santa Barbara.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/gender-and-diversity-in-economics
The Breakfast Grille : Gender and Diversity in Economics
Women face many challenges when it comes to furthering careers in the sciences, and economics is no different. With only two women having ever won a Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (and both of those given in the last decade), we ask the question of why there is such a dearth of women in this field, and why is it important to have them? To discuss this, we spoke to Shelly Lundberg, Leonard Broom Professor of Demography, University of California Santa Barbara.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/gender-and-diversity-in-economics
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Live & Learn : Police Brutality: Drawing Parallels Between the U.S. and Malaysia
It has been a tumultuous few weeks in the United States. The murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, led to nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism. We explore the history of police brutality in the US and the years of systemic racism that led to this historic moment, and also explore why the current Black Lives Matter movement has inspired countries like Malaysia to look inwards towards any systemic racism or police brutality that might exist in our country as well.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/live-learn/police-brutality-drawing-parallels-between-the-us-and-malaysia
Live & Learn : Police Brutality: Drawing Parallels Between the U.S. and Malaysia
It has been a tumultuous few weeks in the United States. The murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, led to nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism. We explore the history of police brutality in the US and the years of systemic racism that led to this historic moment, and also explore why the current Black Lives Matter movement has inspired countries like Malaysia to look inwards towards any systemic racism or police brutality that might exist in our country as well.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/live-learn/police-brutality-drawing-parallels-between-the-us-and-malaysia
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Ringgit and Sense : Why Do You Need Different Assets In Your Portfolio?
Asset allocation is essential to any investment strategy, but what does that really mean? Today Roshan gets into the purpose of allocation, relationship between stocks & bonds, as well as a look at other assets like gold, property and bitcoin, with Danny Wong, CEO of Areca Capital - fund manager and certificate financial planner.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/why-do-you-need-different-assets-in-your-portfolio
Ringgit and Sense : Why Do You Need Different Assets In Your Portfolio?
Asset allocation is essential to any investment strategy, but what does that really mean? Today Roshan gets into the purpose of allocation, relationship between stocks & bonds, as well as a look at other assets like gold, property and bitcoin, with Danny Wong, CEO of Areca Capital - fund manager and certificate financial planner.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/why-do-you-need-different-assets-in-your-portfolio
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Popcorn Culture : Popcorn Culture - Supercut: The Cinema Experience
With Malaysian cinemas opening their doors again from July 1, we look at the unique experience of “going to the movies”, and whether it can ever be replaced by the multiple other screens now available to us. We also recall milestone films when it comes to big screen releases, and share some of our own favourite movie-going memories.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/popcorn-culture/popcorn-culture-supercut-the-cinema-experience
Popcorn Culture : Popcorn Culture - Supercut: The Cinema Experience
With Malaysian cinemas opening their doors again from July 1, we look at the unique experience of “going to the movies”, and whether it can ever be replaced by the multiple other screens now available to us. We also recall milestone films when it comes to big screen releases, and share some of our own favourite movie-going memories.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/popcorn-culture/popcorn-culture-supercut-the-cinema-experience
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Open For Business : Empowering B40 Farmers with Coffee
B40 coffee farmers in Sabah produce a range of quality coffee seeds, but without proper distribution and heavy reliance on the “middle man”, they struggle to make ends meet. In an effort to sell sustainable coffee while helping the Sabahan farmers earn the profits they deserve, BosCo decided to only use beans from Sabah while controlling markups and price hikes in the process. We speak to Viviantie Sarjuni, one half of the duo behind Borneo Specialty Coffee (BosCo), about the decision to become a social enterprise, the effects of the MCO on their supply chain, as well as the speed at which they wish to grow their coffee outlets
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/open-for-business/ent-ofb-empowering-b40-farmers-with-coffee
Open For Business : Empowering B40 Farmers with Coffee
B40 coffee farmers in Sabah produce a range of quality coffee seeds, but without proper distribution and heavy reliance on the “middle man”, they struggle to make ends meet. In an effort to sell sustainable coffee while helping the Sabahan farmers earn the profits they deserve, BosCo decided to only use beans from Sabah while controlling markups and price hikes in the process. We speak to Viviantie Sarjuni, one half of the duo behind Borneo Specialty Coffee (BosCo), about the decision to become a social enterprise, the effects of the MCO on their supply chain, as well as the speed at which they wish to grow their coffee outlets
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/open-for-business/ent-ofb-empowering-b40-farmers-with-coffee
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The Breakfast Grille : Can Beaconhouse Find Its Way Through The Pandemic?
Private education is big business, but can it continue to grow under the shadow of COVID-19? Established in 1975, Beaconhouse School System began as a small Montessori academy in Pakistan and has grown into an education network spanning eight countries. Roshan Kanesan speaks with its CEO Kasim Kasuri, to discuss the group’s international expansion, the viability of virtual education, and the future of private education post-Covid-19.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/can-beaconhouse-find-its-way-through-the-pandemic
The Breakfast Grille : Can Beaconhouse Find Its Way Through The Pandemic?
Private education is big business, but can it continue to grow under the shadow of COVID-19? Established in 1975, Beaconhouse School System began as a small Montessori academy in Pakistan and has grown into an education network spanning eight countries. Roshan Kanesan speaks with its CEO Kasim Kasuri, to discuss the group’s international expansion, the viability of virtual education, and the future of private education post-Covid-19.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/can-beaconhouse-find-its-way-through-the-pandemic
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Evening Edition : Malaysian Govt Responds To Al Jazeera Migrant Documentary
Following the public uproar over Al Jazeera's documentary on the treatment of undocumented migrants during the MCO, the Immigration D-G stated that foreign nationals who make defamatory comments about the country will have their passes revoked. We speak with New Sin Yew about the lawfulness of this move. And then, we discuss the recent clampdowns on activists and journalists with Jahabar Sadiq.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/malaysian-govt-responds-to-al-jazeera-migrant-documentary
Evening Edition : Malaysian Govt Responds To Al Jazeera Migrant Documentary
Following the public uproar over Al Jazeera's documentary on the treatment of undocumented migrants during the MCO, the Immigration D-G stated that foreign nationals who make defamatory comments about the country will have their passes revoked. We speak with New Sin Yew about the lawfulness of this move. And then, we discuss the recent clampdowns on activists and journalists with Jahabar Sadiq.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/malaysian-govt-responds-to-al-jazeera-migrant-documentary
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Ringgit and Sense : Takaful And Its Role In Estate Planning
How does takaful differ from insurance? What do you need to pay attention to when choosing a plan? How does it play into estate planning? Roshan gets into these and more with Shahrul Azlan Shahriman of Great Eastern Takaful.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/takaful-and-its-role-in-estate-planning
Ringgit and Sense : Takaful And Its Role In Estate Planning
How does takaful differ from insurance? What do you need to pay attention to when choosing a plan? How does it play into estate planning? Roshan gets into these and more with Shahrul Azlan Shahriman of Great Eastern Takaful.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/takaful-and-its-role-in-estate-planning
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Market Watch : Top Glove - Keeping Calm Under Fire?
Two of Top Glove's subsidiaries have been placed under a detention order by US Customs and Border Protection, which means that any disposable gloves distributed by these subsidiaries cannot be sold in the US. The move has only added to the glovemakers share price volatility, but a larger question persists: What will this mean for Top Glove's presence in the US market, which makes up 25% of total group sales? We reached out to Morning Run presenter Wong Shou Ning, who attended Top Glove's conference call on the subject, for her thoughts. Image source : Reuters
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/market-watch/top-glove-keeping-calm-under-fire
Market Watch : Top Glove - Keeping Calm Under Fire?
Two of Top Glove's subsidiaries have been placed under a detention order by US Customs and Border Protection, which means that any disposable gloves distributed by these subsidiaries cannot be sold in the US. The move has only added to the glovemakers share price volatility, but a larger question persists: What will this mean for Top Glove's presence in the US market, which makes up 25% of total group sales? We reached out to Morning Run presenter Wong Shou Ning, who attended Top Glove's conference call on the subject, for her thoughts. Image source : Reuters
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/market-watch/top-glove-keeping-calm-under-fire