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Health and Living : How To Teach Your Kids About Money
If you’re a parent, you will be familiar with the struggle of getting your children to understand the value of money, or teaching them about managing finances. This COVID-19 pandemic, being a health as well as a financial crisis, has resurfaced the challenges of talking to kids about money and even unemployment. Consultant Developmental Paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan shares how she works with parents of typically and non-typically developing children, to have these conversations. Image Source: Shutterstock
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/health-and-living/how-to-teach-your-kids-about-money
Health and Living : How To Teach Your Kids About Money
If you’re a parent, you will be familiar with the struggle of getting your children to understand the value of money, or teaching them about managing finances. This COVID-19 pandemic, being a health as well as a financial crisis, has resurfaced the challenges of talking to kids about money and even unemployment. Consultant Developmental Paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan shares how she works with parents of typically and non-typically developing children, to have these conversations. Image Source: Shutterstock
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/health-and-living/how-to-teach-your-kids-about-money
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Evening Edition : Will Elite Kindergartens Create More Divide?
The Rural Development Ministry is creating a draft proposal for "elite kindergartens" that cater to M40 families. We speak to Datuk Dr Chiam Heng Keng about whether this might create a larger divide among children. Image Source: Andy Falconer, Unsplash
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/will-elite-kindergartens-create-more-divide
Evening Edition : Will Elite Kindergartens Create More Divide?
The Rural Development Ministry is creating a draft proposal for "elite kindergartens" that cater to M40 families. We speak to Datuk Dr Chiam Heng Keng about whether this might create a larger divide among children. Image Source: Andy Falconer, Unsplash
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/will-elite-kindergartens-create-more-divide
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The Daily Digest : Who Was Raja Laut, and Why Do We Have Roads Named After Him?
The Federal Territories Ministry announced over the weekend that Jalan Raja Laut 1 in Kuala Lumpur has been renamed as Jalan Palestin, sparking off both confusion and criticism. We look at the issue and find out more about who Raja Laut himself was, as well as the larger issue of changing historical road names. Image Source: Facebook/Friends of IMPAK & Wangsa Mahkota Selangor
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/the-daily-digest/who-was-raja-laut-and-why-do-we-have-roads-named-after-him
The Daily Digest : Who Was Raja Laut, and Why Do We Have Roads Named After Him?
The Federal Territories Ministry announced over the weekend that Jalan Raja Laut 1 in Kuala Lumpur has been renamed as Jalan Palestin, sparking off both confusion and criticism. We look at the issue and find out more about who Raja Laut himself was, as well as the larger issue of changing historical road names. Image Source: Facebook/Friends of IMPAK & Wangsa Mahkota Selangor
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/the-daily-digest/who-was-raja-laut-and-why-do-we-have-roads-named-after-him
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The Breakfast Grille : Containing Fallout From End of Loan Moratorium
Borrowers nationwide are days away from recommencing loan payments. But how many are prepared? And what other relief measures exist? Arsalaan Ahmed, a council member of AIBIM and CEO HSBC Amanah Malaysia, discusses.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/containing-fallout-from-end-of-loan-moratorium
The Breakfast Grille : Containing Fallout From End of Loan Moratorium
Borrowers nationwide are days away from recommencing loan payments. But how many are prepared? And what other relief measures exist? Arsalaan Ahmed, a council member of AIBIM and CEO HSBC Amanah Malaysia, discusses.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/containing-fallout-from-end-of-loan-moratorium
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Enterprise Biz Bytes : Covid-19 Is Changing The English Language
One of the effects of the pandemic is that it’s brought previously obscure medical terms to the forefront of everyday speech—but it’s also created new words that we’ve never seen before.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/enterprise-biz-bytes/ent-bb-covid-is-changing-the-english-language
Enterprise Biz Bytes : Covid-19 Is Changing The English Language
One of the effects of the pandemic is that it’s brought previously obscure medical terms to the forefront of everyday speech—but it’s also created new words that we’ve never seen before.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/enterprise-biz-bytes/ent-bb-covid-is-changing-the-english-language
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Ringgit and Sense : Are Digital Financial Services Good For Your Wallet?
Digital financial services have made it easier for us to make payments, invest, and get protected, but it’s currently quite a fragmented environment as each service operates independently. U Mobile’s GoPayz is trying to change that by bringing together various financial services onto one platform. Additionally, Roshan speaks to Idham Idris of Wealth Vantage Advisory, for a financial planner's perspective on the role of digital financial services.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/are-digital-financial-services-good-for-your-wallet
Ringgit and Sense : Are Digital Financial Services Good For Your Wallet?
Digital financial services have made it easier for us to make payments, invest, and get protected, but it’s currently quite a fragmented environment as each service operates independently. U Mobile’s GoPayz is trying to change that by bringing together various financial services onto one platform. Additionally, Roshan speaks to Idham Idris of Wealth Vantage Advisory, for a financial planner's perspective on the role of digital financial services.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/are-digital-financial-services-good-for-your-wallet
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Retail Revolution : Empowering Brands and the Customer Experience
As Malaysian’s one-stop lifestyle destination, Lazada is at the forefront of building a future-proofed eCommerce ecosystem and infrastructure by constantly innovating tech and logistics solutions. In the first episode of a collaboration with Lazada, we go behind the scenes to discover how they enhance and upgrade their features to help brands and sellers find new growth opportunities in an increasingly digital first world.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/special-feature/retail-revolution/ent-rr-empowering-brands-and-the-customer-experience
Retail Revolution : Empowering Brands and the Customer Experience
As Malaysian’s one-stop lifestyle destination, Lazada is at the forefront of building a future-proofed eCommerce ecosystem and infrastructure by constantly innovating tech and logistics solutions. In the first episode of a collaboration with Lazada, we go behind the scenes to discover how they enhance and upgrade their features to help brands and sellers find new growth opportunities in an increasingly digital first world.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/special-feature/retail-revolution/ent-rr-empowering-brands-and-the-customer-experience
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Evening Edition : Malaysian Football Associations Undergo Privatization
How will the privatization of football associations affect the development of the sport in the country? We speak with Haresh Deol for his thoughts. Image Source: Marcus Spiske, Unsplash
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/malaysian-football-associations-undergo-privatization
Evening Edition : Malaysian Football Associations Undergo Privatization
How will the privatization of football associations affect the development of the sport in the country? We speak with Haresh Deol for his thoughts. Image Source: Marcus Spiske, Unsplash
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/malaysian-football-associations-undergo-privatization
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Ringgit and Sense : Should You Move EPF Money To Invest?
Do you want more control over your EPF money? On this episode, Roshan Kanesan explored the EPF I-Invest platform with Joyce Chua, licensed financial planner with Principal Asset Management. They get into the basics of this platform, eligibility, how to pick a fund, and more.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/do-you-want-more-control-over-your-epf-money-on-this-episode-roshan-kanesan-explored-the-epf-i-i
Ringgit and Sense : Should You Move EPF Money To Invest?
Do you want more control over your EPF money? On this episode, Roshan Kanesan explored the EPF I-Invest platform with Joyce Chua, licensed financial planner with Principal Asset Management. They get into the basics of this platform, eligibility, how to pick a fund, and more.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/do-you-want-more-control-over-your-epf-money-on-this-episode-roshan-kanesan-explored-the-epf-i-i
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The Daily Digest : Muda’s #PauseMalaysia: Is a Political Ceasefire What Malaysians Need Right Now?
Yesterday, Syed Saddiq’s brand new political party, Muda, launched #PauseMalaysia, a campaign urging politicians to ceasefire and focus on the people. However, the reaction towards the campaign was divisive, with many saying that now is the time to fight back, not pause. We discuss the messaging of the campaign, and the pros and cons of a political ceasefire. Image Source: Shutterstock
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/the-daily-digest/is-a-political-ceasefire-what-malaysians-need-right-now
The Daily Digest : Muda’s #PauseMalaysia: Is a Political Ceasefire What Malaysians Need Right Now?
Yesterday, Syed Saddiq’s brand new political party, Muda, launched #PauseMalaysia, a campaign urging politicians to ceasefire and focus on the people. However, the reaction towards the campaign was divisive, with many saying that now is the time to fight back, not pause. We discuss the messaging of the campaign, and the pros and cons of a political ceasefire. Image Source: Shutterstock
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/the-daily-digest/is-a-political-ceasefire-what-malaysians-need-right-now
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The Property Show : Better Design For A Better Living
In conjunction with World Mental Health Day, architect Daniel Delan of WAA+ comes on The Property Show to talk to Sim Wie Boon about his thoughts on how urban planning and design can affect our mental health and physical wellbeing. They discuss green design and if cities in Malaysia can incorporate these elements for a better living. Image credit: Shutterstock
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-property-show/better-design-for-a-better-living
The Property Show : Better Design For A Better Living
In conjunction with World Mental Health Day, architect Daniel Delan of WAA+ comes on The Property Show to talk to Sim Wie Boon about his thoughts on how urban planning and design can affect our mental health and physical wellbeing. They discuss green design and if cities in Malaysia can incorporate these elements for a better living. Image credit: Shutterstock
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-property-show/better-design-for-a-better-living
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Ringgit and Sense : Mr. Money TV On Retirement Planning, Compounding, and Mistakes
Retirement is an important financial goal, but often taken for granted when we're young because of the distant timeline. Roshan Kanesan speaks to Peter Yong a.k.a Mr. Money TV for his perspective on retirement planning, particularly for young people, the power of compounding, common mistakes (including forgetting about inflation), and more.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/mrmoneytv-retirement-compounding-inflation-mistakes
Ringgit and Sense : Mr. Money TV On Retirement Planning, Compounding, and Mistakes
Retirement is an important financial goal, but often taken for granted when we're young because of the distant timeline. Roshan Kanesan speaks to Peter Yong a.k.a Mr. Money TV for his perspective on retirement planning, particularly for young people, the power of compounding, common mistakes (including forgetting about inflation), and more.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/mrmoneytv-retirement-compounding-inflation-mistakes
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Retail Revolution : The Journey To 11.11
With November nearing, so is Lazada’s iconic 11.11 sale. In our second episode of The Retail Revolution, we speak with Lazada Malaysia’s CEO, Leo Chow, about how technology is Lazada’s standout strategy and how any future MCO and COVID-19 might make a difference to this year's 11.11 sales.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/special-feature/retail-revolution/ent-rr-the-journey-to-1111
Retail Revolution : The Journey To 11.11
With November nearing, so is Lazada’s iconic 11.11 sale. In our second episode of The Retail Revolution, we speak with Lazada Malaysia’s CEO, Leo Chow, about how technology is Lazada’s standout strategy and how any future MCO and COVID-19 might make a difference to this year's 11.11 sales.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/special-feature/retail-revolution/ent-rr-the-journey-to-1111
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BFM Show : The Road Not Taken: Melvin Tong
We speak with entrepreneur and cancer survivor Melvin Tong on his entrepreneurship journey, how he takes advantage of the obstacles he encounters, and what he tells the naysayers along the way. This is the second in our four-part series "The Road Not Taken", featuring four dynamic, unconventional Malaysian personalities who stand out from the rest, brought to you by the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/bfm-show/bfm-show/bmw-theroadnottaken-melvin-tong
BFM Show : The Road Not Taken: Melvin Tong
We speak with entrepreneur and cancer survivor Melvin Tong on his entrepreneurship journey, how he takes advantage of the obstacles he encounters, and what he tells the naysayers along the way. This is the second in our four-part series "The Road Not Taken", featuring four dynamic, unconventional Malaysian personalities who stand out from the rest, brought to you by the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/bfm-show/bfm-show/bmw-theroadnottaken-melvin-tong
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Evening Edition : New SOPs Announced For Working During CMCO
Who is allowed to head to the office to work? Will you have to undergo a Covid-19 test before doing so? We take a look at the new work SOPs for areas under the CMCO, and how one company, Mah Sing Group Berhad, is enforcing them. Image Source: Adolfo Félix, Unsplash
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/new-sops-announced-for-working-during-cmco
Evening Edition : New SOPs Announced For Working During CMCO
Who is allowed to head to the office to work? Will you have to undergo a Covid-19 test before doing so? We take a look at the new work SOPs for areas under the CMCO, and how one company, Mah Sing Group Berhad, is enforcing them. Image Source: Adolfo Félix, Unsplash
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/new-sops-announced-for-working-during-cmco
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The Pulse : Benefits of Listening to New Music
According to recent research, there's a high chance you'd stop listening to new music at the age of 33. We find out if there's any truth to that statement and explore the benefits of listening to new music on the regular. -- Image source: Shutterstock
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/night-shift/the-pulse/thepulse-listening-to-new-music
The Pulse : Benefits of Listening to New Music
According to recent research, there's a high chance you'd stop listening to new music at the age of 33. We find out if there's any truth to that statement and explore the benefits of listening to new music on the regular. -- Image source: Shutterstock
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/night-shift/the-pulse/thepulse-listening-to-new-music
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The Daily Digest : Can I Sue For All These Water Cuts?
Burst pipes, river pollution, chemical discharges, maintenance work - all-too familiar reasons behind all the recent water supply disruptions in Selangor and the Klang Valley. Anger is rising at these recurring incidents, and some are wondering if the authorities can and should be sued, to prevent this from happening again. We explore whether the legal route is the way to go, to solve these water woes. Image Source: Shutterstock
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/the-daily-digest/can-i-sue-for-all-these-water-cuts
The Daily Digest : Can I Sue For All These Water Cuts?
Burst pipes, river pollution, chemical discharges, maintenance work - all-too familiar reasons behind all the recent water supply disruptions in Selangor and the Klang Valley. Anger is rising at these recurring incidents, and some are wondering if the authorities can and should be sued, to prevent this from happening again. We explore whether the legal route is the way to go, to solve these water woes. Image Source: Shutterstock
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/the-daily-digest/can-i-sue-for-all-these-water-cuts
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Open For Business : Failing Forward Ep.10 : Innovation - Trial & Error (PART 2)
This is Part 2 of our Innovation - Trial & Error episode with Co-Founder of myBurgerLab Renyi Chin (Yes, we had A LOT to unpack from his colourful exploits!) where we discuss myBurgerLab’s behind-the-scenes innovations in HR, the fails in designing incentive programs for their staff and when or if RenYi plans to pull the plug on the MBL app.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/open-for-business/ent-ofb-failing-forward-ep10-innovation-trial-and-error-part-2
Open For Business : Failing Forward Ep.10 : Innovation - Trial & Error (PART 2)
This is Part 2 of our Innovation - Trial & Error episode with Co-Founder of myBurgerLab Renyi Chin (Yes, we had A LOT to unpack from his colourful exploits!) where we discuss myBurgerLab’s behind-the-scenes innovations in HR, the fails in designing incentive programs for their staff and when or if RenYi plans to pull the plug on the MBL app.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/open-for-business/ent-ofb-failing-forward-ep10-innovation-trial-and-error-part-2
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The Breakfast Grille : Covid And Immigrants, Two Kinks Seriously Ruffling Sweden's Nordic Calm
Peaceable and wealthy Sweden has been a notable divergent from its European peers in handling Covid-19 and refugee immigration, two seismic events with economic and social ramifications that experts have said are (and continue to be) more serious than Wall Street's crash in 1929 and the Spanish Flu of 1905. Not surprisingly, there have been consequences for the small Nordic nation of a mere 10 million. His Excellency Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt, Sweden's Ambassador to Malaysia, discusses.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/covid-and-immigrants-two-kinks-seriously-ruffling-swedens-nordic-calm
The Breakfast Grille : Covid And Immigrants, Two Kinks Seriously Ruffling Sweden's Nordic Calm
Peaceable and wealthy Sweden has been a notable divergent from its European peers in handling Covid-19 and refugee immigration, two seismic events with economic and social ramifications that experts have said are (and continue to be) more serious than Wall Street's crash in 1929 and the Spanish Flu of 1905. Not surprisingly, there have been consequences for the small Nordic nation of a mere 10 million. His Excellency Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt, Sweden's Ambassador to Malaysia, discusses.
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/covid-and-immigrants-two-kinks-seriously-ruffling-swedens-nordic-calm
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Evening Edition : Diving Into Budget 2021
We speak to Jagdev Singh and Patrick Tay of PwC for their first impressions of Budget 2021 tabled in Parliament today, and get their thoughts on the budget's approach in economic recovery from the pandemic. Image Source: Haireena, Shutterstock / Ministry of Finance, Facebook
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/diving-into-budget-2021
Evening Edition : Diving Into Budget 2021
We speak to Jagdev Singh and Patrick Tay of PwC for their first impressions of Budget 2021 tabled in Parliament today, and get their thoughts on the budget's approach in economic recovery from the pandemic. Image Source: Haireena, Shutterstock / Ministry of Finance, Facebook
https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/diving-into-budget-2021