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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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Evening Edition : Onwards And Upwards - 2021!


As 2020 comes to an end, we speak to three different individuals about how their year has been - both the good and the bad, and ask about their hopes for 2021. Image Source: Immo Wegmann, Unsplash

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/onwards-and-upwards-2021
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Evening Edition : 2020 In Review: World News


We take a look at the biggest international headlines this year with Thomas Daniel - revisiting the global impact of Covid-19, Joe Biden's presidential win in the US, the Hong Kong protests, and China's global standing; and discuss how these events will affect Malaysia come 2021.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/2020-in-review-world-news
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The Breakfast Grille : The Best Of The Breakfast Grille 2020 - Malaysian Politics


Malaysia dealt with multiple crises this year - the pandemic and political upheaval. From the Sheraton Move to the Sabah elections, we revisit revealing conversations on the Breakfast Grille with political actors. Image Credit: adam yusof / Shutterstock.com

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/the-best-of-the-breakfast-grille-2020-malaysian-politics
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Live & Learn : Best of Live & Learn 2020: Good People, Good Conversations


In our final Live & Learn episode of 2020, we look back at some of the most heartwarming and inspiring conversations we’ve had all year with fathers, teachers, scholars and victims -- nay, survivors -- of bullying. Image Source: Shutterstock 

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/live-learn/best-of-live-learn-2020-good-people-good-conversations
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Ringgit and Sense : Tips On Avoiding Scams And Other 2020 Lessons


What are the key money lessons to learn from 2020? Roshan Kanesan gets into this with Linnet Lee, CEO of the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM), with a focus on avoiding scams, estate planning, and setting aside funds for investing. You can also check out some of these other related episodes to prepare for 2021! - Key Tax Tips For 2021 - Fund Manager’s 5 Key Investing Lessons From 2020 - Common Money Mistakes To Avoid In 2021 - What Makes A Great Will? - How To Invest While Managing Anxiety? - Mr. Money TV On Retirement Planning, Compounding, and Mistakes - Scams, Fraud and Online Payments - How Can You Better Protect Yourself?

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/tips-on-avoiding-scams-and-other-2020-lessons
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The Pulse : 2020: The Year In Music


On our final episode for The Pulse this year, we play you some of our favorite and note-worthy tracks released in the year 2020 alongside stories about real time remote jamming, an update on vinyl sales, Spotify's new plagiarism detector and a 2020 look back of biggest moments in the music world. -- Tom Misch Yussef Dayes - I Did It For You Khruangbin - So We Won’t Forget Jenevieve - Baby Powder Dua Lipa - Pretty Please Disclosure, Mick Jenkins - Who Knew Lust- Vantablack Beabadoobee - Worth It BTS - Life Goes On--IMAGE SOURCE: CNNEWSCMPDIGITAL MUSIC NEWS

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/night-shift/the-pulse/the-pulse-2020-the-year-in-music
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The Property Show : The Property Landscape In 2021


How was 2020 for property players and what’s in store for them in 2021? Will the tepid economic sentiment and rising Covid-19 cases make for a gloomy outlook? Sarkunan Subramaniam of Knight Frank speaks to Sim Wie Boon on The Property Show to give his insights. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-property-show/the-property-landscape-in-2021
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The Breakfast Grille : A General Election In 2021?


At the start of a fresh year and with an eye on GE15, we look back on the political tumult that was 2020 and the lessons that can be drawn for a way forward with our panel of experts, Dr Bridget Welsh, Honorary Research Associate at Nottingham University Malaysia, and Jahabar Saddiq, Editor-in-Chief of The Malaysian Insight. Image Credit: akids.photo.graphy / Shutterstock.com

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/a-general-election-in-2021
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Evening Edition : Will PAS Amend Umno-Bersatu Ties?


We look at the latest updates in the strife between Umno and Bersatu - rumours of Umno partnering with PKR and DAP, and reports of PAS trying to mediate the relationship between the two. Shazwan Mustafa Kamal shares his thoughts. Image Source: Aisyaqilumaranas, Shutterstock

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/will-pas-amend-umno-bersatu-ties
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Open For Business : Brew With Plant: Vegan Coffee


Isn’t coffee already vegan? Well, it turns out that a lot of the instant coffee that we consume has had butter added to the beans during the roasting process, which of course makes the coffee distinctly not vegan. Since 2014, Veganuary has been a movement that tries to inspire many people to try to be vegan for one month, and we’ll be catching up with PG to talk to us about Veganuary and the coffee that they produce.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/open-for-business/ent-ofb-brew-with-plant-vegan-coffee
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Ringgit and Sense : Money Goals Tips And Why You Need Goals


Need help setting goals for 2021? Roshan Kanesan speaks to Licensed Financial Planner Kevin Neoh and financial blogger Raymond Tan for their thoughts, tips, and tricks for better goals in 2021. Other episodes you might find useful: - Money Goal Tips with Mr. Stingy and ‘Ringgit Oh Ringgit’ - Key Tax Tips for 2021 - Fund Manager’s 5 Key Investing Lessons from 2020 - Common Money Mistakes To Avoid in 2021 - Tips on Avoiding Scams and Other 2020 Lessons

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/money-goals-tips-and-why-you-need-goals
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The Breakfast Grille : Still The Strongman Of Politics?


Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad sets the record straight on why he resigned as PM during Langkah Sheraton when the Yang di-Pertuan Agong asked him not to and before a conclusive vote was carried out, and discusses why he believes in an all-Malay party rather than be pro-multiracial, Pejuang’s role as kingmaker in GE15, and his old score with Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/still-the-strongman-of-politics
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Open For Business : Creating a Platform for Micro Business Mums


In an effort to tackle the financial gap in the B40 group, Aida and Wei Qi, two of the three founders behind Ibupreneur, decided to dedicate an online platform to “mompreneurs” with culinary skills. The platform helps sell baked goods and hopes to create a sense of independence and sustainability in its community. We speak to the founders about the ups and downs of running the platform, financial stability, and if they’ll open their avenues to more delicacies in the future.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/open-for-business/ent-ofb-creating-a-platform-for-micro-business-mums
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Morning Brief : Emergency A Checkmate On Umno?


The declaration of a state of emergency yesterday caught many Malaysians by surprise. Critics have raised concerns that there were ulterior motives to this move, so we reached out to political commentator Dr Bridget Welsh for insight into the political implications of the emergency. Image Credit: Abdul Razak Latif / Shutterstock.com

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/morning-brief/emergency-a-checkmate-on-umno
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Ringgit and Sense : 3 Fixed Deposit Alternatives As Rates Stay Low


As Fixed Deposit rates fall in this low-rate environment, what are your alternatives? Roshan Kanesan finds out with Licensed Financial Planner Yap Ming Hui, and breaks down his 3 alternatives. Other Episodes You Might Be Interested In: > How To Invest While Managing Anxiety? > Mr Stingy's 10 Investing Principles > Should You Move EPF Money To Invest? > What Can You Learn From Billionaire Warren Buffett? > Fund Manager’s 5 Key Investing Lessons From 2020

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/ringgit-and-sense/3-fixed-deposit-alternatives-as-rates-stay-low
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The Daily Digest : What It’s Like To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine


While Malaysia is still waiting for the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines to arrive, we’ve already heard stories of people in other countries getting the vaccine, especially among healthcare workers and older people. So for those of you wondering what it’s like to get the vaccine, and if it’s really safe to do so, we’ll be speaking to a healthcare worker based in the NHS on what it was like for him. Image Source: Shutterstock 

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/the-daily-digest/what-its-like-to-get-the-covid-19-vaccine
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Evening Edition : The Makings Of A Cybertrooper


A media manipulation survey by Oxford Internet Institute has found that Malaysia employs full-time staff members to manipulate and control the social media space. We speak to Dr Niki Cheong for his insights into cybertrooper activities, and what one can do to identify them. Image Source: Marten Bjork, Unsplash

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/the-makings-of-a-cybertrooper
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Live & Learn : Good Things #3: Mayor Jocelyn Yow - Mover, Shaker, History-maker


25-year old Jocelyn Yow made history when she became the youngest woman of color to become a mayor of a California city. The new Mayor of Eastvale (Riverside County) in California, she is also a new mother and a grad student, who served as a district representative for the California State Senate and as an aide for the United States House of Representatives, where she worked to help seniors, families, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and children access valuable government services. The daughter of a Vietnamese refugee and Chinese Malaysian, she knows how important it is for immigrant voices to be represented in politics, and hopes her story will help inspire younger generations to lead in their communities too. She joins us to share her story. Image Source: Mayor Jocelyn Yow Facebook 

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/live-learn/good-things-3-mayor-jocelyn-yow-mover-shaker-history-maker
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Enterprise Biz Bytes : What’s Up With WhatsApp


WhatsApp has become the centre of a data privacy related scandal recently, but are these concerns truly valid?

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/enterprise-biz-bytes/ent-bb-whats-up-whatsapp
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Open For Business : It’s Not Just Gas, It’s An App That Helps


BeliGas Malaysia was born amidst the pandemic to help those in the Klang Valley with a long-standing problem - the ordering and delivery of cooking gas tanks. Via its app, BeliGas aims to disrupt the traditional LPG cylinder delivery market, and support marginalised communities by hiring unemployed riders from the B40 group, as well as ex-convicts. We speak to founder Suthan Mookaiah about the startup’s aggressive growth, building a pandemic-resistant business model, and plans for when we no longer need gas tanks.

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/enterprise/open-for-business/ent-ofb-beligas