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11,291 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBFM is a 24 hr independent radio station based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia focused on business news and current affairs. Core programs include business news, market reports from Malaysia and other regions and interviews with various business personalities.
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New home for our podcast: update your feeds!
March 20, 2023 00:00 - 39 secondsWe're committed to making your podcast experience the best it can be. Our shows are now available as individual podcasts, including The Breakfast Grille and Ringgit & Sense. Follow them on this platform for the ultimate listening experience.
POTP Epi481: Hits From The 60s to 80s
February 18, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBPatrick Teoh takes you on another foot-stomping, hand-clapping ride down memory lane as he blows dust off his vinyl collection to bring you a selection of hits from the 60s to 80s.
EP57: De La Soul's 3 Feet High & Rising
February 17, 2023 14:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBDe La Soul's debut release, 3 Feet High & Rising is one that was an oddity when it dropped. The world of hip-hop in the late 80s was pretty much in the gangsta boom - with groups like NWA & Public Enemy dominating the charts with their hardcore, confrontational & sometimes violent lyrics. 3 Feet introduced the use of funky, quirky and eclectic sampling to invoke unfiltered fun. A landmark release for the genre, this week on the program we go Track By Track into that seminal album. ...
The Rise of the Deinfluencer
February 17, 2023 13:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBKam, returning after recovering from his second Covid-19 infection, decides to talk about his experience losing his sense of taste in this episode, and how that experience changes his understanding and appreciation of food. But before that, Ong Kar Jin talks about the novelties of time capsules, after reading an article about a letter that was only delivered 100 years later to its intended address. In the second part of the show, futurist Matt Armitage looks at the rise of the deinfluencer,...
Master vs Apprentice - Round 2 - Advantage Man City
February 17, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBMan City came away from Emirates Stadium with three valuable points in a highly exciting encounter between the title holders and the title contenders, Arsenal. Can Arsenal pick up the pieces and rediscover their scintillating form again? Aston Villa, managed by former Gunners manager, Unai Emery awaits this weekend in the Premier League. The pundits look ahead to this match and other matches, as well as review the midweek European action, including that epic 2-2 draw between Barcelona and M...
Traffic Jams, Bad Roads And Frustrated Drivers
February 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBA new report has found that Malaysians lost 159 hours last year on the road during peak hours. To explore this, first we looked back at a previous interview with Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah, Professor of Transport Engineering from Universiti Sains Malaysia. Then, we also hear from experts, including: - Professor Dr Muhammad Zaly Shah, Professor of Transportation and Logistics at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Aziff Azuddin, Independent Urban Mobility Researcher - Bernard Chong, T...
Today On Twitter: The Crows Are Coming
February 17, 2023 09:30 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBCrows are attacking Singaporeans. We get into it. Image Credit: Shutterstock
Are Schools Good Enough For Our Students? I Big Brain Energy EP 3 | Chan Soon Seng
February 17, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBWhat do you remember the most about schools? For many Malaysians, it was memorising textbooks days before exams, getting punished for not finishing homework and squeezing in tuition classes after long school hours. Our education system is far from perfect, with severely exhausted teachers and stressed out students remaining as constant fixtures. In the final episode of Big Brain Energy, CEO of Teach For Malaysia, Chan Soon Seng, sheds light on the flaws in the system and shares how change...
On Imposing Your Religious Beliefs Onto Others
February 17, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBA teacher was accused of encouraging a Form Three student at a school in KL to embrace Islam, claiming that it would boost his chances of becoming a national footballer. We discuss the line between personal beliefs and respecting others.
经济放缓阴霾笼罩！ 大马年内将面临哪些经济逆风？
February 17, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB我国2022年GDP录得8.7%增长，尽管增幅优于市场预期，国行也强调大马今年不会进入经济衰退，但基于当前全球经济前景不甚乐观，经济学家仍下调我国今年经济增长预测至最低3.7%。除了全球经济放缓、地缘政治风险升高、外围风险增加，我国经济前景还将遭遇哪些逆风？
纽西兰早风灾和地震 全球暖化挑战人类生存
February 17, 2023 08:21 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB近日，纽西兰遭受到带有气旋嘉布瑞尔（Gabrielle）的袭击，导致洪灾和模6.3地震以及4.0级余震，形势十分严峻。目前，纽西兰政府已经宣布进入「国家紧急状态」。这场灾难已经造成了5人死亡，100人失踪，多达1万500人流离失所。 而纽西兰的风灾和最近发生的各个灾难再次提醒着我们，全球暖化的问题已经变得迫在眉睫。为了应对全球暖化，我们每个人都应该从自身做起，采取环保行动。
Doctor in the House: Malaysians Like It Salty (But We Shouldn’t)
February 17, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBIt’s no secret that Malaysians love food, and maybe we also love the salt in our food, a little too much. But just how much salt are we consuming, and if we’re over the limit, how do we cut down on salt without compromising on taste? And is it really so bad to have that little bit more salt in our food? Prof Datin Dr Chia Yook Chin, founder and president of the Malaysian Society for World Action on Salt, Sugar and Health joins consultant urologist Dr George Lee to share some tips and why it...
Miko Peled: Former Zionist Military Man, Now Palestinian Rights Activist
February 17, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBMiko Peled grew up in a prominent Zionist family who helped establish the State of Israel. His grandfather signed Israel’s Declaration of Independence. Miko even served in the Israeli military for a short period of time. However, a personal tragedy drove Miko to explore the truth about Palestine. What he discovered shocked him and woke him up. Today, Miko is a prominent human rights activist fighting for peace and justice for Palestine. In 2012, Miko wrote a book called ‘The General’s Son: ...
Touch Me Hold Me Let Me Go
February 17, 2023 06:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBDescribed as a lecture which turns into a workshop which turns into a performance, Touch Me Hold Me Let Me Go will be led by Lee Su-Feh, a performance maker, educator and writer who has spent the last 40 years exploring the human body as a site of intersecting habits and histories. This gathering invites the audience to listen, experience and participate with their bodies and voices, with Su-Feh sharing her Touch Me Hold Me Let Me Go algorithm, and ways to use it. We speak to Su-Feh and als...
A Notional History
February 17, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIn A Notional History, a performer, a journalist, and an activist pore through school textbooks, inherited memories, and video interviews of exiled revolutionaries – uncovering erasures, exclusions and questions around the Malayan Emergency. Part of a series of works known as the Emergency Projects which examines that era in our history, the performers investigate and speculate on the possible histories for a different Malaysia, intersecting the personal, the national, and the notional. We ...
Is ChatGPT A Teaching Tool Or An Enemy?
February 17, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBAcademias have always been split about using tech innovations in the classroom - we all remember the debate years ago about using laptops or smartphones during lessons. But technology is always evolving, and now with ChatGPT in place, should academias adapt or resist? And how can they combat plagiarism among students who love the technology? We speak to Professor Chengyi Lin, Affiliate Professor of Strategy at INSEAD to learn more. Photo Credit: Shuttershock | Iryna Imago
MSP238 Weird Science: The One With The Aliens And Neanderthals.
February 17, 2023 03:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBBingbots, algo-cheating, taped-up batteries, aliens and Neanderthals are just some of the topics Mattsplained is weirding out with today Photo Credit: Kulturpop | MidJourney
Supercharging SEO With AI
February 17, 2023 02:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBWe’re all familiar with the different scenarios of how AI has played a role in our lives. NexMind.AI decided to take it one step further by integrating AI Machine Learning into their Search Engine Optimisation software. With a goal to create smarter search robots known as SEO automation software, NexMind.AI provides an enterprise SEO platform that can help brands boost their presence and visibility on the internet. We speak to Francis Lui, founder and CEO of NexMind.AI on how they are lev...
WTF: Petronas & Lynas In The Spotlight
February 17, 2023 01:30 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBThe Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week, and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In this episode, we discuss the controversial appointment and resignation of World Bank President David Malpass; why Petronas and Lynas have been making headlines; and why arguments for EPF withdrawals continue to be put forth.
Can We Right Size Malaysia's Civil Service?
February 17, 2023 00:30 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBAs Malaysia's national debt including liabilities has reached 1.5 trillion ringgit, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration has set their eyes on reducing opex and expanding revenue. And one elephant in the room that cannot be ignored would be the size of civil service, their emoluments and pensions. So as reduction of fiscal deficit takes priority, how should we relook at the size of civil service in Malaysia? For answers, we speak to Dr Tricia Yeoh, CEO, IDEAS. Image cre...
Global Solidarity To Türkiye Over Earthquake
February 17, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBTragedy struck Türkiye early last week as a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern and central Türkiye which has seen over 35,000 deaths so far. It is one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded in the Levant and the deadliest earthquake worldwide since the 2010 Haiti earthquake and was felt as far as Egypt, Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Cyprus, and the Black Sea. Estimated to have caused over US$ 84 billion worth of damage, we speak to His Excellency Emir Salim Yüksel, Türkiye’s Ambas...
Children In Immigration Detention Camps Demands Urgent Action
February 16, 2023 23:45 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBThere are international laws governing how children should be held in detention by governments. Is Malaysia abiding by these laws and how can we ensure the protection of children being held in state detention? We discuss this issue with child rights activist Dr. Hartini Zainuddin, Co-Founder of Yayasan Chow Kit. Image credit: Shutterstock
SEA Caught In The Middle
February 16, 2023 23:30 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe 2023 State of Southeast Asia report was issued last week, shedding light on how the rivalry between the US and China is seen from the perspective of those caught in the middle. How have the developments of the past year affected how those in Southeast Asia view the power competition, and the effectiveness of ASEAN as a multilateral bloc to navigate the dynamics? Sharon Seah of the ISEAS Yusof-Ishak Institute shares insights from the report. Image credit: Thapakorn Hemgo
What Are The Key Risks For Markets Still?
February 16, 2023 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBFor 2023, equities have generally been on an uptrend driven by better earnings delivery from companies and better than expected economic data. However, recent data on inflation, employment and the producers price index have spooked markets. Recently St Louis Fed President James Bullard alluded to a possible 50bp increase in rates at the next meeting. What will this mean for global equities and bonds? For insights, we speak to Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG International. Image credit...
EP57: De La Soul
February 16, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBIn light of the passing of rapper & De La Soul co-founder David Jude Jolicoeur aka Trugoy The Dove, we go Back To Back into alt hip-hop group's essential tracks - exploring & telling the stories of some of their hits, which marked a new era of hip-hop in the 90s. Stakes Is High (Stakes Is High) Baby Phat (AOI: Bionix) Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc Memory Of Us (ft. Estelle) Brakes (Stakes Is High) A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" (ft Q-Tip & Vinia Mojica) (De La Soul Is Dead) DJ S...
Rethinking Smart Cities
February 16, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode of I Love KL, we unpack the definition of smart cities and whether we should think of them solely from a more technocentric point of view, or a more all-encompassing perspective that prioritises the welfare of the cities’ residents. Rahmat Bayudi, Vice President of Pereka Bandar helps us get there.
Popcorn Culture - Supercut: Steven Spielberg
February 16, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBWhether you enjoy movie monsters, action adventures, sci fi thrillers, historical dramas, or war epics, chances are at least one Steven Spielberg movie will count amongst your list of favourites. An incredibly prolific filmmaker with a five-decade long career, Spielberg has given us some of the biggest, most beloved blockbusters of all time - ET, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, take your pick! - and influenced a whole generation of filmmaking. In this Supercut, we look at his style of filmmak...
Will You Move Back To Live And Work In Your Hometown?
February 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBRural and Development Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi talking about the trend of remigration, or, people choosing to return to their rural hometowns to work. First, we explored that idea and talked about what needs to be in place to support this. Then, we heard what our listeners had to say about this. Image Credit: Shutterstock
Popek Popek Parlimen: No More EPF Withdrawals
February 16, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBParliament continues, with MPs discussing initiatives by the government to assist rural communities affected by the floods, harsher punishments for those who pollute waterways, job scams as well as EPF withdrawals. Image Credit: Shutterstock
大型基金接连抛售股票 MyEG何去何从？
February 16, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MB自从MyEG即将失去移民局大单之后，不少投资者都接连抛售这家公司的股票，尽管大股东信心喊话，但还是挽救不了跌势。雪上加霜的是，我国两大基金EPF和KWAP也相继抛售公司的股票，到底MyEG未来前景如何呢？本周市场追踪，主持俞伽和建松将持续为你关注这件事情的进展。
北韩粮食危机拉警报
February 16, 2023 08:14 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB韩联社6日引速消息人士说法报道，北韩第二大城市开城近来受粮荒影响，每天有数十人饿死，加上寒流肆虐，使民众饥寒交迫。一直以来被视为「富裕地区」的开城此次所遭遇的粮荒重创，可见北韩粮食供给情势严峻。对于北韩政府的无能，北韩人民更是表达出了强烈的不满。 Image Credit: unsplash
Healthy Ageing: Is It Inevitable That You Lose Muscle As You Age?
February 16, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThe human body changes physiologically as you age, and that includes your muscles. But why do some older adults tend to lose muscle strength, while others don’t? And how can we maintain good muscle health as we age? On this episode of Healthy Ageing, consultant geriatrician Dr Terence Ong weighs in on why we should talk about sarcopenia and whether it is inevitable that we will lose our muscles as we age. Image Credit: Shutterstock
Constituency Development Funds Slashed: Why it Matters
February 16, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBRecently, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government will be slashing constituency development funds from RM 3.8 million per constituency to RM 1.3 million. Anwar said the move is meant to better control the country’s finances and would be implemented in stages. But is this a good move? We speak to political scientist, Dr Bridget Welsh. Image Credit: Shutterstock
存钱 = 安全感 让「存钱上瘾」帮你致富！
February 16, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB「想成为有钱人，还不如坚持一个系统化的储蓄和投资计划。」这是金融家大卫巴赫说曾经说过的名言。想让生活品质持续性获得提升，取决于早期自己看待金钱的观念。 如何计算所拥有的净资产是否达到自己年龄该有的规模？想让存钱变成一种会上瘾的乐趣，能够怎么做？ 点击收听 #理财好好学 访谈podcast！
Teaching the Kelabit Language Through Children’s Books
February 16, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBPicture books play a vital role in teaching children new words and language, eventually shaping their interest in the written and spoken word. A recently published set of children’s books aims to do just that for the Kelabit language, by being the first-of-its-kind bilingual Kelabit-English books. Here to tell us more about this project is the project lead and one of the authors of the books, Sarah Lois Dorai. Sarah also shares more about spotlighting Kelabit culture through her filmmaking...
What Entrepreneurs Should Know About Life After IPO
February 16, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBFarm Fresh’s Loi Tuan Ee talks to us about how an entrepreneur's life changes after IPO, buying Inside Scoop, and ensuring that Farm Fresh does not “lose its soul”. We also get into: -Managing the pressures that come with leading a public listed company -How Endeavour has played a positive role in his entrepreneurial journey -Why entrepreneurs need tough love, not ‘Yes People’
Digitally Saify
February 16, 2023 03:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBWith his recent appointment to CEO at Pertama Digital, Saify brings with him a multitude of experience in the tech business space. He has built and expanded technology enterprises around the globe, beginning with Uber's entry into Malaysia's market in 2014 and GrabCar's entry into Malaysia's market in 2015. We discuss the Malaysian tech-space – what we have and don’t have, and how to fill in the gaps, Neobanking, and trending tech topics
Sausage Sizzle
February 16, 2023 02:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThere are plenty of food options available in Malaysia, and we’re often lauded with just how good our food options are. And there are some foods that are an institution here in Malaysia – Nasi Lemak, and even the humble Ramly burger. Nazri and his team at Sausage Sizzle have started to introduce something that isn’t exactly Malaysian, but does have a familiar roadside setting. They produce a premium hotdog experience at a reasonable price. But how can they compete with the greats? ...
【开门新趋势】大马中小企业公会总会长 开年展望后疫情经商环境 （下）
February 16, 2023 02:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB中小企业公会的使命与责任 2 / 2 上个星期我们对『马来西亚中小企业公会』的作用温故知新了一番，也对新任全国总会长的聚焦的任务有了掌握；延续到这个星期，我们就要来探讨中小微企业长期面对的挑战，究竟为何无法妥善解决。身为公会的领军人物，本期节目的嘉宾又会如何扮演民企与官方的桥梁？让我们继续对话，陈芳心。
The Issue Of Our Youth In Debt
February 16, 2023 01:30 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBA recent finding by UCSI showed that more than 70% of Malaysian youths are in debt with factors such as financial constraint, inflation and luxurious lifestyle being the main drivers. The issue of our youth falling in debt has been a long standing issue that seems to be growing year by year. What can be done about it and why are they falling into such perils? Nirmala Supramaniam of AKPK shares her thoughts on this episode of Ringgit and Sense. Image credit: Shutterstock
BOJ Playing Monetary Policy Jenga
February 16, 2023 00:30 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThe Japanese economy averted recession in the fourth quarter of 2022, expanding by an annualised 0.6%, but this was much smaller than the median forecast of 2% GDP growth. The latest data point to the challenge for incoming Bank of Japan governor, Kazuo Ueda, in normalising the bank’s ultra-loose policy without derailing the fragile economic recovery. What options does the Japanese central bank and government have to navigate the delicate policy tightrope? Tokyo-based journalist William Pe...
Can Doctor Anywhere Spread Its Wings Beyond Asia?
February 16, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBFeeling sick but don't want to visit a Doctor physically or want to schedule an appointment but can't get through the busy lines? Doctor Anywhere is a tech-enabled, omni-channel healthcare service provider in Asia, on a mission to make healthcare simple, accessible, and efficient for everyone. Since its launch in 2017, it has grown exponentially to serve more than 1.5 million users across Southeast Asia. It was ranked #3 of 100 in the fastest-growing companies in Singapore. We speak to Li...
Malaysian Defense Suffering From Underinvestment
February 15, 2023 23:45 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe Minister of Defence Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has warned of a leaner budget for military services this year, after taking into account lower government revenue. But with rising geopolitical tensions, is this the time to trim allocation for the country's defence sector? Defence analyst Ridzwan Rahmat discusses the implications for Malaysia's security apparatus. Image credit: Shutterstock
Is Listing Petronas The Solution To Malaysia's Debt Woes?
February 15, 2023 23:30 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBThe government’s debts and liabilities currently stand at a record RM1.5 trillion ringgit, or 82% of GDP according to Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Anwar Ibrahim. Wong Chen, MP for Subang has suggested that we list the national oil & gas company, Petronas. We speak to him for the thinking behind this suggestion and what could potentially be the pitfalls. Image credit: Shutterstock
Should The Fed Have Gone For 50bp?
February 15, 2023 23:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBUS retail sales in January jumped the most in 2 years and homebuilder sentiment rose in February by most since 2020 whilst US inflation rose by 0.5%. Should the Fed have been more aggressive and gone for a 50bp at the last meeting? Also Cisco's recent results beat expectations and is this a good indicator of strong spending on tech infrastructure and the revival of old tech? We speak to Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence. Image credit: Shutterstock
By The Way: RIP David Jolicoeur, Youtube's Music Licensing Resource, Megadeth's Reunion and 2022's Top Earning Artists
February 15, 2023 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MBBy The Way is a rapid-fire segment that gives you a snapshot of developing stories in the music world. This week, stories on the death De La Soul's David Jolicoeur, Youtube's music licensing resource called Creator Music, Megadeth's reunion with Marty Friedman and Forbes 2022's top earning artists
Pulse Picks: Move 78, Oddisee, Kelela & MJ Cole
February 15, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThe Pulse brings you the latest news in the music world and fresh new music that might've missed your radar. -- Move 78 - Hal Wandered Off Kelela - On The Run Yellow Days - Soul Smile bdrmm - It’s Just A Bit Of Blood Oddisee - Race Harvey Sutherland - Changes MJ Cole - Feel It (ft Piri and Tommy Villiers) Chaos In The CBD - Higher Elevation
BYD's Electrified Comfort
February 15, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThis week on Cruise Control, we look forward to the digitalization of JPJ (finally!), review yet another electric SUV, and welcome a slew of new cars to the local automotive market. Perodua's all new Axia is now out, and the company has high hopes that the compact hatchback will do well in the markets this year. Range Rover's classic luxury SUV, the L460 is another fresh drop, as well as Audi's flagship electric supercar, the e-Tron GT Super Tourer all available for booking. Sniffing aroun...
Popcorn Culture - Review: The Fabelmans
February 15, 2023 11:30 - 21 minutes - 20 MBDirected by Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans is a semi-autobiographical movie inspired by Spielberg's own adolescence and how he fell in love with filmmaking. In the movie, the fictional Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel LaBelle), discovers the power of cinema alongside uncovering difficult truths about his family. The film also stars Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, and Seth Rogen. We review the "film about films", and discuss how it gives us an intimate look at one of the best-known filmmakers of our t...
The Latest AI Boom: How It Will Change Us
February 15, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBWith all the latest news on Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT lately, we talk about how it will affect our world. First, we look into which industries are most likely to feel the impact from AI, whether positive or negative. And then, we discuss how artificial intelligence will change our society. We hear thoughts from industry experts: - Adam Brimo, Founder & Group CEO of OpenLearning Limited - Danial Rahman, Director of Sunway Education Group. Image Credit: Chuan Chuan, Shuttersto...