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Can Activists Sustain Themselves Financially?
August 15, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBSevan Doraisamy is the Executive Director of SUARAM and has been an activist for more than two decades. On this episode, he joins to share his perspective of success and striking a balance between the need to make money and doing a job that doesn’t centre around making money. Image credit: Twitter / @DoraisamySevan
Current Job Markets In The Digital World
August 15, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBAs we transition into endemicity, we explore the current job market in Malaysia and how it has changed over the past few years. Are we equipping our younger generation with the right skill sets to enter the modern working environment? We get into how digitalisation and technology has challenged the traditional job market and what key areas we should be focused on going into IR 4.0. To get a clearer insight into what all this means, we speak to Sam Baxendale, Director & Co-founder of Kinetik...
Proactive Vs Reactive Cyber Security Strategy
August 15, 2022 03:30 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBData breaches are becoming increasingly common, and the threat of cybercrime is something that we have to be constantly aware of - especially as many of us are now working from home. But are you proactive or reactive when it comes to safeguarding yours or your company's IT infrastructure? Join us on a special show, as we speak to Dr Saiyid Abdallah Syahir Al-Edrus, the General Manager of Cybersecurity Services at TM One, to find out just how important it is to be proactive.
WorkQuake: Making The Seismic Shift To A “Knowledge Economy”
August 15, 2022 03:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThe past few years have truly shaken up the workplace. We’ve been jostled into a different way of thinking about work and working, especially when it comes to what we think of leadership and how we want to conduct ourselves as leaders. Paul Glover, C-Suite Performance Coach and author of WorkQuake: Making The Seismic Shift To A “Knowledge Economy”, styles himself the “no BS” coach, and guides us through navigating the “workquake” with the power of persuasive storytelling. Image Credit: Pa...
Wanna Meet Your Forever Doggo?
August 15, 2022 02:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBMy Forever Doggo isn’t a shelter for strays. And it isn’t a non-profit organisation. Founded by Elisa Khong and run by a small team of passionate individuals, including Amy Wong, social media manager, My Forever Doggo is a startup that creates content to encourage love, kindness, and the adoption of doggos looking for their forever home. They do this by featuring dogs from various shelters under a single platform. We speak to Elisa and Amy about leveraging social media to spread awareness a...
Taiwan's Existential Dilemma
August 15, 2022 01:30 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThe aftermath of top US lawmaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan earlier this month continues to reverberate in US-China geopolitics. But what’s the public discourse in Taiwan on the hot button issues of independence and sovereignty? We speak to Paul Huang, Research Fellow at the Taiwanese Public Opinion Foundation for insight. Image Credit: EPA-EFE
TIME - Cloud, Connectivity and Cybersecurity – TIME’s 3Cs of Digitalisation (EP2)
August 15, 2022 01:15 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBHow specifically can TIME's 3Cs of Digitalisation - namely Cloud, Connectivity & Cybersecurity - be the tool to elevate businesses? Kit Au, Executive Vice President of Enterprise Business at TIME, shares more. Learn more at time.com.my/3Cs and download their free eBook to champion your digitalisation journey today with TIME’s 3Cs.
Board Leadership Required For Climate Governance
August 15, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBClimate Governance Initiative works with boards around the world to accelerate the net zero transition and has established a global network of national and regional Chapters in 53 countries worldwide. As the IPCC report released last year emphasized the need for global emissions to be halved by 2030 to ensure average temperature rise does not exceed 1.5 degrees by 2050, we ask Karina Litvack, Chairman of the Climate Governance Initiative how difficult is it to make climate a boardroom prior...
Is The End In Sight For Najib?
August 14, 2022 23:45 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBAll eyes are on the Federal Court today as it hears former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak’s appeal to quash his conviction and jail sentence in the 42 million ringgit SRC International corruption case. Tom Wright, Co-author of the Billion Dollar Whale and co-founder of Project Brazen, a journalism production studio tell us what he thinks the outcome will be and will this mark the end of his political career.
The Lucky Country Avoid A Recession Again
August 14, 2022 23:30 - 10 minutes - 10 MBInflation in Australia hit a 21 year high in June at 6.1% which caused the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise rates by 50 basis points to 1.85% in August. However what impact does this have on the property sector and also the consumer? Catherine Birch, Senior Economist at ANZ Research tells us.
Strong Q2 GDP. Expansionary 2023 Budget?
August 14, 2022 23:15 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBWe ask Suhaimi Ilias, Chief Economist at Maybank Investment Bank on whether the Government can afford an expansionary budget following Bank Negara releasing the 2nd quarter GDP figures last Friday that beat consensus expectations with the country’s economy growing by 8.9%
Mixed Signals from Bond & Equity Markets
August 14, 2022 23:00 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBGlobal equity markets have rebounded by 12% from June's lows but is this bear market rally? Kingsley Jones, Chief Investment Officer at Jevons Global gives us his views whilst diving into Malaysian glove stocks which continue to see new price lows.
Saying No To Ghosting
August 14, 2022 22:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBWe get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives. XXX: Stop ghosting and just say no XXX: Are there any benefits to gossipping at work? XXX: International headlines XXX: Local headlines
POTP Epi456: Hits From The 60s to 80s
August 13, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 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.
EP32: Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On
August 12, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBJoin Othniel Ting as he delves into an album of our chosen artist of the week, running you through the stories & history of the album track by track. This week, we're celebrating the 49th year anniversary of Marvin Gaye's best selling 1973 album "Let's Get It On". -- Let's Get It On Please Stay (Once You Go Away) If I Should Die Tonight Keep Gettin' It On Come Get to This Distant Lover You Sure Love to Ball Gaye Just to Keep You Satisfied
Why Do People Love the MCU?
August 12, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBA Bit of Culture truly lives up to its name in this episode with three totally different topics. Our first guest, Zan Azlee, talks about how extremism can be countered tactfully in media through films and movies that deal with the issue in a very subtle way. Our second guest, Dhanya Nair shares her experience shaving her head recently for charity and recommends others to do the same. Our host, Kam Raslan then talks about the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and ponders why people love it so ...
PREVIEW: Conte vs Tuchel in the London Derby
August 12, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBThe season continues with Matchday 2. Will Haaland continue his excellent start for Man City against Bournemouth? Can Liverpool bounce back with a win against Crystal Palace? Will Man United get their act together and kickstart the season against Brentford? Tune in to this episode to get our pundits' take on these, and also a review of the European Super Cup between Real Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Digital Upskilling And Futureproofing Your Company
August 12, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBAccording to MDEC’s (Malaysia Digital Economy Corp) Digital Talent Snapshot in Malaysia, Q4 of 2021 showed that the overall digital jobs have increased over the past year in Malaysia. We first explore why hiring digital talent is important for companies. Then, considering the changing landscape, we discuss what companies need to offer to be more appealing to employees who expect flexibility and digital agility. Finally, we get into how companies can futureproof themselves when digital trans...
Today On Twitter: Car-Free Days To Encourage More Walking?
August 12, 2022 09:30 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBDBKL plans to close Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman to traffic every Sunday from September 28, to encourage the culture of walking. We get into what the responses to this have been like on Twitter. Image Source: Abdul Razak Latif, Shutterstock
iPay88 Involved In Latest Data Breach
August 12, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBPayment gateway provider iPay88 has confirmed a cybersecurity breach that may have compromised the card data of its users. We explore this case, and what it says about our safety online when it comes to making payments. Image Source: Den Rise, Shutterstock
丰隆银行惊传合并 大马银行业或迎并购潮？
August 12, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB市场近日传出丹斯里郭令灿有意减持丰隆银行的股权，当中包括展开合并活动。但银行合并也不是一件容易的事，正式的洽谈必须获得国行的放行，甚至还可能涉及政治考量。到底丰隆银行合并到底可行吗？Tradeview Capital 执行长黄詝瀚将在节目中进行深入的分析。
Disney+訂閱超越Netflix 串流大戰誰才是贏家？
August 12, 2022 08:56 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB随着观众从传统电视荧幕转向在线观，2017年开始着手打造流媒体平台的迪士尼，在5年后的今天终于迎来「胜利」。根据《路透社》报导，Disney+全球订户累计1.521亿，加上Hulu和ESPN+，迪士尼旗下流媒体平台全球订户总数达2.211亿，已超越同行竞争者Netflix的2.067亿订阅户。但也有网友认为，比起Netflix的单一平台，迪士尼有因汇聚四五家媒流体而取得超车优势一嫌疑。 无可否认的是，疫情肆虐以来串流平台行业之间的角逐战已日趋激烈。加上物价飞涨，Netflix面临用户退订危机，而Disney+则藉由积极投资原创内容来扩大市占率，确实也会为各大串流平台带来威胁。本期节目，我们将一起聊聊串流平台行业z的原创之争。
Doctor in the House: Why Is Malaysia Backsliding In HIV Progress?
August 12, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBMany countries are breathing a sigh of relief for having come through an infectious disease pandemic. However, this is no time to pause - the world has been backsliding when it comes to the HIV pandemic, with progress slowing down amid COVID-19 and other global crises. Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Immediate Past President of the International AIDS Society, and infectious diseases physician at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, sheds light on the findings of the UNAIDS’ Global AIDS Update 202...
Elizabeth Cardosa - The Value of Heritage Is Seen Only In Its Absence
August 12, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBElizabeth Cardosa is a familiar name in the field of heritage conservation, after spending over two decades lending her expertise to restoration projects and continuously raising awareness about the need to preserve our heritage. For BFM listeners, she is also a familiar voice across our station, especially on I Love KL. She joins us on Good Things to talk about why heritage conservation means so much to her and where she sees Malaysia heading in preserving our heritage and history. ...
掘失 (jue shi) The Hidden Tune
August 12, 2022 06:30 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB掘失 (jue shi) The Hidden Tune is a musical collaboration featuring the folks from Orang-orang Drum Theatre and the Angelika Niescier Trio, and is described as a musical experiment that is hard to categorise, yet filled with possibilities. We find out more about this upcoming percussion and jazz music collaboration from Zyee Leow, the co-founder of Orang Orang Drum Theatre, and Angelika Niescier, a saxophonist, composer, and leader of the Angelika Niescier Trio. Image credit: Frank Schindel...
Selfish: The Selfishness of Selflessness
August 12, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBDoctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) will host its very first film screening of the 2020 documentary Selfish, that offers a rare and moving glimpse into the lives of 40 humanitarian workers. This film, which is about humanitarian workers’ commitment to other people, also explores the question of their 'selfishness' in choosing to do this kind of work. We explore what the film is about, and what went into making it, with Laurence Hoenig, one of the film's co-directors, who is a...
EY 2022 Work Reimagined Survey : Key Takeaways
August 12, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBAccording to the EY 2022 Work Reimagined Survey, employees around the world, including Malaysia, have more influence in the job market. This is driven mostly by demand for better wages, career opportunities, a thinning labour market and more jobs offering flexible work arrangements. To get a clearer insight into what else we can gathered from the survey, we’ll be speaking to Anil Shivadas from Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd. Image Credit: Shutterstock | GoodStudio
MSP218. Weird Science: Lip-Reading ‘Phones And Glasses For The Deaf.
August 12, 2022 03:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBHeadphones that lip read, mouse-rat chimeras, soap-based TV screens and a robot with feelings. With a list like that it must be weird science. Episode Sources: https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/01/smart-glasses-allow-deaf-people-to-see-conversations-with-subtitles-17106685/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2332193-experimental-earphone-can-hear-commands-user-is-silently-mouthing/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2332016-mice-produce-rat-sperm-with-technique-that-could-help-conserva...
Drum Lessons On Demand
August 12, 2022 02:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBThe presenters & producers of BFM 89.9 are coming together to highlight some of their personal favourite local companies for the "BFM Collective". Music Mountain is Malaysia’s first ever online on-demand drum lesson platform that aims to make music education accessible for all. We speak to co-founders Rudy Malik and Intan Razak to find out more about the idea behind Music Mountain, developing the syllabus for their drumming course, the myriad challenges of running an online music lesson pla...
How Affordable Is Affordable Housing In Malaysia?
August 12, 2022 01:30 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBOn today's property show, we try to answer the question on how truly affordable is housing Malaysia. Much has been talked about the fact that property is becoming increasingly out of reach of many Malaysians with questions on how effective the government has been in ensuring that more Malaysian can get onto the property ladder. We speak to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) to try to get some answers to these questions
Take A Trading Stance For Plantation Stocks
August 12, 2022 01:15 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBPalm oil prices hit a high of RM8000 this March on the back of the perfect storm. Hoe Lee Leng, Regional Head of Plantations, RHB Investment Bank explains why and her CPO price expectations for 2022. She also tell us her outlook for the sector and what are the top picks.
Is Ford Built For Tough In Asia Pacific?
August 12, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBFor over a century, Ford Motors has been one of America's top car companies delivering its trucks and SUVs to the hands of consumers globally. But as the supply chain issue continues to worsen and inflation concerns rise, will the carmaker be able to remain profitable and grow in a region not so familiar with the brand name? Philip See speaks to Ford's ASEAN president to understand the challenges she faces in a post-Covid era for the auto industry as well as Ford's EV strategies for the r...
Amending The Education Act To Adress School Dropout Rates
August 11, 2022 23:45 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBWith reports that more than 21,000 students had quit school between March 2020 and July 2021, there are calls for the Education Act 1996 be amended to make schooling compulsory up to Form 5. Does Malaysia have the infrastructure to do so? What other solutions can be explored? Hema Letchamanan, senior lecturer at Taylor’s University School of Education shares her thoughts on systemic changes that might improve Malaysia's education system
TM ONE-Helping Businesses With Cybersecurity
August 11, 2022 23:35 - 2 minutes - 1.87 MBCybersecurity concerns are becoming increasingly important as more and more businesses rely on mobile apps. While there is no denying that this is the way of the future, the risk of security breaches increases as technology gets more advanced. Find out how you can engage the help of experts in the field from Ts Dr Saiyid Abdallah Syahir Al-Edrus, General Manager of Cybersecurity Services at TM One, Telekom Malaysia Berhad.
Energy Trilemma, A Global Issue
August 11, 2022 23:30 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBRussia’s invasion of Ukraine unleashed a perfect storm that roiled the global energy markets with governments worldwide under enormous pressure to cope with reduced gas flows. So does this crisis impede or catalyze the global energy transition? Evan Ng, Energy Market Analyst tells us.
Young Entrepreneurs And The Future Of Malaysian Small Businesses
August 11, 2022 23:15 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBSMEs are the backbone of the Malaysian economy with Department of Statistics saying the sector's contribution to GDP stands at around 37%. And in conjunction with International Youth Day, we explore the important role young entrepreneurs play in the nation's development. Stefen Cheng, Chairman of the Digitalisation Sub-committee, Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA), share his personal experiences with us and what he thinks young business owners need. Image credit: shuttersto...
Inflation, Still An Issue In US
August 11, 2022 23:00 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MBMarkets returned all the gains earlier this week despite the cooler than expected inflation rate of 8.5%. We ask Tim Mulholland, President of TJM Limited why markets continue to oscillate like a yoyo and how long can we expect this volatility to continue.
Joy And Pleasure In Completing Small Tasks
August 11, 2022 22:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWe get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives. 2:47 - New Features On Whatsapp 8:58 - Joy And Pleasure In Completing Small Tasks 14:28 - International headlines 19:49 - Local headlines
EP32: Marvin Gaye
August 11, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBJoin Othniel Ting as he takes you through the discography of our artist of the week, playing some of their most iconic and memorable hits back to back. This week, we dive into the music of American soul and r&b icon Marvin Gaye. -- Easy Living [The Soulful Moods Of Marvin Gaye 1961] How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) [How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You 1965] Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain’t No Mountain High Enough [Easy 1967] Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - The Onion Song [Easy 1969...
Tokosue - Buku & Seni
August 11, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBTokosue, an indie bookstore, started its life during the pandemic, as a way for its owner, Sue Ahmad to sell her self-published book. It soon grew into a reliable sanctuary for indie book lovers out there to get their books. Not satisfied with that, and feeling the need to fulfil her lifelong dream of owning a real bookstore, its owner, Sue Ahmad opened the brick-and-mortar version of the bookstore in Wisma Central earlier this year. She joins us on the show to share her journey, from self-...
Popcorn Culture - Supercut: Have Our Viewing Habits Changed?
August 11, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBDid you used to love multi-season prestige dramas, but now prefer bite-sized sitcoms? Were you previously thrilled by hyper-violent action sequences, but now just find them stomach-churning? Were rom-coms your jam, until you realised you now prefer dark and gritty realism? In this week's Supercut, we talk about our changing viewing habits and how that might shape what we enjoy (or don't).
How To Bring Up Sticky Issues At Work
August 11, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBA newsreader at Bernama took to Facebook to talk about issues around pay and staffing- this led to reports of Bernama wanting to take legal action for alleged defamation. So we wanted to know, what is the best way to communicate work grouses with your employer? First, we look at how to contest a pay cut or ask for a pay raise, and what the best channels are to highlight concerns. Then, when is it okay to take to social media? We explore. Headway, Unsplash
Today On Twitter: Don’t Cry For Me, LinkedIn
August 11, 2022 09:30 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBCEO of Hypersocial (a company specializing in optimizing LinkedIn posts) Braden Wallake is facing criticism after posting a tearful selfie of himself on LinkedIn, in an effort to communicate the pain that he and other well meaning CEOs feel when they have to lay off their workers. We get into the responses that highlight the toxic nature of LinkedIn that allows such postings to proliferate. Image Source: Natee Meepian, Shutterstock
Will UMNO “Win In Style” With Fresh Faces?
August 11, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBJohor deputy Chief Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed has said that UMNO should retire old party members and put up fresh, younger candidates in the coming general election, to help them "win in style". We look at the efforts within UMNO to revamp it's candidates, who to look out for and whether it can bring meaningful change to the party's politics. Image Source: Harris Hamdan, Shutterstock
降低试错成本 实现个人财富增值
August 11, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB马币贬值情况严重，你是否也很担心个人存款的价值大缩水？ 全球市场今年正式快速收水，经济衰退风险越来越大。想为财富进行保值增值的话，投资就是唯一途径，但自主投资试错成本高。面对这样的情况，到底哪些有效的投资方案更适合普罗大众？ 马上点击收听完整访谈！
拜登签署芯片法掣肘中国 拨款五百亿美元刺激产能
August 11, 2022 08:28 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB短期内二度确诊冠病的美国总统拜登，在当地时间 8 月 10 日，签署了『2022 芯片与科技法案』，并祭出逾 500 亿美元补贴、及一系列投资税收抵免等优惠政策，以鼓励企业赴美设厂，推动美国半导体行业的产能和发展。其中条款更明文表态：受补助企业在十年内不得于中国设立新厂，违规者或须全额退还补贴款项。美方选边站队的要求，随即招致中方「坚决反对」，中国驻美大使更警告法案将对国际贸易与芯片行业造成一定的紊乱。 全球半导体供应链受冠病疫情冲击之余，更已不再是行业的「家事」；在地缘政治中，中美的科技角力已然将半导体产业拉上了船，如今让其不得不成为拉锯中的关键筹码。本期节目，透过认识『芯片法案』的内容，我们将深入探讨这项立法能否达到围堵中国的效果。在面临全球芯片短缺危机的节骨眼，各国大厂在新法出台后真的要从中美两大市场中择一吗？
Flu, Coughs And Colds On The Rise?
August 11, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBIf you’re a parent, you’re probably exhausted from dealing with yet another case of the sniffles or cough at home. Clinics have been swamped with cases of childhood respiratory infections like influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), but is this increase normal during this period? Consultant paediatrician Dr Sanjay Woodhull steps away from his consultation room to catch us up on why cases are spiking, and what parents need to know. Image credit: Shutterstock
Does the Happiness Index Reflect People’s Wellbeing?
August 11, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBRecently, Kelantan Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Amar Abdullah said the following in response to the Malaysia Happiness Index 2022: “We are among the happy states. Happy means that the people are satisfied, the people are happy even if there are problems. That is why we are included in the happiness index. We got a score of 7.0, slightly different from Terengganu’s 7.2. Compared to Selangor’s 5.0, it is much different. That is a state that is said to be intelligent, ruled by Pakatan Harap...
Civic Space on a Downward Spiral
August 11, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBRecently, about 30 organisers and attendees of the #Turun protest were summoned by the authorities to have their statement taken. The same was seen during the Lawyer’s walk for Judicial Independence and many protests before that. So, what does this say about freedom of assembly in this country? On the show with us is Josef Benedict, Asia Pacific Civic Space Researcher, CIVICUS. Image credit: Shutterstock
The First Step To Marketing
August 11, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBMarketing is considered an important aspect of most businesses and a crucial part of the entrepreneurship journey. But how can startups effectively promote themselves? We dive into the marketing strategies new businesses or startups can use to make themselves known in the open market. Joining us to share his thoughts on all this is Sharizal Shaarani, a seasoned entrepreneur with a keen interest in tech and digital economy. Image Credit: Shutterstock | PopTika