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Podcast by FMT

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Budget 2022: Financial aid for M40 to help them through tough times timely, say economists (Dec 11) I Podcast by FMT

January 02, 2022 20:00 - 2 minutes

Economists say financial aid for the M40 group under Budget 2022 can help address the middle-income group’s specific needs and support their post-pandemic recovery.

Soh Wai Ching: Sky’s the limit for champion tower runner (Nov 11) I Podcast by FMT

December 30, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes

The world’s number two tower runner looks for greater challenges, has a number of new records firmly in his sights.

Soh Wai Ching: Sky's the limit for champion tower runner (Nov 11) I Podcast by FMT

December 30, 2021 20:00 - 2 minutes - 2.88 MB

The world’s number two tower runner looks for greater challenges, has a number of new records firmly in his sights.

Malaysian Armed Forces bring out the big guns (Oct 23) I Podcast by FMT

December 26, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes

The annual Firepower Training by the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is a demonstration of our military’s capabilities.

Dedikasi seorang perajurit: Negara lebih utama, mengatasi kemahuan hati (Oct 21) I Podcast by FMT

December 23, 2021 20:00 - 2 minutes

Leftenan Mohammad Naim Abdul Razak jarang menemui keluarga terutama anaknya yang kecil, sejak diatur gerak dalam kempen memerangi wabak Covid-19 pada Mac 2020.

A soldier's dedication: Putting country before self (Oct 21) I Podcast by FMT

December 19, 2021 20:00 - 2 minutes

Lieutenant Mohammad Naim Abdul Razak recalls hardly spending time with his family, especially, his daughter, ever since he was called to duty to help battle the Covid-19

Villapadu: Terengganu's luxury "home away from home" (Oct17) I Podcast by FMT

December 16, 2021 20:00 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MB

Consisting of four luxury villas scattered throughout Kuala Terengganu, Villapadu offers guests a luxurious homestay experience like no other. Come on over, stay the night and experience for yourself the best of homestay living.

Villapadu: Terengganu’s luxury "home away from home" (Oct17) I Podcast by FMT

December 16, 2021 20:00 - 2 minutes

Consisting of four luxury villas scattered throughout Kuala Terengganu, Villapadu offers guests a luxurious homestay experience like no other. Come on over, stay the night and experience for yourself the best of homestay living.

Fitness junkie Rykiel Cherie surfs her way through life (Oct 14) I Podcast by FMT

December 12, 2021 20:00 - 2 minutes

As a personal trainer, Rykiel Cherie spends most of her time at the gym, but when she is not busy training herself and others, this 39-year-old spends her time riding waves at Marina Putrajaya.

Tiga Batu: Damansara Heights' best kept secret (Oct 7) I Podcast by FMT

December 09, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MB

Liberal Latte may appear to be like any other cafe but tucked away in a corner, behind a curtain, is an enchanting culinary experience.

Tiga Batu: Damansara Heights’ best kept secret (Oct 7) I Podcast by FMT

December 09, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes

Liberal Latte may appear to be like any other cafe but tucked away in a corner, behind a curtain, is an enchanting culinary experience.

The story behind Malaysia’s national anthem (Sep 16) I Podcast by FMT

December 05, 2021 20:00 - 2 minutes

Derived from the Perak regional anthem in the 1950s, Negaraku has withstood the test of time despite two attempts to alter it.

The story behind Malaysia's national anthem (Sep 16) I Podcast by FMT

December 05, 2021 20:00 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MB

Derived from the Perak regional anthem in the 1950s, Negaraku has withstood the test of time despite two attempts to alter it.

Kesihatan mental dihimpit 'Covid-19' (Sep 24) | Podcast by FMT

December 02, 2021 20:00 - 6 minutes

Individu yang terkesan terus menderita penyakit mental akibat tekanan ekonomi secara berterusan, selain sekatan aktiviti sosial dan terpaksa berkurung dalam jangka masa yang panjang.

Krisis air Terengganu: Penduduk berang, mahu kerajaan negeri selesai segera masalah (Sep 9) | Podcast by FMT

November 30, 2021 20:00 - 2 minutes

Hanya sempat menikmati air bersih kira-kira 10 hari, masalah penduduk berlarutan apabila dua paip berdekatan lokasi insiden pertama pula dilaporkan patah pada 23 Ogos. Krisis bekalan air itu menyebabkan ramai pengguna berang kerana ia dijangka berlarutan hingga 12 September, sementara menanti kerja baik pulih oleh pihak berwajib selesai.

The mysterious disappearance of Malaysia's pastors (Aug 30) | Podcast by FMT

November 28, 2021 20:00 - 5 minutes - 6.61 MB

To this day, questions still remain unanswered regarding the ‘disappearance’ of Raymond Koh, Ruth Sitepu and Joshua Hilmy following accusations of the trio attempting to convert Muslims to Christianity.

The mysterious disappearance of Malaysia’s pastors (Aug 30) | Podcast by FMT

November 28, 2021 20:00 - 5 minutes

To this day, questions still remain unanswered regarding the ‘disappearance’ of Raymond Koh, Ruth Sitepu and Joshua Hilmy following accusations of the trio attempting to convert Muslims to Christianity.

NGO brings a breath of fresh air to Covid-19 patients (Aug 21) | Podcast by FMT

November 25, 2021 20:00 - 5 minutes

United Sikhs, a non-governmental organisation, provides oxygen concentrators, portable oxygen bags and pulse oximeters to treat Covid-19 patients who need to quarantine at home.

What happens to donated blood? (Aug 6)| Podcast by FMT

November 23, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes

The National Blood Centre works tirelessly throughout the year to process numerous bags of blood for hospital use. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic has posed some challenges to its supply.

Malaysia’s 5G rollout: criteria, coverage, cost (Aug 4) | Podcast by FMT

November 21, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes

In line with the government’s aim to transform Malaysia into a digitally-driven, high income nation and a regional leader in digital economy, FMT takes a look at the debate surrounding the involvement of Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) in the country’s 5G rollout.

Malaysia's 5G rollout: criteria, coverage, cost (Aug 4) | Podcast by FMT

November 21, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes - 3.9 MB

In line with the government’s aim to transform Malaysia into a digitally-driven, high income nation and a regional leader in digital economy, FMT takes a look at the debate surrounding the involvement of Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) in the country’s 5G rollout.

PRN Melaka tentukan arah politik Malaysia (Nov 19) I Podcast by FMT

November 19, 2021 21:00 - 4 minutes

Keputusan pilihan raya negeri Melaka hari ini akan memberikan petunjuk penting kepada soal “hidup mati” parti tertentu, khususnya yang bersaing untuk meraih undi Melayu.

Pemimpin utamakan politik atau rakyat? (Nov 18) I Podcast by FMT

November 18, 2021 21:00 - 3 minutes

Di Melaka, tumpuan parti politik bukan mengenai periuk nasi rakyat, tetapi lebih mengenai aspek politik iaitu siapa pengkhianat, katak politik dan sebagainya.

How to do a Covid-19 self-test (Jul 24)| Podcast by FMT

November 18, 2021 20:00 - 5 minutes

FMT speaks to a spokesman from MedKAD Sdn Bhd to find out first-hand how the Salixium Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Test kit works.

Food delivery platforms: Boon or bane for restaurants? (Jul 8)| Podcast by FMT

November 16, 2021 20:00 - 7 minutes

Food merchants team up with food delivery service platforms to ensure sustainability.

Ancaman 'Long covid' (Jul 5) | Podcast by FMT

November 14, 2021 20:00 - 5 minutes

Sehingga 1 Julai 2021, 688,260 pesakit telah sembuh. Pemotongan gelang menjadi simbolik mereka telah tamat tempoh ‘berkurung dan menjangkiti’. Namun adakah mereka telah selamat daripada impak sebenar Covid-19?

Kemalangan terbaharu LRT paling buruk dalam sejarah (May 25) | Podcast by FMT

November 11, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes

Perlanggaran antara dua tren LRT yang berlaku malam tadi adalah kemalangan terburuk dalam sejarah perkhidmatan pengangkutan awam itu sejak ia mula beroperasi pada 1996.

Rela beraya di madrasah; bekas pengedar dadah takut tergelincir lagi masuk lubuk dosa (May 13) | Podcast by FMT

November 09, 2021 20:00 - 5 minutes

Pernah masuk penjara kerana penyeluduhan dadah, namun Abdul Rahman tidak insaf, sehinggalah beliau melangkah masuk Madrasah Khairul Insan, di Jenagor, Hulu Terengganu. Hari Raya kali ini bukan saja membawa seribu satu kenangan, tetapi juga keinsafan dan kesyukuran kepada Allah kerana menyelamatkan beliau dari terus tersungkur dalam lembah najis dadah.

Tangisan anak perantau, pasrah 5 tahun tidak dapat balik beraya di kampung (May 13) | Podcast by FMT

November 07, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes

Mana tidaknya, dalam tidak sedar masa pantas berjalan, sudah lima tahun Sahhairul Faizi Sulaiman tidak dapat pulang beraya kerana tugasan kerjanya sebagai seorang askar dan sekatan negeri yang dilakukan kerajaan sejak tahun lepas bagi membendung penularan Covid-19.

Tuai padi antara masak, intailah kami antara nampak, keluh penghuni rumah orang tua semasa PKP (May 11) | Podcast by FMT

November 04, 2021 20:00 - 6 minutes

Lagu, makanan, dan rakan serumah pengubat senja yang lara menjelang hari raya.

Mums' Raya cookies that keep you coming back for more (May 9) | Podcast by FMT

November 02, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes

45-year old housewive, Siti and nine mothers set-up a baking business, which is part of an initiative under non-governmental organisation Persatuan Penduduk Petaling Jaya (MyPJ), to support B40 families and “elevate the community”.

All you need to know about the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine (May 7) | Podcast by FMT

October 31, 2021 20:00 - 2 minutes

Putrajaya recently announced that the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine will be available on a voluntary, first-come, first-serve basis for all Malaysian citizens. Here’s all you need to know about the vaccine to prepare yourself.

A day in the life of a vegetable trader (May 2) | Podcast by FMT

October 28, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes

The job of a vegetable trader can be tiring. Our reporter, Samuel Chua decided to be one for a day. Let’s see if he was up for the challenge.

Housing market needs a reset button (Apr 7)| Podcast by FMT

October 26, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes

Experts weigh in on what should be done to address the issue of rising property prices that have made home ownership an increasingly distant dream for many, in part 2 of our special report on the housing market.

Take the road less travelled and support domestic players - Nancy Shukri (Apr 7)| Podcast by FMT

October 24, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes

Nancy Shukri assures Malaysians domestic tourism players will be ready to meet the demand when inter-state restrictions are lifted.

The Malaysian home ownership dream is just a dream to many (Apr 6)| Podcast by FMT

October 21, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes

The Malaysian home ownership dream has just been just wishful thinking for many regular wage earners as houses have always been priced beyond their reach for years now.

Everything you need to know about Covid-19 Vaccines in Malaysia (Apr 1) | Podcast by FMT

October 19, 2021 20:00 - 7 minutes

With the Covid-19 inoculation rollout in full swing, FMT takes a closer look at what the local vaccination programme entails to help our readers gain a better understanding.

Can Malaysia navigate the US-China tech cold war? (Mac 6) | Podcast by FMT

October 17, 2021 20:00 - 5 minutes

As US and Chinese tech giants vie for global domination, it may only be a matter of time before Malaysian data, that’s being handled by these companies, could end up in the hands of their warring parent countries, or maybe even nefarious entities within them.

4 ways to end Malaysia's perpetual flood problem (Feb 16)| Podcast by FMT

October 14, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes

After decades of spending billions on cleaning up after floods and loss of life and damage to property, the government needs to invest a substantial sum to completely eradicate the problem, or at least reduce it to an insignificant level, based on 4 proposed corrective measures or other practical approaches.

Risiko kluster baharu sekiranya pelarian dinafikan akses saringan, rawatan Covid-19 (Jan 23)| Podcast by FMT

October 10, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes

Status pelarian bermaksud mereka berdepan seribu satu halangan dan stigma untuk menjaga keselamatan dan kesihatan diri. Tanpa akses kepada sistem kesihatan efisien, pelarian yang termasuk dalam golongan rentan berisiko dijangkiti dan menyebarkan virus Covid-19 di Malaysia.

Is your smartphone secretly listening to you? (Feb 10) | Podcast by FMT

October 10, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes

Are Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple (GAFA) and other big online tech companies secretly listening to our conversations or are we just being unduly paranoid?