Best BFM Media Podcasts (2024)

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BRICS A Global Force For Good? 10:42

5h ago10:42

10:42

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim this week signaled that Malaysia was looking to join BRICS, the bloc of emerging economies led by Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa. We discuss the why and the how with foreign policy analysis from Bunn Nagara, Honorary Fellow at the Perak Academy. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com…

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Your Crypto Gains Might Be Taxable 9:23

5h ago9:23

9:23

The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) announced that they conducted a special operation to reduce tax leakage in cryptocurrency trading. We speak to SM Thanneermalai, Founder & Managing Director of Thannees Tax Consulting Services as to who and when is a person liable for this based on the guidelines. Image Credit: fabrikasimf / Freepik.com…

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Gaza Ceasefire Plan In Limbo? 10:00

4h ago10:00

10:00

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday dissolved the war cabinet, following the departure of key figures last week over the lack of a post-war strategy. The developments come as the two sides of the war consider a ceasefire proposal presented by US President Joe Biden earlier this month. What does this mean for the trajectory of the wa…

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The End of the ‘OPEC Put’ And Signals of OPEC+ Unwinding? 32:36

23h ago32:36

32:36

Enterprise Explores OPEC+ and its new strategy, which includes extending production cuts and publishing an 18-month output schedule for key members. Despite efforts to stabilize the market, oil prices continue to slip, reflecting complex market dynamics and potential internal tensions within the group. Formed in 2016, OPEC+ is a group of oil produc…

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#12: Web3's transformative impact on the media industry. A talk with Christian Hoffmeister (Founder and CEO of DCI Institute, author of Google Unser and Tokenized) 50:20

5h ago50:20

50:20

This episode of the ScreenME Podcast features Christian Hoffmeister, founder and CEO of DCI Institute, strategic advisor on Web 2 and Web 3 business models and author of multiple books, including Google Unser and the first NFT-connected book Tokenized. In his chat with the ScreenME Podcast host Ulrike Rohn, Christian Hoffmeister discusses the signi…

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Time For China To Turn On The Monetary Taps 13:21

21h ago13:21

13:21

In China, macro data for May has been mixed with industrial output lagging expectations, but retail sales beat forecast. We ask Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist at UBP if relaxing their monetary policy is a viable option whilst finding out what to expect from the all-important Plenum session in July. Image Credit: shutterstock.com See omnystudio.c…

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Healthy Ageing: Managing Behavioural Changes in Ageing Parents 41:27

11h ago41:27

41:27

It’s normal for parent-child relationships to change and evolve as you and your parents grow older, but what happens when your ageing parents develop more difficult behaviours and you find yourself being the parent in that relationship? On this episode of Healthy Ageing, consultant psychiatrist Dr Wan Izwin Wan Hassan dives into behavioural changes…

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IMU University : The Business Of Educational Healthcare 23:45

1d ago23:45

23:45

For over 32 years, International Medical University Malaysia has provided private tertiary education for those keen to pursue a career in healthcare. It was recently sold off by its original parent company, the Bursa-listed IHH Healthcare, to a consortium comprising US private equity firm, TPG Group, Hong Leong Group and EPF. Professor Gerry George…

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Top 5 At 5: Eyeing a Seat in BRICS 42:07

15h ago42:07

42:07

Today's countdown covers: 5. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his war cabinet, following the departure of centrist former general Benny Gantz from the Israeli government. Saul Takahashi, Professor of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Osaka Jogakuin University weighs in on what this means, in regard to the Gaza genocide. 4. After diesel…

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Mandate 24-Hours Day Off For Domestic Workers 12:14

4h ago12:14

12:14

June 16th is the International Day of Domestic Workers, a labourforce that many Malaysian households rely on. However despite our reliance on domestic workers, the sector remains under-regulated, and something as basic as mandatory leave days are not guaranteed for domestic workers here. We speak to Nasrikah Paidin, coordinator of the Indonesian do…

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UPM's Food Security Blueprint For Long-term Outcomes 10:23

4h ago10:23

10:23

As Malaysia recognises its heavy reliance on food imports and the consequences it brings, it is intensifying efforts to encourage urban farming to address national food security amid global supply chain disruptions that impact food availability. Dato’ Prof Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah, the Vice-chancellor of Universiti Putra Malaysia talks to us a…

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What Does The Future Hold For Malaysia’s Green Economy? 42:03

22h ago42:03

42:03

Enterprise Explores the evolving nature of the green economy with insights from this year’s Southeast Asia Green Economy 2024 report published by Bain & Company, GenZero, Temasek, and Standard Chartered. As Southeast Asia stands on the verge of a green transformation, this Bain & Company's Report offers critical insights into the region's progress …

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From Planter To LSS Player 9:38

2d ago9:38

9:38

As Malaysia marches towards its zero carbon goals by 2050, more opportunities have opened up in the renewable energy space. We speak to Ong Chee Ting, Regional Plantation Analyst, Maybank Investment Bank to find out whether RE will be a viable earnings opportunity for planters with their landbank which could be converted to large scale solar projec…

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British Council: Bridging People-To-People Ties In Education 23:40

2d ago23:40

23:40

This year marks 76 years since the British Council was established in 1948 as an education and cultural centre. But as the geopolitical dynamics have shifted over the decades and as attitudes towards higher education evolve, how much pull does the UK have on Malaysians today? We discuss the role and relevance of the British Council in Malaysia with…

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FPA’s Journey Back into the Courts 31:56

22h ago31:56

31:56

We speak with Jeremy Dev, Founder at Far Post Academy, a Malaysian based startup that offers futsal lessons for kids aged 4 years and above. They offer training programs that are designed to hone technical and tactical skills through professional drills, strategic planning, and real-world exposure through representing the academy at games and tourn…

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US Markets Hit New High Thanks To Tech, Again 12:54

23h ago12:54

12:54

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose to new highs driven mainly by mega tech stocks. Jun Rong, Market Strategist at IG International tells us if this rally has legs or if there are similar opportunities in Asia. We also look at the correlation between the Japanese Yen and the Nikkei 225. Image Credit: drotbotdean / freepik.com See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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Doctor in the House: Protecting Older Adults From Abuse and Neglect 42:27

4d ago42:27

42:27

The idea of subjecting an elderly person - the grandfathers and grandmothers in our lives - to abuse or neglect is an abhorrent one. And yet, elder abuse does occur with horrifying frequency around the world - hence, the annual commemoration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June to shine a spotlight on this grievous violation of the rights …

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Overture - a solo exhibition by Lee Wee Xian 18:59

4h ago18:59

18:59

Watercolour artist and educator Lee Wee Xian has made a name for himself in the world of watercolour painting, and is set to present his first solo exhibition titled Overture, that will feature over 25 watercolour paintings that capture the forgotten, vanishing scenes and landmarks of Melaka. Known for his skillful use of light, shadow, water, and …

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MJPF 11 - the Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival 2024 15:39

4h ago15:39

15:39

The MJPF Music Festival has been uniting music enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds for over a decade now. The aim of the festival is to curate an unforgettable musical experience for the audience, while also showcasing rising music talents in Malaysia, and to provide them with the support and encouragement of music industry professionals. We speak…

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Top 5 At 5: Do We Need A PJ Smart Tunnel? 42:08

4d ago42:08

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Today's countdown covers: 5. World Blood Donor Day, which falls on June 14th annually. We discuss the continued need for blood donations, and the importance of raising awareness and getting new regular donors. 4. The serious problem of child labour in Sabah oil palm plantations, and a new 18 month programme launched by the European Union, Internati…

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New Dengue Vaccine Gamechanger? 12:08

4h ago12:08

12:08

Malaysia has seen a significant rise in dengue cases, accompanied by a 79% increase in related deaths, concentrated in Selangor. But there is a new Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine aimed at tackling the dengue epidemic. Professor Datuk Dr Lokman Hakim Sulaiman, Public Health Medicine Specialist shares his insights on this new vaccine and other essential …

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China's Economic Outlook Remains Challenging 9:48

5h ago9:48

9:48

China saw a strong start to their economy in the first two months of 2024, but the lustre has faded since. Now, the world’s 2nd biggest economy is seeing deflation, a highly indebted property sector, a gloomy job market, and on top of everything, a new tariff by the EU on China electric vehicles (EVs). To bring clarity to this murky situation, we h…

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Trees - The Soul of Our City Landscape 22:44

4h ago22:44

22:44

Last month, a number of incidents involving trees being uprooted due to bad weather and heavy storms led to various conversations surrounding trees and greeneries and their place in the overall city landscape. There were many suggestions and perspectives on the matter, and in this episode of I Love KL, we’ll be looking at the issue from an urban de…

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AI Reshapes Work - How? 41:32

22h ago41:32

41:32

In today’s work environment, the integration of technology is reshaping traditional job roles and organisational structures. The rise of hybrid work models, increased focus on employee well-being, and the ever-growing emphasis on diversity and inclusion are just a few of the trends influencing the modern workplace. As businesses strive to adapt to …

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Public Health: How (Un)Healthy Are Malaysians, According to NHMS 2023? 44:15

2h ago44:15

44:15

Chances are, you know someone who has a non-communicable disease, like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol or obesity. In fact, you probably know someone who has all four of these conditions. The National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023: Non-Communicable Diseases and Healthcare Demand, reveals that more than half a million Malaysian adults (2…

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Shareholders Back Musk Pay Package 12:31

21h ago12:31

12:31

Why have markets reacted positively to the hawkish tone of the Federal Reserve? How will Elon Musk's approved $56 billion pay package impact the share price of Tesla? We discuss this and more with Tim Mulholland of TJM Limited. Image Credit: shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Transforming Furniture Shopping with Neo Livin 27:10

2d ago27:10

27:10

We speak with Ann Sze Pang and Tan Jin Xue, Co-Founders of Neo Livin, a tech-driven DTC furniture platform changing the way people shop for furniture. Neo Livin offers high-quality, affordable products through a unique community showroom model, integrating technology and sustainability. With over 1,000 homes served and multiple awards, Neo Livin ha…

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EUPE In Growth Mode 22:07

1d ago22:07

22:07

EUPE Corporation Berhad has been a property developer since 1986 by combining innovative and affordable homes through a unique shared value approach. Dato' Beh Huck Lee, Group Managing Director of EUPE highlights the corporation's distinctive approach to residential design and perhaps explains in the share price has suddenly been on a tear. See omn…

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Top 5 At 5: TMJ Wants Better Deal For Johor 43:28

16h ago43:28

43:28

Today's countdown includes: 5. Popular spicy noodles hailing from South Korea, Samyang, recalled from shelves in Denmark, after their food and safety agency said the capsaicin can cause acute poisoning. 4. A proposal for Singapore to send their teachers to Malaysia. We hear thoughts from Shahnaz Al Sadat, chairperson of LeapEd Services. 3. Level-pl…

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Warmer Singapore-Malaysia Ties 10:35

1d ago10:35

10:35

With Lawrence Wong assuming office as Singapore's fourth Prime Minister on May 15th, we unpack his two-day working visit to Malaysia aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation between the two nations as well as overcome unresolved issues such as water and maritime border delineation. We delve into the key insights from the meeting with T…

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Will EU Policy Shift Post Parliamentary Elections? 11:13

1d ago11:13

11:13

As the dust settles following the outcome of the European parliamentary elections, what will the right-ward shift in the legislative body mean for the EU policy moving forward? We discuss the implications with Dr. Benjamin Barton of the University of Nottingham Malaysia. Image Credit: shutterstock.com…

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MPOB: Safeguarding Smallholder Interests 33:57

1d ago33:57

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Malaysia is the second largest producer of palm oil after Indonesia, making up 24% of global production. With the sector facing headwinds including challenges in productivity, regulatory impediments and uncertain demand conditions, how well can Malaysia adapt to the changing ties? We discuss these issues with Datuk Dr. Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir, D…

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Data Centres, A Game Changer For Malaysian Contractors 10:14

2d ago10:14

10:14

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that Malaysia has approved approximately RM115 billion worth of investments in data centres and cloud services. This is part of the country’s push to be a sustainable Artificial Intelligence Data Centre destination in South East Asia. We speak to Adam Mohamed Rahim, Equity Research Analyst, RHB R…

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Fed Set To Cut Rates Once 12:45

21h ago12:45

12:45

It was a big day of data releases, with May's Consumer Price Index (CPI) followed by the Federal Reserve holding rates flat albeit signalling one rate cut this year. We unpack the implications of this with Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank and the timing of this cut considering the November US elections. Image Credit: stock…

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Be Fit Malaysians: When Do I need Surgery for a Sports Injury? 44:06

6d ago44:06

44:06

If you injured yourself while playing a sport or exercising, what kind of treatment would you need to help you get back on your feet and working out again? When is surgery needed and will that affect how you recover? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh joins us on the show today, together with consultant sports physician Dr Kamaljeet Si…

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Serial Founder Robin Chase: Don’t Raise Venture Funding 35:38

6d ago35:38

35:38

"If you can build your company without raising money, do it because then you're in control. There's this idea that you're really cool if you've got some venture money. And I want to say the coolest is if you own the whole thing yourself." Robin Chase, Co-Founder of Zipcar, GoLoco, Buzzcar, Veniam, and NUMO. In this episode of "Open for Business," w…

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Top 5 At 5: Selling Nature To Malaysia 36:33

1d ago36:33

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Today's countdown includes: 5. Singapore's plan to appeal to tourists from Malaysia, with nature-based experiences and attractions. We hear thoughts from Andrew Sebastian, Founder & CEO of Ecotourism and Conservation Society of Malaysia. 4. Malaysia's exit in the World Cup 2024, despite winning with a score of 3-1 against Taiwan. Sports journalist …

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Hydrogen : Bringing Malaysia's Economy To New Heights 10:44

2d ago10:44

10:44

The Hydrogen Economy & Technology Roadmap (HETR) launched last year projects Malaysia to gain between RM49 billion to RM61 bil ringgit in additional GDP contribution, as well as RM12.1 billion in revenue gains from the hydrogen market by 2030. Sarawak is leading this move, aiming to become a commercial hydrogen producer by 2027. Dr Rezal Khairi Ahm…

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Survey Says Thai Politics Remain Fluid 10:39

2d ago10:39

10:39

Thailand’s National Institute of Development Administration's latest survey has revealed that only a third of respondents are satisfied with the performance of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s government since it took power nine months ago. Dr Michael Montesano, Associate Senior Fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute helps us understand the cur…

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Johor Plantations Group : A More Focused Approach 23:45

23h ago23:45

23:45

Johor Plantations Group is set to be the latest oil palm company to list on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia. It is part of the 5-year transformation plan of Kulim Malaysia, which was delisted in 2016, to see a more focused approach to the overall operations. Mohd Faris Adli Shukery, the managing director of both JPG and Kulim explains the overall…

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The Potential Of Vietnamese Middle Class 8:33

3d ago8:33

8:33

Vietnam is one of the rising star economies in Southeast Asia, with GDP growth projected between 5 to 6% this year. Its stock market has also outperformed the broader region, with returns up 14% on a year to date basis. However what do we know about their growing middle class? Lance Noble, Head of China Reality Research at CLSA tells us on the back…

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At the Cusp Of The AI Boom 12:16

3d ago12:16

12:16

Apple share price rallied 7% yesterday albeit not immediately after their Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) event which took place on Monday. We ask Jack Kouzi, Director for Strategy, VFS Group why the delayed reaction and are their AI announcements the much needed catalyst after a sluggish performance this year. Image Credit: shutterstock.com…

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Scam Spotting and Avoiding: Tips and Trends From a Fraud Expert 44:06

1d ago44:06

44:06

33,000 Malaysians lost RM1.3 billion lost to scams last year, and that’s only the number that was reported. With estimated that only 48% of cases are reported, Malaysians could have lost around RM2.6 billion last year (if we extrapolate). Scams are back in the news following news last week that a senior citizen lost over RM4 million to an investmen…

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Humans of Healthcare: The Pharmacist 38:31

8h ago38:31

38:31

If asked to picture what a pharmacist does, most of us probably imagine someone dispensing medications. But that’s only a small part of what a pharmacist does. In this episode of Humans of Healthcare, pharmacist Dr Mark Cheong breaks down misconceptions about the role of pharmacists, the career opportunities after a degree in pharmacy, and how they…

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How Automotive Synergy Navigated Through ‘Kodak Level’ Disruption 40:34

23h ago40:34

40:34

“My mum said to me, stop playing with cars or turn it into a business. So I turned it into a business.” Established in 2004, Automotive Synergy started life as Malaysia’s distributor of satellite navigation systems with Garmin, as satnav became more popular, Automotive Synergy’s business expanded, developing key connections with car manufacturers s…

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Top 5 At 5: Balcony For Maids, Not! 38:12

22h ago38:12

38:12

Today's countdown includes: 5. The surge of far-right parties in the European Parliament elections. For this, we hear from Patrick Diamond, associate professor of public policy, Queen Mary University of London, to help us make sense of headlines coming out of this and what's driving Europeans to vote for far-right parties. 4. It's Barbie's 65th bir…

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Snap French Parliamentary Elections : An Assessment 10:04

1d ago10:04

10:04

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that legislative elections will take place with two rounds on June 30 and July 7. This followed the conclusion of European Parliamentary elections with far-right parties advancing in France, Germany and Italy. Prof. Peter McPhee at the University of Melbourne analyses why this is happening at this time and…

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Making TVET The First Choice 11:06

7d ago11:06

11:06

There is no denying that technical & vocational education & training (TVET) plays an important role in creating a skilled workforce, but it is seldom the choice of school leavers and the youth who prefer professional vocations. To address this, Putrajaya has launched the National TVET Policy 2030, pumping significant funding into it. Danial Abdul R…

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How to Keep the Family (Business) Together Across Generations 47:21

23h ago47:21

47:21

Enterprise Explores delves into the intricacies of family business legacies, the strategies to keep the family business together, and navigating key challenges such as different leadership styles, holding onto traditions too tightly, and much more. We speak with Tai Lai Kok, Family Business Tax Leader at KPMG Private Enterprise in Malaysia, about a…

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Ask A Doctor: Your Child’s Behaviour 50:06

5h ago50:06

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On this monthly episode of Ask A Doctor, consultant child psychiatrist Dr Anita Codati addresses all your concerns about your child’s behaviour, ranging from daily home routines to social interactions and school-related issues. Image credit: Shutterstock

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