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Wander and be enlightened by the endlessly fascinating inner universe that is the human body. We speak with experts, Nobel laureates, cancer survivors and healthcare workers who share their unique perspectives on wellness and living and the latest medical research.
As the saying goes, something new every day. Listen to thought-provoking conversations with people who have something to share about their lives, about what connects heart, mind and soul, and values, culture and traditions.
We get you out of bed to your first cup of coffee with thought-provoking ideas shaping our lives.
As beautiful and bustling KL is, the capital city can also be scary & intimidating place for many. Providing a helping hand to explore the undiscovered gems and stories from in and around the greater valley is I Love KL, the show that brings you closer to the people and places of our beloved capital.
Climate change, ferocious weather and ‘the haze’ are now part our everyday lives. How are our lifestyles connected to them, and what can we do about it? What does the economy have to do with it? Earth Matters engages with activists and experts to explore our changing relationship with the planet that we only borrow from our children.
Don’t be afraid of the arts. You too can enjoy it! Don't believe us? Tune in to Front Row to find out about the best shows and exhibitions that will recharge your brain and restore your spirit, as told by the producers, performers and artists themselves.
We’re on, when you’re off. Lee Chwi Lynn, Kelvin Yee and Tasha Fusil restore sanity to your day even as you’re stuck in traffic trying to get home. And who isn’t? Tune in as they take on hot-potato issues to inform and entertain you, soundtracked by the thumping music that only BFM plays. EE runs the gamut, bringing you noteworthy pop culture, punchy interviews, and rocking call-in sessions.
Your personalised news feed, curated and presented by the guys who deal with SME-related news on a daily basis: the producers behind all the Enterprise shows on BFM. Enjoy an hour of friendly, informative banter on everything you need to know in the world of building and growing your business, from seeking out capital to next generation business solutions, and tech-trends to office survival tips.
Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset classes and markets will react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.
The flagship entrepreneurship show on BFM, featuring personal business stories from early stage start-ups, all the way to billionaire octogenarians in Malaysia and abroad. Notable guests include Martin Cooper (father of the mobile phone), Julian Assange (founder of WikiLeaks), Ralph Henry Baer (father of video games), Tony Buzan (Mindmap Guru), Isaac Tigrett (Hard Rock Cafe founder), Robert Kiyosaki (Financial Guru), Nick Vujicic (motivational speaker) and more. Tap into this valuable resour ...
Hosted by Ezra Zaid, Finding the Funny is a monthly show that takes a closer look at this funny business of entertainment and comedy. Based out of Kuala Lumpur, you'll hear conversations with stand-up comedians, actors, writers, hosts and beyond in an attempt to find the funny.
Sharper and stronger than a double espresso. The Morning Run stretches your mind and braces you for the business day. It's your fast track into work where you can hit the ground running. From 6am to 10am weekdays, the Morning Run brings you the biggest stories and must-listen-to interviews. Stay enlightened, make educated business and investment decisions.
Our resident literary critic Umapagan Ampikaipakan not only blows dust off books by dead white men, he also roams among more current writers of all hues, often finding links between the written word and the word made film. After all, he's also a courter of the cinema.
A Sunday Kinda Love brings curated recommendations in books, tv, film and music, with a segment on storytelling, and a once monthly episode dedicated to Beauty.
Current Affairs goes behind the headlines in Malaysia to what is moving the news and why, with top academics, politicians, businesspeople and activists in the know. These socio-economic issues run the gamut, including press freedom, affirmative action policies, Islamisation, corruption, election reform, and political unrests. Past guests of Current Affairs include Khairy Jamaluddin, Shad Saleem Faruqi, Farish Noor, Uma Sambanthan and PG Lim. Any enquiries should be directed to morningrun@bfm.my.
Breaking Bread is a brand new food show that aims to foster any and all geeky discussions surrounding food. Whether it is figuring out the intricacies of our kuih-muih, deep-diving into Malaysian coffee culture, or hunting for the best Laksas in town, this show shines a light on the food we eat and how it ties to the very fabric of our Malaysian culture and identity.
Noooo ... not of the leather and chains variety, but a cheeky abbreviation of any of the following terms: Stocks, Shares, Syndicates, Stakes, Speculation or even Smart. 'M'? Well, Money comes to mind. So does Manipulation, Markets, Money, Mandate, Measure and, well, Moolah! The S&M Show: an honest and colourful analysis of who and what drives and makes the markets behave the way they do. A weekly show on BFM 89.9, the wide, wild world of investing has never been this colourful! Give us your ...
Southern Cross: bFM's weekly look at Pacific news with AUT Pacific Media Centre's Michael Andrew and David Robie.
Every week a featured guest will help to explore a different part of the dynamic beer world. This will allow you to examine the beer world through different lenses. Whether you are new to beer, or a seasoned professional, we will have something for you!
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Is Another Highway The Solution To Traffic Woes?
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The government is proposing the Petaling Jaya Dispersal Link elevated highway, to disperse traffic from Bandar Utama to Bandar Kinrara as part of the attempt to ease the congestion along the LDP. But is another highway the solution? David Yoong, Chairman, of Stakeholders cum Residents Against PJD Link (SCRAP Highway) gives us the reason why they ar…
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Monopoly, A Game Government's Should Not Play
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The government is hard at work to fulfil its election manifesto pledge of dismantling monopolies and putting a stop to profiteering. But are all monopolies bad? Economist, Dr Nungsari A. Radhi gives us that answer whilst we also discuss government appointments at Statutory Bodies and GLICS. Image credit: Shutterstock…
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Chinese Consumer Sentiment Yet To Gather Steam
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There have been high hopes that Chinese consumers will spend with a vengeance once the zero-Covid policy is lifted, providing a much needed boost to China's economy. Have these expectations materialised? We discuss consumer trends in China with Catherine Lim of Bloomberg Intelligence. Image credit: Shutterstock…
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World TB Day 2023: Make Life-Saving TB Drugs Affordable & Accessible
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Did you know that before COVID-19, tuberculosis was the leading infectious killer, even higher than HIV/AIDS? While it has now been overtaken by COVID-19, it doesn’t mean TB is any less of a threat to public health than it used to be. In fact, many experts are concerned that the focus on COVID-19 has set us back on making progress with TB. So how d…
Another month almost over, another roundup of top environmental news with the co-founders of journalism portal Macaranga. This month, Law Yao Hua and Wong Siew Lyn join us to discuss the Sarawak Premier's announcement that the state will establish a Sarawak Climate Change Centre, before tackling the news from the Dewan Rakyat by Natural Resources, …
Bila Bila Mart, a modern concept of kedai runcit, opened their first outlet in a Mont Kiara mall on March 16, 2020, 2 days before the first MCO was announced. The story "BilaBila" was inspired by the pride Malaysians take in their heritage, cuisine, and culture. Think as a Kedai Runcit recreated in a fresh and modern image, while being passionate c…
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Anchor Management with Greenpeace's Captain Pep Barbal
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The 'Rainbow Warrior' is one of three ships in the Greenpeace fleet, patrolling the world's oceans and fighting for climate and environmental justice. The ship was named after a North American Cree Indian prophecy which goes: “When the world is sick and dying, people will rise up like Warriors of the Rainbow.” We catch up with Captain Pep Barbal Ba…
The fallout from the SVB and U.S banks seems to have spread to Europe with Deustche Bank the most recent target. Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst at Kohle Capital Markets tells us if its too early to look at banking stocks whilst diving into what could be the safe haven assets to consider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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A&W's Recipe For Longevity Reaping Returns In Malaysia
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Despite global inflation and supply chain troubles permeating 2022, A&W Malaysia recorded its best performance to date on the back of new store openings in East Malaysia. How sustainable is this bounce in revenue and what are the greenfield regions still open for expansion? We get updates from the Global CEO of A&W Restaurants, Kevin Bazner. See om…
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Amendments To Strengthen The Sexual Offences Against Children Act
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The enactment of the Sexual Offences Against Children (SOAC) Act in 2017 was a significant achievement, but the intervening years have revealed shortcomings in the law. Hence the government is proposing to introduce amendments to the SOAC Act to strengthen the child protection framework. Dato' Sri Azalina Othman, Minister for Law & Institutional Re…
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PM's Head Scratching Visit To Saudi Arabia
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Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Anwar Ibrahim held a three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia last week, coinciding with the start of Ramadhan. However, the visit oddly concluded without any meetings between Anwar Ibrahim with the Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman or King Salman Abdul Aziz. Is there anything to read from these developments and what does th…
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US Choking China's Access To Grow Chip Industry
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The Biden administration recently unveiled tight new restrictions on operations in China by semiconductor manufacturers that obtain federal funds to build in the U.S. Louise Loo, China Economist at Oxford Economics tells us what impact these raft of measures have on China's attempt to be 70% self sustaining in this critical sector by 2030. Image cr…
The Menu Rahmah initiative was launched by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) around 2 months ago to help provide affordable meals during a time of increasing cost of living, but has the initiative been harmful to smaller F&B businesses and disrupted the livelihoods of small traders? That’s what we explore today on Enterprise Biz…
The swift collapse of SVB and then Signature Bank took markets by surprise with fixed income and equity markets going into freefall. This was then followed by the fire sale of CS to UBS. What repercussion has this had on the credit market? Ang Beng Kuan, Head of Investments, Hong Leong Islamic Asset Management tells us the answer whilst telling us …
How did they manage to get involved with grocery outlets within a year? And why is their manufacturer based in Korea? Co-founders Vicole Lim and Yeann Tan started their company, MATES and their sole product is known as Oatler, a meal replacement shake. They wanted to change the landscape of the food options that we have in Malaysia to promote a bet…
Kingsley Jones, Chief Investment Officer, Jevons Global helps us understand what the recent banking turmoil taking place all around the world will impact markets and which sectors will be more prone to a credit crunch. Image credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BFM Media
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InNature Leans Into ESG And Pivots To Influencer Marketing
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Euromonitor International estimates that the market size for beauty will grow to nearly USD$550 billion dollars in 2027, with much of that driven by the Asia Pacific. However, with so many new labels emerging in an intensely competitive market place, can long-standing brands like The Body Shop stay relevant amid fast moving trends and the digital a…
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Doctor in the House: No Fun In Fungal Infections
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Will Ellie find out the truth about what Joel did? This is the cliffhanger question in the season finale of ‘The Last Of Us’, a TV series about a zombifying fungal infection that has destroyed civilisation for 20 years. While viewers have to wait for Season 2 to find out whether a vaccine will ever be invented for this deadly fungus, the Health & L…
Described as a family-friendly show, Spooks, the Musical is a production by the Cempaka Performing Arts Company (CPAC), and is a modern tale set at Transylvania High which follows the half human, half vampire teenage girl, Drusilla, attending her first day at the gothic school. Accompanied by other classic monsters on stage, the spooktacular show a…
Dreams We Tell Ourselves is described as a 60-minute solo performance exploring the emotional turmoil that comes with leaving behind the familiarity of home and embarking on an uncertain journey through the lens of the narrating protagonist — the Dreamer. This intimate exploration is also said to delve into the complexities of human aspirations and…
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Would You Pay RM1 Surcharge To Sit At A Coffee Shop?
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Earlier this week, a coffee shop owner in Carnarvon Street posted a photo of his customer on Facebook, saying that the customer had refused to pay the RM1 surcharge required for customers who want to dine in but not buy drinks. We discuss coffee shop etiquette, and where the boundaries are for business owners trying to make a living. Image Credit: …
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Weak Foundations In Housing Policy For Urban Poor
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There are serious gaps in the government’s housing policy for the urban poor, as revealed in the latest study by Khazanah Research Institute. We speak to Dr. Suraya Ismail on the main findings of the study and policy recommendations to consider. Image credit: Shutterstock
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Don't Count On An UMNO Rejuvenation So Soon
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With the recent appointments of Dato Dr. Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki as Secretary General and Azalina Othman as information chief we ask Dr James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies, University of Tasmania whether an UMNO revival will happen anytime soon Image credit: Shutterstock
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TikTok The Scapegoat In US-China Geopolitics?
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TikTok’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, entered the lion’s den of the US Congress yesterday to argue against banning the app, as some lawmakers are proposing. We get the key takeaways of his testimony and what this means for the broader tech industry with Caitlin Chin of CSIS. Image credit: Shutterstock
On March 14 2023, ChatGPT-4 was released. On March 21 2023, Google released its own AI chatbot called ‘Bard’. And there are numerous of them online. More and more people are dipping their feet in the AI chatbot realm. According to Time.com, just hours after the release of ChatGPT-4, several users said they created computer games in less than a minu…
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Advances in Glaucoma Treatment To Prevent Blindness
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Worldwide, 78 million people have glaucoma, which is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness around the world. However, it is also a preventable cause of blindness, as early diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma can prevent needless loss of vision. How do we prevent blindness from glaucoma, especially when it is a silent disease and many …
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Focus On Defensive Stocks In Transport Sector
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The transport sector is seeing clearer skies thanks to the reopening of borders and persistent demand for global air travel. Where are the brightest spots for investment in the industry? We discuss the outlook for the transport sector with Ahmad Maghfur Usman of Nomura. Image credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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EM Opportunities As USD Expected To Weaken
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We speak to Tim Mulholland, President, TJM Limited, Chicago about the implications of the recent rate hike by the Fed and whether we expect to see more in the coming months following the collapse of SVB and Signature. Image credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BFM Media
A technology startup founded in 2009, Bitsmedia is known for developing and publishing the world's most popular Muslim lifestyle app – MuslimPro. Bitmedia is one of the portfolios of Captii Ventures. What started as the intention of providing the most accurate prayer times for Muslims wherever they are, MuslimPro has come a long way. We catch up wi…
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Brazil And Malaysia Share Common Goals And History
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Malaysia and Brazil have established their respective embassies for four decades already. Brazilian ambassador, H.E. Ary Norton de Murat Quintella shares with us the bilateral trade and investment ties between the two nations, and President Lula's stance in the Russia-Ukraine war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Roots Living Heritage is a collection of 18 stories by 17 writers about Malaysia and some of the country's daughters and sons, who achieved a great many things in a plethora of ways, all contributing to our country's rich heritage. Writing about their own family members, the stories in this collection offer us many personal insights into the lives …
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Today On Twitter: The First Day Of Ramadan 2023
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We read a collection of tweets focused on Ramadan and the fasting month. Image Credit: 123RF See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BFM Media
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Popek Popek Parlimen: MRSM For Students From M40 & T20 Families
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Today's session included discussions on MRSM to be opened for students from the M40 and T20 families, issues regarding sexual crimes against children as well as the the progress of the amendment to the Federal Constitution that will allow children born abroad to Malaysian mothers, to be given automatic citizenship. Image Credit: Wikimedia / Creativ…
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Expired Vaccines: A Shot of Wasted Realisation
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It was revealed in January that as many as 6 million Covid-19 vaccine shots are left in stock in Malaysia, after expired doses were destroyed due to poor demand. Why is it so tricky to estimate the amount of vaccines needed? Dr Khoo Yoong Khean, Scientific Officer, Duke-NUS Centre for Outbreak Preparedness, talks to us about navigating the balance …
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Progress In Parliamentary Select Committee Reforms
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The Dewan Rakyat approved the setting up of 10 Parliamentary Special Select Committees to oversee the decisions made by the government across the various ministries. We discuss why initiatives to empower select committees are important with parliamentary researcher Maha Balakrishnan. Image credit: Shutterstock…
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Mouth And Stomach Issues To Dominate Thai Elections
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Thailand is set to hold general elections on May 14. Who will become the next Prime Minister - will it be the incumbent, former military general turned politician Prayuth Chan-ocha? Or would we see the return of a member of the Shinawatra political dynasty? We get insights from Dr. Termsak Chalermpalanupap of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. Image …
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Redefining the Workplace: Gig Workers or Full-Time Staff?
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According to the Times of India, there is a possibility that gig work could overtake full-time employment. But due to the lack of job security and employment protections, many countries are calling for regulatory reform to ensure fair treatment. So how can companies adjust to this still growing economy? And is hiring gig workers better than full ti…
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Brain Waves: Zombie (Cells) In Your Brain and Body
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What if you were told that you had “zombie cells” in your brain? And that they have an impact on age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s or even cancer? Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar is back for her Brain Waves series to help us understand what these cells are doing and whether we should be alarmed, and joining her is pharmacologist Prof Dr …
The KL REIT sector appears to have shaken off the pandemic slump, with the index up around 2% on a year-to-date basis. Would REITs be the safe haven amid the present market turmoil? We discuss the outlook for Malaysian REITs with Jessica Low of MIDF Research Image credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point making this its ninth hike since March 2022. and it also indicated that it may be near the end of its rate-hiking cycle. It also warned that the fight against inflation remains ongoing while assuring that the banking system remains resilient despite recent bank collapses…
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Messy Forest Data in Malaysia Messes Conservation
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In a recently published two-part series, local journalism portal Macaranga, in collaboration with the Pulitzer Center’s Rainforest Investigations Network, identified gaps in forest data for the years 2002—2021, with a focus on Peninsular Malaysia. Their investigations revealed that the data is pretty messy - supposed forest reserves not gazetted, o…
Most mums buy toys. Some mums take their kids to Disneyland. But this mum? She built a theme park in the city for her children. And not just any theme park, either — an educational one that grows alongside them. NEXTGEN Theme Park is a comprehensive and innovative one-stop cross-generational edutainment park. It is Malaysia’s largest indoor edutain…
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A Malaysian Victim of a Drug Syndicate is Stuck in Cambodian Prison – Bring Him Back!
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In 2016, Hemakavin s/o Karthigesu, who was 19 years old at the time, was arrested in Cambodia for drug trafficking. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison. But was the evidence sufficient? Details that have emerged indicate that Hemakavin could’ve been a pawn that was duped to do their dirty work by a large syndicate. It’s been 7 years since Hemaka…
First invented by the Greeks in 5th Century BC, democracy has grown to be a very appealing form of government for many countries in the world. While the idea of democracy was different from present-day democracy, the core concept of a rule by the people with a system of which citizens have the power to participate in decision-making remains somewha…
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Today On Twitter: Why Do People Still Chup Parking Spaces?
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A video of a man standing on a parking spot to reserve it for someone else has gone viral. We discuss. Image Credit: 123RF See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BFM Media
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Popek Popek Parlimen: Strengthening Usage Of BM In Public Universities?
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Today's session involved a discussion on plans in motion to decriminalise suicide, efforts to strengthen the use of BM in public universities but not private as well as the Thai Hot Guy event that’s got PAS rattled. Image Credit: 123RF See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BFM Media
Can Malaysia's structural problem when it comes to labour, wages and the availability of jobs. be addressed with more of our young embarking on Technical and Vocational Education and Training? The Human Resources Ministry believes this may be the answer as it seeks to restructure these programmes in Malaysia. Dr Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead …
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More Investment Needed For Water Sustainability
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22nd March marks World Water Day, observed annually by the United Nations to highlight the importance of access to water and sanitation. What investments are needed to ensure sustainable water supply for Malaysia? S. Piarapakaran of the Association of Water and Energy Research gives us his recommendations. Image credit: Shutterstock…
Although Western countries have attempted to isolate Russia from the global economy, China provides an economic lifeline, with trade between the two countries surging to a record $190 billion US dollars in 2022. What do both sides gain from the alliance? We discuss the key takeaways from the summit between President Vladimir Putin and President Xi …
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Tech Tides: Innovations for a Water-Secure Future
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Did you know that nearly 30% of the global population, or around 2.2 billion people, still lack access to safe drinking water? And about 4.2 billion people don't have access to proper sanitation services? These startling statistics underscore the urgency of tackling water-related challenges. Today we look at world water day with our guests, Faizal …
