Best BFM Media Podcasts (2025)

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Volatility Calls For Diversification 7:22

21h ago7:22

7:22

Global volatility from Trump’s tariffs, unresolved trade tensions, and an expiring suspension period have shaken confidence in markets, leaving investors asking what investment approach they should adopt. James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India at HSBC Global Private Banking & Wealth shares his perspective. See omnystudio.com…

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US Fed Decision In Focus, ASEAN-US Trade Concerns 8:23

22h ago8:23

8:23

Data released overnight include US retail sales which showed a 0.9% decline, more than the 0.6% forecast by economists. Additionally, the FOMC meeting will happen tonight amid volatile commodity prices. Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist at UBP, helps us unpack these issues and more. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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Taylor's Schools Fostering Agility In The AI Age 23:38

22h ago23:38

23:38

BK Gan, President and CEO of Taylor's Schools and Phillip See will be sitting down to talk about what makes Taylor’s Schools different, the price tag attached to education in international schools, whether there is still demand for such education by Malaysian parents, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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GoTechUp's Quest to Build a Gamified Learning Platform 33:02

21h ago33:02

33:02

How do you make complex STEM subjects like robotics and coding engaging for students, especially those in underserved communities who feel left behind by technology? Malaysian edtech startup GoTechUp believes the answer is gamification, turning learning into a series of captivating missions and simulations. Ainaa Rosli, CEO and Co-Founder of GoTech…

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$90T Energy Challenge, Malaysia’s Opportunities, AI's Role 42:57

1d ago42:57

42:57

Asia's energy transition presents a unique challenge: how to power growing economies while decarbonising? The investment required is staggering, an estimated $90 trillion for the APAC region by 2050. This means navigating the immense "energy trilemma" of balancing sustainability with energy security and affordability. Azam Mohammad, a Senior Partne…

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SST, A Better Option To Raise Tax Revenue For Now 35:04

2d ago35:04

35:04

Come July 1st, a whole list of items like selected fruit, fish and even services will become more expensive due to an expansion of the sales and service tax. Why has the government decided to make this move despite cost of living pressures. Questions we pose to the Treasury Secretary General at the Ministry of Finance, Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican w…

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The Invisible Engine: Building Smarter Logistics 37:32

24h ago37:32

37:32

Smart logistics is fast becoming a critical enabler of Malaysia’s aerospace ambitions, and one company helping make that happen is Triangle Worldwide. Behind every aircraft part and engineering breakthrough, there’s a logistics system working quietly in the background, one that must be fast, precise, secure, and globally connected. From handling ti…

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Gold, Oil & Property In Focus As Israel Strikes Iran 9:34

22h ago9:34

9:34

With the Israel-Iran conflict entering a fifth day, markets appear to have settled after price spikes in gold and crude oil. Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist at the US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management, shares his insights into what sectors to look at, including real estate. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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The Future of Health: AI, Genomics & Targeted Prevention 38:46

24h ago38:46

38:46

What if we could predict and prevent disease outbreaks before they happen? That's the promise of precision public health, a new approach where AI, big data, and digital tools are combining to make population-level healthcare smarter, faster, and more tailored. But as we embrace this data-driven future, how do we navigate the critical ethical questi…

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Why Does Child Labour Persist In Malaysia? 29:39

1d ago29:39

29:39

The international community has missed the 2025 deadline to eliminate child labour in all its forms. What are the gaps in the legal framework, economic mechanisms and societal viewpoints that need to be addressed for child labour to truly be eradicated in Malaysia? We discuss this with Dr Amjad Rabi, Visiting Expert at the Social Wellbeing Research…

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A Different Second Half For Malaysia's Transportation Sector 9:42

3d ago9:42

9:42

Malaysia’s transportation sector has experienced much volatility so far this year, on the back of brewing US - China trade tensions and ongoing Middle East wars. However, these developments do not detract from Malaysia’s solid economic fundamentals. So, which transportation stocks should investors consider in these turbulent times? For insights, we…

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The Duolingo for Personal Finance? Inside Vespid's Pivot 40:16

1d ago40:16

40:16

What if learning about money felt less like a lecture and more like a game? Vespid, a Malaysian startup, is building the "Duolingo for personal finance" to make financial literacy accessible and engaging for young people. But the journey here wasn't straightforward. Co-Founder and CEO Edrea Lee shares the story of Vespid's major pivot, from an ambi…

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Israel-Iran Conflict Impact On Markets 9:36

23h ago9:36

9:36

Kingsley Jones, Chief Investment Officer, Jevons Global offers potential opportunities, beyond cash, on the back of increased market volatility on the back of escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BFM Media

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Who Owns the Internet’s Data? 23:42

1d ago23:42

23:42

Your posts, comments, and even memes could be training the next generation of AI,and often without your knowledge or consent. Now, a lawsuit between Reddit and AI company Anthropic has sparked global debate: who really owns the content we put online, and what rights do users have when platforms and AI developers use it? While the case is playing ou…

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Taylor's University: Emphatic On Employability 21:47

1d ago21:47

21:47

Professor Dr. Barry Winn, Vice Chancellor and President, Taylor's University, discusses trends in higher education, parents' expectations and student outcomes, income generation, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BFM Media

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How Mascon Is Modernising Maritime Technology? 26:35

1d ago26:35

26:35

Mascon Technologies, a Singapore-based Maritime Tech start-up founded in 2022 aims to help digitise, verify and simplify the work done on the ships - quite literally - and in the office. We speak with Mascon’s CEO and Co-Founder, Hakim Sanwan, about their inception story, the challenges of building a tech company in the maritime sector, their ambit…

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Deals, Deadlines & Data: Can Markets Trust The Rally? 10:33

1d ago10:33

10:33

The US and China have said that a trade truce is in place, but is it real or just a pause? Tim Mulholland, President of TJM Limited in Chicago shares his insights into what trading and investment strategies he is currently employing. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Trump Trade Tensions: A Win for Malaysian Real Estate? 28:43

2d ago28:43

28:43

As US-China trade tensions reshape global supply chains, a quiet boom is happening in Malaysia’s industrial real estate market. Multinationals are increasingly looking beyond traditional hubs, seeking resilient, cost-efficient, and high-tech operational bases that are fit for the future. So, is this momentum sustainable or just temporary hype? Keit…

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US Economy Is Still In Good Shape 8:04

2d ago8:04

8:04

The trade talks in London appear to have ended on a positive note but what does this mean for the global economy? Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst, KCM Trade tell us his view and weighs in on the health of the US economy. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Can AI Solve SME Finance & Accounting? Meet DashAdd 23:21

2d ago23:21

23:21

Many Malaysian SMEs generate healthy profits but still struggle with cash flow and fail to secure funding. Why? The problem often lies in the gap between accounting (looking backward) and finance (planning forward). DashAdd, an AI-powered platform, aims to bridge this gap for good. Co-Founder and CEO Awzair Hamid explains how his pre-seed startup i…

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Eswatini Rising: Between Tradition And Tomorrow 22:47

2d ago22:47

22:47

Often overshadowed by its larger neighbours, Eswatini is quietly positioning itself on Africa’s economic map. With political stability, pro-business policies, and a young population, the kingdom is eyeing greater regional integration and trade. Aisalli Ayub speaks with H.E. Menzie Sipho Dlamini, Eswatini’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, on investme…

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My Money Your Money | Bria Harris: Finance & Taxes 28:29

3d ago28:29

28:29

M•I•A MEDIA GROUP presents My Money Your Money, a weekly talk show on generational wealth, wealth management, and personal finance. Hosted by Brigette LumpkinsBy M•I•A Media Group

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SST, e-Invoicing, Stamp Duty: What’s Changed & What Now? 44:17

3d ago44:17

44:17

From evolving stamp duty rules to revised timelines for e-Invoicing and a major expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST), Malaysian businesses are navigating a flood of critical compliance updates. To cut through the complexity and potential confusion, Thenesh Kannaa, Executive Director at Tratax, discusses: Stamp duty enforcement changes and w…

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Banks, Strong And Resilient 7:32

7d ago7:32

7:32

On the back of the recently concluded result season, what is the outlook of the banking sector? Eddy Do, Senior Equity Research Analyst at Hong Leong Investment Bank gives us his perspective whilst we ask what are his top buy ideas for this sector. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Protech’s Road to 9-Figures: From Badminton to Pickleball 37:07

3d ago37:07

37:07

How does a homegrown Malaysian badminton brand, with roots in 1980s shuttlecock manufacturing, scale to an eight-figure business with a presence in over 40 countries? For Absolute Protech Sports, the answer lies in branding, product innovation, and a deep understanding of what players want. Founder and Managing Director Dato’ Ronnie Chong shares th…

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Fed Rates Cuts Delayed For Now 10:37

3d ago10:37

10:37

With inflation data out later today and last week's job numbers, how soon with the Federal Reserve cut rates? A pertinent question we pose to Laurent Lequeu, Independent Market Analyst & Writer, The Macro Butler Newsletter. We also ask what are the safe haven assets if markets were to correct. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/liste…

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KPKT, Building A Better Malaysia With URA And Homeownership 33:44

3d ago33:44

33:44

Malaysia has secured the presidency of the UN-Habitat General Assembly for the 2025–2029 term, but is this accolade deserved when there is still a long list of property reforms to be accomplished. And is the property market weighed too heavily in favour of the developers? Questions we pose to Nga Kor Ming, Minister of Housing and Local Government w…

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How Safe Is Our Food Supply Today? 24:05

4d ago24:05

24:05

With World Food Safety Day showing how important it is to apply science and prevention to protect consumers, the question is — how safe is our food before it hits the shelves? Suzanne Mooney, Founder of The Lost Food Project joins us to explore what food safety looks like in practice, the current gaps in the F&B industry and the risks that follow i…

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Outlook Improving For Healthcare Sector 8:31

4d ago8:31

8:31

The health services sector is a key contributor to Malaysia’s economy, accounting for 2.1% of GDP in 2023 but what does the recently concluded result season tell us about the companies involved? Among the listed players, what are the buying opportunities. Nursuhaiza Hashim, Equity Research Analyst, BIMB Securities gives us her persective. Image Cre…

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The HK Rally Still Has Legs 8:04

4d ago8:04

8:04

The Hang Seng Index is in bull market territory, up more than 20% on a year to date basis. Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tell us if there are more legs to this rally and what sectors we should pay attention to. image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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School Finance, Simplified 31:40

6d ago31:40

31:40

We speak with Edward Ling, the founder of Edvance, a Malaysian fintech company that helps families afford private and international school fees, while giving schools more stability in how they manage their cash flow about why he thinks fixing the school payment system might be the most overlooked way to improve education in Malaysia. See omnystudio…

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LGMS Building Capacity For Cybersecurity Surge 24:23

4d ago24:23

24:23

The government estimates that in 2024, cybercrime incidents incurred total losses exceeding RM1.5 billion ringgit involving more than 35,000 reported cases. As businesses step up safeguards against cyberattacks, how is ACE Market-listed cybersecurity specialist LGMS positioning themselves to benefit from this long-term theme? We catch-up on the bus…

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Can Gig Work Lead to a Real Career? 35:07

5d ago35:07

35:07

Many gig workers want to grow, but without a boss, training, or a clear path, building a career can feel out of reach. So, how do you take charge on your own? These days, more people are turning to gig work, whether it’s freelancing, ride-hailing, food delivery, or tutoring, to earn a living or enjoy more freedom than a regular 9-to-5. But while th…

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Uncertainty Still Plaguing World Economy 10:00

5d ago10:00

10:00

What do recent US jobs data and JPMorgan Global Composite PMI indicate about the markets and global economy? Jingyi Pan, Economics Associate Director of PMI Team, S&P Global Intelligence shares her insights. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BFM Media

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Hang Seng On The Up and Up 10:54

5d ago10:54

10:54

Hong Kong’s equity markets are booming in 2025, up more than 18% on a year to date basis. In fact, it's the best performing in Asia. What explains this strong Hang Seng rally and renewed investor confidence? Peter Lewis, Director, Peter Lewis Consulting Limited shares his thoughts. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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Can US-ASEAN Business Survive US Policy Shifts? 24:39

10d ago24:39

24:39

The value of US-ASEAN trade in goods grew by 13% in 2024 - but is the era of trade growth coming to an end in light of the seismic shift in US economic policy? We discuss the evolution of US-ASEAN economic ties and what's ahead with Marc Mealy, Executive Vice President of the US-ASEAN Business Council. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.…

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SquareX Raised $30M to Defend Web Browsers. But Why? 40:12

5d ago40:12

40:12

Could working in your browser with tools like Google Docs and Salesforce be the biggest cyber threat facing enterprises today? According to Vivek Ramachandran, founder of SquareX, the answer is a resounding yes. He argues that as work has moved entirely online, traditional security has been left blind to a new generation of sophisticated, browser-n…

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Fewer SMEs, Stronger Economy? Why Scale Beats Small 28:44

8d ago28:44

28:44

The OECD recently urged Malaysia to boost competitiveness, while neighbours race ahead with bold reforms and investor wins. So what’s holding us back and what needs to change? Dr Carmelo Ferlito, CEO of the Center for Market Education, takes a hard look at Malaysia’s economic fundamentals, the limits of SME-driven growth, and what it will take to r…

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Foggy Regulations Cloud JTI Outlook? 23:55

8d ago23:55

23:55

JTI Malaysia, the Malaysian Business of Japan Tobacco, is one of the three largest tobacco players globally. We’ll be speaking with Juliana Mohd Yahaya, Managing Director of JTI Malaysia to understand the pace of the transition from cigarettes and also how regulatory changes are reshaping the business model of tobacco companies. See omnystudio.com/…

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Think Smaller With US Markets 9:45

8d ago9:45

9:45

With tariff uncertainty and mixed data, what is the investment strategy to adopt? Brenda Vingiello, Chief Investment Officer, Sand Hill Global Advisors gives us her perspective whilst weighing in on when the the Fed will pull the trigger to cut rates. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Construction Sector To Still Benefit From Data Centres 7:23

13d ago7:23

7:23

On a year to date basis, the Bursa Construction Index is down -3% but can we expect a turnaround in the sector? Adam Mohamed Rahim, Equity Research Analyst, RHB Investment Bank tells us what are the catalysts for the sector and his top buy ideas. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How Does TLC Redirect Profits to Malaysian Charities? 33:32

8d ago33:32

33:32

The Truly Loving Company is Malaysia’s first social enterprise to adopt a corporate profit model for goods—developing, manufacturing, and marketing a range of high-quality household cleaning products under the TLC brand. Julia Chong, the Founder and CEO of TLC joins us to break down their bigger mission, how the company plans to scale its social im…

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Is 2025 A Good Year To Travel In and Out Of Malaysia? 18:09

9d ago18:09

18:09

IATA's latest financial outlook suggests an improved profitability for the airline industry over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts. But what does this mean for Malaysians who are travelling abroad or for travelers entering the country? We explore that and dive deeper into the state of the travel industry amidst…

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Mid-Year PMI Dips Not Unusual 8:22

12d ago8:22

8:22

From surprise earnings in the discount retail sector to changing forecasts for the U.S. dollar, Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence unpacks what these developments reveal about inflation and consumer sentiment. He also delves into the latest PMI data and how investors are recalibrating in a volatile yet opportunity-filled environment. Image Cre…

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Tariff Uncertainty Weighs On Malaysia's Q1 Earnings 8:13

12d ago8:13

8:13

The local FBM KLCI has shed nearly 9% since the start of the year. But was this decline reflected in the earnings of Malaysian corporates? We wrap up and unpack the first-quarter earnings season with Imran Yusof, Head of Research at MIDF. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Global Payments Riding Digitalisation Wave In SEA 23:56

9d ago23:56

23:56

As more consumers and businesses go cashless, how are payment industry players positioning themselves to capitalise on this potential growth, especially in Asian digital economies? We discuss the business strategy and regional prospects for Global Payments with Krishnaraj Tantri, Senior Vice President for South and Southeast Asia. Image Credit: Shu…

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Why HASAN.VC Thinks Silicon Valley’s VC Model Is Broken? 45:26

13d ago45:26

45:26

What if venture capital wasn’t built to chase unicorns in Southeast Asia, but to build camels instead? On Open For Business, Umar Munshi, Managing Partner of HASAN.VC, unpacks how his firm is rethinking venture capital for Southeast Asia and beyond, with a focus on ethical, halal-aligned startups grounded in resilience, not hype. We explore the ori…

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Assistive Technology Isn’t Charity, It’s Smart Business 26:50

10d ago26:50

26:50

Too many businesses still treat accessibility as a checkbox. But they may be overlooking a growing market and a chance to build smarter solutions for everyone. On the first-ever World Day for Assistive Technology, we explore how inclusive design can move from the margins to the mainstream, shaping better tech, products, and services for all. Joinin…

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Can Singapore's STI Stay Positive? 8:06

13d ago8:06

8:06

The Singapore Straits Times Index remains relatively buoyant compared to other indices in the region amidst global economic uncertainty. Can the positive momentum be sustained? We discuss trends in Singapore equities with Geoff Howie of SGX. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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100K Users & Counting: BrioHR’s $6.5M Growth Charge 45:35

10d ago45:35

45:35

With over 100,000 users across 1,000 companies, BrioHR is fast becoming a potential major HR tech player. But how does a Malaysian-based startup take on global giants like Deel and Employment Hero? For Co-Founder and CEO Benjamin Croc, the answer lies in localisation, strong client relationships, and a relentless focus on usability and AI integrati…

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