BFM :: Spotlight (Morning Run)

So far, ASEAN’s confirmed cases of Covid-19 are a fraction of its total population - but the risk of more infections remain heightened. Meanwhile, the economic fallout of restriction measures and border closures continues to wreak havoc on economic projections. Does ASEAN have the tools to respond robustly to the pandemic, or is every nation looking out for itself? We discuss the state of play and whether the current crisis presents an opportunity for reform. Image Credit: EPA-EFESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So far, ASEAN’s confirmed cases of Covid-19 are a fraction of its total population - but the risk of more infections remain heightened. Meanwhile, the economic fallout of restriction measures and border closures continues to wreak havoc on economic projections. Does ASEAN have the tools to respond robustly to the pandemic, or is every nation looking out for itself? We discuss the state of play and whether the current crisis presents an opportunity for reform. Image Credit: EPA-EFE

Graduating, wide-eyed and bushy-tailed, into a pandemic and a recession can be a harrowing experience. But could these short-term stresses lead to longer, more persistent issues in a person's career? What lies ahead for COVID-19's "lockdown generation?" Featuring: Julia Azureen. Special thanks to Rahmah Pauzi, Kathleen Kwan and Shary Jimie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graduating, wide-eyed and bushy-tailed, into a pandemic and a recession can be a harrowing experience. But could these short-term stresses lead to longer, more persistent issues in a person's career? What lies ahead for COVID-19's "lockdown generation?" Featuring: Julia Azureen. Special thanks to Rahmah Pauzi, Kathleen Kwan and Shary Jimie.

Scholarships, highly-coveted by students and their parents, are often seen as a gateway for individuals to receive world class education which might otherwise be beyond their means. But on a national scale, scholarships are also used as a tool to develop a nation by educating its people. We discuss how scholarships came to be prominent in Malaysia as well as why sponsoring students to go abroad might not be sustainable for the country’s future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scholarships, highly-coveted by students and their parents, are often seen as a gateway for individuals to receive world class education which might otherwise be beyond their means. But on a national scale, scholarships are also used as a tool to develop a nation by educating its people. We discuss how scholarships came to be prominent in Malaysia as well as why sponsoring students to go abroad might not be sustainable for the country’s future.

Scholarships, highly-coveted by students and their parents, are often seen as a gateway for individuals to receive world class education which might otherwise be beyond their means. But on a national scale, scholarships are also used as a tool to develop a nation by educating its people. We discuss how scholarships came to be prominent in Malaysia as well as why sponsoring students to go abroad might not be sustainable for the country’s future.

To close the year, we look into Asrama Malaysia by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to promote understanding and harmony among different races. They program has about 1,000 secondary school students who study in day schools and live together. However the enrolment of non-Malay students has been below MOE’s target. How effective has this program been in fostering unity? The students tell us about their escapades with other races.

To close the year, we look into Asrama Malaysia by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to promote understanding and harmony among different races. They program has about 1,000 secondary school students who study in day schools and live together. However the enrolment of non-Malay students has been below MOE’s target. How effective has this program been in fostering unity? The students tell us about their escapades with other races.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To close the year, we look into Asrama Malaysia by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to promote understanding and harmony among different races. They program has about 1,000 secondary school students who study in day schools and live together. However the enrolment of non-Malay students has been below MOE’s target. How effective has this program been in fostering unity? The students tell us about their escapades with other races.

Former first lady, Michelle Obama, and actress, Julia Roberts were in Kuala Lumpur to speak to Asia Pacific leaders of the Obama Foundation and members of the media about leadership and not giving up. The session was moderated by Deborah Henry, and this recording has been edited for brevity and flow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former first lady, Michelle Obama, and actress, Julia Roberts were in Kuala Lumpur to speak to Asia Pacific leaders of the Obama Foundation and members of the media about leadership and not giving up. The session was moderated by Deborah Henry, and this recording has been edited for brevity and flow.

Former first lady, Michelle Obama, and actress, Julia Roberts were in Kuala Lumpur to speak to Asia Pacific leaders of the Obama Foundation and members of the media about leadership and not giving up. The session was moderated by Deborah Henry, and this recording has been edited for brevity and flow.

Shonchi or Sanchita Islam, a British musician and artist living in Malaysia and the UK speaks about her music and struggles with multiple mental health conditions brought about by trauma and abuse. She collaborates with Malaysia Mental Health Association (MMHA) to create more awareness about mental health issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shonchi or Sanchita Islam, a British musician and artist living in Malaysia and the UK speaks about her music and struggles with multiple mental health conditions brought about by trauma and abuse. She collaborates with Malaysia Mental Health Association (MMHA) to create more awareness about mental health issues.

Shonchi or Sanchita Islam, a British musician and artist living in Malaysia and the UK speaks about her music and struggles with multiple mental health conditions brought about by trauma and abuse. She collaborates with Malaysia Mental Health Association (MMHA) to create more awareness about mental health issues.

Toilets have been around since the third millennium BC. They’re perhaps the most important invention in the world and a true marker of a civilised society. Yet, one third of the world still practices open defecation and lack proper sanitary conditions. For a special World Toilet Day look, the founder of the World Toilet Organisation comes on Spotlight to discuss his passion for the loo, the taboos surrounding it and the issues faced regarding toilets around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toilets have been around since the third millennium BC. They’re perhaps the most important invention in the world and a true marker of a civilised society. Yet, one third of the world still practices open defecation and lack proper sanitary conditions. For a special World Toilet Day look, the founder of the World Toilet Organisation comes on Spotlight to discuss his passion for the loo, the taboos surrounding it and the issues faced regarding toilets around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toilets have been around since the third millennium BC. They’re perhaps the most important invention in the world and a true marker of a civilised society. Yet, one third of the world still practices open defecation and lack proper sanitary conditions. For a special World Toilet Day look, the founder of the World Toilet Organisation comes on Spotlight to discuss his passion for the loo, the taboos surrounding it and the issues faced regarding toilets around the world.

Toilets have been around since the third millennium BC. They’re perhaps the most important invention in the world and a true marker of a civilised society. Yet, one third of the world still practices open defecation and lack proper sanitary conditions. For a special World Toilet Day look, the founder of the World Toilet Organisation comes on Spotlight to discuss his passion for the loo, the taboos surrounding it and the issues faced regarding toilets around the world.

About 30% of Malaysian adults experience mental health issues while two in five adolescents suffer from anxiety, one in five has depression and one in ten has suicidal thoughts (National Health & Morbidity Survey). What is it like to live with a black dog (mental health condition)? How can companies support their employees and normalise the conversation around mental health? Guests:Dakshayani Batmanathan, Speaker at HeadsUp!, Global Shapers KLEdika Amin, Speaker at HeadsUp!, Global Shapers KLZulaikha Mohamad, Co-Founder, MindakamiDato' Dr Razin Kamarulzaman, Head of Corporate Safety Oversight and Airline Doctor, Malaysia Airlines Captain Nasaruddin Abu Bakar, Head of MAB Academy, Malaysia AirlinesShazmi Ali, Country Human Resource Director, Shell Malaysia Sound Credits: Lonely by Jonghyun feat. Taeyeon Joker clipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About 30% of Malaysian adults experience mental health issues while two in five adolescents suffer from anxiety, one in five has depression and one in ten has suicidal thoughts (National Health & Morbidity Survey). What is it like to live with a black dog (mental health condition)? How can companies support their employees and normalise the conversation around mental health? Guests:Dakshayani Batmanathan, Speaker at HeadsUp!, Global Shapers KLEdika Amin, Speaker at HeadsUp!, Global Shapers KLZulaikha Mohamad, Co-Founder, MindakamiDato' Dr Razin Kamarulzaman, Head of Corporate Safety Oversight and Airline Doctor, Malaysia Airlines Captain Nasaruddin Abu Bakar, Head of MAB Academy, Malaysia AirlinesShazmi Ali, Country Human Resource Director, Shell Malaysia Sound Credits: Lonely by Jonghyun feat. Taeyeon Joker clip

About 30% of Malaysian adults experience mental health issues while two in five adolescents suffer from anxiety, one in five has depression and one in ten has suicidal thoughts (National Health & Morbidity Survey). What is it like to live with a black dog (mental health condition)? How can companies support their employees and normalise the conversation around mental health? Guests:Dakshayani Batmanathan, Speaker at HeadsUp!, Global Shapers KLEdika Amin, Speaker at HeadsUp!, Global Shapers KLZulaikha Mohamad, Co-Founder, MindakamiDato' Dr Razin Kamarulzaman, Head of Corporate Safety Oversight and Airline Doctor, Malaysia Airlines Captain Nasaruddin Abu Bakar, Head of MAB Academy, Malaysia AirlinesShazmi Ali, Country Human Resource Director, Shell Malaysia Sound Credits: Lonely by Jonghyun feat. Taeyeon Joker clip

The Indian community, especially the B40 segment is plagued by myriad of social, developmental and economic issues. Income inequality, poverty and violence continue to drag on the chances for the community to uplift itself. We shine a light on how this happened and the problems that they face.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indian community, especially the B40 segment is plagued by myriad of social, developmental and economic issues. Income inequality, poverty and violence continue to drag on the chances for the community to uplift itself. We shine a light on how this happened and the problems that they face.

The Indian community, especially the B40 segment is plagued by myriad of social, developmental and economic issues. Income inequality, poverty and violence continue to drag on the chances for the community to uplift itself. We shine a light on how this happened and the problems that they face.

We navigate the twists and turns of the Brexit saga to understand why Northern Ireland, the smallest country in the UK, is holding up Brexit; the likelihood of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill being passed or another Brexit referendum; the impact of Brexit on Malaysia; and whether it is wise to still invest in London. Guests: Dr. Dagmar Schiek, Professor of Law, Queen's University, Belfast Mark Langhammer, Senior Trade Unionist, National Education Union, Belfast Chan Yu-Meng, Executive Director, Benprop, Beneton Properties Group, LondonProfessor Geoffrey Williams, ELM Business School, HELP University, Kuala LumpurEdward Clayton, Partner at Strategy&, PwC, Kuala LumpurSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We navigate the twists and turns of the Brexit saga to understand why Northern Ireland, the smallest country in the UK, is holding up Brexit; the likelihood of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill being passed or another Brexit referendum; the impact of Brexit on Malaysia; and whether it is wise to still invest in London. Guests: Dr. Dagmar Schiek, Professor of Law, Queen's University, Belfast Mark Langhammer, Senior Trade Unionist, National Education Union, Belfast Chan Yu-Meng, Executive Director, Benprop, Beneton Properties Group, LondonProfessor Geoffrey Williams, ELM Business School, HELP University, Kuala LumpurEdward Clayton, Partner at Strategy&, PwC, Kuala Lumpur

We navigate the twists and turns of the Brexit saga to understand why Northern Ireland, the smallest country in the UK, is holding up Brexit; the likelihood of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill being passed or another Brexit referendum; the impact of Brexit on Malaysia; and whether it is wise to still invest in London. Guests: Dr. Dagmar Schiek, Professor of Law, Queen's University, Belfast Mark Langhammer, Senior Trade Unionist, National Education Union, Belfast Chan Yu-Meng, Executive Director, Benprop, Beneton Properties Group, LondonProfessor Geoffrey Williams, ELM Business School, HELP University, Kuala LumpurEdward Clayton, Partner at Strategy&, PwC, Kuala Lumpur

In line with the Budget 2020 announcement of a special channel under InvestKL to attract more investments from China, we examine the opportunities presented by the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI), a platform for Malaysian companies to explore more trade and investments to/from China and other participating countries. What are the risks? What are the promising sectors? Which technology companies are we hoping to attract? We speak with Dr. Ong Kian Ming, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry; Koh King Kee, Director of China's Belt & Road Desk at Baker Tilly Advisory; and Koong Lin Loong, Managing Partner of Reanda LLKG International, Chairman of the SME Committee and national council member of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In line with the Budget 2020 announcement of a special channel under InvestKL to attract more investments from China, we examine the opportunities presented by the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI), a platform for Malaysian companies to explore more trade and investments to/from China and other participating countries. What are the risks? What are the promising sectors? Which technology companies are we hoping to attract? We speak with Dr. Ong Kian Ming, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry; Koh King Kee, Director of China's Belt & Road Desk at Baker Tilly Advisory; and Koong Lin Loong, Managing Partner of Reanda LLKG International, Chairman of the SME Committee and national council member of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM).

In line with the Budget 2020 announcement of a special channel under InvestKL to attract more investments from China, we examine the opportunities presented by the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI), a platform for Malaysian companies to explore more trade and investments to/from China and other participating countries. What are the risks? What are the promising sectors? Which technology companies are we hoping to attract? We speak with Dr. Ong Kian Ming, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry; Koh King Kee, Director of China's Belt & Road Desk at Baker Tilly Advisory; and Koong Lin Loong, Managing Partner of Reanda LLKG International, Chairman of the SME Committee and national council member of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM).

Calvin Cheng, Researcher at the Economics, Trade and Regional Integration division of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS), examines the impact of the US-China trade war on Malaysia and whether it’s fair to compare Malaysia and Vietnams’ economies. Global supply chains have changed and we should instead track Taiwan which has been importing more from Malaysia. Cheng also makes a case for economic reforms and regional integration to insulate our economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calvin Cheng, Researcher at the Economics, Trade and Regional Integration division of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS), examines the impact of the US-China trade war on Malaysia and whether it’s fair to compare Malaysia and Vietnams’ economies. Global supply chains have changed and we should instead track Taiwan which has been importing more from Malaysia. Cheng also makes a case for economic reforms and regional integration to insulate our economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calvin Cheng, Researcher at the Economics, Trade and Regional Integration division of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS), examines the impact of the US-China trade war on Malaysia and whether it’s fair to compare Malaysia and Vietnams’ economies. Global supply chains have changed and we should instead track Taiwan which has been importing more from Malaysia. Cheng also makes a case for economic reforms and regional integration to insulate our economy.

Calvin Cheng, Researcher at the Economics, Trade and Regional Integration division of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS), examines the impact of the US-China trade war on Malaysia and whether it’s fair to compare Malaysia and Vietnams’ economies. Global supply chains have changed and we should instead track Taiwan which has been importing more from Malaysia. Cheng also makes a case for economic reforms and regional integration to insulate our economy.

Gary Hufbauer, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington DC, examines how President Trump will play out the negotiations, why China might win in the long-term, and a trade war that is becoming a Cold War.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Hufbauer, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington DC, examines how President Trump will play out the negotiations, why China might win in the long-term, and a trade war that is becoming a Cold War.

Gary Hufbauer, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington DC, examines how President Trump will play out the negotiations, why China might win in the long-term, and a trade war that is becoming a Cold War.

When microfinance became prominent in the 1980s, it was touted as a beacon of hope—something that has the potential to both empower women and end poverty. But it also has fierce critics, who say micro loans are, at best, unproductive, and at worst, a poverty trap. On this episode of Spotlight, we delve into the complexities of microfinance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When microfinance became prominent in the 1980s, it was touted as a beacon of hope—something that has the potential to both empower women and end poverty. But it also has fierce critics, who say micro loans are, at best, unproductive, and at worst, a poverty trap. On this episode of Spotlight, we delve into the complexities of microfinance.

When microfinance became prominent in the 1980s, it was touted as a beacon of hope—something that has the potential to both empower women and end poverty. But it also has fierce critics, who say micro loans are, at best, unproductive, and at worst, a poverty trap. On this episode of Spotlight, we delve into the complexities of microfinance.