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11 January 2025
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11:00am | A Bit of Culture: (REPEAT) Do you think LinkedIn is...... "cringe"? Join our crew as they talk about how some people become overly positive and upbeat about their jobs on the platform -- along with some other cultural topics of the day!; Kam Raslan | Sheryll Paul | Azmyl Yunor |
12:00pm | I Love KL: (REPEAT) Ever wondered how the production process for traditional documentaries are like? UNI Gallery focuses on telling the stories behind Malaysia’s traditional trades, and producer Daniel Lim joins us to share about all things documentary-filmmaking!; Daniel Lim, Producer, UNI Gallery |
1:00pm | Best of Enterprise: (REPEAT) A discussion of Malaysia’s tax policies in 2025, along with the key changes that businesses will face.; Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, Senior Advisor on Tax Policy, KPMG Malaysia, Thenesh Kannaa, Executive Director, Tratax |
2:00pm | Popcorn Culture: (REPEAT) A review of Juror #2, It Ends With Us, and courtroom dramas! |
3:00pm | GGWP: (REPEAT) Who are Malaysian gamers and what are the types of games that they play? Tune in to hear us unpack this very interesting demographic and their preferences.; Kiron Kesav, Chief Strategy Officer, Omnicom Media Group Malaysia |
4:00pm | BFM Music |
6:00pm | The Pulse: (REPEAT) From FKA Twigs, Kali Uchis, Little Simz, Smino and more - here are some fresh new music that might have missed your radar, along with the latest music news! |
12 January 2025
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12:00pm | Bar None: (REPEAT) After winning the 2024 China Circuit Sprint Challenge BMW M235i Cup, racer Leona Chin shares about competing at the legendary Guia Circuit — an event dubbed the “World Cup of Motorsports.”; Leona Chin |
1:00pm | Ringgit & Sense: (REPEAT) How much should you spend for Chinese New Year? From the market rate for angpows to banquets -- today's episode is all about budgeting for the new year.; Linnet Lee, Licensed Director, Resolute Planning |
1:30pm | The Property Show: (REPEAT) A recap of the property sector in 2024 with an outlook for this 2025.; Kashif Ansari, Group CEO, Juwai IQI |
2:00pm | Cruise Control: (REPEAT) A discussion of automotive news, from the new Toyota models to the Volkswagen EV owners data leak -- and a review of the Honda Freed!Daniel Fernandez, Managing Editor, dsf.my |
3:00pm | Best of Enterprise: (REPEAT) A platform that aims to save food, money and reduce waste -- how does it work and what are its goals for the future?; Wan Emir Astar, Co-Founder, ReMeal, Falah Hamidi, Co-Founder, ReMeal |
4:00pm | The Bigger Picture: (REPEAT) We explore how gambling is a public health threat, and how serious the problem is here in Malaysia.; Associate Professor Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre |
5:00pm | TED Radio Hour |
6:00pm | Earth Matters: (REPEAT) Filmmaker Lara Ariffin joins us today to share about Layar Liar's latest series of documentaries which highlight animals that live in our rainforests --- and the people working to protect them.; Lara Ariffin, Filmmaker and President, Persatuan Pelindung Harimau Malaysia (RIMAU) |
7:00pm | Back To Back: (REPEAT) In honour of the "King of Rock and Roll" Elvis Presley, who would have turned 90 today - join us as we explore the timeless tracks that transformed the music landscape in the mid 20th century! |
8:00pm | Track by Track: (REPEAT) This week, we're running through Bobby Caldwell's debut album - with the hit "What You Won't Do for Love" establishing Bobby as a rising star in the music industry! |
9:00pm | The Selector |
13 January 2025
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6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
7:00am | World Market Watch: Kingsley Jones of Jevons Global | Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? We speak to local and foreign analysts to find out how the different asset classes and markets react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events. |
7:15am | Morning Brief: A recap of global and local headlines in today's papers and portals. |
7:30am | Morning Brief: Incoming US President Donald Trump has made headlines recently for reiterating his desire for the US to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, calling both critical to American national security. Trump also vowed to use "economic force" when asked if he would attempt to annex Canada and called their shared border an "artificially drawn line". Dr Kathryn Robison, Lecturer in American Studies, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney will be providing us with some analysis on the impact Trump’s expansionary rhetoric could have on global security and multilateral relations. |
7:45am | Morning Brief: Penang’s transportation future depends on the successful integration of the LRT system, Mutiara Line and the Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) highway. With increasing traffic congestion, it’s crucial that both projects are developed to improve connectivity and create a more efficient, sustainable transport network. We discuss the impact of these developments with Transport Consultant Dr Rosli Azad. |
8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: The merger of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) is set to be announced. We delve into the implications of this development and the outlook for CAAM in 2025 with Dato’ Captain Norazman Mahmud, CEO of CAAM. |
8:30am | Morning Brief: ASEAN has benefited from the US-China trade tensions as countries opt for a China-plus-one strategy to diversify their supply chains, but will this continue under a second Trump administration? We discuss the global trade landscape with economist Jayant Menon of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. |
8:45am | Morning Brief: (REPEAT) Incoming US President Donald Trump has made headlines recently for reiterating his desire for the US to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, calling both critical to American national security. Trump also vowed to use "economic force" when asked if he would attempt to annex Canada and called their shared border an "artificially drawn line". Dr Kathryn Robison, Lecturer in American Studies, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney will be providing us with some analysis on the impact Trump’s expansionary rhetoric could have on global security and multilateral relations. |
9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) Kingsley Jones of Jevons Global | An update on local and international capital markets, including a look at how Bursa Malaysia begins the trading day. We speak with local and foreign analysts to find out how different asset classes and markets react to the latest news, results, and geopolitical events. |
9:15am | Opening Bell: The banking sector is often seen as a barometer of an economy and typically a sector heavyweight on any index. Which is why it is timely to check in how Banks will perform in 2025 and which will be the outperformers? Chan Jit Hoong from Hong Leong Investment Bank tells us. |
9:35am | Pinnacle Perspectives: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) aims to create 20,000 skilled jobs and boost bilateral investment, yet the focus seems to be more on Singaporean companies than Malaysian ones. How can both countries equally benefit from this initiative? We delve into this with Shannon Teoh, Bureau Chief at The Straits Times. |
10:05am | Open For Business: How FlyBear Delivers E-Commerce Success; David Buri, Managing Director and Co-Founder, Flybear |
11:05am | P&L: Digital Transformation: What It Is and How to Succeed; KV Soon, Managing Director / Co-Founder, Spirit of Endeavour |
12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Unlocking Innovation: The Role of Corporate Venture Capital in Malaysia; Navina Balasingam, General Manager of Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM) and Hanno Stegmann, Managing Director and Partner, BCG X |
1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: The merger of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) is set to be announced. We delve into the implications of this development and the outlook for CAAM in 2025 with Dato’ Captain Norazman Mahmud, CEO of CAAM. |
2:05pm | Discovery Hour: By the Book: Travel in Literature (REPEAT) |
3:05pm | Earth Matters: Petting Zoos: Conservation or Exploitation; Wong Siew Lyn, Co-Founder and Editor, Macaranga | Lee Kwai Han, Environmental Journalist and Contributing Writer, Macaranga |
4:05pm | Health & Living: Can We Eliminate Maternal Deaths?; Dr Muniswaran Ganeshan, President, Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Malaysia |
5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
6:00pm | Today I Learned: In Creating A Sustainable Fitness Regime: How To Start Strong and Stay Strong; Abu Bakar, Fitness Coach |
7:00pm | Just For Kicks |
8:00pm | GGWP: We reflect on the best games of 2024 with Jonathan Leo, Content Director at Kakuchopurei.com. From popular titles to hidden gems, he shares his top picks -- perfect if you're looking to discover new favorites!; Jonathan Leo, Content Director, Kakuchopurei.com |
9:00pm | Wavelength |
14 January 2025
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6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
7:00am | World Market Watch: Joe Quinlan of US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management | Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? We speak to local and foreign analysts to find out how the different asset classes and markets react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events. |
7:15am | Morning Brief: A recap of global and local headlines in today's papers and portals. |
7:30am | Morning Brief: In April last year, the US Congress passed a law that would ban TikTok by 19 January this year unless it divests from its Chinese parent, Bytedance. TikTok’s lawyers contended that a ban would violate freedom of speech rights, but failed to sway a federal appeals court in December. Last Friday, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments from TikTok’s lawyers on the matter, and the Court is projected to make its decision soon. Will this ban-or-sale law be upheld, and if so, how will this move affect TikTok and the larger media landscape? For some thoughts, we speak to Bradley Freeman, Professor of Creative Arts & Media, School of Arts, Sunway University. |
7:45am | Morning Brief: Telecommunications companies have been called to share the burden of combating online scams, rather than having the responsibility placed solely on banks and customers. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government is reviewing proposals to amend digital-related laws to address online fraud, including designating telcos as one of the entities responsible for tackling such crimes. We will be speaking with CF Fong, Executive Chairman of Malaysian cybersecurity firm LGMS Berhad, to discuss how these amendments could help create more comprehensive protection systems against online scams in Malaysia. |
8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: The National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), under the Ministry of Digital, is tasked with advancing AI adoption and innovation in Malaysia. Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid, its Head, outlines the office's priorities, challenges in the AI landscape, and efforts to future-proof jobs. We also discuss Malaysia’s role in regional AI policy and its impact on ASEAN under the country's chairmanship. |
8:30am | Morning Brief: Recent disasters, including the destructive wildfires in Los Angeles and rising flood risks in Malaysia, have underscored the escalating effects of climate change on urban areas. These events emphasize the urgent need for cities to strengthen their resilience against future climate threats. To understand how cities can better adapt, we turn to Dr Camelia May Li Kusumo, Head of School for the School of Architecture, Building & Design, Taylor's University. |
8:45am | Morning Brief: (REPEAT) Telecommunications companies have been called to share the burden of combating online scams, rather than having the responsibility placed solely on banks and customers. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government is reviewing proposals to amend digital-related laws to address online fraud, including designating telcos as one of the entities responsible for tackling such crimes. We will be speaking with CF Fong, Executive Chairman of Malaysian cybersecurity firm LGMS Berhad, to discuss how these amendments could help create more comprehensive protection systems against online scams in Malaysia. |
9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) Joe Quinlan of US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management | An update on local and international capital markets, including a look at how Bursa Malaysia begins the trading day. We speak with local and foreign analysts to find out how different asset classes and markets react to the latest news, results, and geopolitical events. |
9:15am | Opening Bell: 2025 has started on a soft note for fixed income markets as losses extend with investors taking the view that rates will stay higher for longer especially after the blow out US jobs report last week. But what are the opportunities? Howe Chung Wan, Managing Director and Head of Asia Fixed Income, Principal Asset Management shares his analysis. |
9:35am | People, Planet, Profit: We cap the morning with People, Planet, Profit, our weekly review of ESG matters. Today I’m discussing the anti-ESG movement and whether this is going to pick up speed in 2025, alongside other trends to watch with Pieter Stek of the Asia School of Business. |
10:05am | Open For Business: Signature Market Puts Wellness On Your Plate; Edwin Wang, Co-Founder and CEO, Signature Market |
11:00am | Marketing Mojo: Exposing Influencer Scam; René E. Menezes, Executive Director, Remix and Co-Founder, Involve Asia |
12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Mobilizing $1 Billion for APAC MSMEs: Mastercard & ADB’s Partnership; Subhashini Chandran, Senior Vice President, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth |
1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: The National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), under the Ministry of Digital, is tasked with advancing AI adoption and innovation in Malaysia. Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid, its Head, outlines the office's priorities, challenges in the AI landscape, and efforts to future-proof jobs. We also discuss Malaysia’s role in regional AI policy and its impact on ASEAN under the country's chairmanship. |
2:05pm | Discovery Hour: By the Book: Mahua Literature (REPEAT); Dr Florence Kuek, Senior Lecturer, Chinese Studies Department, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya |
3:05pm | Beyond the Ballot Box: What Should Malaysia Do As Chair of ASEAN; Dato Dr. Ilango Karuppannan, former Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore |
4:05pm | Health & Living: Does Eating Salted Fish Cause Nasopharyngeal Cancer?; Dr Nur Fadhlina Abdul Satar, Consultant Clinical Oncologist | Dr Rohaizam Japar, Consultant ENT Surgeon | Prof Yap Lee Fah, Professor, Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya |
5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
6:00pm | Talkback Tuesday: What Does Masculinity Mean to You? |
8:00pm | Bar None |
15 January 2025
Time | Programme |
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6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
7:00am | World Market Watch: Carlos Casanova of UBP | Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? We speak to local and foreign analysts to find out how the different asset classes and markets react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events. |
7:15am | Morning Brief: A recap of global and local headlines in today's papers and portals. |
7:30am | Morning Brief: The Biden administration plans to introduce new export restrictions on artificial intelligence chips under a three-tier system based on country, in addition to limiting AI computing power coming out of providers based in the US to other countries. How will these restrictions impact global supply chains and the growth of Malaysia’s digital economy? Farlina Said, Senior Analyst, ISIS Malaysia shares her insights with us. |
7:45am | Morning Brief: Absenteeism in schools has become a growing concern in Malaysia, with many students missing out on crucial educational opportunities. In response, the government is set to introduce a compulsory secondary education policy next month to reduce dropout rates and enhance the quality of education. Prof. Dr. Ismi Arif Ismail, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic and International at Universiti Putra Malaysia, shares his insights on this issue. |
8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: Presenter Phillip See will be sitting down with Steven Xie, Head of South East Asia, Swisslog, a company with Swiss roots that specializes in warehouse automation. They’ll be discussing the company’s warehouse automation and management system, what sets Swisslog apart from its competitors, how it is adapting to operating in different regions globally, and more. |
8:30am | Morning Brief: Malaysia’s Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, highlighted that police officers are authorised to check a person’s mobile phone if there is suspicion that the phone’s owner has committed a crime. The top cop was responding to a viral video showing an individual questioning the police for arresting a person and checking his mobile phone. To help us understand the legality behind this issue of the police inspecting one’s mobile phone, we’ll be speaking with criminal lawyer Sreekant Pillai. |
8:45am | Morning Brief: (REPEAT) The Biden administration plans to introduce new export restrictions on artificial intelligence chips under a three-tier system based on country, in addition to limiting AI computing power coming out of providers based in the US to other countries. How will these restrictions impact global supply chains and the growth of Malaysia’s digital economy? Farlina Said, Senior Analyst, ISIS Malaysia shares her insights with us. |
9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) Carlos Casanova of UBP | An update on local and international capital markets, including a look at how Bursa Malaysia begins the trading day. We speak with local and foreign analysts to find out how different asset classes and markets react to the latest news, results, and geopolitical events. |
9:15am | Opening Bell: Despite worries of the unwinding of the yen carry trade and a global economic slowdown, Japanese equities had a good year with the Nikkei 225 registering a return of close to 20% for 2024. However can Japan equities repeat that this year considering the risk of tariffs and a soft domestic economy? Andrew Jackson, Head of Equity Strategy, Ortus Advisors gives us his views. |
9:35am | The Property Show: On The Property Show this week, we’ll be recapping how the real estate sector performed in Malaysia and across several key markets around the world last year. We’ll also be discussing whether these trends will continue into 2025 and identifying some bright spots for property investments. Natalie Tan will be speaking with Jamie Tan, Managing Director of the global real estate services firm JLL Malaysia, and Christophe Vicic, Chief Growth Officer of JLL Malaysia. |
10:05am | Open For Business: From Pandemic Home Biz to Artisanal Success: The Bengbeng Sourdough Journey |
11:00am | The Workplace: Gratitude + Mindfulness = Better Workplaces; Caleen Caseryn Chua, Founder, Yoga for Mums and Enliven Women; and Dr Siti Khadijah Zainal Badri, Associate Professor of Applied Psychology and Wellbeing, Institute of Work, Organisation & Wellbeing, University of Nottingham Malaysia |
12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Hamish Munro, APEC CEO, Ipsos |
1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: |
2:05pm | Discovery Hour: By the Book: Malaysian Tamil Literature (REPEAT); Mannar Mannan Maruthai, ex-lecturer, Malaysian Languages and Applied Linguistics Department, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, Universiti Malaya; former president, Malaysian Tamil Writers Association |
3:05pm | Earth Matters: Preserving Malaysia’s Largest Rainforest Nursery in Behrang Ulu; Prof. Dato’ Er. Ts. Dr. Santharasekaran Subramaniam, President, Nature Conservation Organisation of Malaysia (PERKAM) | PY Wong, Director Greenleaf@Kampar | Danielle Kuang, Managing Partner Greenleaf@Kampar |
4:05pm | Health & Living: Orphan Drugs As A Lifeline for Rare Diseases; Nadiah Hanim Abdul Latif, President, Malaysia Rare Disorders Society | Prof Dr Thong Meow Keong, Consultant Paediatrician & Clinical Geneticist |
5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
6:00pm | Good Things: From Breaking Clocks To Saving The Environment; Dr Kong Xin Ying, Research Fellow, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore & recipient of 2023 Merdeka Award Grant for International Attachment |
7:00pm | Made in Malaysia: If Walls Could Talk: The Story of Malaysian Street Art; Ernest Zacharevic, Multidisciplinary Artist |
8:00pm | Cruise Control: Daniel Fernandez, Managing Editor, dsf.my |
9:00pm | The Pulse |
16 January 2025
Time | Programme |
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6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
7:00am | World Market Watch: Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? We speak to local and foreign analysts to find out how the different asset classes and markets react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events. |
7:15am | Morning Brief: A recap of global and local headlines in today's papers and portals. |
7:30am | Morning Brief: |
7:45am | Morning Brief: |
8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: |
8:30am | Morning Brief: |
8:45am | Morning Brief: (REPEAT) We look into local and international news that matters to the public — highlighting the issue or event that sparks the most conversations and debates. |
9:00am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) An update on local and international capital markets, including a look at how Bursa Malaysia begins the trading day. We speak with local and foreign analysts to find out how different asset classes and markets react to the latest news, results, and geopolitical events. |
9:15am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) An update on local and international capital markets, including a look at how Bursa Malaysia begins the trading day. We speak with local and foreign analysts to find out how different asset classes and markets react to the latest news, results, and geopolitical events. |
9:35am | Ringgit & Sense: |
10:05am | Open For Business: 79 Years Strong: The 4th Gen CEO Behind Sin Boon Kee’s Next Chapter |
11:00am | Tech Talk: From Traditional to Blockchain: The Future of Gaming; Emma Liu, Co-founder and CEO of Pentagon Games |
12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Strengthening SOE Governance: Transparency, Accountability, and Ethical Leadership; Krishman Varges, Strategy, Risk & Transformation Director of Deloitte Malaysia |
1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: |
2:05pm | Discovery Hour: By the Book: Chinese Literature 101 (REPEAT); Dr Tee Kim Tong, Sinophone researcher |
3:05pm | Beyond the Ballot Box: Lessons From Bandung: Building a Post-Colonial Society; Professor Su Lin Lewis, Department of History, Bristol University (UK) |
4:05pm | Health & Living: Public Health: Alarm Bells Over Medical Insurance Hike; Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO, Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy | Datuk Indrani Thuraisingham, Vice-President, FOMCA |
5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
6:00pm | Talkback Thursday |
8:00pm | I Love KL |
9:00pm | Back To Back |
17 January 2025
Time | Programme |
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6:00am | The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives. |
7:30am | Morning Brief: |
7:45am | Morning Brief: |
8:00am | The Breakfast Grille: |
8:45am | Morning Brief: (REPEAT) We look into local and international news that matters to the public — highlighting the issue or event that sparks the most conversations and debates. |
9:15am | Opening Bell: (REPEAT) An update on local and international capital markets, including a look at how Bursa Malaysia begins the trading day. We speak with local and foreign analysts to find out how different asset classes and markets react to the latest news, results, and geopolitical events. |
9:35am | What's The Focus: The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week, and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. |
10:05am | Open For Business: Dou Dou Bake: Where Pastries, Coffee, And Design Collide; Keith Koay, Founder, Dou Dou Bake |
11:00am | Mattsplained: Matt Armitage, Founder, Kulturpop |
12:00pm | Enterprise Explores: Ong Johnson, Partner, Head of Technology Practice Group, and Lo Khai Yi, Partner, Co-Head of Technology Practice Group, Halim Hong & Quek |
1:00pm | The Breakfast Grille Repeat: |
2:05pm | Discovery Hour: By the Book: A Perspective on American Literature (REPEAT); Dr Nicholas Pagan, Senior Lecturer in the Department of English, Universiti Malaya |
3:05pm | Front Row: DFP Punchline Series: Harith Iskander, 35 Years Of Laughter; Harith Iskander, Standup Comedian |
3:20pm | Front Row |
4:05pm | Health & Living: How T-Cells Help With Tracking Cancer Treatment; Assistant Professor Dr Anthony Tan, Emerging Infectious Diseases Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School |
5:00pm | Top 5 at 5 |
6:00pm | Popcorn Culture: Wolf Man + Scariest On Screen Creatures |
7:00pm | Just For Kicks |
8:00pm | A Bit of Culture |
Timezone: GMT +8 hours Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
NOTE: Programmes are subject to schedule changes without prior notice.
NOTE: Programmes are subject to schedule changes without prior notice.