6:00 AM
The 6AM Stretch
Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives.
7:00 AM
World Market Watch
Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us where international markets are heading.
7:15 AM
Morning Brief
We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals.
7:30 AM
Morning Brief
Kenneth Loh, Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence discusses the outlook for the shipping sector in light of conflict in the Middle East.
7:45 AM
Morning Brief
Captain Mohd Radzi Mohamad Alias of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) discusses how US-Iran military attacks are disrupting aviation and what it means for flight safety.
8:00 AM
The Breakfast Grille
Julia Lau of the ISEAS and Muhammad Haziq Jani of the RSIS share insights on Indonesia’s political and economic trajectory under President Prabowo Subianto.
8:30 AM
Morning Brief
Sharon Zollner, Chief Economist of ANZ Bank New Zealand, discusses the New Zealand's economy and its impact and implications.
8:45 AM
Morning Brief
Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser of Pacific Research Centre, discusses the unfolding Malaysian political events.
9:00 AM
Opening Bell
(REPEAT) Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us where international markets are heading.
9:15 AM
Opening Bell
(REPEAT) Kenneth Loh, Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence discusses the outlook for the shipping sector in light of conflict in the Middle East.
9:35 AM
BBC The Inquiry
Can the world catch China in the rare earths race?
10:05 AM
Open For Business
When AI Becomes the Search Engine. As AI-powered interfaces reshape how people search for information, the rules of digital marketing are shifting. We speak with Alvin Koay, Founder and CEO of Growth.pro, a Penang-based agency helping brands move beyond traditional keyword-based SEO toward AI-driven visibility. Alvin explains the idea behind AI Citation Engineering, how Growth.pro helps brands become sources that AI systems reference directly, and how this approach translates into measurable results for clients in a rapidly evolving search landscape.
11:00 AM
Marketing Mojo
Has PR Earned Its Seat at the Table? PR teams are under pressure to prove ROI, yet many still rely on traditional metrics. Mimrah Mahmood of Meltwater talks about leadership alignment, AI’s impact, and whether PR in APAC is ready to move from activity to outcomes.
12:00 PM
Enterprise Explores
1. Alun Jones, Project Director of Montgomery Asia (organiser of ICBS 2026) 2. Koh Wei Yang, General Manager of Barista Guild Awards
1:00 PM
The Breakfast Grille (REPEAT)
Julia Lau of the ISEAS and Muhammad Haziq Jani of the RSIS share insights on Indonesia’s political and economic trajectory under President Prabowo Subianto.
2:05 PM
Discovery Hour
An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind.
3:05 PM
Beyond the Ballot Box
Recent U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran resulted in civilian casualties, including the death of Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. We examine the first principles of geopolitics: who has the right to decide, and on what grounds.
4:05 PM
Health & Living
Whether you’re a woman or a man could make a difference in terms of how you age. We break down why our ageing strategy must account for that.
5:00 PM
Top 5 at 5
A countdown of the 5 biggest stories of the day, to catch you up on all you need to know!
