BFM 89.9

HIGHLIGHTS 
Podcast  >  Night Shift  >  That Time Of Night  >  Harith Iskander

Harith Iskander

Harith Iskander, Comedian

30-Nov-15 20:00

Harith Iskander

Harith Iskander a.k.a the Godfather of stand-up comedy of Malaysia is also an award-winning entertainer, actor, director, producer and writer. Having been considered as the pioneer for Malaysian stand-up comedy in 1991.

 

Harith notes his sense of comedy is derived from his late mother. Being English, it taught Harith dry wit which influenced him till today. Harith, born in Johor, majored in film and TV productions from Curtin University in Perth, Australia.

 

Harith was producing TV commercials for an advertising firm until one day he stood a chance to tell funny stories to an audience at the old Subang Airport Hotel lobby lounge. Fast forward 24 years later, Harith is still up on stage telling funny stories for everyone.

 

For the record, Harith scored 23!

If you like what you heard, head over to our website! That Time Of Night


This and more than 60,000 other podcasts in your hand. Download the all new BFM mobile app.

Categories: 

Tags:  ttonthat time of nightharith iskandercomedianstand-up





Play / Pause

Listen now : Health & Living: Rheumatoid arthritis is often diagnosed late, forcing patients to...

Today’s Shows



6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives.

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst, KCM Trade 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

Andy Williams, Penta Group speaks about the UK's Budget.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

P. Gunasegaran breaks down why twelve highway concessions fell into the red and what it means for Malaysia’s toll-road model.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

Dato’ Kamarul Redzuan Bin Muhamed, Managing Director and Group CEO of Uzma Berhad, walks us through the company's entry into new areas.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies, University of Tasmania gives us a preview ahead of Sabah's state elections.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

Amin Ashaari, CEO & Co-founder of SoyaCincau discusses the safety and necessity of the MyKad upgrade.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst, KCM Trade tells us where international markets are heading.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) We take a look at the FBM KLCI as well as regional capital markets.

9:35 AM

What's The Focus

We wrap up the week’s biggest conversations to keep you in the know.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

Ivan Mun, Founder, ELLO

11:00 AM

Mattsplained

Matt Armitage, Founder, Kulturpop

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

Jeffrey Paine, Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Golden Gate Ventures

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

Our flagship show, we feature both game-changers and groundbreakers in the hot seat.

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind.

3:05 PM

Front Row

A fresh take on Yap Ah Loy’s story comes alive in Kapitan – The Musical. The creative team shares the inspiration, music, and what audiences can look forward to.

3:25 PM

Front Row

The Shantanand Festival of Arts returns with music, dance, theatre and storytelling. We explore this year’s highlights.

4:05 PM

Health & Living

Rheumatoid arthritis is often diagnosed late, forcing patients to live in constant pain. We look at how to improve early diagnosis.

5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

6:00 PM

Popcorn Culture

We review the first four episodes of Vince Gilligan’s sci-fi thriller Pluribus, and ask you: TBC

7:00 PM

Just For Kicks

8:00 PM

Bar None

9:00 PM

The Selector