6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Kelvin Wong of OANDA | 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.

7:15 AM

Morning Brief

A recap of global and local headlines in today's papers and portals.

7:30 AM

Morning Brief

Bitcoin, along with the rest of the digital currency market, continued to rally as Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the U.S. in about two weeks. His pro-crypto Cabinet has led analysts to project Bitcoin will double its current value in 2025. However, how realistic are these expectations, given that digital tokens are no strangers to crashes and volatile movements? For some thoughts on this, we’ll be speaking with Andy Baehr, Managing Director and Head of Product at CoinDesk Indices.

7:45 AM

Top Story

Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) released a paper last week that said the pre-existing income classes used by the government - B40/M40/T20 - no longer reflected economic realities in Malaysia. Instead, KRI is advocating for the income classifications of B20/M50/T30 to be implemented instead, but in what ways exactly did the old classification fall short, and can this new one help the government better distribute aid to the people?

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

In August last year, Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif was appointed as Kuala Lumpur’s first female mayor. After serving in the role for almost five months, we will be speaking with her to discuss her achievements so far and areas for improvement moving forward.

8:30 AM

The Breakfast Grille

(EXTENDED) In August last year, Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif was appointed as Kuala Lumpur’s first female mayor. After serving in the role for almost five months, we will be speaking with her to discuss her achievements so far and areas for improvement moving forward.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

The loopholes in the vehicle inspection process at PUSPAKOM have raised serious concerns. Recent incidents, such as an investigation into four officers for approving unfit vehicles and the tragic Ayer Keroh accident caused by a detached wheel, highlight the need for improvements in the system. We'll discuss these issues further with the Transport Consultant, Wan Agyl Wan Hassan.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Kelvin Wong of OANDA | 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.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Bitcoin, along with the rest of the digital currency market, continued to rally as Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the U.S. in about two weeks. His pro-crypto Cabinet has led analysts to project Bitcoin will double its current value in 2025. However, how realistic are these expectations, given that digital tokens are no strangers to crashes and volatile movements? For some thoughts on this, we’ll be speaking with Andy Baehr, Managing Director and Head of Product at CoinDesk Indices.

9:35 AM

Pinnacle Perspectives

To kick off the year, we have a new show called Pinnacle Perspectives. It's a show that is all about the issues that keep the C-Suites and Boards sleepless nights and throughout the year we are going to interview captains of industry, thought leaders and subject matter experts on a whole range of topics that dominate the in-tray of an executive leader in Malaysia. Kicking off 2025 we will be speaking to Independent business writer P. Gunasegaram to recap 2024 and summarize the major developments that took place in Corporate Malaysia.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

Nidhi Gupta, Founder and CEO of Portcast

11:05 AM

P&L

What Malaysian Businesses Need to Know About Taxes in 2025

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

Risks & Opportunities for the Malaysian Economy in 2025

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Mayor of Kuala Lumpur

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

By the Book: Shigidi And The Brass Head Of Obalufon, with Wole Talabi (REPEAT); Wole Talabi

3:05 PM

Earth Matters

The Biji Alam Awards for Nature Conservation; Natalie Yong, Co-founder, Biji Alam Conservation Society | Dr Teckwyn Lim, Co-founder, Biji Alam Conservation Society

4:05 PM

Health & Living

Can We Eliminate #1: HIV/AIDS?; Dr Anjanna Kukreja, Infectious Diseases Physician, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre

5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

6:00 PM

Today I Learned

How Do I Make Vegan Food Taste Good?; Davina Goh, President, Malaysian Vegan Society | Chef Stéphane Frelon, Executive Chef, Sunway Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia

7:00 PM

Just For Kicks

9:00 PM

Wavelength