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Equinix, The Data Centre Giants Betting on Malaysia

Equinix, The Data Centre Giants Betting on Malaysia

Cheam Tat Inn, Managing Director, Equinix Data Centre

The Investment Strategy to Adopt in a Fragmented World

The Investment Strategy to Adopt in a Fragmented World

Rika Naito, Senior Portfolio Manager of the Global Growth Equity Team, Nomura Asset Management Tokyo

 Illegal E-Waste in Malaysia Part 2: A System Revealed

Illegal E-Waste in Malaysia Part 2: A System Revealed

Mageswari Sangaralingam, Honorary Secretary , Sahabat Alam Malaysia and Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) | Wong Pui Yi, Researcher, Basel Action Network

 Illegal E-Waste in Malaysia Part 1: A Problem Exposed

Illegal E-Waste in Malaysia Part 1: A Problem Exposed

Wong Pui Yi, Researcher, Basel Action Network | Mageswari Sangaralingam, Honorary Secretary, Sahabat Alam Malaysia and Consumers Association of Penang (CAP)

Top 5 at 5: Will Trump's Board of Peace Bring Peace?

Top 5 at 5: Will Trump's Board of Peace Bring Peace?

Julia Roknifard, Senior Lecturer, Taylor's University

The Agentic Arms Race: Bridging the Divide Between EU Policy and APAC Speed

The Agentic Arms Race: Bridging the Divide Between EU Policy and APAC Speed

Clemens Wasner, Founder and Chairperson, AI Austria

Is the Tide Turning for Black Gold?

Is the Tide Turning for Black Gold?

Imran Yusof, Head of Research, MBSB Research

Do You Support Sports Boycotts?

Do You Support Sports Boycotts?

The US Supreme Courts vs Trump's Tariffs

The US Supreme Courts vs Trump's Tariffs

Dr. Deborah K. Elms, Head of Trade Policy, Hinrich Foundation

The New Shape of Global Trade

The New Shape of Global Trade

Aparna Bharadwaj, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group

Will 2026 Be a Repeat for 2025 for Markets?

Will 2026 Be a Repeat for 2025 for Markets?

Aidan Yao, Senior Investment Strategist, Asia, Amundi

Is This The Emergence of Trump’s New World Order?

Is This The Emergence of Trump’s New World Order?

Danial Rahman, CEO, Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute | Datuk Ilango Karuppannan, former Malaysian ambassador

A Better World With Trump-style Strongmen?

A Better World With Trump-style Strongmen?

Global Politics in 2026 - What Lies Ahead?

Global Politics in 2026 - What Lies Ahead?

Benjamin Barton, Head of School for Politics, International Relations and Economics, University of Nottingham Malaysia

Nomad Capitalist: Building a Life Where You’re Treated Best

Nomad Capitalist: Building a Life Where You’re Treated Best

Andrew Henderson, Founder, Nomad Capitalist

Still Choppy Seas for Global Shipping in 2026

Still Choppy Seas for Global Shipping in 2026

Kenneth Loh, Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence

 
 




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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

Ibrahim Suffian, Merdeka Centre discusses the future of Bersatu.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

Pankaj C. Kumar, Business Commentator will be sharing his thoughts on the SC clarifying oversight on cash trust schemes.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

Cheam Tat Inn, Managing Director of Equinix Malaysia discusses the country’s rise as a regional data centre hub and its economic impact.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

Jeremy Lim of Persatuan Pemilik Restoran & Bistro shares how Malaysia’s F&B sector is gearing up for Chinese New Year and Ramadan.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

P. Gunasegaram, independent business writer, discusses the recent allegations against the MACC and its chief commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki.

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

Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research at Maybank Securities, Singapore discusses Singapore's Budget 2026 and how it will affect markets.

9:35 AM

Pinnacle Perspectives

Lee Yee Keng, Head of Healthcare at KPMG discusses Malaysia’s medical tourism sector.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

Remote Jumpstarts? How VXI is Fixing the Downtime Problem. A dead battery is more than a nuisance for a logistics firm; it’s a broken timeline and lost revenue. Dennis Yong of VXI Crest is disrupting the battery industry with a subscription model that promises 100% uptime. From remote jumpstarts to IoT-enabled LFP technology, tune in to find out how VXI is turning an unplanned breakdown expense into a predictable, budgeted line item.

11:05 AM

P&L

LHDN to Creators: Free Holidays & YouTube Are Taxable. To the taxman, that free hotel stay isn't a perk, it's income. If you create content for a living, you aren't just a creative; you are a business, and that comes with a specific set of tax traps. TraTax’s Renganathan Kannan joins us to debunk the dangerous myths of the gig economy: from why AdSense isn't tax-free foreign income to why your "gifts" need a market value. Tune in to learn how moving to Form B can actually save you money by unlocking deductions for everything from makeup to studio rent.

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

Locked in Coal? The Rules Killing Clean Energy. Renewables are cheaper than ever, so why are we still building coal plants? The answer lies in the "Take or Pay" contracts and rigid market rules that dominate Southeast Asia. Alexandre Salesse of BCG joins us to explain why our current power structures are now the biggest barriers to the green transition. From unbundling state utilities to creating a regional ASEAN grid, we explore the four levers that can unlock clean energy growth without crashing the system. Tune in to find out why the "Single Buyer" model needs an upgrade before we're left with the world’s most expensive, and dirtiest, electricity.

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

Cheam Tat Inn, Managing Director of Equinix Malaysia discusses the country’s rise as a regional data centre hub and its economic impact.

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

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

3:05 PM

Earth Matters

4:05 PM

Health & Living

As both Chinese New Year and Ramadan approaches, what does mindful eating during this period look like? Can you indulge while also eating healthily? Tune in to find out.

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!

6:00 PM

Today I Learned

7:00 PM

Just For Kicks

Gogulan, Asran and Arvind join Kam Raslan as they dissect the matches from the FA Cup weekend.

8:00 PM

A Bit of Culture

Does good always triumph over evil? Kam, Sheryll and Dhanya will unpack that, as well as talk about AI caricatures and whether it's cool to show off your partner on social media.