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Date Programmes Podcast Title  
27-Aug-25 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
How Global Clinical Trials Began In Malaysia
Dr Akhmal Yusof, Chief Executive Officer, Clinical Research Malaysia | Professor Chim C. Lang, Tuanku Muhriz Royal Chair, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
20-Jun-25 Top 5 At 5
(5:00 PM)
Top 5 at 5: Aung San Suu Kyi Turns 80 in Junta Jail
Debbie Stothard, Founder , ALTSEAN-Burma
10-Feb-25 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Can We Cure #2: Genetic Disorders?
Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar, Neurogeneticist, Universiti Malaya | Dr Nishakanthi Gopalan, Bioethicist, Universiti Malaya
13-Feb-24 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Humans of Healthcare: The Pharmacologist 
Professor Dr Wong Pooi Fong, Pharmacologist
18-Jan-24 Morning Brief
(7:30 AM)
Big Pharma Chasing Obesity Drug Boom
Michael Shah, Senior Equity Research Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence
12-Nov-21 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Doctor in the House: Malaysia Says ‘No’ to Ivermectin
Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Emeritus Prof PT Thomas, Executive Dean | Raja Eileen Soraya, Immediate Past President
08-Nov-21 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Vaccine Trials for Children: Safe Or Not?
Dr Azanna Ahmad Kamar, Consultant Neonatologist, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre
28-Jun-21 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Understanding Ethics in Medical Research
Assoc Prof Dr Julia Patrick Engkasan, Coordinator of the Master of Health Research Ethics Programme, University of Malaya | Dr Alex Phang, Medical Research Ethics Committee, University Malaya Medical Centre
28-Jun-21 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Understanding Ethics in Medical Research
Assoc Prof Dr Julia Patrick Engkasan, Coordinator of the Master of Health Research Ethics Programme, University of Malaya | Dr Alex Phang, Medical Research Ethics Committee, University Malaya Medical Centre
26-Feb-21 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Doctor in the House: 101 on COVID-19 Vaccines
Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Dr Giri Shan Rajahram, Infectious Diseases Physician
12-Jan-21 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
COVID-19 Vaccines: How Does A New Vaccine Get Approved? (Part 1 of 2)
Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam, Former Minister of Health Malaysia | Emeritus Prof PT Thomas, Executive Dean
23-Nov-20 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Why Research Matters In Prostate Cancer
Professor Dr Ng Chirk Jenn, Deputy Dean of Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya | Prof Dr Ong Teng Aik, Consultant Urologist, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre
09-Sep-20 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Public Health #34: Does Malaysia Encourage Clinical Research?
Dr Akhmal Yusof, CEO, Clinical Research Malaysia
04-May-20 Health & Living
(11:00 AM)
Has COVID-19 Disrupted Cancer Research?
Prof Dr Teo Soo Hwang, Chief Scientific Officer, Cancer Research Malaysia
05-Jun-18 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Questioning The Dogma of Evidence
Dr Rajesh Singh
30-Jun-17 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Drug shrinks ovarian tumours in early trial
Prof Woo Yin Ling, Universiti Malaya
 
 




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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

Laurent Lequeu, Independent Market Analyst & Writer, The Macro Butler Newsletter, 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

Dr. Hoo Chiew Ping Co-Founder of the East Asian International Relations Caucus breaks down the U.S.-South Korea summit and its implications.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

Khor Yu Leng, Economist, Segi Enam Advisers talks about the delisting of FGV Holdings Bhd.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

P. Prabakaran, the current head of MITRA and Member of Parliament for Batu speaks about MITRA.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

We break down the day’s top news with expert insights.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

Marhalim Abas, Freelance Writer on Defence and National Security Issues, discusses the need for reforms in Malaysia’s defence procurement following the LCS scandal and cancelled Black Hawk lease.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Laurent Lequeu, Independent Market Analyst & Writer, The Macro Butler Newsletter, 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

The Property Show

Dato’ Hajeedar Abdul Majid, architect and heritage advocate, shares his Merdeka memories and reflects on Kuala Lumpur’s growth alongside its conservation challenges.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

While banking apps remain transactional, Moneythor believes they should deliver personalised, ‘Deep Banking’ experiences. CEO Martin Frick discusses the business of selling to enterprise banks and the playbook for scaling this profitable 8-figure fintech.

11:00 AM

The Workplace

Cult Creative and OpenAcademy’s Creator Academy is helping creators turn content into sustainable careers. Shermaine Wong, Celine Ting, and Ceddy Ang join us to discuss the entrepreneurial, negotiation, and analytics skills needed to move from virality to viability.

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

Momentum Works on how TikTok Shop doubled its global business in six months, with Indonesia now its top market, while doubling GMV in the US.

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

P. Prabakaran, Head of MITRA

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

3:05 PM

Earth Matters

Striking and unmistakable, hornbills are vital seed dispersers that keep our forests thriving. Dr. Yeap Chin Aik shares over two decades of stories and science from studying and protecting these remarkable birds.

4:05 PM

Health & Living

Many innovative drugs undergo testing right here in Malaysia. We speak to one of the pioneers of international clinical trials in Malaysia, and look ahead at our potential in global drug R&D.

5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

6:00 PM

Big Issue

Two experts debate the pros and cons of the Urban Renewal Bill 2025.

7:00 PM

Stories of KL

Kuala Lumpur’s swampy beginnings and tin-town past hardly foretold its rise as Malaysia’s capital. Cultural commentator Eddin Khoo reflects on the city’s unlikely evolution, its history of Merdeka, and the identity it continues to shape.

8:00 PM

Cruise Control

Is Chery Tiggo Cross the best bang-for-your-buck car you can get in the market at the moment? Daniel shares his thoughts.