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THE MORNING RUN

  • Lively banter and signature interviews.

  • Sharper and stronger than a double espresso. The Morning Run stretches your mind and braces you for the business day. It's your fast track into work where you can hit the ground running. From 7am to 10am weekdays, the Morning Run brings you the biggest stories and must-listen-to interviews. Stay enlightened, make educated business and investment decisions.


Current Shows

  • Breakfast Grille (view podcasts)

    Featuring the cream-of-the-crop as well as the controversial, the Breakfast Grille is the flagship show of BFM. Expect no-holds-barred interviews to get to the truth and into the minds of business leaders, policymakers and changemakers.

  • Morning Brief (view podcasts)

    Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

  • Top Story (view podcasts)

    If you only have time for one news feature before starting your day, make it Top Story. We highlight important issues or trends that could shape national policy and business decisions. From political developments to the latest economic data, we merge breaking news with expert insights so you begin the day more informed.

  • Market Watch (view podcasts)

    Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset classes and markets will react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.

  • Pressing Matters (view podcasts)

    We go behind the headlines and explore issues driving the press with journalists and media practioners themselves - as well as the forces that shape the broader industry. Whether it's traditional, new or social media, we cover the gamut of stories and perspectives from the Fourth Estate.

  • People, Planet, Profit (view podcasts)

    Environment, social and governance (ESG) principles are non-negotiable for business continuity and success. How can businesses thrive while also making an impact? We cover the latest news and views in the ESG space.

  • What's the Focus? (view podcasts)

    The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week, and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. 


  • Ringgit and Sense (view podcasts)

    We explore financial themes and help you make sense of the world of finance. From setting financial goals, managing finances, investing and understanding the various issues that affect our wallets. Ringgit and Sense wants to help you understand personal risk profiles, realistic investment horizons, retirement planning, managing education loans and health insurance plans, as well as breaking down the various personal finance products that are available.

  • The Property Show (view podcasts)

    The Property Show takes you into the realm of real estate that matters, answering questions all your legal question from taxes to ownership transfers whilst highligting the environmental  trends in new townships, architecture and interior design.

  • The Marketplace (view podcasts)


Past Shows

  • Asia On The Move (view podcasts)

    Asia On The Move features conversations with top entrepreneurs, executives and changemakers in the region. The bias is towards technology, design, media, retail, real estate, education, energy, natural resources, private equity, and social entrepreneurship. Direct inquiries to morningrun@bfm.my.

  • S&M Show (view podcasts)

    Noooo ... not of the leather and chains variety, but a cheeky abbreviation of any of the following terms: Stocks, Shares, Syndicates, Stakes, Speculation or even Smart. 'M'? Well, Money comes to mind. So does Manipulation, Markets, Money, Mandate, Measure and, well, Moolah! The S&M Show: an honest and colourful analysis of who and what drives and makes the markets behave the way they do.  A weekly show on BFM 89.9, the wide, wild world of investing has never been this colourful! Give us your ears and we'll give it a flogging! Any enquiries should be directed to morningrun@bfm.my.

  • Today's Biztalk (view podcasts)

    The BFM Morning Run crew brings you their take on today's business news. Any enquiries should be directed to morningrun@bfm.my.

Latest Podcasts from The Morning Run

Regular Guests

  • Ben LeBrun

    Ben LeBrun

    Market Analyst, OptionsXpress

  • Dodge O. Dorland

    Dodge O. Dorland

    Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, Landor & Fuest Capital Managers, New York

  • Joseph Quinlan

    Joseph Quinlan

    MD and Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-Bank of America Private Wealth Management, New York

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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

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

8:00 PM

A Bit of Culture