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Morning Brief

BFM Media
Malaysia
United States
China
Barisan Nasional
Pakatan Harapan
Perikatan Nasional
ASEAN
Umno
Negeri Sembilan
Iran
South Korea
Tabung Haji
Singapore
PAS
Semiconductors
Oil Prices
PKR
Artificial Intelligence
Bank Negara Malaysia
Parliament Of Malaysia

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.

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Transboundary haze has returned to Sarawak, and businesses say the recurring pollution is increasingly taking an economic toll, forcing some SMEs to scale back operations while adding to health and operating costs. The SME Association of Sarawak is n... more

Market volatility, geopolitical uncertainty and changing interest rates are reshaping how affluent Malaysians think about their money, with greater emphasis on diversification, resilience and preserving wealth rather than simply maximising returns. Y... more

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Sivarasa Rasiah
Long-time PKR member and former PKR Vice President; former MP for Subang and Sungai Besar, former Deputy Minister of Rural Development
Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR)
Episode: PKR Veteran on Party Congress, GE16, & Reforms Needed
Consil Tan
Dr Consil Tan, Research Fellow at the Centre for Market Education and Senior Lecturer at Siaman University Malaysia
Centre for Market Education; Xiamen University Malaysia
Episode: A Million New Homes You Still Won't Afford
Dato Kamal Arifin A. Abdul Rahman
Chief Retail Officer
Naga National Barahat
Episode: A Million New Homes You Still Won't Afford
Vic Sita Sanan
Managing Director of Property Guru Malaysia
Property Guru Malaysia
Episode: Can Malaysia’s Glove Giants Make a Comeback?
William Wall
Equity Research Analyst
CGS International Securities
Episode: Can Malaysia’s Glove Giants Make a Comeback?
William Woh
Equity Research Analyst
CGS International Studies
Episode: Can Malaysia’s Glove Giants Make a Comeback?
Dr. Chin Chee Cheong
National President of the SME Association of Malaysia
SME Association of Malaysia
Episode: What Malaysian SMEs Need Most Right Now
Dr. Scott Adam Edwards
Senior Lecturer in the Department of International and Strategic Studies
University of Malaya
Episode: Black Sea Attacks Threaten Global Trade
Shazana Mokhtar
Interviewer who speaks with Conor McDavid
BFM 89.9
Episode: Black Sea Attacks Threaten Global Trade

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Rich Bradbury
Host with multiple segments including Morning Run and Morning Brief; long-running business and current affairs presenter.
Roshan Kanesan
Co-host and correspondent on multiple segments, focusing on business, politics, and news analysis.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
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One QR Network to Rule Them All
Q: Walk us through the rationale for this interoperability change and what it will mean in practice?
The interoperability change aims to phase out proprietary QR networks in favor of a shared, interoperable framework to improve reliability, security, and cross-border capabilities, while ensuring institutions remain resilient and governed, with practical rollout that should scale across both merchants and consumers.
Bright Outlook for Malaysian Tech
Q: What would be the top picks and why?
Top picks center on large-cap names with expanding testing and inspection capabilities and strong demand for AI-related process improvements, plus selective small- to mid-cap players with demonstrated exposure to high-value AI stack components and recurring revenue streams.
Bright Outlook for Malaysian Tech
Q: What are the two or three things investors should look for to separate genuine AI winners from beneficiaries of the hype?
Investors should focus on margin direction as revenue grows, long-term customer quality and stickiness beyond one-off orders, and the ability to land multi-year, qualified vendor relationships that indicate a durable competitive position.
Bright Outlook for Malaysian Tech
Q: What's actually changing on the ground that's turning AI excitement into real profits?
Rising utilization, higher-value AI-driven product mix, and a shift in earnings through the value chain—from chip design to testing, packaging, and services—are translating into stronger margins and clearer growth trajectories for Malaysian tech players.
More Tariffs, More Headache for Malaysian Exporters
Q: What steps are SMEs taking to mitigate these issues?
SMEs are investing in digitization, ESG compliance, and supply-chain resilience, while also seeking to balance export portfolios by expanding into alternative markets and leveraging government programs to reduce vulnerability to tariff shocks.

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A concise, data-driven take on current affairs and business-related topics relevant to Malaysia, with a strong focus on political party dynamics, regional diplomacy, economics, and market trends. Episodes typically feature expert guests who provide policy analysis, market insights, or historical context, paired with hosts who frame implications for business leaders, investors, and decision-makers. Notably, the show frequently tackles coalition politics, electoral strategy, and macro-economic policy, often pairing on-the-ground voices with established analysts to illuminate how regional developments affect commerce and public policy.

Distinctive strengths include high-caliber guests from politics, economics, and think tanks, plus a willingn... more

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2. Consil Tan
3. Dato Kamal Arifin A. Abdul Rahman
4. Vic Sita Sanan
5. William Wall
6. William Woh
7. Dr. Chin Chee Cheong
8. Dr. Scott Adam Edwards

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