In Malaysia, the narrative on migrants and refugees has taken a particularly ugly turn lately amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. This narrative exists in other countries too, but in parts of the developed world, there’s also parallel conversation recognizing the contribution of migrants in essential services. Can Covid-19 provide an opportunity to reimagine how we view migrants and migration policy? Amy Leach of the Overseas Development Institute sheds light on public discourse in Europe and the US.

Like other retailers, Harvey Norman took a hit from store closures during the height of the Covid-19 movement restrictions. Now that economies are reopening, how does the Australian lifestyle retailer plan to catch up on lost ground? We speak to Kenneth Aruldoss, Managing Director of Harvey Norman Asia on their expansion plans and how they plan to keep consumers coming back to their stores.

With its crushing landslide win in the Chini by-election, UMNO / BN has made it 6 of 11 by-election wins, begging the question: if snap elections were to be called now, would the coalition enjoy the same euphoria? Ben Suffian, Programme Director of the Merdeka Center, offers some perspective

As India and China lock horns on Tik-Tok's perceived threat to national security and data privacy, doomsayers suggest that technology's so-called weaponisation -- aka 'techno-nationalism' -- offers a lightning rod that reflects wider geopolitical fissures. Alex Capri, Visiting Senior Fellow, NUS Business School, discusses.

Wellian Wiranto, Economist at OCBC Bank gives us his forecast of Malaysia's GDP and what sectors will drive recovery and which will not for 2020. He also weighs in on whether Bank Negara will cut the Overnight Policy Rate from the current 2% at July's Monetary Policy Committee or will they keep their powder dry if the economy weakens further especially post the loan moratorium in September.

Last week, China passed the controversial Hong Kong Security law, what are the ramifications to its equity market? Jeffrey Halley, Senior Market Analyst with OANDA gives us his views. He also chimes in on the recent global equity rally and has that been driven by retailers or the ultra low interest rates.

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

2.51 - How should we honor our national heroes?

8.58 - Should Malaysians be encouraged to buy Malaysian first?

14.58 - nternational headlines

21.36 - Local headlines

This week, Patrick Teoh takes you on another foot stomping, hand clapping ride down memory lane as he blows dust off his vinyl collection to bring you a selection of the biggest hits from the 1980s and 90s.

This week, Kam Raslan speaks to East Malaysia natives – film maker, Nadira Ilana and BFM producer, Sim Wie Boon. Wie Boon begins with generation clash. A cycle that occurs in every generation – Boomers vs Millennials, Millennials vs Gen Z. Then, Nadira talks about viral East Malaysian contents like Veveonah Mosibin, its high demand and problematic narratives from West Malaysians. Finally, Kam asks about the cultural difference between Sabah and Sarawak. The trio then delve deeper into Sarawakian and Sabahan pride.

Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali says that the government plans to take legal action against the European Union over their restrictions on palm oil imports. We speak with Lim Teck Wyn about the Malaysian government's claims, and what impact legal action would have.