A FINAS-funded movie, Vik2ria Secret, bombed at the box office recently, sparking a debate over the use of taxpayer money as well as the role of the agency. Together with Datuk Kamil Othman, Chairman of National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS), we discuss the existing funding mechanisms, their ongoing missions to elevate Malaysian cinema, and what it means to achieve international success.

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Data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security indicates that our consumption of imported foods has steadily increased over the years, with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi saying Malaysia cannot be reliant on food imports in the long term. Which begs the question, why are we not harnessing our own potential for agriculture and farming? We speak with an economist about how to reduce our over-reliance on food imports, and then later, we get tips and tricks from a chef on how we can do better with cooking and eating local.

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An infographic by the Community Communications Department (J-KOM) suggesting a family of four would only need RM391 per month for groceries, sparked a heated discussion about what is costs for Malaysians to feed their households. We look into the real situation on ground, whether people are seeing a rise in their grocery bills, and what we want to see in terms of government policy.

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With state elections approaching and PAS a rising power in Malaysian politics, we hear directly from the party on their position, what they have to offer voters, and how they hope to win the support of non-Muslims. We speak with Dr Halimah Ali, Kapar MP and PAS Central Committee member, about her own political journey with PAS, the party's coordinated strategy ahead of the state elections, and how they view themselves as a party for all.

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Are you a spender or a saver? Perhaps you’re even a money monk, or a money denier? In the second episode of Fix Your Finances, we explore different money personalities, and talk about how that can shape the way we approach important personal finance decisions.

Idham Idris of Wealth Vantage Advisory joined us in the studio for this conversation, and we hear from listeners as well! Check out @bfmradio on Instagram, where you can do a quiz to find out your money type on our Stories, and Highlights.

In our first episode, we covered how important it is to have a basic sense of your finances. This is part of a personal finance journey, which will end in an exclusive workshop happening on September 9th. Join us and Fix Your Finances by downloading a budget balance sheet at www.bfm.my/fixyourfinances.

This show is brought to you by AIA, supporting you in cultivating healthier financial habits.

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We are one month away from state elections for six different states, and all eyes are on social media content as the electoral battlefield. We speak to social media strategists from PKR, PAS and MUDA on their strategies to win voters' hearts, and how they intend to stand out in a crowded field.

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Rakan Muda, the programme aimed to build the identity of the young in the country, is back in the news. After the announcement of it being revamped, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Adam Adli spoke about the program positively, describing it as one that has produced a generation of capable young people. So first, we talked about how it can shape the Malaysian youth identity and unity. Then, a student representative joined us to unpack how it can help young people.

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The Election Commission recently announced the dates for the upcoming six state polls and that polling day will fall on August 12th, a Saturday. So first, we spoke to political scientist, Dr Wong Chin Huat about the lay of the land and got his thoughts on the latest headlines around the state elections. After that, we heard from listeners on whether they are ready to vote and what is going to shape their decision.

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Meta has officially launched their new app, Threads, which is expected to be a potential rival to Twitter. This comes after Elon Musk announced that the posts readers can view on Twitter would be limited and based on their verification status, which had caused an uproar among users on the platform. We spoke to Amin Ashaari, co-founder and Editor-in-Chief at SoyaCincau.com about whether we need another app, and how the chaos surrounding Twitter has affected how people receive information online. We also heard from listeners on whether social media is important to them and which is their preferred platform.

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We can't seem to escape the rise of AI and the fact that it's seemingly out to replace us. Recently, Human Resources Minister V Sivakumar said that as many as 4.5 million Malaysians are likely to lose their jobs by 2030 if they do not improve their skills. So, we spoke to the CEO of the Malaysian HR Forum about his observations and how AI is impacting the local job market. Then, we heard from listeners on whether they're worried about losing their jobs to AI and how they are preparing for it.

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