Morning Brief

As BFM turns 15 years old, we take a look at the local and international headlines that we reviewed and analysed as a radio station from the bad which of course includes 1MDB, the tragic and even the joyful moments in sports and arts.

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Last Friday, former senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam emerged as the winner of the Singapore Presidential elections with 70% of the vote. What are the implications of this outcome for Singaporean politics? James Gomez of the Asia Centre weighs in. 

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As BFM turns 15 years old, we take a look at the local and international headlines that we reviewed and analysed as a radio station from the bad which of course includes 1MDB, the tragic and even the joyful moments in sports and arts.

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All this week to mark our 66th Merdeka, we’re imagining what a better Malaysia could look like from different aspects of our lives. Today we’re focusing on social protection, which is becoming increasingly urgent for the severely poor, vulnerable, and marginalised. We speak with Prof. Emeritus Datuk Dr Norma Mansor, Director, Social Wellbeing Research Centre of Universiti Malaya on what is needed for a more compassionate and equitable Malaysia.

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All this week to mark our 66th Merdeka, we’re imagining what a better Malaysia could look like from different aspects of our lives. Today we’re focusing on social protection, which is becoming increasingly urgent for the severely poor, vulnerable, and marginalised. We speak with Prof. Emeritus Datuk Dr Norma Mansor, Director, Social Wellbeing Research Centre of Universiti Malaya on what is needed for a more compassionate and equitable Malaysia.

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The national oil company Petronas released its second-quarter results on Wednesday, posting weaker earnings due to lower oil and gas prices. Petronas’s CEO said that oil and gas prices will remain volatile amid an uncertain global economy, but the company will press ahead with its plan to become a net-zero carbon country by 2050. We speak to Kong Ho Meng, Senior Analyst at UOB Kay Hian Research to dissect the numbers and get an outlook for the energy sector.

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All this week to mark Merdeka Day, we’re imagining what a better Malaysia could look like from different aspects of our lives. Today we’re focusing on the environment and climate change action, which are existential issues for policymakers. Meena Raman of Sahabat Alam Malaysia weighs in on the policies needed to ensure future generations can inherit a green and clean Malaysia.

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All this week to mark Merdeka Day, we’re imagining what a better Malaysia could look like from different aspects of our lives. Today we’re focusing on the environment and climate change action, which are existential issues for policymakers. Meena Raman of Sahabat Alam Malaysia weighs in on the policies needed to ensure future generations can inherit a green and clean Malaysia.

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Given that banking results are seen as the barometer of an economy, what do the earnings of the sector bode for Malaysia’s economic outlook? Willie Tanoto, Director at Fitch Ratings' Financial Institutions team discusses the increasing downside risks to the credit quality of loan portfolios, and M&A potential in this space.  

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Businesses are excited over the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to reshape the business landscape, but many companies are still unsure how to leverage on the technology. How should companies strategise and adapt to the AI revolution?

BFM moderated a panel discussion on themes and issues related to AI with Denyu Bostandzhiev, Managing Director of Audi Malaysia; Dr. Nikolai Dobberstein Malaysia Country Head, Global Lead, Communications, Media & Technology at Kearney; and Dr Sia Chin Chin, the programme director, Master of Laws Programme and senior lecturer with the Faculty of Business and Law of Taylor’s University.

The BFM CEO Forum AI: An Opportunity for Disruption is presented by Audi Malaysia.