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  1. 27/07/2020

    ASEAN - Inadequate, Yet Indispensable

    So far, ASEAN’s confirmed cases of Covid-19 are a fraction of its total population - but the risk of more infections remain heightened. Meanwhile, the economic fallout of restriction measures and border closures continues to wreak havoc on economic projections. Does ASEAN have the tools to respond robustly to the pandemic, or is every nation looking out for itself? We discuss the state of play and whether the current crisis presents an opportunity for reform. Image Credit: EPA-EFE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  2. 30/06/2020

    Finding Employment — And Hope — In A Crisis

    Graduating, wide-eyed and bushy-tailed, into a pandemic and a recession can be a harrowing experience. But could these short-term stresses lead to longer, more persistent issues in a person's career? What lies ahead for COVID-19's "lockdown generation?" Featuring: Julia Azureen. Special thanks to Rahmah Pauzi, Kathleen Kwan and Shary Jimie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min

  3. 28/01/2020

    Using Scholarships as Tools for Development

    Scholarships, highly-coveted by students and their parents, are often seen as a gateway for individuals to receive world class education which might otherwise be beyond their means. But on a national scale, scholarships are also used as a tool to develop a nation by educating its people. We discuss how scholarships came to be prominent in Malaysia as well as why sponsoring students to go abroad might not be sustainable for the country’s future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  4. 31/12/2019

    Brotherhood In Schools

    To close the year, we look into Asrama Malaysia by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to promote understanding and harmony among different races. They program has about 1,000 secondary school students who study in day schools and live together. However the enrolment of non-Malay students has been below MOE’s target. How effective has this program been in fostering unity? The students tell us about their escapades with other races. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min

  5. 17/12/2019

    Becoming Ourselves

    Former first lady, Michelle Obama, and actress, Julia Roberts were in Kuala Lumpur to speak to Asia Pacific leaders of the Obama Foundation and members of the media about leadership and not giving up. The session was moderated by Deborah Henry, and this recording has been edited for brevity and flow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min

  6. 03/12/2019

    Killing the Ghosts of the Past

    Shonchi or Sanchita Islam, a British musician and artist living in Malaysia and the UK speaks about her music and struggles with multiple mental health conditions brought about by trauma and abuse. She collaborates with Malaysia Mental Health Association (MMHA) to create more awareness about mental health issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  7. From Poop Culture to Pop Culture

    19/11/2019

    From Poop Culture to Pop Culture

    Toilets have been around since the third millennium BC. They’re perhaps the most important invention in the world and a true marker of a civilised society. Yet, one third of the world still practices open defecation and lack proper sanitary conditions. For a special World Toilet Day look, the founder of the World Toilet Organisation comes on Spotlight to discuss his passion for the loo, the taboos surrounding it and the issues faced regarding toilets around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  8. From Poop Culture to Pop Culture

    19/11/2019

    From Poop Culture to Pop Culture

    Toilets have been around since the third millennium BC. They’re perhaps the most important invention in the world and a true marker of a civilised society. Yet, one third of the world still practices open defecation and lack proper sanitary conditions. For a special World Toilet Day look, the founder of the World Toilet Organisation comes on Spotlight to discuss his passion for the loo, the taboos surrounding it and the issues faced regarding toilets around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
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Bringing to the fore and taking a deeper look into ideas, issues and stories that help us connect the dots and make sense of the world we live in.

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  • Creator
    BFM Media
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 BFM Media Sdn Bhd
  • Show Website
    Spotlight