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"It's not fair when you ask that type of question." During an interview aired on September 20th, ahead of the Mahkota by-election, BFM spoke with opposition leader and Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin about: • Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin’s sedition charge • PN’s decision to reject the MoU on allocations for opposition MPs • Whether PN is losing its appeal among its core supporters Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gH_Hn6df #perikatannasional #pakatanharapan #malaysianpolitics

430,000 borrowers have never made a single repayment for their student loans despite many having graduated a long time ago and having jobs, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said. Their loan amount comprises RM6 billion of the total RM40 billion owed to the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN). "This is a category that hasn't cared from the first day they left university, they haven't informed us of their situation, where they work, or how they intend to make repayments," he added. Suggest a solution to this issue below. ⬇️ Listen to the full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gd2jZFwp 🎙️PTPTN: The Student Loans Repayment Conundrum #ptptn #studentloans #highereducation

Catch the highlights in action from the Enterprise Breakaway: From Farm to Franchise! Relive the inspiring moments and key insights on building successful F&B franchises and navigating partnerships.

The Malaysian ringgit has been recognised as the best-performing currency globally over the past three months, trading as high as 4.10 against the US dollar (Sept 30). Bloomberg reports that the ringgit has strengthened by over 12% against the dollar since the end of June, marking its best quarter since 1973. Could it hit 4.00 per US dollar by year-end, as some economists predict? How does the ringgit's current rally impact the daily lives of Malaysians? For more market insights, tune into BFM 89.9 from 7am-10am, or listen to our podcasts on the BFM website, Apple Podcast and Spotify. #ringgit #usd #currency

The government recently signed an MoU with major retailers to stop providing single-use plastic bags. These retailers include: 7-Eleven, 99 Speedmart, AEON, AEON Big, Lotus, KK Mart, Mydin, NSK, Guardian, Econsave, Giant, Cold Storage, Mercato, Watson, Lulu, TF Value-Mart, The Store and emart24. Nga Kor Ming, Minister of Housing and Local Government tells us about: • Why retailers can stop the single-use plastic bag crisis in Malaysia. • The launch of a RM200k high-rise apartment in KL. • How affordable housing will stabilise the nation. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/g-gnrYyT The Breakfast Grille is brought to you by U Mobile.

"Part of me felt like he took something from me." Joshua, a survivor of abuse, recounts his story with us and shares: • How it drove him to self-punishment. • How society enables abusers and turns a blind eye to male victims. • Two steps survivors can take in their journey towards healing. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gujbsHJm Here are organisations that provide support for survivors of gender-based violence, whether you’re male or female. You can contact them for help: Talian Kasih, Telenita-AWAM, WAO, WCC, Sarawak Women for Women Society, Sabah Women’s Action-Resource Group.

Last Saturday, over a hundred attendees participated in our BFM Health & Living event, "Your Heart Must Go On." The event took place by the lake, where participants received valuable insights on heart health from experts at Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur. Check out the photos for some highlights of the event! This BFM World Heart Day event is part of Unblocked, a heart health initiative sponsored by CVSKL, in collaboration with Novartis.

Part 2 - Rotiboy boss finally answers the question everyone has been asking… 🏃🏽💰 Bu$y Finding Modal - Episode 15 Extra

The government launched the Forest City Special Financial Zone (SFZ) on Friday 20 Sept in a bid to spur economic growth and attract investors. Forest City consists of four man-made islands covering 30 square kilometers, developed through a RM420 billion joint venture between Chinese developer Country Garden and Johor government-backed Esplanade Danga 88. Since launching in 2016, Forest City faced problems ranging from environmental to regulatory issues, which deterred potential investors and tenants. “These incentives are expected to attract businesses, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals, further augmenting Forest City’s position as a preferred investment destination,” said Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan.

How much does it cost to open a Rotiboy outlet? Why was the Rotiboy store in KLCC shut down after 21 years? 🏃🏽💰 Bu$y Finding Modal - Episode 15 Busy Finding Modal is powered by U Mobile Business. Malaysia’s No.1 5G Network. 5G makes business sense. #entrepreneur #malaysianbusiness #foodandbeverage