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Bold Frank Media BFM launched in September 2008, we are a 24‐hour independent radio station. Studio Tel: +603-7710 9000
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Core programs include the latest business news, stock market reports from Malaysia and other financial centers, interviews with business personalities, financial analysts, entrepreneurs, technologists and marketers. BFM also offers business education programs spanning areas like marketing, finance, technology and business productivity to raise the management proficiency of the Malaysian business a

nd professional community. BFM targets business executives, business owners, investors and people who aspire to personal and professional success. As part of its programming, BFM provides its listeners with a timeless music experience, which has rapidly gained a growing fan base. BFM is also embarking on meeting the lifestyle, as well as business, needs of its target group, including health, the arts and sports. BFM can be received on frequency 89.9 in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and parts of Melaka. BFM has a positive bias towards supporting start-ups, new technology, ethical business practices and equal opportunities.

14/11/2024

📍 Malaysian entrepreneur John Wong gifted cars worth RM3.1 million to 31 employees in recognition of their contributions.

•⁠ John Wong, founder of Warakuya Japanese Restaurant and Superstar Family KTV, gifted his employees with cars of various brands including BMW, Audi, Toyota, Honda, and Proton.

•⁠ The recipients include four long-serving employees who were each rewarded with a BMW 6 Series, collectively worth RM1.8 million.

•⁠ Some recipients were employees from Myanmar and Nepal who do not have driving licences. However, Wong assured that the company would cover the cost of their licence tests.

•⁠ Wong explained that every year, the company rewards employees who have made significant contributions by gifting them cars. One employee shared that this was the second time he had received a BMW from the company.

📷: China Press

Full report ⬇️

14/11/2024

The Central Agency for Application of Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes, or PUSPAL, does exactly what its name suggests. But what are the steps that follow once a foreign artist is granted approval?

Ahmad Mahathir, Principal Assistant Secretary of the Content Development Division at the Communications Ministry, shares insights into Malaysia's entertainment regulations.

Listen to the full podcast here! ⬇️

The Central Agency for Application of Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes, or PUSPAL, does e

13/11/2024

📍 US-based medical devices company Dexcom Inc opens first offshore manufacturing in Penang with RM2.83 billion strategic investment.

The investment will bring over 3,000 jobs to Penang, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. ⬇

13/11/2024

📍 MPs are now banned from using the phrase "kurang ajar" in the Dewan Rakyat after Speaker Johari Abdul declared the phrase unparliamentary.

"Pick other words because this phrase can create problems." ⬇

13/11/2024

🚨 Malaysiakini posts new video clip from whistleblower in corruption case involving several assemblymen featuring veteran politician Rubin Balang.

•⁠ ⁠The video started with the whistleblower and Rubin talking about the challenges of being a YB, with Rubin complaining that his son Riduan, the MP of Tenom, had not received any position or income, "just salary".

• Rubin also recalled the tussle for the Prime Minister’s post between Anwar Ibrahim and Muhyiddin Yassin. “We signed to give Muhyiddin support. But nothing was given in return. Only then… Muhyiddin did not become PM, then we went for (to support) PMX,” Rubin said.

• The second half of the video showed the whistleblower negotiating to acquire a firm under Rubin's children for a mining project.

•⁠ ⁠The whistleblower talked about "taking over the licence" in exchange for RM3 million. Rubin responded, "RM3 million? That's all? Wasting my time."

• Rubin also disclosed that Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor had granted him one (licence) when he asked for two but is grateful nonetheless.

• Rubin is now the chairperson of the state-owned Sabah Economic Development Corporation (Sedco). He is also a member of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah, led by Hajiji.

📷: Malaysiakini

Full report ⬇

13/11/2024

📍 Kummute launches e-hailing service Kumride in 10 zones including Petaling Jaya, Bandar Sunway, Wangsa Maju, and Bayan Lepas.

Users are limited to travelling between designated points, with rides starting from RM1. ⬇

13/11/2024

📍 Analysts say EPF dividend rate may exceed 6% this year due to strong investment income in 2024.

EPF's 2024 investment income increased an annual 20% as of Sept. - The Star ⬇️

13/11/2024

📍 Local assembly of Proton Saga in Egypt expected to begin December 2024.

Production plant in Egypt aims to produce 16,000 units from this year till 2026, with an estimated value of RM570 million. ⬇️

13/11/2024

📍 Donald Trump rewards Elon Musk with leading role in a newly created Department of Government Efficiency.

Musk had donated millions and publicly endorsed Trump during Trump's presidential campaign. ⬇️

13/11/2024

🚨 BREAKING: Bekas Menteri Kewangan Tun Daim Zainuddin meninggal dunia pada usia 86 tahun di Hospital Assunta hari ini, 13 November.

Peguamnya Gurdial Singh Nijar, mengesahkan bahawa Daim telah mengalami strok baru-baru ini dan dirawat di unit rawatan rapi (ICU).

Daim pernah berkhidmat sebagai Menteri Kewangan sebanyak dua kali di bawah pentadbiran bekas Perdana Menteri Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Yang pertama dari 1984 hingga 1991 dan kedua dari 1999 hingga 2001 di mana beliau menangani isu ekonomi semasa krisis kewangan Asia.

12/11/2024

📍 Teachers at a Klang primary school were allegedly forcing students to buy insurance from them.

A mother claimed her child was told that buying life insurance was a requirement to become school prefect or peer counsellor. ⬇

12/11/2024

🚨 Whistleblower in alleged corruption scandal involving several assemblymen has released a new video of former Sabah Mineral Management (SMM) CEO Jontih Enggihon accusing Chief Minister Hajiji Noor of abusing his power. – Malaysiakini

•⁠ ⁠In the video, filmed with his consent, Jontih accused the Chief Minister of using state government-owned firm SSM for political purposes.

•⁠ ⁠In one incident, Jontih said five prospecting licence (PL) holders were asked to vacate and look for other areas despite spending two years and millions on the project.

•⁠ ⁠Jontih claimed this was done in favour of a "tauke balak" or tycoon in the timber industry, who had sought assistance from Hajiji Noor.

•⁠ ⁠The ex-CEO said that he was scolded when he attempted to advise Hajiji on the matter. "I am the CM, you are the CEO!' I don’t think anyone has shouted like that at me before, including my father,” Jontih alleged.

📷: KiniTV, YouTube

Full report: ⬇

12/11/2024

📍 Court orders AirAsia to pay RM268,620 to ex-pilot for constructive dismissal.

AirAsia had cut the ex-pilot's salary by 75% during the pandemic, leading him to resign. ⬇️

12/11/2024

📍 Low-income Sarawakian students in higher learning institutions will receive RM1,200 pocket money in 2025.

Eligible students will also receive a RM500 book voucher and free laptop. - Sarawak Premier Abang Johari ⬇

12/11/2024

🚨 Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor confirms his name among those mentioned in audio clip related to ADUNs' corruption scandal, urges authorities to arrest bribe-giver first.

“I have nothing to hide. It’s just an allegation.” ⬇

12/11/2024

🚨 Whistleblower in corruption scandal involving several ADUNs files police report after receiving threats.

He says a man called, saying he was hired to end his life within 24 hours if he did not shut up. ⬇

12/11/2024

🚨📍 A sinkhole has opened up along NKVE following heavy rain this morning.

• PLUS Malaysia Bhd confirmed that it appeared along the KM19.6 soutbound stretch between the Kota Damansara and Damansara exits.

• The left and emergency lanes have been closed off as a safety measure.

• MetMalaysia issued a warning this morning that severe weather will persist until 1pm, predicting continued thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds in several areas including Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, and Petaling in Selangor, and Kuala Lumpur.

📷 : PLUS Malaysia

12/11/2024

📍 My50 pass users won’t need to use MyKad next year. New alternative payment methods including Touch 'n Go, QR codes in discussion.

"Users don't like using their MyKad each time for scanning, fearing it might be misplaced." - Anthony Loke ⬇️

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