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📍🟡 “When people pay RM2,000 for a grandstand ticket for a three-day event, the idea is to bring back that value or even more. The spectators are very smart, they know what they’re paying for.” Azhan Shafriman Hanif, CEO of the Sepang International Circuit talks about: •⁠ ⁠How Sepang prepared for the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2 months •⁠ ⁠What to expect during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang •⁠ What determines F1’s return to Malaysia Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gz7ETjGw This episode was filmed on 27 September 2026. The Breakfast Grille is brought to you by U Business. Your Business, Priority Reserved. U Mobile #formulaone #sportsbusiness #sepanginternationalcircuit

📍🟡 “I was very grateful when I was born a girl because I knew what my mission was going to be in the future when I became a doctor.” Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali was born in Klang, Selangor, on July 12, 1926, she was the sixth child out of ten siblings. Eventually, her family moved to Kuala Lumpur, where she began her education in Methodist Girls’ School and later, St Mary’s Girls’ School. Despite her childhood dream of pursuing journalism, her mother’s illness during the Japanese occupation redirected her path towards public health. After World War II, she began her commitment to the field as one of the first Malay women to enroll in King Edward VII College of Medicine on a scholarship. Then, she dedicated her early career to rural Kedah, eventually becoming the first woman medical officer in the state’s Maternal and Child Health Department in 1974. Through her initiatives, the state’s infant mortality rate fell from 75 per 1000 live births to six. Alongside her role as the Prime Minister's spouse from 1981 to 2003 and 2018 to 2020, she leaves behind a legacy of maternal health, anti-narcotics advocacy and public service. She was a dedicated patron, holding enduring leadership roles with the Malaysian Girl Guides Association, the Malaysia Medical Association Foundation, the Badminton Association of Malaysia, and the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. Beyond her public and professional duties, at age 86, she took up the violin once again, an instrument she first played at 16. She frequently performed to raise funds for charitable causes. #malaysianicon #malaysianews

🚨 Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali has passed away at the age of 100. Born on 12 July 1926 in Klang, Selangor, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah was one of Malaysia's earliest Malay women doctors and had a long career in public health, medicine and social work. After joining the Ministry of Health, she served as a medical officer in different parts of the country, including Kedah, where she was the first woman to be appointed State Maternal and Child Health Officer. Much of her work focused on maternal and child healthcare, as well as public health. Tun Dr Siti Hasmah married Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in 1956. The couple have seven children, including former Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, and social activist and writer Marina Mahathir.

📍🟡 “There is a global shortage of engineering talent. Our challenge is to retain them when Taiwanese and Singaporean companies are poaching them for SGD5000-8000.” Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) CEO Yong Kai Ping discuss: •⁠ ⁠How Selangor managed to train 600 integrated circuit engineers in just 3 years •⁠ ⁠Why they spend half a million training an engineer •⁠ ⁠Why big companies like Samsung and TSMC are poaching Malaysia’s fresh graduates, and the unconventional way SIDEC is retaining talents Listen to the full podcast on BFM’s YouTube channel. ⬇️ This podcast is made in collaboration with SIDEC. Learn more about SIDEC’s IC Design Parks myicpark.com #talentretainmentprogram #trainingtalents

Still thinking about BFM Brandfest 2026? So are we. For two days, we brought together Malaysia's brightest marketing minds for sharp insights, real conversations, and fun moments along the way. Catch the highlights and see why this is THE conference for brand builders.

📍🟡 “I never thought I was a strong person until I had to face this.” Maya shares her experience as a suicide loss survivor: •⁠ ⁠How she navigated grief while faced with backlash and cultural stigma •⁠ ⁠Finding support and community via counselling and AWAS (Aware Against Suicide) •⁠ ⁠Why postvention should be just as important as prevention For safety and privacy, the survivor was addressed by the pseudonym ‘Maya’, and her relationship to the departed loved one will not be disclosed. If you, or someone you know, needs emotional support, reach out for help within your community or contact the Befrienders KL (03-76272929 or sam@befrienders.org.my), Talian HEAL (15 555), MIASA (1-800-1800-66) or AWAS Malaysia (Whatsapp 010-234 4808). Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dHtwUxgv #mentalhealth #suicideprevention

📍🟡 "DAP wants to make it clear that, 'We disagree respectfully. At the same time, we are keeping this government intact.'" 📌 DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke announced on Saturday (19 Sept) that he will step down as Transport Minister and submit his resignation letter to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, while other DAP ministers will remain in Cabinet. 📌 The move comes a day after former Prime Minister Najib Razak was granted a conditional pardon allowing him to serve the remainder of his 6-year prison sentence under house arrest on the condition that he pays a RM50 million fine. 📌 Dr Wong Chin Huat, a political scientist at Sunway University, weighs in on the resignation and Najib's conditional pardon. Listen to the full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/g_f6BXJN #najibrazak #royalpardon #malaysianews

📍🟡 PART 2: Bersyukur For Malaysia 🇲🇾 🎬 Executive Producer: Babu Camera, Edit, Colour & Sound: Benjamin, Justin, Dom, Chan Seng Producers: Sara, Carmen, Fateha, Erin, Haniff, Yuhan #malaysiaday #malaysianpeople

📍🟡 “Having Najib out there doesn't change things for many voters who continue to see UMNO as a party that is unable to learn from past mistakes or step away from leaders tainted with allegations of corruption.” Former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who was found guilty in the RM42 million SRC International case, was granted a conditional pardon by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim yesterday, allowing him to serve out the rest of his sentence under house arrest on the condition that he pays a RM50 million fine. Najib, who was also UMNO president, was convicted of abuse of power, criminal breach of trust and money laundering. Analyst Ben Suffian discusses how Najib’s house arrest will change Malaysia’s political landscape. Correction on slide 5: But people have to realise this is a compromise* government. Listen to the full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gF7Y9Phw #najibrazak #malaysiacourtcase #malaysianews

🚨 BREAKING: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim has consented to grant former Prime Minister Najib Razak a conditional pardon, allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest on the condition that he pays a RM50 million fine. Najib will be released on 23 August 2028. #breakingnews #malaysiannews #najibrazak