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Catch me on BRUNCH 10am-12pm Thursday and Friday on RTHK Radio 3. Savvy Earth Savers on In the Common Room, Mondays 9:05pm. Open Space 9:05pm Tues and Thurs.

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29/05/2026

On Friday’s Brunch, just after 10am I was joined by Shalini Mahtani, founder of The Zubin Foundation, to discuss the experiences of ethnically diverse children with special educational needs in Hong Kong’s government schools. Then at 10:30am, I spoke with Professor Liona P**n from The Chinese University of Hong Kong about Preeclampsia Awareness Month, maternal health, and why early detection and prevention remain so important in pregnancy care. And after 11:30am, entrepreneur and vertical farming pioneer Jessica Fong from Common Farms joins the programme to discuss local food systems, urban agriculture and the future of sustainable farming in Hong Kong

28/05/2026

On Thursday’s Brunch, just after 10:30am I'm joined by Dr. Wan Lap Man, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Playground Association, to discuss youth wellbeing, resilience and the evolving challenges facing young people in Hong Kong today. Then for Check in at 11, Alishiba Matloob speaks with Sandy Chan from The Zubin Foundation about The Blue Door, a new extension of the Foundation’s Family Centre designed to support ethnic minority families in the city. After 11:30am, I'll be chatting with environmental researcher and restoration designer Camilla Zanzanaini about urban biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and her work establishing Hong Kong’s first Miyawaki forest.

22/05/2026

On Friday’s Brunch, just after 10:30am I'll be joined by filmmakers Daphné Mandel and Guy Bertrand to discuss their documentary Cha Guo 茶粿 — a portrait of rural village life in Hong Kong that explores craftsmanship and community. After 11am, I have coach and leadership facilitator Charlotte from Unleash Infinite Potential to talk about overcoming the “midyear hump” as we head into that part of the year still seems to stretch endlessly ahead.

21/05/2026

On Thursday’s Brunch, just after 10am I was joined by Scott Semple, Chairman of the HKFC Soccer Sevens Organising Committee, alongside former England international and football pundit Paul Merson, to look ahead to this year’s HKFC Soccer Sevens. This week for Check in at 11, Alishiba Matloob speaks with the viral sensation Baby O aka “O” about his song “MTR(HKG)” and how his song united two communities together. Tune in!

15/05/2026

It's Ecology Friday on Brunch today!

I was joined by wildlife illustrator and conservation advocate Nicole Kit to explore Hong Kong’s hidden biodiversity, and how art can help people reconnect with the nature living all around them. Then after 11:30am, I'm chatting with Professor Benoit Guénard from The University of Hong Kong about insects, ant research, and the remarkable species discoveries being made right here in Hong Kong.

14/05/2026

On Thursday’s Brunch, it's a busy show! Just after 10am I was joined by internationally renowned arts educator Professor Anne Bamford OBE to explore the idea of “Artistic Intelligence” and why creativity, empathy and imagination may become some of the most important skills in an AI-driven future. Then after 10:30am, team TEDxHongKong were in studio to talk this year’s theme, Adjust Focus: Look Again. This week for Check in at 11, Alishiba Matloob speaks with Mohan Gurung about his journey from working at a western cuisine restaurant to Nepalese restaurant owner in Hong Kong. After 11:30am, Professor Lixing Lao joins the programme to discuss wildlife protection in Chinese medicine, and how tradition, science and conservation can work together in a changing world.

08/05/2026

Morning!

On Friday’s Brunch, just after 10:30am I'll be joined by Len Nguyen and Loic Andre from WISE to talk about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and why creating opportunities for people of all abilities benefits both individuals and organisations. Then at 11am, I'm chatting with Libby Alexander from Splash Foundation about why swimming is a life skill everyone should have, and how access to the water can build confidence, safety and community.

07/05/2026

On Thursday’s Brunch, just after 10am I was joined by Karen Bongrain from Lumivoce to celebrate the organisation’s 10th anniversary and explore how voice, storytelling and creativity can bring people together across cultures and communities. At 11, we have the first of a new segment, Check in at 11, with Radio 3’s Alishiba Matloob, talking to two DSE candidates, Majeed Ahmad Raza and Butt Hassan Ahmad about their experience with DSE as they are waiting for their result day. Then at 11:30am, I'll be chatting with landscape architect Gavin Coates from The University of Hong Kong about the upcoming Planting Knowledge seminar, and how reconnecting with nature can help address “nature deficit disorder.”

30/04/2026

On Thursday’s Brunch, just after 10am I was joined by Kay Rawbone, co-founder and CEO of Sailability Hong Kong, to talk about opening up the joy of sailing to people of all abilities — and how access, confidence and community can transform lives. Then after 11:30am, I'm chatting with Professor Timothy Bonebrake from The University of Hong Kong about pangolins, wildlife crime and why protecting one of the world’s most trafficked mammals matters for biodiversity, ecosystems and the future of conservation.

Woohoo!

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