Podcasts by The Breakfast Grille

Is Crypto Golden Boy The Trial Of The Century? from 2023-12-13T08:00:59

We are now quite familiar with Sam Bankman-Fried being convicted last month on federal criminal charges for wire fraud and money laundering. What is mind-boggling is how FTX's multibillion-dolla...

Pahang Regent On Climate Survival And Net Zero Goals from 2023-12-12T08:00:59

The Crown Prince and Regent of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah has made environmental conservation and climate change the focus of his advocacy. How are these issues being mainstreamed...

Malaysia: Where Refugees'Rights Remain In Limbo from 2023-12-11T08:00:56

Malaysia is still not a signatory to the UN’s 1951 refugee convention or the 1967 protocol. This means the 183,000 refugees and asylum seekers in the country are effectively considered undocumen...

More Needed To Stamp Out Corruption from 2023-12-08T08:00

In conjunction with International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9th, it is timely to have a review of the Madani government agenda in combating corruption. We critically survey the current gov...

UEM Edgenta Leveraging On Growth Beyond Malaysia from 2023-12-07T08:00:58

UEM Edgenta achieved record revenues in 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic levels; but the performance for the first 9 months of 2023 has been less encouraging. How is Edgenta leveraging on the susta...

BPAM, Tasked With Bond Pricing Discovery from 2023-12-06T08:00:01

BPAM is Malaysia's sole bond pricing agency and is tasked with price discovery of what is often an opaque market as fixed income is not traded on an exchange. We speak to their CEO, Meor Amri M...

Fibromat Set To Ride The ESG Wave from 2023-12-05T08:00:14

Bioengineering solutions company Fibromat Berhad hopped onto the LEAP Market in 2019, raising RM6.2 million ringgit in its IPO. With green infrastructure and ESG now in vogue, how is the er...

How Levi's, Founded In 1853, Navigates Today's Realities from 2023-12-04T08:00:48

This year commemorates 150 years since Levi Strauss & Co introduced the world to the iconic 501 jeans. But what is this apparels company's staying power and how does it navigate today's real...

Egypt Is Critical Mediator In Palestine-Israel Conflict from 2023-12-01T08:00:57

Humanitarian aid for Palestinians under "Ops Ihsan" was transported via a special cargo plane through El-Arish Airport in Egypt on November 10th. The Egyptian Ambassador to Malaysia, H.E. Ragai ...

Self-Service LaundryBar Minting Profit For City Coin from 2023-11-30T08:00:59

Self-service laundry outlets have mushroomed in urban areas, providing users a convenient option to wash clothes regardless of the weather. City Coin Group, which owns the LaundryBar franchise o...

All Hands On Deck For Westports 2 from 2023-11-29T08:00:12

Negotiations over the concession agreement for Westport 2 should be finalised soon. We ask Datuk Ruben Gnanalingam, Executive Chairman and Group Managing Director of Westport Holdings, how much ...

Audi And Volkswagen Resilient In This Challenging Market from 2023-11-28T08:00:27

Volkswagen AG have their work cut out for them marketing VWs, Audis and Porsches as affordable premium, premium and luxury cars respectively in Malaysia. This comes amid intensifying competition...

Atlas Copco Gears Up For AI And ESG Demands from 2023-11-27T08:00:26

Atlas Copco, a Swedish provider of industrial tools and assembly solutions has been in Malaysia for more than 4 decades. Khalid Shaikh shares with us how operations have transformed, and ho...

One Year Of PMX: On Politics, Principles And The Reform Agenda from 2023-11-24T08:00:50

The 10th Prime Minister Dato' Sri Anwar Ibrahim, also known as PMX, cobbled a motley coalition under the Madani banner and against the odds survived to reach the first anniversary. But can the u...

In Defense Of Global Capitalism, Take Two from 2023-11-23T08:00:15

Is capitalism failing humanity? On the contrary, Johan Norberg, author of The Capitalist Manifesto argues that it is the recipe to a more sustainable and prosperous future. We discuss the v...

A One Year Review Of The Madani Economy from 2023-11-22T08:00:43

This week marks 1 year since Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim became Prime Minister. Have the economic policies passed muster and is it easier for businesses? Nordin Abdullah, Vice Chairm...

Animonsta Studios: From Animation To Merchandising from 2023-11-21T08:00:25

Animonsta Studios is the birthplace of BoBoiBoy and Mechamato, a series of movies that has netted the company more than RM86 million at the box office. Add to that, several TV series seasons fea...

Care Economy: Bringing Invisible Labour Out Of The Shadows from 2023-11-20T08:00:06

Discussions on the care economy have risen in prominence over the past year, amid a realisation that demographic shifts in society mean the traditional care arrangements in households are not su...

Growing Demand For RSPO Certification from 2023-11-17T08:00:51

Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil is a multi-stakeholder non-profit organization that unites members from across the palm oil value chain to develop and implement global standards for sustainab...

LBS Bina Remains Focused On Affordable Homes from 2023-11-16T08:00:20

Property and housing developer LBS Bina Group has logged an impressive share price performance this year, up by more than 20% on a year to date basis. We ask Executive chairman, Tan Sri Dato’ Sr...

Hextar Technology Pivoting To Fintech from 2023-11-15T08:00:12

Dato' Eddie Ong, a well known name in corporate circles has now directed his focus on Hextar Technologies. We ask him why the company is shifting from warehousing and logistics to fintech in wha...

PLYTEC's IPO Play For Construction Market Share from 2023-11-14T08:00:56

Construction engineering solutions provider PLYTEC Holdings will become the 28th IPO for Bursa Malaysia this year, with a listing price of 35 sen per share on the ACE Market. What do they plan t...

Ordinary Malaysians Save The Day from 2023-11-10T08:00:22

As Malaysians despair over the state of economy, the weak Ringgit, underemployment, the polarization of society and even the lack of retirement savings, should we look at ourselves for solutions...

Innovative Solutions For The Retirement Savings Gap from 2023-11-09T08:00

As an ageing nation, Malaysia is becoming old before it becomes rich. How should we revamp the national retirement savings system to provide a better umbrella for old age? We discuss this as wel...

Singapore Tourism Board Expansion Recipe from 2023-11-08T08:00:49

Singapore is on target to hit their international tourist target of 12-14mn in 2023. We speak to Melissa Ow, Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board on how this was achieved, why they are takin...

Finding Common Ground&Meaning from 2023-11-07T08:00:12

George Yeo has served 23 years in the Singapore government and headed the Health, Trade & Industry, as well as the Foreign Affairs Ministries. His last military rank is Brigadier General in ...

NRECC Pushing Malaysia's Green Agenda from 2023-11-06T08:00:16

The Madani government has instituted several green policy measures including the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill. Minister for the Natu...

Roche Personalising Healthcare Pathways from 2023-11-03T08:00:58

The global pharmaceutical industry experienced extraordinary profits due to the circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic, but how are players coping now that the Covid effect has receded? We speak...

Chan Brothers Prestige Going Bespoke In A Big Way from 2023-11-02T08:00:14

Bespoke travel is increasingly common as travelers want a specially curated itinerary. Chan Brothers Prestige part of one the largest travel agencies in Singapore is monetising that trend. We sp...

Samaiden's Plans To Stay Bright And Sunny from 2023-11-01T08:00:48

The National Energy Transition Roadmap has a goal of achieving 70% renewable energy installed capacity mix for the power sector by 2050 which is good news for RE players. We check in with Chow P...

L'Oreal Deepens Roots In Malaysia Beauty Market from 2023-10-31T08:00:24

L’Oreal is a centennial beauty brand that has become synonymous with its iconic tagline, Because You’re Worth It. It also carries brands such as Garnier, Kiehl’s, La Roche Posay, and YSL Beauty ...

Stay The Course Of Fiscal And Economic Reform from 2023-10-30T08:00:49

The World Bank cut its target for Malaysia’s GDP from 4.3% to 3.9% for 2023. Dr Apurva Sanghi, the World Bank Lead Economist for Malaysia shares his impressions of Budget 2024, the structural is...

Why The International Double Standards For Palestine? from 2023-10-27T08:00:17

It has been 20 days since the current war in Gaza was launched, stemming from the assault by Hamas fighters in Israel on October 7th, which led to the Israeli military bombardment of the enclave...

MOSTI's Vision Of High-Tech Malaysia from 2023-10-26T08:00:17

The Madani Economy Framework sets the lofty ambition of catapulting Malaysia into the world’s top 30 economies with a consistent 5.5% annual GDP growth in 10 years. Additionally, the government ...

Resilience&Empathy, Dr. Noor Hisham's Pandemic Journey from 2023-10-25T08:00:39

Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah, former Health Director-General, and the chairperson of UCSI Healthcare Group, offer a candid glimpse into his journey managing the pandemic, his personal aspira...

Aquawalk Group Looking To Float from 2023-10-24T08:00:17

With the pandemic over and visitorship returning to 2019 levels, Aquawalk Group which owns aquariums in Phuket and Jakarta as well as Aquaria KLCC, is now looking to expand to Vietnam and India....

Pawnbroker EMCC Seizes Golden Opportunity In IPO from 2023-10-23T08:00:10

Evergreen Max Cash Capital (EMCC) became only the second pawnbroker to list on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market, debuting in September at a 33% premium on its IPO price of 24 sen. How will they use t...

Paying It Forward Via Education&Healthcare from 2023-10-20T08:00:28

UCSI Group is a conglomerate today but started life as Sedaya College with only 4 PCs for its computer science classes in 1986. Its founder and executive chairman Dato' Peter Ng talks about his ...

Delivery Firm Hopes To Deliver Profits Soon from 2023-10-19T08:00:03

GDEX Berhad is now confident of returning to the black after recording 6 consecutive quarters of losses. Its CEO Teong Teck Lean shares with us how this Bursa-listed delivery firm is navigating ...

Brahim's On The Brink? from 2023-10-18T08:00:41

Brahim’s is a household name especially for Malaysian travellers given its long association as the in-flight caterer for the national carrier. However its fortunes have taken a tumble since 2019...

NIMP And Budget 2024, Singing The Same Tune from 2023-10-17T08:00:01

The New Industrial Plan has lofty targets by 2030 from value adding RM587bn to GDP, creating 3.3mn jobs and pushing the average salary to RM 4510. We speak with Minister of Miti and previous Dep...

Unpacking Budget 2024 With MOF from 2023-10-16T08:00:41

In Budget 2024, the government proposed a spending plan of 393.8 billion ringgit. Various strategic measures have been proposed, including the introduction of new taxes and a shift from broad su...

Accountants Wanted To Change The World from 2023-10-13T08:00:37

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is one of the largest accounting professional bodies in the UK, with over 300,000 members worldwide. But with the rapid advanc...

Signify's Bright Future For Malaysia from 2023-10-12T08:00:32

Signify, the lighting division of Dutch multinational Philips, is very optimistic about the future of its business in Malaysia as well as the region and is looking to expand its manufacturing fo...

Julie's Manufacturing A Cracking Success For Exports from 2023-10-11T08:00:59

Do you enjoy eating peanut butter crackers? If you do, there is a high chance that it would have been a Julie’s Biscuit. This Melaka based local brand has become one of the largest biscuit ...

Unraveling The Complexity Of Workplace Mental Health from 2023-10-10T08:00:34

Today marks World Mental Health Day, and it was estimated that mental health conditions in the workplace cost the Malaysian economy 14.46 billion ringgit. Deepa George, Managing Consultant of MY...

People Are The Key To Success At Porto Digital Park from 2023-10-09T08:00:14

Porto Digital Tech Park, Brazil’s largest technology park was born in 2020 with an aim to turn the port city of Recife to be a centre of technological development and innovation. Prof. Silvio Me...

The Fight For Borsig, KNM's Crown Jewel from 2023-10-06T08:00:26

KNM group, a PN17 company has recently been thrust into the spotlight with a boardroom tussle with German businessman Andreas Heeschen, submitting a notice to remove all existing KNM directors. ...

Singapore's Pathway To Net Zero Emissions from 2023-10-05T08:00:14

Climate change is an existential threat for low-lying states like Singapore, which is vulnerable to rising sea levels and flooding, in addition to the ongoing food and water security challenges....

Time For Hong Kong To Regain Its Mojo from 2023-10-04T08:00:08

Hong Kong saw its biggest net ouflow of residents since the beginning of the Covid pandemic and money continues to shift away to other financial hubs. Dr. Brian Wong, Assistant Professor in Phil...

Germany's Reunification 33 Years On from 2023-10-03T08:00:07

On German Unity Day, we take stock of what this means for a country that was divided since the end of the Second World War and only reunified 33 years ago. Dr Peter Blomeyer, Germany's Ambassado...

WS Audiology Making Hearing Aids Affordable And Accessible from 2023-10-02T08:00:48

After a series of mergers and acquisitions, WS Audiology has become the world’s leading hearing aids manufacturer in the world, WS Audiology produces a third of the global supply and generates a...

MGTC Out To Ensure Success Of NETR from 2023-09-29T08:00:07

Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor, Group Chief Executive Officer, Malaysian Green Technology & Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) joins us to have a conversation about upcoming COP 28 preparations and d...

GTR Going From Red To Black from 2023-09-27T08:00:29

GTR a joint venture between SATS and Capital A, is a ground-handling service provider. In this competitive landscape with 30 licensed providers, we ask CEO, Musdalifa bin Abdullah about their ex...

ITC: Making Muslim-Friendly Tourism Mainstream from 2023-09-26T08:00:05

Research consultancy Crescent Rating projects that global Muslim tourist numbers will swell to 230 million by 2028, accounting for USD$225 billion tourist spend. 

How much of a headst...

Gemilang Waiting To Turn Around Business? from 2023-09-25T08:00:08

GEMILANG is a Johor based manufacturer of bus bodies and bus assemblies, and with over 30 years of experience, the Group has become one of the leading companies of its kind in Malaysia. We speak...

CelcomDigi Focusing On Maximising Synergies from 2023-09-22T08:00:07

After the merger of Celcom Axiata and Digi.com in December last year, CelcomDigi now forms the single largest telco in the country as well as the largest local-listed technology company on Bursa...

ABB Energy Industries: Accelerating Tech For Net Zero Ambitions from 2023-09-21T08:00:10

According to the International Energy Agency, energy accounts for more than three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions, with oil and gas operations alone making up 15% of that pie. Is the...

HDC Propelling Malaysia Forward In The Global Halal Economy from 2023-09-20T08:00

The global halal market is already worth 3 trillion US dollars and is expected to grow to 5 trillion by 2030. Malaysia should be in a position to capture a large share of this market due to the alr...

FatHopes Energy's Quest For Growth from 2023-09-19T08:00:45

What do you do with your used cooking oil? More often than not, it will probably end up going into the kitchen sink or drain, but should this be the way we dispose of the waste? Or can we make s...

OUM: Championing Flexible Pathways To Education from 2023-09-18T08:00:13

Open universities pioneered distance learning long before the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted higher education. However with more institutions delivering flexible courses online and amid a sea-chang...

Syed Saddiq: MUDA Aims To Be A Credible Third Force from 2023-09-15T08:00:30

Over the weekend, Muar MP Syed Saddiq announced that he will be a third force opposition as a sign of protest against the dropping of 47 charges against Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Za...

Malaysian Football League Rebuilding Financial Resilience from 2023-09-14T08:00:52

• In conjunction with Malaysia Day, we discuss the business of a sport loved by many Malaysians, football. Stuart Ramalingam is the CEO of the Malaysian Football League as well as the road...

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Rafizi Ramli On The New Themes Of 12MP Mid Term Review from 2023-09-13T08:00:50

At the Mid-Term 12 Malaysia Plan, 3 key themes: Sustainable, Prosperous and High-Income Nation were introduced. The Government also recognizes the need to regain trust by ensuring good governanc...

Media Prima's Three Prong Strategy Still Works from 2023-09-12T08:00:53

In an environment of shrinking adex, Media Prima has seen a challenging 1st half. However is the worse over for this media conglomerate. Rafiq Razali their Group Managing Director tells us while...

Optimax Holdings, Taking An Eye For Aesthetic Services from 2023-09-11T08:00:59

Eye specialist service provider, Optimax has obtained a licence from the Ministry of Health Malaysia to offer plastic surgery and aesthetic services. We will discuss this decision to pivot to ot...

Belgium Overseeing Complexities Of EU Expansion from 2023-09-08T08:00:21

Belgium will take up the Presidency of the European Council in January 2024, where the topic of EU expansion will likely heat up. H.E. Peter Van Acker, Ambassador of Belgium to Malaysia dis...

Malakoff Banking On Transformation 2.0 from 2023-09-07T08:00:31

Malaysia's largest independent power producer has seen losses for the last 2 quarters. We check in with Anwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib, their CEO as to why this is happening since IPPs are supposed to...

Protecting Hup Seng Values For Future Generations from 2023-09-06T08:00:54

Hup Seng ping pong biscuits are no stranger to most Malaysian households as they are a classic snack that we grew up with, dipping the biscuits into our favourite hot beverage. We speak with the...

A Six-Sided View To Hexagon Manufacturing’s Business from 2023-09-05T08:00:56

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence advanced manufacturing solutions and technologies are used to design and make 95% of the cars and 75% of the smartphones manufactured around the world. Lim Boo...

Progressive Wage Policy Step In Right Direction from 2023-09-04T08:00:07

With the announcement that the Progressive Wage Policy (PWP) will be voluntary, incentive-based and productivity-linked, we speak to Dr. Geoffrey Williams is an economist and a Professor at the ...

POS Malaysia, The Cheque Is In The mail from 2023-09-01T08:00:39

After almost 19 consecutive quarters of losses, there is urgency for Pos Malaysia to transform itself. We speak to their Group CEO, Charles Brewer on what their other revenue sources will be as ...

The Secret To Secret Recipe Staying Relevant from 2023-08-30T08:00:57

After 26 years, Secret Recipe has a global and local footprint of 500 stores. We speak to 2nd generation Managing Director, Patrick Sim on their strategy for the next phase of growth, the challe...

Revenge Travel Fueling Apple Vacations Recovery from 2023-08-29T08:00:27

Malaysian outbound travel agency Apple Vacations was making over RM270 million in sales pre-pandemic, but the Covid-19 pandemic torpedoed revenues amid prolonged lockdowns and border closures. O...

Mamee: Building Brand Loyalty Across Generations from 2023-08-28T08:00:55

FMCG company Mamee-Double Decker, now helmed by the third generation of the Pang family, and boasts a range of food products sold in over 80 countries, including iconic brands Mamee Monster and ...

State-Federal Funding Need Greater Transparency And Accountability from 2023-08-25T08:00:20

With the six-state election now behind us, what institutional reforms and policies must be the focus of state government moving forward, and should Parliamentary Select Committees be formed and ...

Independence In A Time Of War from 2023-08-24T08:00:33

Today, Ukraine celebrates 32 years of independence following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The country's chargé d'affaires, Denys Mykhailiuk, talks about what it means as war to defe...

Teleport Beams Itself To The Pole Position from 2023-08-23T08:00:37

In 5 years, Capital A’s logistics venture has propelled itself to market dominance by disrupting this already competitive industry. We speak to its CEO, Pete Chareonwongsak as to what are the ne...

JCI-Hitachi: Higher Investment To Cool Down ASEAN from 2023-08-22T08:00:34

As the mercury rises to unprecedented levels due to global warming, air-conditioning is fast becoming a necessity rather than merely luxury. But given that air-conditioning also contributes to g...

Mercy Malaysia Dedicated To Humanitarian Work from 2023-08-21T08:00:53

According to the United Nations, 1 in every 45 people on the planet will need humanitarian assistance, especially with the rise of natural disasters and geopolitical tension. To mark World Human...

Slovenia To Strengthen Trade Ties With Malaysia from 2023-08-18T08:00:07

Slovenia has been a trading partner with Malaysia for a decade, with increasing imports and exports over the years. Marko Ham, the Ambassador of Slovenia, shares with us his views on bilateral t...

Lessons In Grassroots Engagement From The BRI from 2023-08-17T08:00:05

China launched its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative or BRI some 20 years ago, with around 148 countries signing up to participate in the trans-regional connectivity project, including Malaysia...

Revamp Needed To Tackle CyberSecurity In Malaysia from 2023-08-16T08:00:15

CyberSecurity Malaysia is an agency under the Ministry of Communications and Digital, and provides a range of specialised technical services. With the unprecedented rise in online attacks, we as...

CapBay’s 1 Billion Financing Feather In The Cap from 2023-08-15T08:00

Capbay, a Malaysian home grown multi-bank supply chain finance and peer-to-peer financing (P2P) platform has surpassed the milestone of disbursing over RM1 billion to more than 400 underserved S...

PRN 2023: 3-3 Stalemate But Not Status Quo from 2023-08-14T08:00:37

The final tally of the six state elections on Saturday resulted in a 3-3 tie, with Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional retaining control of Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Penang, while Perikatan Nas...

SNS Network, From A Reseller To Services from 2023-08-11T08:00:16

SNS Network which was listed in September 2022 is now trading below the IPO price. We speak to Ko Yun Hung, it's Co-Founder and Managing Director if the market misunderstands the business model ...

Templewater Sees Opportunities In Malaysia from 2023-08-10T08:00:20

Bravo Transport is Hong Kong Island’s largest bus company and Templewater owns more than 90% of the group. Cliff Zhang, the chairman of Bravo and CEO of Templewater shares with us the transport ...

FWD Making Headway In The Pan Asian Insurance Market from 2023-08-09T08:00:01

FWD Group is a relative new life insurance player with a presence in 10 countries. What is their strategy for the next phase of growth after a rather phenomenal start and is their delayed listin...

Betting On US Office Reits To Rebound from 2023-08-08T08:00:34

Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT (KORE) is an office REIT listed on the Singapore Exchange, with a portfolio of 13 assets in major cities such as Austin, Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Sacramento, Seattle,...

Swift Aims For Green Premium In Logistics from 2023-08-07T08:00:26

Integrated logistics provider Swift Haulage debuted on the Bursa Malaysia Main Market in December 2021 amid boom times in the logistics industry. However with slowing trade growth and a weak glo...

A Facelift For DC Healthcare Share Price from 2023-08-04T08:00

Aesthetic medical services provider DC Healthcare Holdings Bhd debuted on the ACE market on 17 July and closed at an 80% premium against the IPO price of 25 sen, and a market capitalization of 5...

Cape EMS: Tapping Unexplored Markets For Growth from 2023-08-03T08:00:47

Electronic manufacturing services player Cape EMS debuted on the Main Market in March 2023, raising RM155 million in IPO proceeds. How will Cape utilise the funds to build manufacturing capacity...

HKEX Looks North For Growth from 2023-08-02T08:00:09

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is one of the largest in the world and also in Asia. But it is seeing the lowest number of IPOs in 20 years in the first half of 2023. Nicolas Aguzin, Chief Executiv...

Rafizi Ramli: NETR to Make Malaysia Better from 2023-08-01T08:00:13

The NETR and Ekonomi Madani was launched to much fanfare but will it be the much needed solution to Malaysia's structural issues. Economy Minister, Rafizi Ramli answers that questions whilst tel...

Playing It Safe In 2023 State Polls from 2023-07-31T08:00:50

With a total of 570 candidates vying for 245 state seats in the upcoming state elections, we speak to Dr. Bridget Welsh, Honorary Research Associate, Asia Research Institute at the University of...

JLL On The ASEAN Landscape from 2023-07-28T08:00:21

JLL is a Fortune 200 company with more than US$20 billion of annual revenue, whose origin dates back to 1760 and is today listed on the NYSE. In Southeast Asia they advise on property deals, spe...

Zoom-ing On The Enterprise Market from 2023-07-27T08:00:36

How have Zoom fortunes fared now that the pandemic is over, and most workers have returned to physical office? What other new products and services can Zoom offer moving forward to retain sticki...

Liew Chin Tong On Malaysia's Economic Take Off from 2023-07-26T08:00:37

Malaysia’s net foreign direct investment amounted to RM74.6 billion in 2022, but how can we further improve the ease of doing business here? Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade ...

Is Russia Burning Bridges With Foreign Media? from 2023-07-25T08:00:30

This month, the war in Ukraine crossed the 500 day mark since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. How do the events in Russia’s history inform the political developments of t...

EPF, Overcoming Challenges In Retirement Savings from 2023-07-24T08:00:05

Malaysian are ill-prepared for retirement with only 18% of EPF members having enough savings when they reach 55. We speak with Nurhisham Hussein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Employees Providen...

Chery's Malaysian Ambitions from 2023-07-21T08:00:05

Chery has returned to the Malaysian market and launched two of its flagship models. Country Director of Chery Malaysia, Leo Chen shares with us what is different this time, competition in this c...

Xendit, Still A Payment Gateway Unicorn from 2023-07-20T08:00:39

Xendit, an Indonesian payment gateway has started its operations in Malaysia. We speak to their CEO, Moses Lo to find out their plans for Asean expansion, how soon they will turn EBITDA positive...

Don't Write Off Asean Equity Markets Yet from 2023-07-18T08:00:17

Unlike 2022, Asean equities markets have underperformed compared to Japan, Korea and US. We check in with our panel consisting of Anand Pathmakanthan, Head of Regional Equity Research, Maybank I...

Can M+ Global Boost Malacca Securities Profit? from 2023-07-17T08:00:56

Malacca Securities has evolved from a family run stock broker to offer financial advisory services. 3rd Generation Managing Director Lim Chia Wei, launched M+ Global digital platform 2 months ag...

Selangor MB: PH Confident Of Win In State Elections from 2023-07-14T08:00:52

Selangor is said to be the most competitive in this upcoming state elections. Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, Caretaker Menteri Besar of Selangor tells us why they are confident of winning at least 3...

WASCO Benefitting From Energy Security Priorities from 2023-07-13T08:00:10

WASCO, an integrated energy solutions company in the oil and gas industry known for its pipe coating segment has an order book of RM3.5bn, close to the record high. We speak to Giancarlo Maccagn...

Will IPO Be An Eagle Or Bogey For MST Golf? from 2023-07-12T08:00:19

If you have ever picked up the game of golf, then the name MST Golf would not have escaped you. MST is the largest golf retailer in Malaysia and Singapore, and sells 90 brands across their 44 st...

Penang Caretaker CM On The State Election from 2023-07-11T08:00:34

Caretaker Chief Minister of Penang Chow Kon Yeow talks about his first term as the state's chief executive and what he and his administration have accomplished since taking control of the state ...

Can ERM Maintain Its Sustainability Niche Advantage? from 2023-07-10T08:00:11

ERM describes itself as the largest pure-play sustainability consultancy, in an era where all consulting firms are dabbling in the ESG space. Global CEO Tom Reichert shares with us the challenge...

Skyworld IPO To Reach The Stars? from 2023-07-07T08:00:59

SkyWorld Development will be listed on Bursa next Monday 10 July, with an IPO price of 80 sen per share. Will the recently announced FY2023 record results give its IPO a boost ? We speak with Da...

Ghana Looking To Boost Trade Relations With Malaysia from 2022-04-21T08:00:37

Ghana and Malaysia have more in common than you think, as we were both British colonies that gained independence in 1957 and we also share a similar population size. Ms. Ama Boahemaa Dwomoh, the...

Duopharma: Strategizing Beyond Vaccines from 2022-04-20T08:00:59

Duopharma Biotech Berhad, the distributor of the Sinopharm vaccine, was one of the winners of the pandemic. But with a price cap set by the government, how will that impact the company? Leonard ...

How Does Central Global Berhad Juggle Tape Manufacturing And Construction? from 2022-04-18T08:00

Central Global Berhad has been a pioneer in high temp tape manufacturing since 1972 and in recent years the company has also ventured into the construction sector. But how does the company juggl...

For Art's Sake from 2022-04-15T08:00:09

In conjunction with World Art Day, we have a special panel discussion with Lim Wei Ling of Wei Ling Gallery, a contemporary art gallery located in KL and Irsyad Saidin of Pentas.io, Malaysia’s p...

Will Embraer's E2 Take Flight In Malaysian Skies? from 2022-04-14T08:00:43

Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer is a minnow in contrast to market giants Boeing and Airbus, especially in the Asia-Pacific. However, the planemaker has bold ambitions to grow its presen...

Can The Carrier Man Can? from 2022-04-13T08:00:45

Chong Wai Yen, Managing Director, Carrier Malaysia shares with us how Carrier, the original inventor of the air conditioning system, is planning to expand further into the Asia Pacific region an...

CrowdStrike's Ventures In Asia from 2022-04-12T08:00:32

CrowdStrike is a well-known name in the endpoint cybersecurity sector. As worldwide spending on security and risk management technology is expected to increase in the years ahead, we ask Jagdish...

The Czech Republic's Role In The Heart Of Europe from 2022-04-11T08:00:39

Already host to more than 150 thousand Ukrainian refugees, the Czech Republic has also become the first NATO member state to send tanks to Ukraine following the Russian invasion. Today on the Br...

Tourism Malaysia Always In Business from 2022-04-08T08:00:31

After two years devoid of international tourism, Malaysia fully reopened its borders this month to much fanfare. Has the pandemic provided an opportunity for Tourism Malaysia to reset and restar...

Bermaz Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions from 2022-04-07T08:00:35

With supply chain disruptions, labour shortages and high oil prices plaguing the world, how does it all impact the local automotive industry, specifically Bermaz Auto Berhad who distributes Mazd...

As Borders Reopen, Time To Rebrand Malaysia? from 2022-04-06T08:00:56

The government is expecting tourism to contribute as much as 12% towards GDP eventually but is this achievable and what is the roadmap? We speak to Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, ...

The Hollowing Of Malaysia's August House from 2022-04-05T08:00:59

Former Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Dato Mohammad Ariff Md Yusof is the author of ‘Parliament Unexpected’, a book in which he discusses his recollections of parliament, politics and pandemic in ...

As Ukraine Invasion Drags, Do Global Debt Risks Rise? from 2022-04-04T08:00:06

James McCormack, Global Head of Sovereign Ratings at Fitch Ratings, addresses the possibility of sovereign debt default risks due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, given the globalised nature of ...

Killing The Frogs With The Anti Hopping Law from 2022-04-01T08:00:19

The cabinet has delayed the Anti Hopping Law but is this critical for a democracy like Malaysia? Datuk Seri Azalina Othman, Former Deputy Speaker of Dewan Rakyat and Special Adviser to the Prime...

Aurelius: A New Kid In The Healthcare Block from 2022-03-31T08:00:15

Backed by Navis Capital, Aurelius Healthcare has recently acquired Nilai Medical Center and renamed it as Aurelius Hospital Nilai. But what are their plans for the group post acquisition? Dato’ ...

Westports's Growth Is Hinged On Concession Agreement from 2022-03-30T08:00:16

As the world continues to grapple with supply chain disruptions caused by the numerous factory or plant shutdowns occurring in parts of the world as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage on, h...

University Of Nottingham Malaysia: Flying Solo, Post-Pandemic from 2022-03-29T08:00:24

Professor Sarah Metcalfe, Interim Provost and CEO of University of Nottingham Malaysia, addresses the challenges of getting students back on campus, post-pandemic as well as life after its local...

MRT3 Circle Line Could Transform The City from 2022-03-28T08:00:04

The MRT3 Circle Line will have 31 stations, with 40km of elevated tracks and 11km of underground tunnels that stretch into a circular alignment along the perimeter of Kuala Lumpur. But with...

From War To Sport: Can The MOU Change Malaysian Politics? from 2022-03-25T08:00:50

The tabling of an anti-hopping law during the first session of Parliament in 2022 was one of the key conditions of the MOU between the Federal Government and Pakatan Harapan. Now that the tablin...

The Ukraine War, A 1 Month Update from 2022-03-24T08:00:51

The war in Ukraine continues into its 2nd month with no signs of peace. We speak to H. E. Olexander Nechytaylo, Ambassador of Ukraine to Malaysia for an update on the situation on the ground fro...

BAC Education Bullish On Hybrid Learning from 2022-03-23T08:00:16

Despite the squeeze on student enrollment due to the Covid-19 pandemic, BAC Education Group has been investing in hybrid infrastructure to make the best of both in-person and online learning. We...

Carousell, The Marketplace Unicorn Shares Big Plans For Malaysia from 2022-03-22T08:00

Carousell is one of the leading classified marketplaces that has attained unicorn status with more than USD1 billion valuation. We speak to Tang Siew Wai, the Malaysian Country Manager, to find ...

Emirates Malaysia Is Ready To Spread Its Wings from 2022-03-21T08:00:08

After two years of stringent borders control, Malaysia will soon be reopening its borders once again and many in the aviation sector welcome this with both arms. Mohammad Al Attar, Country Manag...

Prolonged Russia-Ukraine War Might Spell a Dilemma For ASEAN from 2022-03-18T08:00:18

Dr. Malcolm Davis, Senior Analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, offers a state of play for the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the choices ASEAN might soon have to make if the confli...

Finnish Secret to Happiness: Public Trust in Government from 2022-03-17T08:00:03

Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for four years straight in the World Happiness Report. What accounts for the high levels of contentment among Finns? We discuss the facto...

No Quick Fixes for Floods from 2022-03-16T08:00:27

With the country experiencing an unprecedented level of flooding, we ask Cha-Ly Koh from Urbanmetry and YB Charles Santiago, MP for Klang as to the solutions required to better respond, mitigate...

Media Prima Back in the Black from 2022-03-15T08:00:43

Malaysia's largest integrated media company, Media Prima, reported stellar 2021 earnings, marking a return to profit since 2015. Under the helm of newly appointed managing director, Rafiq R...

Johor Elections Paving the Way for GE15 from 2022-03-14T08:00:55

Fresh off the Johor state elections, we unpack the results and drama that ensued to understand what it means for politics on a federal level. Is this a bellwether for the 15th General Elections?...

Malaysia's Employment Predicament: Unemployment or Underemployment? from 2022-03-11T08:00:59

When it comes to wages, many of us can agree that it should be increased. But the question that provokes intense debate is when and how? Should market forces dictate the quantum of our living, g...

D&O Green Technologies In The Driver’s Seat from 2022-03-10T08:00:28

The past few years have been booming for semiconductor players. Automotive LED supplier D&O Green Technologies Bhd’s managing director, Tay Kheng Chiong, is on the Breakfast Grille to talk a...

Spreading Its Wings for Insurtech from 2022-03-09T08:00:59

Two years into the pandemic and hardly any flights happening, how does a general insurance player tied to an airline like Tune Protect grow and maintain its presence? Rohit Nambiar, Group CEO of...

InNature, Can It Stay Ahead? from 2022-03-08T08:00:12

On International Women’s Day 2022, we speak to a pioneer that championed the environment, social causes and women's issues: listed company InNature which manages the Body Shop in Malaysia, Cambo...

Love, Bonito Hearts Global Growth from 2022-03-07T08:00:38

Prudent, measured growth has been key to managing Covid's retail fallout but having raised Series C funding, it's now all systems go for regional and international expansion. Dione Song, CEO of ...

Improving Margins for B2B Industry Supplier KVC from 2022-03-04T08:00:52

Eddie Wong, Managing Director of KVC Industrial Supplies and Country MD of Sonepar Malaysia shares with us how this one stop shop for commercial and industrial properties plans to improve its ma...

WWD 2022: Keep Forests Intact, Preserve Biodiversity from 2022-03-03T08:00:27

Malaysia is home to one of the most biodiverse ecological environments, widely recognized for the richness of flora and fauna species with whom we share the land. In recognition of the value of ...

Wanted: A National EV Framework from 2022-03-02T08:00:29

Thanks to the success of its Civic sedan and HR-V and BR-V SUVs, Honda is the top non-national make in Malaysia, but longer-term challenges centre on Honda's investment into EVs where the lack o...

Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia, Small But Big Ambitions from 2022-03-01T08:00:27

In a crowded field of 16 Islamic Banks, how does one of the smallest standalone banks make waves? Arsalaan Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia tell us their strategy for gro...

Extra Shots of Caffeine Boosting Berjaya Food Growth from 2022-02-28T08:00:48

From the most recent earnings, it looks like the worst is over for Berjaya Food but what is their strategy for growth in a crowded field? And with the added pressures of inflations and shortage ...

Ukraine Envoy: National Morale Is Strong from 2022-02-25T08:00:53

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have boiled over into a full-scale invasion after Russia sent military troops into the country on Thursday, 24 February. Why have diplomatic efforts to resolv...

CARRO: Buying A Car In A Few Clicks With A Disruptor from 2022-02-24T08:00:03

The pandemic had resulted in a rise in online transactions for used cars, but the competition is also intense. We speak to CARRO, a Singapore-based automotive marketplace, present in Thailand, I...

Can TalentCorp Stem The Brain Drain? from 2022-02-23T08:00:16

It was first established in 2011, and is now under the Ministry of Human Resources. But TalentCorp did not have a CEO for more than 2 years in June 2018 until CEO Thomas Matthew was appointed in...

The Right Time For SIAB's IPO? from 2022-02-22T08:00:16

With the advent of the pandemic and a challenging time for the construction sector, we ask Ng Wai Hoe, Managing Director, SIAB Holdings the rationale for this IPO for this mid-sized construction...

Can Nokia Stage Comeback in 5G Race? from 2022-02-21T08:00:56

Nokia today has moved beyond the mobile phone business, focusing on telecommunications technology services and network equipment supply, where it’s one of three dominant players in the sector, a...

Big Plans For Rosti Group In Asia? from 2022-02-18T08:00:30

Patrick Williams, Senior Vice President for Asia of Rosti Group, a global plastics injection moulding company and contract manufacturer, shares with us how they have battled the supply chain and...

Mavenir's Asian Expansion and the Case for OpenRAN from 2022-02-17T08:00:42

US-based telecommunications software company Mavenir created its name as a disruptor in the industry, championing cloud-native software solutions and Open Radio Access Network (RAN) implementati...

Have Universities Stayed Current? from 2022-02-16T08:00:50

Big business wants to hire technologists while students fear debt and increasingly, seek meaningful and rewarding careers not necessarily centered on benefits, even as startup life beckons. Prof...

MyNews, Turning Things Around 24/7 from 2022-02-15T08:00:42

After the largest loss since the IPO, is 2022 the year of recovery for this 24 hour convenient store operator? Dang Tai Luk, Group CEO of MyNews Holdings Berhad tells us his plans for growth and...

Karex, Globe's Largest Condom Maker, Seeks Rebound from 2022-02-14T08:00:37

It may be Valentine's Day but condom usage is down 30-40% globally while the fortunes of the world's largest maker of the prophylactic, Karex Bhd, has been flat at best. CEO Goh Miah Kiat explai...

Malaysian Don Pioneering Bioethics Research from 2022-02-11T08:00:40

According to United Nations data, less than 30% of researchers are women, indicating a significant diversity gap in knowledge generation in academia. On International Day of Women and Girls in S...

UCrest Berhad: Hospital In The Cloud from 2022-02-10T08:00:57

Ucrest Berhad's Founder, Chairman and Managing Director, Mr Eg Kah Yee, shed light on how their i-Medic platform penetrate the digital health business and how Ucrest has fared during the pandemi...

Are Malaysian Companies Behind the Sustainability Curve? from 2022-02-09T08:00:25

The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) is the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, first set up in 2000 to galvanize private sector to prioritize the triple bottom line: people...

B. Braun's Next 50 Years from 2022-02-08T08:00:35

We speak to one of the world's leaders of medical devices, global multinational B Braun. With a rich 200 plus history in Germany, we ask Mr. Christoph Mueller, Asia Pacific Senior Vice President...

TCM Reaching A Brand New Audience from 2022-02-07T08:00:07

Traditional Chinese Medicine has gone mainstream in the last few years, seen as complementary to western medicine. Is the challenge now attracting the millennial and Gen Z's? Aaron Boey, Group C...

QS On A Mission To Transform Higher Education from 2022-02-04T08:00:24

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) is known for their QS World University Rankings. Dr. Edward Harcourt, Senior Vice President joins Philip to talk about how the pandemic changed education, what QS does,...

Caely Reveals Plans to Expand Beyond Undergarments from 2022-02-03T08:00:34

Malaysian undergarment manufacturer Caely Holdings has evolved from a small-direct selling company to the largest exporter of lingerie and maternity wear in the country. How is the company ...

Ascott: Business is Booming In Serviced Residences from 2022-01-31T08:00:31

Ascott International Management is wholly owned by Capitaland Investment, and in Malaysia is the largest international serviced residence operator with around 6,200 units in 27 properties. ...

Liquid Dreams. Can Spritzer Improve Its Margins? from 2022-01-28T08:00:33

During Chinese New Year, carbonated water for some is a must. Philip See speaks to Spritzer, a leader in manufacturing bottled water products. Kenny Lim Seng Lee, Executive Director and Group CE...

MEASAT's Broadband Ambition from 2022-01-27T08:00:27

Malaysia’s satellite operator MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd’s Chief Operating Officer, Yau Chyong Lim talks about Malaysia’s satellite industry, the CONNECTme NOW services and MEASAT’s s role...

Brighter Outlook For ERS Energy? from 2022-01-26T08:00:04

ERS Energy installs and designs solar power systems from all sectors like residential and industrial. On The Breakfast Grille, Jonathan Kan, Managing Director and Co-Founder of ERS Energy Sdn Bh...

Covid Cools Huawei Pact Mania For JF Tech from 2022-01-25T08:00:14

A pact with China tech giant Huawei has sent shares of local circuit testing firm JF Technology Bhd through the roof, but production delays, China's Zero-Covid policy and lofty valuations offer ...

Transforming Malaysian TVET from 2022-01-24T08:00:03

How can technical and vocational education and training (TVET) be made more relevant and attractive to Malaysians? To mark the International Day of Education, our Breakfast Grille panel discusse...

TK Elevator Malaysia - These Malls Were Made For Walking from 2022-01-21T08:00:48

The pandemic has upended travel, retail and meetings, prompting the question of the implications for property and construction - including lifts, elevators and walkalators. James Leong, Managing...

Ninja Van Malaysia Targets Same-Day Delivery Across Peninsular by June from 2022-01-20T08:00:59

Logistics players have made banks during the pandemic as movement restrictions drove up demand for delivery services. Ninja Van Malaysia is one of the beneficiaries - they’ve seen their del...

Is US Digital Bank MoneyLion Looking to Prowl Asia? from 2022-01-19T08:00:25

MoneyLion has the distinction of being a US digital bank with a Malaysian workforce, courtesy of its co-founder and CTO Foong Chee Mun who set up an office in Kuala Lumpur. Following its listing...

Tackling Climate Change Requires Imagination from 2022-01-17T08:00:49

Are there any lessons that can be drawn from the pandemic to tackle the climate crisis? Alice Hill, the author of The Fight for Climate After COVID-19, who also served as a special assistant at ...

Disrupting Broking With Technology And Low Commissions from 2022-01-14T08:00:57

Volumes on Bursa Malaysia had been on a declining trend except for 2020 when many turned to online trading as working from home became the norm. But as we return to work, how does online broker,...

Coraza Banking on MNC Ties for Future Growth from 2022-01-13T08:00:05

Engineering support services provider Coraza Integrated Technology is set to be one of the first companies to debut on the ACE market this year with the aim of raising some RM33 million for thei...

Going Beyond Auditing To Advisory, Tax And Legal from 2022-01-12T08:00:41

Accounting firms have evolved over the years and now offer a range of services but does this business model have inherent conflicts of interest? Soo Hoo Khoon Yean, Managing Partner of PwC Malay...

Country Heights Is Back, This Time With Lofty Ambitions from 2022-01-11T08:00:27

Country Heights Holdings, a property juggernaut in the 90s that has fallen to losses in four of the last five years, is aiming for a turnaround, this time as a digital landlord. Managing Directo...

MI Technovation On Track To Deliver Its 10 Year Roadmap from 2022-01-10T08:00:24

With the semiconductor industry growing more than 25% in 2021, we speak to Kuang Eng Oh, Group Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, Mi Technovation Bhd on how this semiconductor equ...

MHTC Aims To Revive Medical Tourism from 2022-01-07T08:00:47

Mohd Daud Mohd Arif, CEO, Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) is in the hot seat as he explains about the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Industry Blueprint 2021-2025 and what is the likely rec...

Senheng's IPO Plans To Dominate The Market from 2022-01-06T08:00:05

As Senheng seeks to raise around RM270 million from its IPO at the price of RM1.07 per share, we ask Lim Kim Heng, Executive Chairman of Senheng New Retail Bhd how he plans to use the proceeds o...

Time For FBMKLCI To Shine In 2022? from 2022-01-05T08:00

Once again the FBMKLCI disappoints. Why and will 2022 be a better year or are there other markets that will provide better returns. Anand Pathmakanthan, Head of Regional Equity Research, Maybank...

ProtectHealth Driving Public-Private Partnership In PICK from 2022-01-04T08:00:21

ProtectHealth Corporation, a subsidiary company under the Ministry of Health, is playing a key role in accelerating the distribution of vaccines by galvanizing private healthcare secto...

Pejuang, A Breakaway Or A Brand New Party? from 2022-01-03T08:00:16

Pejuang is the latest Malay political party with 4MPs. But what does the party stand for and will it make any headway in the next elections? Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, its President and the so...

Best Of The Breakfast Grille 2021: Pandemic Winners from 2021-12-31T08:00:09

Although the Covid-19 pandemic took a toll on the global economy, there were undoubtedly some players that managed to come out on top. We revisit conversations with businesses that have leverage...

Best Of The Breakfast Grille 2021: Travel and Tourism from 2021-12-30T08:00:03

The travel and tourism sectors were the hardest hit by the pandemic as global and domestic borders shuttered. How have different industry players navigated the patchy border reopenings? We revis...

Best Of The Breakfast Grille 2021: The Economy from 2021-12-29T08:00:57

2021 was touted as the year of pandemic recovery - but as the Covid-19 virus mutated and new variants emerged, uncertainty dominated the economy and markets. We revisit conversations on the outl...

Best Of The Breakfast Grille 2021: Politics from 2021-12-28T08:00:13

The tumultuous politics of 2020 which witnessed the Sheraton Move continued into 2021, with a national state of emergency declared in January followed by another change in government in August. ...

Best Of The Breakfast Grille 2021: Covid-19 And Healthcare from 2021-12-27T08:00:16

The Covid-19 pandemic took a twist this year with the emergence of the Delta and Omicron variants throwing obstacles into recovery, despite the robust national vaccination programme. We revisit ...

AFG Mining For Potential Regional Fintech Riches from 2021-12-24T08:00:29

According to recent surveys, fintech investments in the Southeast Asian region tripled this year to a record USD3.5 billion amid pandemic-driven digitalization trends. ASEAN Fintech Group, part ...

Sunway University: Local With World Class Ambitions from 2021-12-23T08:00:27

The pandemic has changed higher education permanently but is that better for students and universities? Professor Sibrandes Poppema from Sunway University tells us. We also ask if ratings mean a...

Awesome Awaits For LEGOLAND Malaysia from 2021-12-22T08:00:34

Legoland Malaysia Resort in Johor had reopened in October after months of closure. Philip See speaks to CS Lim, the Divisional Director of LEGOLAND Malaysia Resorts to breakdown the costs ...

No Sunset For Niro, Instead Going Public from 2021-12-21T08:00:15

Tiles manufacturer Niro Ceramic Group was first established in 1979 now has plans to go public in 2023. We speak to Managing Director, Ian Kok about operations, challenges and the outlook of the...

Jade Marvel's Big Transformation Plans from 2021-12-20T08:00:26

Property and construction firm Jade Marvel Group Bhd wants to transform into a mini private equity firm with initial interests in seafood processing and moneylending. Joint Managing Directo...

The Malaysian Nanotech REVOLUTIoNT from 2021-12-17T08:00:46

NanoMalaysia Berhad, a not-for-profit government venture builder has spent the last 10 years building a nanotechnology ecosystem in Malaysia from the ground-up. How ready as a country are we to ...

ALP Making Their Mark In Malaysia from 2021-12-16T08:00:42

Founded in 2014, Ally Logistic Property is Taiwan’s first and largest institutional logistic property developer and is setting up their first SEA logistic park in Malaysia. We speak to Charlie C...

UWC's Next Growth Trajectory from 2021-12-15T08:00:53

Matin Ng, Deputy CEO of UWC Berhad helps us understand how they grew from a wire cutting machine manufacturer into an integrated engineering services provider as it navigates the multiple challe...

Hauling Their Way To A Win from 2021-12-14T08:00:13

Swift Haulage Berhad is slated for listing on Bursa Malaysia on 21 December. Will this much anticipated IPO be a success despite its rather lofty valuations? We speak to Loo Yong Hui, Group CEO ...

Race, Religion, MA63 Betrayals Drive Decolonisation Discussions from 2021-12-13T08:00:04

Sick of damaging racial and religious political ideologues, negative sentiment towards Peninsula Malaysians are at peak levels, with decolonisation gathering momentum. Political Analyst Dr Arnol...

Commit To Rights-Based Approach Back Home, Not Just On International Stage from 2021-12-10T08:00:38

The theme for Human Rights Day 2021 is Equality: Reducing inequalities, advancing human rights. What human rights issues have risen to the surface in Malaysia's pandemic experience? We discuss h...

PAC Oversight Sustained Amid Challenges from 2021-12-09T08:00:12

The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee plays a crucial oversight role in monitoring government spending. To mark International Anti-Corruption Day, we speak to the current chair, YB Wong Ka...

Airbnb, Winner Of Re-Opening from 2021-12-08T08:00

Home-sharing app Airbnb’s revenue grew by 67% y-o-y to $2.2 billion in the third quarter of this year. But how will the Omicron variant impact travel and Airbnb? Amanpreet Bajaj, General M...

At LH Plus, People And Automation Are Its Future from 2021-12-07T08:00

In the midst of the pandemic, Callum Chen, CEO of the family-owned plastics manufacturer LH Plus Sdn Bhd, achieved greater efficiency with fewer humans and more machines.

Can Australia Withstand China's Economic Onslaught? from 2021-12-06T08:00

Malaysia and Australia elevated long-standing bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) earlier this year. How do the fortunes of the Lucky Country impact Malaysia, in light ...

COP26 Impact On The Financial Sector from 2021-12-02T08:00

At the back of COP26, we’re extending the discussion with Cedric Rimaud, ASEAN Program Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative and Raymond Tang, Chief Executive Officer of Eastspring Investment ...

BTM's Ambition In Renewable Energy, Realistic? from 2021-12-01T08:00

With over two decades of experience in logging, sawmill operator BTM Resources Berhad is looking to venture into renewable energy to diversify its income stream and provide for sustainable reven...

OYO On Track To Be The World's Largest Hotel Chain? from 2021-11-30T08:00

As a platform that provides full-stack technology for businesses with hotels and homes. Country head for OYO Malaysia and Singapore, Tan Ming Luk shares the impact of the pandemic on operations ...

IBM: Big Blue Banking On Hybrid Cloud from 2021-11-29T08:00

This year, IBM celebrates its 60th anniversary in Malaysia. But following the sudden closure of its Global Delivery Center in May, how committed is IBM to its Malaysian investments? We speak to ...

Cloudflare, The Disruptive Immunity System from 2021-11-26T08:00

In a world where cyberattacks are increasingly common, security systems are a must. Jonathan Dixon, Vice President & General Manager of Cloudflare for Asia Pacific, Japan & Greater China...

Coursera Stays On Growth Mode from 2021-11-25T08:00

We speak to one of the world's largest MOOCs, Massive Open Online Course providers Coursera on their expansion plans and their road to profitability as their India and Asia Pacific Managing Dire...

Phison Unfazed By Headwinds With Deep R&D Roots from 2021-11-24T08:00

Taiwanese semiconductor company Phison Electronics is small but mighty in the industry, with a significant market share in NAND flash controller IC design and storage solutions. But with its Mal...

Next Chapter For Malaysia-Cuba Relations? from 2021-11-23T08:00

Malaysia-Cuban relations have been established since 1975, but why has bilateral economic activity remained minimal? Ambassador Batista Gonzalez explains the challenges to enhancing bilateral co...

Is Melaka A Precursor To GE15? from 2021-11-22T08:00

BN had a resounding win in Melaka with 21 seats. What was the reason for this? Is this a wake-up call for Pakatan Harapan? Will the existing coalitions hold? And is this a barometer of GE15? The...

Is It Still Brick And Mortar For Kids? from 2021-11-19T08:05

Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Berhad made its debut on the Ace market more than 2 years ago just a few months before the pandemic. But how has this franchisee of Mothercare, ELC and Entertainer Toy Sto...

Liberty Leads By Consolidating from 2021-11-18T08:00

Malaysia has just a population of 32 million people but 21 general insurance companies. To grow market share, is consolidation the way forward? We ask Puneet Parischa, CEO of Liberty Insurance M...

Oracle's Cloud Bet In Asia Pacific from 2021-11-17T08:00

Chin Ying Loong, Regional Managing Director for ASEAN and SAGE (South Asian Growing Economies) from Oracle Cooperation shares with us Oracle's strategy to expand its cloud products and services ...

Boost Aims Beyond Payment Solutions from 2021-11-16T08:00

We ask Sheyantha Abeykoon, CEO of Boost about the pathway to profitability for its e-wallet business and the status of a joint application with RHB for a digital banking license with Bank Negara...

Bata Malaysia Courting Gen Z Sneakerheads from 2021-11-15T08:00

Bata has cultivated the brand "shoes for everyone" to great success, but does this everyman approach put it at a disadvantage compared to other more niche international brands? Additionally, the...

How Will Arcc Spaces Transform Flexible Working Spaces Post Pandemic? from 2021-11-12T08:00

We speak to Justin Chen, CEO of Arcc Spaces, one of Asia’s leading flexible work spaces operators about how the pandemic has changed the future and design of co-working spaces in Asia Paci...

ASB Strives To Build Smart And Sharp Leaders from 2021-11-11T08:00

Established in 2015 from a partnership between MIT Sloan School of Management and Bank Negara Malaysia, Asia School of Business has been specializing in business administration-related courses l...

Malaysia’s Sky-high Aerospace Ambition - Are We Ready? from 2021-11-10T08:05

Malaysia wants to be a formidable player in the aerospace industry and has set in motion plans and blueprints to make this a reality. The 12th Malaysia Plan hopes the aerospace industry can gene...

Concerted Climate Change Action Urgently Needed from 2021-11-09T08:00

Environmental groups like the WWF have long sounded the alarm over the impact of human development on the natural world, and these calls are becoming increasingly urgent in the face of an immine...

T7 Expands Beyond Petronas And Oil&Gas from 2021-11-08T08:00

Previously called Tanjung Offshore, Datuk Seri Dr. Nik Norzrul Thani Bin N. Hassan Thani, Chairman of T7 Global comes on the Breakfast Grille to share the performance of their oil & gas serv...

Faber-Castell's Pencils And Erasers Digital Face-Off from 2021-11-05T08:00

Andrew Woon, Managing Director of Faber-Castell Malaysia, talks about how the the 260-year-old German stationery company is navigating the digital era and the production intricacies of its 43-ye...

Is Zoom, Zooming In Or Zooming Out? from 2021-11-03T08:00

A clear poster child of the winners of the pandemic is Zoom as we all turned to video conferencing for work, education and even socializing. But with vaccine optimism and a return to old lives, ...

Budget 2022: Paying The Price In The Future from 2021-11-02T08:00

We get an external perspective from Tricia Yeoh, CEO of IDEAS and Tai Lai Kok, Executive Director and Head of Tax KPMG Malaysia on Budget 2022 and its implications for the future as we dissect t...

Budget 2022: A Budget For The Whole Family? from 2021-11-01T08:00

The largest budget in Malaysian history at RM332billion but does it achieve the 3R's - recovery, rebuild and reform? And will the Budget initiatives be spent wisely to achieve its objectives? We...

How To Pay For A Populist Budget In 2022? from 2021-10-29T08:00

Expectations are sky-high for Budget 2022 to set the tone for Malaysia's post-pandemic recovery. It will also signal the policy direction of Prime Minister Dato' Seri Ismail Sabri's fledgling go...

Maszlee: Where Is The Post-Pandemic Education Masterplan? from 2021-10-28T08:00

Dr. Maszlee Malik has been described as the most unpopular minister during his short stint in Cabinet as the Minister of Education. He’s recently published a book, titled "Memori Bukan Mem...

China Rewriting Economic Narrative - But At What Cost? from 2021-10-27T08:00

The 2021 narrative has been one of global economic recovery - but it’s not without its twists and turns, as the Delta variant emerged and disrupted business. And as we enter into the final...

Clearer Skies Ahead For GE Engine Services from 2021-10-26T08:00

The pandemic may have ravaged the global aviation industry but there are clear signs of recovery, giving impetus to the KL, Malaysia-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business belongi...

The Challenging Road To COP 26 from 2021-10-25T08:00

In less than a week, COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow begins. We ask how nations around the world are going to resolve one of the planets biggest challenges and whe...

Britain's ASEAN Dilemma And COP26's Energy Challenges from 2021-10-22T08:00

Charles Hay, the United Kingdom's High Commissioner to Malaysia, addresses Malaysia's policy vacuum and political and business uncertainty from the perspective of British investment even as Glas...

Xiaomi Sees Beyond Smartphones In Tech War from 2021-10-21T08:00

KM Leong, General Manager of Southeast Asia for China-based smartphone maker Xiaomi International, talks about new opportunities beyond the phone, which currently comprises 80% of overall revenu...

Workday's Asia Pacific Expansion from 2021-10-20T08:00

As we exit the pandemic, what will be the new normal for work? How will companies manage their employees and how has the war for talent changed? Sandeep Sharma, President of Workday, one of the ...

Clock Is Ticking, Will MAB Make It This Time? from 2021-10-18T08:00

Covid-19 and now high jet fuel prices have been the immediate challenges for the aviation sector. But even before this, Malaysia Airlines has been struggling despite bailouts to the tune of RM28...

Afghanistan, Interrupted (Again) from 2021-10-15T08:00

The withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and the return of the Taliban to government in August closed the chapter on the 20 year war sparked by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. What lessons can b...

Can We Eradicate Poverty Once And For All? from 2021-10-14T08:00

The Covid-19 pandemic has inarguably reversed the gains of Malaysia's poverty eradication programme, with both middle-income and lower-income communities facing economic hardship affecting basic...

Electrification Is The Future For Volvo from 2021-10-13T08:00

Volvo targets to go fully green by 2030 but can these plans be achieved in Malaysia? We speak to newly appointed managing director, Charles Frump on their plans for their game changer XC40 Recha...

MUDA: The Disruptive Force To Be Reckoned With? from 2021-10-12T08:00

After 1 year, MUDA still has not been able to register itself as a political party. How does this affect their plans for GE15? Syed Saddiq, MP for MUAR and Co-Founder of MUDA tells us this and m...

ATA Plus Looking To Grow Beyond ECF from 2021-10-11T08:00

ATA Plus was one of the pioneer players in the Malaysian equity crowdfunding (ECF) space in 2016, and it has witnessed the growing popularity of ECF even during the pandemic. Following its partn...

iQiyi Vying For Pole Position In Asian Content Space from 2021-10-08T08:00

Mainland-China based streaming platform iQiyi is often described as China's answer to Netflix. But while it dominates the China market, can it make inroads into Southeast Asia where audiences ha...

Malaysia's Path To Covid-19 Endemicity from 2021-10-07T08:00

After more than 600 days in the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysia is seeing an easing of daily new infections amid a high vaccination rate with ne...

MDV's Role In Malaysia's Digital Plans from 2021-10-06T08:00

Malaysia Debt Ventures, a government agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation hits a milestone - it’s 20th Year Anniversary...

Prudence Balances SME Pandemic Recovery from 2021-10-05T08:00

SMEs, the economic life bloods of Malaysia, were arguably the biggest victims of the pandemic. But funding their revival has to be balanced with a new f...

12MP, The Devil Is In The Details from 2021-10-04T08:00

The 12th Malaysia Plan was unveiled with the broad theme of a prosperous, inclusive and sustainable Malaysia. A goal that all Malaysians would aspire to...

Social Protection Overhaul Needed For Malaysia’s Ageing Nation from 2021-10-01T08:00

By 2060, Malaysia will be a super-aged nation, where 1 in 5 Malaysians will be over the age of 65. The rapidly ageing population will bring with it a ho...

Nestle Adapts To Reflect Shift In Consumer Trends from 2021-09-30T08:00

We get into conversation with Nestle, the world's largest food company, Nestlé as we ask Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé (Malaysia) Berh...

Alliance Bank: Small In Size But Not In Ambition from 2021-09-29T08:00

The banking sector has faced many challenges from a prolonged Covid-19 pandemic whilst structural changes are fast approaching. Joel Kornreich, Group CE...

Will Ta Win Shine? from 2021-09-28T08:00

Copper product manufacturer, Ta Win Holdings aims to supply to the healthcare and electric vehicle industries as well as venture into blockchain. What i...

Turning Snail Mail Around from 2021-09-27T08:00

Postal services are all facing a structure decline as online communication has become the dominant way of life. But what tricks does newly appointed Gro...

Pos Malaysia: Turning Snail Mail Around from 2021-09-27T08:00

Postal services are all facing a structure decline as online communication has become the dominant way of life. But what tricks does newly appointed Gro...

Making Peace Between China And US from 2021-09-24T08:00

Kishore Mahbubani, former diplomat, author of the book "Has China Won?", and Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute, of the National Univer...

Pentamaster Turns Crises Into Opportunities from 2021-09-23T08:00

We get into a conversation with Chuah Choon Bin, Executive Director of Pentamaster about his journey so far and the plans he has to grow the business be...

Main Market Beckons For Southern Cable from 2021-09-22T08:00

Kedah-based cable and wire maker Southern Cable is graduating to the Main Market by the end of the year, with its post-pandemic recovery plans and new p...

Amadeus: Travel Solutions During The Pandemic from 2021-09-21T08:00

We speak to Mieke De Schepper, Executive Vice President and Managing Director for Asia-Pacific, Amadeus on how this global travel technology leader sees...

AstraZeneca No-Profit Vaccine Strategy from 2021-09-20T08:00

The unusual pairing of Oxford university scientists and British-Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca led to the not for profit Covid-19 vaccine. Bil...

Catalysing Malaysia's Paralympics Success from 2021-09-17T08:00

We speak to Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin, President of the Paralympics Council of Malaysia on Malaysia's record haul, the controversy surround...

Malaysia At 58: Bridging The Gaps Between East And West from 2021-09-15T08:00

Despite the nearly six-decade union between the states of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, misconceptions of history, the constitution and cultur...

Oriental Group's Road To Recovery from 2021-09-14T08:00

Known for their dim sum lunches and lavish Chinese banquet dinners, Phillip Siew, Chairman of Oriental Group, one of Malaysia's largest Chinese Restaura...

WorldRemit: Moving Money With A Click Of A Button from 2021-09-13T08:00

With a click of a button, sending money quickly is now an option and for less charges than before. We speak to one of the disruptors, WorldRemit as to h...

Future-Proof Mental Healthcare Policies from 2021-09-10T08:00

The toll of the Covid-19 pandemic extends far beyond the physical disease; it's impacts include the mental health dimension. According to official stati...

For LBS Bina, Ports And Tourism Beckon, Beyond Property from 2021-09-09T08:00

Affordable homes have been the only bright sparks in a moribund property sector, but new growth opportunities can and must be unearthed, possibly in the...

Contact-Tracing Apps: How They Work And Privacy Concerns from 2021-09-08T08:00

Besides social distancing and vaccines, another tool in the fight against COVID-19 has been contact tracing, and with the COVID-19 pandemic, contact tra...

GHL: Changing To Stay Ahead In The Fintech Race from 2021-09-07T08:00

The fintech space in Malaysia is still at a nascent stage but the field is getting crowded. GHL one of the earliest payment players recognises this and ...

Post-Bloom, Hibiscus’ Position In Fossil-Clean Era from 2021-09-06T08:00

Dr Kenneth Pereira, the founding Managing Director of Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd, Malaysia’s first SPAC with oil and gas assets in Malaysia, Australia...

Transformative Change Needed For Resilient, Sustainable Cities from 2021-09-03T08:00

The United Nations projects that 70% of the world’s population will reside in urban settlements by the year 2050. Additionally, the Covid-19 pande...

Lagenda Properties: From Poultry To Property from 2021-09-02T08:00

Despite the impact of Covid-19 and uncertain economic environment, Lagenda Properties is upbeat in achieving its RM1 billion sales target for this year....

Solutions To Old Economic Problems In A New Malaysia from 2021-09-01T08:00

Terms like unemployment, underemployment, upskilling, social protection and inequality are issues we’ve been hearing more about in the last few ye...

Merdeka 64: Reflections On Malaysian Resilience And Political Reforms from 2021-08-30T08:00

The political turmoil of the past few years have left many feeling cynical about the state of Malaysian democracy. But there are reasons to stay hopeful...

Deleum: New Change Of Direction from 2021-08-27T08:00

With a change in leadership after a challenging 2020, Philip See speaks to Ramanrao Abdullah, Deleum's new group CEO on how he’s cleaned up house....

Airbus: When Will Air Travel Return? from 2021-08-26T08:00

Anand Stanley, President of the Asia-Pacific arm of the European aviation multinational corporation Airbus, talks about how air travel will change as th...

Critical Thinking The Antidote For Covid-19 Misinformation from 2021-08-25T08:00

The Covid-19 pandemic has spawned more than just health and economic emergencies, it has also created a crisis of misinformation that the World Health O...

Myanmar: An Overthrown Elected Government's Fight To Restore A Stolen Democracy from 2021-08-24T08:00

Myanmar has been under a military dictatorship for more than 6 months, a period marked by civil disobedience movements and demonstrations which drew dea...

Red Hat: Banking On APAC, Governments, And Edge Computing from 2021-08-23T08:00

IBM bought Red Hat for approximately $34 billion, making it the largest software acquisition in history. Roshan Kanesan speaks to Red Hat’s Asia P...

Private Healthcare During And Post Pandemic from 2021-08-20T08:00

Datuk Dr. Kuljit Singh, President, APHM & Nadiah Wan, Group CEO, TMC Life Sciences Bhd joins us for a panel discussion on the state and future of Ma...

When Will Thailand's Tourism Industry Recover? from 2021-08-19T08:00

The Land of Smiles is feeling a little sullen. As the pandemic continues to ravage the tourism industry globally, Thailand is certainly a country not sp...

Still Everyone’s FAVE-rite E-Wallet? from 2021-08-18T08:00

We speak to Joel Neoh, CEO and founder of Fave, on how one of the pioneers of the Malaysian mobile wallet space navigates these difficult waters with it...

PM9: Battle Of The Ageing Rock Stars? from 2021-08-17T08:00

On the Breakfast Grille today, we ask Dr. Bridget Welsh, Honorary Research Associate, Nottingham University Malaysia and Jahabar Sadiq, Editor-in-Chief,...

Hong Seng - Becoming A Supply Chain Platform For Healthcare from 2021-08-16T08:00

Lester Chin, executive director of Hong Seng Consolidated Bhd discusses the dramatic revival of the company's fortunes as a result of selling Covid-19 t...

First ASEAN, Next China: iFAST's Asia Domination Plan from 2021-08-13T08:00

Lim Chung Chun, the Chairman and CEO of Singapore-listed wealth management Fintech iFAST Corp has witnessed a 2x jump in its share price in 2021 as lock...

Youth & Politics: Langkah Sheraton, UNDI18 & Getting Into Politics from 2021-08-12T08:00

Why bother voting? This is a troubling question that some young people are asking following the events of Langkah Sheraton. That’s the question Ro...

GIIB Holdings - Still Bullish On Rubber Glove Making from 2021-08-11T08:00

GIIB Holdings has been a market leader in tyre retreading and rubber compound manufacturing. Due to losses in the past 5 years, it is now looking to shi...

QES’s Quest For Growth from 2021-08-09T08:00

With the rapid growth and strong global demand for semiconductor chips, we speak to the Managing director of QES Group, Chew Ne Weng on his ambitions an...

Grab - The One App To Rule Them All? from 2021-08-06T08:00

Grab's ability to combine mobility, delivery, and now financial services with a touch of a button make it one of the most widely used apps in the region...

MAG Holdings: From China Oils To Sabah Prawns from 2021-08-05T08:00

Stephen Ng, Executive Chairman of Sabah-based aquaculture company MAG Holdings, is switching from its China-based edible oils business into prawn farmin...

Examine Biases, Build Support For More Women Leaders from 2021-08-04T08:00

Why is it that despite longstanding calls for women to be better represented both in political and business leadership, women's representation continues...

Nando's Pandemic Reflections from 2021-08-03T08:00

The pandemic has been a calamity for the F&B and hospitality sector, but thanks to a couple of cash infusions and a much-needed pivot, there appears...

Pertama Digital Pivoting To Fintech & Govtech from 2021-08-02T08:00

Formerly known as Sinotop Holdings, Pertama Digital is setting its sights to expand its govtech business through its unit, Dapat Vista, a pioneer in gov...

Lack Of Political Will Leaves Trafficking Victims Unprotected from 2021-07-30T08:00

Every year, thousands fall into the hands of human traffickers, and are placed in positions of forced labour, exploitation, or worse. In order to bring ...

Malaysian Urban Public Transport And How To Improve It from 2021-07-29T08:00

Back in 2019, the federal government said it was aiming to achieve 40% of public transportation usage within the next 10 years, from the 20% it was at t...

Will Corporate Travel Return To Pre-Pandemic Levels? from 2021-07-28T08:00

With travel being the first to close and last to reopen and with the advent of technologies such as Zoom, when will we see business travel recover? We s...

pitchIN - Digital Investing Hub (Bank) Of The Future? from 2021-07-27T08:00

pitchIN raised RM59.5 million in 2020, almost 3 times more than in 2019. This was almost half of the capital raised on equity crowdfunding platforms in ...

CapBay: Birthing An Unicorn from 2021-07-26T08:00

Since its birth in 2017 and operationalizing its peer-to-peer platform in 2020, CapBay has lent out more than RM1.2 billion to underserved small and med...

Malaysian Athletes Overcoming Odds On Road To Tokyo from 2021-07-23T08:00

After months of uncertainty, the 2021 Tokyo Olympics is finally here despite a surge in COVID-19 cases in Tokyo, and a state of emergency that runs unti...

Russia, The Enigma from 2021-07-22T08:00

Russia and Malaysia have had diplomatic ties since the 1960s, yet bilateral trade values remain low. How can this be improved and is the production of S...

Gemilang Thrives On The Business Of Building Buses from 2021-07-21T08:00

We speak to Pang Chong Yong, CEO and Chairman of Gemilang International, a Johor-based and Hong Kong-listed bus maker Gemilang International Ltd that ha...

Haily Digging Deeper Into Johor from 2021-07-19T08:00

From its inception in 2011, Johor-based Haily Group has grown into a construction company that pulled in RM166 million in revenue in 2020.  Now sch...

High Costs, Slow Clearance And Bumi Equity Rules from 2021-07-16T08:00

Alvin Chua, President of the Federation of Malaysian Freight Forwarders discusses the challenges faced in light of skyrocketing global shipping costs an...

The FBMKLCI Still So Unloved from 2021-07-15T08:00

2021 has been a dismal year for the Malaysian equity market with the FBMKLCI the worst-performing major Asian market so far. Datuk Teng Chee Wai, the Ma...

BCorp Transformation: Will Jalil Berjaya? from 2021-07-14T08:00

In March this year, former Permodalan Nasional CEO Jalil Rasheed was appointed the new CEO of Berjaya Corp, marking the first time the post is held by s...

Qualitas Advocates For Private Sector To Combat Covid-19 from 2021-07-13T08:00

Qualitas Medical Group has been in the medical business for more than 20 years now, with presence across the region in Singapore and Australia.

...

Tealive Sweetened By Creador, Expanding Overseas from 2021-07-12T08:00

A year after Covid scuppered plans for an IPO, bubble tea chain Loob Holding now counts the private equity firm Creador as a shareholder, after it sold ...

US - Malaysia, Better Ties Ahead from 2021-07-09T08:00

US President Joe Biden is looking to rebuild bridges in the international community after the chaos of the Trump administration. What opportunities and ...

Munchy’s On Acquisitions, Inflation, And Pandemic Profitability from 2021-07-08T08:00

Munchy’s Food Industries is responsible for snacks like Lexus cream biscuits, Muzik bites, and Oat Krunch, brands that ring a bell with many Malay...

Nestcon Builds On Its Successful IPO from 2021-07-07T08:00

We talk with Datuk Dr. Lim Jee Gin, Group Managing Director of Nestcon Bhd about their future plans into Industrial Building Systems (IBS), their order ...

Flat Years Prompt Petronas Gas To Pad Expansion Plans from 2021-07-06T08:00

Abdul Aziz Othman, the CEO/MD of Petronas Gas Bhd., fields questions on moribund growth at the gas utility, its ongoing appeal as a dividend haven and f...

Australia - Battling New Variants, Building Regional Ties from 2021-07-05T08:00

Australia was among the first countries to establish diplomatic ties with the then-Federation of Malaya when it gained independence in 1957. Six de...

CTOS, Credit Checking Its Way To Success from 2021-07-02T08:00

The credit reporting industry has seen tremendous growth in Malaysia as both consumers and businesses increasingly use the service. But does this justif...

Accenture Interactive, Flying The Nest For Pastures Anew from 2021-07-01T08:00

Accenture Interactive could well be among the world's largest digital agencies that no one knows about. But it is, thanks to its roster of blue-chip cli...

Ramssol - Growing Its Reach Across SEA from 2021-06-30T08:00

Homegrown human capital management solutions and technology provider Ramssol Group is headed to a listing on the 13th of July. With ambitious expansion ...

Pot Of HelloGold At The End Of The Rainbow? from 2021-06-29T08:00

We speak to Robin Lee, CEO of HelloGold, a mobile app that is on a quest to democratize gold investments to the broader population in a crowded era of c...

ISIS On The Evolving Role Of Think Tanks from 2021-06-28T08:00

Herizal Hazri, Chief Executive of ISIS Malaysia, discusses overlooked policy areas, and how think tanks could remain relevant in this age of disruption ...

Malaysian Fintech: Funding Bottlenecks, Regulatory Framework, And Digital Banking from 2021-06-25T08:00

E-wallets, robo advisors, and cryptocurrency, have all become more prominent as the pandemic accelerated digitalisation. Looking ahead, the digital bank...

RM380b From Penjana, Permai & Pemerkasa: Hit Or Miss? from 2021-06-24T08:00

Pemerkasa Plus, valued at RM40 billion, is the latest government stimulus to help Malaysians deal with the pandemic.

But a year and a half since...

Can Everyone Still Fly from 2021-06-23T08:00

With borders still closed and travel severely curtailed, can Air Asia still survive? Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, CEO and Co-Founder of AirAsia tells us his ...

Corruption - Malaysia's Secret Pandemic from 2021-06-22T08:00

The National Patriots Association hopes for Malaysia to return to happier times when we could live together in harmony. In that spirit, the group has be...

The Volunteers Driving The Vaccination from 2021-06-21T08:00

As Malaysia's vaccination program rolls steadily onwards, volunteers are on the frontlines helping to register people for vaccination, and also assist t...

Getting UDA Back On Track from 2021-06-18T08:00

In 2019, the Auditor General highlighted project delays and governance issues at UDA Holdings, an investee of MOF Inc. Salem Khailany was subsequently b...

Mydin Faces The Challenges Head On from 2021-06-17T08:00

15 months into the Covid-19 crisis, retailers still face constant challenges with the ever-changing SOPs and sluggish consumer sentiment. But with the r...

Naluri On Track to Profitability, But Is Consolidation Inevitable? from 2021-06-16T08:00

Ever wanted your own support team to help you with your physical and mental health, as well as financial planning and career coaching? Enter Naluri Hidu...

Custodial Deaths Still An Issue 16 Years On from 2021-06-15T08:00

A recent spate of deaths in police custody has made headlines over the past two months and raised concerns over why this keeps happening. Furthermore, c...

German-Malaysia Trade Ties, How To Keep It Growing from 2021-06-14T08:00

With over 700 German companies in Malaysia, we remain Germany's largest trading partner in ASEAN. However, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia are not far ...

The EPL: Billionaire Money And Rising Americanisation from 2021-06-11T08:00

Billionaire owners, rising Americanisation, and the fall of European Super League; BFM's Roshan Kanesan speaks to football financial analyst Kieran Magu...

Freshworks Expansion Plans Into South East Asia from 2021-06-10T08:00

We speak to Vinod Chandramouli, Head of ASEAN Business at Freshworks on their expansion plans and how this SAAS (Software as a Solution Provider) plans ...

Is Tech The Villain Behind Wage Stagnation? from 2021-06-09T08:00

What is technology's role in wage stagnation? Are market power and the skewed distribution of wealth cyclical in nature? Does Antitrust need to change? ...

ACE-bound Pekat Shines On Despite Odds from 2021-06-08T08:00

Pekat Group Bhd's managing director, Chin Soo Mau discusses the state of play of the solar power industry, the obstacles in growing the business in Mala...

Should We Ban Plastic Waste Imports? from 2021-06-04T08:00

In conjunction with World Environment Day tomorrow, we tackle the subject of plastic- its manufacturing, recycling, and the importation of plastic waste...

Sustenir Agriculture: Growing More Food With Less Impact? from 2021-06-03T08:00

Founded in 2013, Sustenir was armed with $15 million in Series A funding from Grok ventures and Temasek Holding to tap into the growing vertical farming...

Systemic Risks In A Fast Changing World from 2021-06-02T08:00

Dr Jon Danielsson from LSE's Systemic Risk Centre helps us understand how financial markets have been resilient during the pandemic and highlights the c...

ADA - Axiata’s Digital Advertising Arm Headed For IPO? from 2021-06-01T08:00

With a presence across 9 markets in the region, Axiata Digital Advertising, or ADA, has seen tremendous growth since its establishment in 2018. And in M...

Flexidynamic's Post-IPO Moves from 2021-05-31T08:00

Following a successful IPO in March 2021, we ask Ben Sin, General Manager of Flexidynamics on how this glove chlorination specialist has used its procee...

Covid-19 Insurance Coverage: The Why-Nots And How-Tos from 2021-05-28T08:00

Mark O'Dell, CEO of the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) and Antony Lee, Chairman of the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM), ...

Germany & Malaysia Building Better Ties For Trade And Education from 2021-05-27T08:00

From vehicles to electrical products and pharmaceuticals, Malaysia continues to be Germany’s largest trading partner in the ASEAN region, with tot...

Georgia Stepping Into Their Own from 2021-05-25T08:00

Once part of the Soviet Union, Georgia has since transformed itself into a modern state, ranked by the Heritage Foundation as the 12th freest in terms o...

Can Oil Continue To Drive Malaysia? from 2021-05-24T08:00

The oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector contributed RM65 billion to the Malaysian economy in 2019. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has exace...

Takaful Malaysia Cross-selling For Growth from 2021-05-21T08:00

The penetration of Takaful insurance in Malaysia is only 16% but with 10 other competitors, the market is very competitive. So what plans does Syarikat ...

Out Of DNEX’s Shadow, Censof Focused On Growth from 2021-05-20T08:00

How much more upside for Bursa listed Censof? The financial software solutions provider caught the attention of investors a month ago when Microsoft ann...

MICG To Go Beyond GLCs from 2021-05-19T08:00

Roshni Jayantilal, CEO of the Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance (MICG) speaks to us on the Breakfast Grille about the challenges in maintainin...

MDEC Hits Silver But Can It Go For Gold from 2021-05-18T08:00

As MDEC celebrates its 25th anniversary, does this government agency still have relevance in helping Malaysia achieve its lofty goal of being a digital ...

Post-Pandemic, How Global Rules Could Be Rewritten: Charles Kenny, the author of "The Plague Cycle from 2021-05-17T08:00

Charles Kenny, the author of "The Plague Cycle: The Unending War Between Humanity and Infectious Disease" discusses the downside of some measures to fig...

Habib Jewels Trying To Shine Bright In The Pandemic from 2021-05-12T08:00

As Malaysia prepares to celebrate a second Hari Raya under a Movement Control Order, Dato' Sri Meer Habib, the Managing Director of Habib Jewels, talks ...

Advancecon: Advancing Into New Territory from 2021-05-11T08:00

Bursa Malaysia listed Advancecon Holdings has been awarded a total of five subcontracts worth around RM186 million for the ECRL project since the middle...

Modern Education - Producing Useful But Unhappy People? from 2021-05-10T08:00

While the Covid-19 pandemic is first and foremost a health crisis, the resulting effects have devastated the global economy and students' education for ...

Malaysian Education - Consolidation Incoming? from 2021-05-07T08:00

How will listed education group SEG International adapt to a tougher operating environment, an oversaturated market, and the push to digital? Roshan Kan...

E-Commerce And Agriculture Opportunities With Australia from 2021-05-06T08:00

Paul Sanda, the Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner of Austrade Malaysia & Brunei discusses how Covid-19 and the Regional Comprehensive Economi...

Invest Energy's RM2.2 Billion Renewable Energy Plan from 2021-05-05T08:00

Infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) company Invest Energy Group wants to invest RM2.2 billion in the region over the next 5-7years in renewable energy pr...

A New Generation At DAP from 2021-05-04T08:00

DAP tasted power for a brief 22 months but is back in opposition. What are their next steps as Malaysia heads towards the next general elections? Is thi...

Construction Firm Tuju Setia Braves Tide, Headwinds In Main Market IPO from 2021-05-03T08:00

Wee Eng Kong, Managing Director of the construction services firm Tuju Setia, is Bursa Malaysia's first main market listing in 2021, set to go public on...

International SOS Focusing On Building A Resilient Workforce from 2021-04-30T08:00

Jing Tan, the Regional General Manager of International SOS talks to us about how this health and security firm is evolving throughout the pandemic, inc...

Widening The Social Safety Net from 2021-04-28T08:00

Social Security Organization (SOCSO), also known as PERKESO, has seen its role expand as the government rolled out various initiatives to help workers a...

Who Owns It? Understanding Transboundary Water Conflicts from 2021-04-27T08:00

Transboundary waters fuel agriculture and support thousands of local communities, but can also be a point of conflict between the countries that share t...

GDEX Banks On REITs, Financial Services And Ecosystem Expansion For Fresh Growth from 2021-04-26T08:00

Having survived the onslaught of smaller, faster startups and the ravages of Covid-19, Malaysian logistics and delivery company GDEX Bhd has announced a...

Plus Solar Looking Beyond Solar Energy from 2021-04-23T08:00

According to the Mckinsey Global Energy Perspective 2021 report, it's estimated that more than 50% of global power generation will come from renewable s...

Is New Energy Petronas' Future? from 2021-04-22T08:00

As oil majors around the world attempt to plan for the future and diversify away from oil, PETRONAS says that the establishment of their New Energy divi...

Is The Sun Setting On Japan? from 2021-04-21T08:00

With the threat of the 4th wave of Covid-19 looming over a slow vaccine roll-out, can the Japanese economy stay in its recovery trajectory? How have Mal...

Tax Reform, A Necessity But Is There The Will? from 2021-04-20T08:00

With the multiple stimulus packages rolled out to create jobs and revive the economy, questions arise as to how it should be paid for. Is the solution p...

Can Honesty Halt The Flow Of Kleptocracy? from 2021-04-19T08:00

Malaysia is no stranger to the complexities and the perils of “dirty money”, but we are far from the only country implicated in what investi...

Transforming The Nation The MBS Way from 2021-04-16T08:00

Prince Mohammed bin Salman has gone from obscure royalty to the crown Prince of this oil rich nation. Bradley Hope tells us why he chose to write the bo...

Malaysia And Vietnam - Forging Ahead In A New Normal from 2021-04-15T08:00

The relationship between Vietnam and Malaysia dates back to at least the 15th century. But how has the relationship grown into the modern world and what...

Malaysia's Importance To Pharma Giant Servier from 2021-04-14T08:00

Servier is the second largest pharmaceutical group in France and the 31st largest in the world treating over 100 million patients worldwide. But where d...

DPI: Be Frugal & Don't Give Up from 2021-04-13T08:00

ACE-listed DPI Holdings, an aerosol and spray paints manufacturer is expected to report historical record sales this year. It has been a beneficiary of ...

Angrynomics And The Plan To Save The World from 2021-04-12T08:00

Demonstrations in Hong Kong. Protests in Bangkok. An insurgency in Washington, DC. What do they all have in common? Anger. While economists tell us that...

Prospects In Melaka from 2021-04-09T08:00

Richard Teo, Managing Director of Teladan Setia, a Melaka-based property developer discusses why Teladan opted to list on ACE instead of the Mainboard, ...

Seamless Integration Is A Touch Away from 2021-04-08T08:00

The E-wallet space is extremely competitive and crowded with as many as 40 players in Malaysia despite the high penetration rate. But with the high acqu...

WHO - Coordinating the Fight Against Covid-19 from 2021-04-07T08:05

It goes without saying that Covid-19 is one of the biggest health disasters in recent memory. Malaysia alone has seen over 350,000 cases since Janu...

Moo-sic To Investors' Ears : Holstein Milk Company's Extraordina-diary Journey from 2021-04-06T08:00

We speak to Loi Tuan Ee, managing director and founder of Holstein Milk Company, Malaysia's largest dairy producer, about his future expansion plans, th...

Partnerships To Achieve Herd Immunity from 2021-04-05T08:00

Zuellig Pharma is the largest vaccine distributor in Malaysia and Asia. With Malaysia ramping up the vaccine rollout, what role does Zuellig play, and a...

What's Next For Profitable Unicorn As It Wises Up? from 2021-04-02T08:00

Investment products, digital banking, growth in Asia, and key partnerships. Roshan Kanesan speaks to Venkatesh Saha, Head of APAC Expansion at

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Snowflake - Helping You Turn Data Into Dollars? from 2021-04-01T08:00

Is Snowflake worth 80 times annual sales? Data is the new oil, but can Saas player Snowflake compete with Microsoft, Amazon, and Google? Roshan Kanesan ...

Sarawak Consolidated Lights Up On Serba Emergence from 2021-03-31T08:00

The Emergence of Serba Dinamik's Dato Abdul Karim as controlling owner in the concrete producer has lit a spark in its earnings as its business takes on...

Funding Societies Malaysia - Future Digital Banking? from 2021-03-30T08:00

What is Funding Societies Malaysia's value proposition to retail investors? Roshan Kanesan explores this as well as Funding Societies' future plans, pot...

GBG - Cybercrime Hunter Seeks Post-Covid Bounce Back from 2021-03-29T08:05

Covid may have decimated global business but there's always demand for sophisticated software that weeds out digital crime.

Dev Dhiman,...

Rolls-Royce: Ghosting Through The Pandemic from 2021-03-26T08:05

Bespoke luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd saw production slump in 2020 due to a disrupted global supply chain though sales and prices have stay...

Zurich General - Does Good Service Trump New Insurance Products? from 2021-03-25T08:05

Lyn Mak speaks with Junior Cho, CEO of Zurich General Insurance Malaysia, on how Covid-19 has affected the insurance business, how Zurich has responded ...

Stashaway - Growing AUM Rapidly, But Will It Be Profitable? from 2021-03-24T08:05

Stashaway hit an AUM of $1 billion much faster than US-based roboadvisor pioneers Wealthfront and Betterment. While impressive, this won't mean much if ...

Adobe - Can The Cash Generating Machine Tap Into Southeast Asia? from 2021-03-23T08:05

Software giant Adobe has seen its stock rise almost 5 fold over the last 5 years as it has successfully turned away from software as-a-product, to Softw...

Competition Is Tough But Will 5G Help? from 2021-03-22T08:05

The telco landscape globally has been become more competitive over the last few years with the service becoming a commodity. With average revenue per us...

Malaysia-France - Bridging The Cultural Gap from 2021-03-19T08:05

In conjunction with International Francophonie Day, His Excellency Roland Galharague, Ambassador of France to Malaysia, joins us on the Breakfast Grille...

Building A Retail Empire One Store At A Time from 2021-03-18T08:05

From just half a store to nationwide presence, Sengheng Electric now has sales of RM1.4 billion. We speak to founder KH Lim about how the business was g...

Aerodyne En Route To IPO, ETA 3-5 Years from 2021-03-17T08:05

Aerodyne Group, a Malaysian drone solutions company, has over 400 drone professionals operating in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAS) service sector and ...

Carsome: From Car Trading Site To Budding Unicorn from 2021-03-16T08:05

Having built a regional used-car selling platform before moving into direct-to-consumer sales, Eric Cheng and his team at Carsome are now contemplating ...

Can MGRC Personalize Medicine? from 2021-03-15T08:05

Philip See speaks to CEO Sasha Omar Firdaus Amir Nordin to find out how the Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre (MGRC) is restructuring its business line...

New Mandate, New Direction from 2021-03-12T08:05

Khazanah, Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund, declared a profit of RM2.9 billion for 2020, despite the challenging operating environment and significant i...

Future Of Hotels Post-Pandemic from 2021-03-11T08:05

Allen Law, CEO of Park Hotel Group based in Singapore with properties located across the region, updates us on the progress of constructing Park Hotel i...

As China Recovers, Steel Circles Back Under The Sun from 2021-03-10T08:05

Dato' Sri Tai Hean Leng, the MD and CEO of Malaysia Steel Works Bhd, talks about a China-led industry recovery that began in the second half of 2020. Listen

Staying Big Whilst Doubling The Returns from 2021-03-09T08:05

IHH Healthcare is one of Asia’s largest private healthcare groups with 80 hospitals in 10 countries. CEO Dr Kelvin Loh talks about the group&rsquo...

An All-Of-Society Approach For Equality from 2021-03-08T08:05

Today is International Women's Day, which is timely to discuss the challenges but also the solutions to bring about greater gender equality and better s...

DBKL - Serving The People Of KL? from 2021-03-05T08:05

Urban centres like Kuala Lumpur have been among the areas hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. As the economy grinds to a standstill and people stay at...

CAAM: Regulating Planes, Encouraging Drones, And Upgrading Safety from 2021-03-04T08:05

Two years ago, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) was downgraded by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for failing to meet intern...

Covering The Bases: Karex's Post-COVID Expansion Plans from 2021-03-03T08:05

Karex, the world’s largest condom manufacturer, saw its net profit grow 27 times on-year to RM2.8 million, but that was 38% down on-quarter. What'...

It's All In The Numbers from 2021-03-02T08:05

Reliable and trustworthy information is crucial for any decision-making, whether that’s governments drafting policies or civil society casting bal...

Helping Clients Leverage Opportunities from 2021-03-01T08:05

Lennard Yong, CEO of Tricor Group, one of the leading corporate services providers in the region, discusses how some of his clients have adapted to resp...

InNature Turns Profit, But Can It Overcome Retail Headwinds? from 2021-02-26T08:05

InNature Berhad is the exclusive franchisee of The Body Shop in Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam, and have also recently added social-selling brand Natura...

From Paper To Consumer And Food Ware from 2021-02-25T08:05

With increasing digitalization and storage in the clouds, is the use of papers and files close to extinction? We speak to Dato' Lim Soon Huat, Executive...

AmBank Islamic - Navigating Pandemic And Evolving Market from 2021-02-24T08:05

Eqhwan Mokhzanee Muhammad, CEO of AmBank Islamic, shares with us the progress and performance of the bank as well as how the Islamic finance industry is...

Langkah Sheraton - One Year On from 2021-02-23T08:05

The events of Langkah Sheraton upended the political landscape and threw Malaysia's democracy into a tailspin. One year later, the country remains on po...

Mastering The ASEAN Proptech Market from 2021-02-22T08:05

Hari V. Krishnan, CEO and MD at PropertyGuru Group, shares with us how the largest regional property technology (Proptech) player in Southeast Asia is n...

Islamic Banking Has Gone Mainstream from 2021-02-19T08:05

With 16 Islamic banks in Malaysia, competition has become intense. Muazzam Mohamed, CEO of Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, which is the largest, tells us ho...

Forging A New Relationship from 2021-02-18T08:05

The European Union, a political and economic bloc of 27 countries, is undoubtedly a global superpower. As the 3rd largest trading partner in Malaysia, t...

Can Malaysia Compete For Quality FDI In A Competitive ASEAN? from 2021-02-17T08:05

What is the Malaysian FDI proposition in an increasingly competitive ASEAN?

Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) CEO Dato'...

EAIC - Integrity, Independence, Down To The Individual from 2021-02-16T08:05

A trust deficit between the public and the civil service has been highlighted as one of the key challenges in fighting corruption in the country. Severa...

Malaysia-Poland Trade: More Room To Grow? from 2021-02-15T08:05

When it comes to Malaysia-EU trade relations, attention is often focused on countries like Germany and France, but what you may not know is that Poland ...

Ni Hsin Cooking Up Plans To Go Into F&B from 2021-02-11T08:05

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to plague the world and dampen the economic outlook, how will cookware manufacturer Ni Hsin Resources Bhd maintain it...

Saving SMEs & Retailers from 2021-02-10T08:05

Close to a third of small retail businesses have “collapsed” in the three weeks since the start of MCO 2.0. More are likely to fold even if ...

From Coke To EV Solutions from 2021-02-09T08:05

Datuk Jared Lim, Executive Director of Techna-X, unveils his ambitious plans to pivot from the loss-making metallurgical coke business to energy storage...

Joko Widodo - The Start Of A New Indonesian Dynasty? from 2021-02-08T08:05

'Man of Contradictions: Joko Widodo and the Struggle to Remake Indonesia' is a book by Ben Bland, detailing the remarkable story of Joko Widodo’s ...

Retuning For Growth from 2021-02-05T08:05

Tune Protect, a general insurance player, has enjoyed success due to its exclusive partnership with AirAsia - but with hardly any flights, travel insura...

Luxury In A Time Of Covid-19: B.I.G. & Village Grocer Owners Speak from 2021-02-04T08:05

Geoff King, CEO of the Navis Capital-controlled luxury grocery chain The Food Purveyor, spills the caviar on how premium chains like theirs are coping w...

Iconic Worldwide's Foray Into Glove Production from 2021-02-03T08:05

Penang property player Iconic Worldwide looks to diversify beyond its core property and tourism business into mask and glove production. With a 5.5 acre...

Immunising The Bottomline from 2021-02-02T08:05

Melaka-based property developer Yong Tai plans to distribute Covid-19 vaccines manufactured by Shenzhen Kangtai. Datuk Wira Boo Kuang Loon, the CEO, dis...

Crunch Time For Texas Chicken? from 2021-01-29T08:05

Texas Chicken is one of the largest quick-service restaurant chains in the world specialising in one of the world’s most popular food items, fried...

Year 2021 Would Be As Bad As 2020 For Real Estate from 2021-01-27T08:05

Datuk Seri FD Iskandar, Group Managing Director at Glomac, shares his outlook, plans to revive its largest asset Glo Damansara Mall, and the possibility...

DNeX - Does Silterra Acquisition Make Sense? from 2021-01-26T08:05

As Dagang NeXchange's (DNeX) stock price rises, The Morning Run speaks to the IT and energy firm's Group Managing Director Dato’ Sri Syed Zainal A...

Rethinking The Value Of Work And Education from 2021-01-25T08:05

Why are jobs that require high academic qualifications prized over technical vocations, despite the latter being no less meaningful or important? Will t...

No Free Lunch Even With Low Rates from 2021-01-22T08:05

The global sum of government debt was around $78 trillion at end-2020 and is expected to reach $84 trillion by end-2021, approaching 100% of global GDP....

Will Pandemic And US Customs Ban Derail Sime Darby Oils' Ambitions? from 2021-01-21T08:05

Sime Darby Oils is the downstream arm of Sime Darby Plantations, the world's largest palm oil plantation company by planted area.

Last ...

Can The US Reclaim A Leadership Role In Asia? from 2021-01-20T08:05

As we look ahead to Inauguration Day in the US, many now question what a Biden administration will look like, across the next four years. Will the US no...

Detaching From Black Gold from 2021-01-19T08:05

Oil price volatility is set to continue in 2021, so how do oil and gas companies navigate the unstable market conditions, given that their fortunes are ...

Striving Towards A Perfect Union from 2021-01-18T08:05

Following a fiercely contested election and the harrowing protests at Capitol Hill this month, what will be the legacy of the Trump administration? We c...

Still The Strongman Of Politics? from 2021-01-15T08:05

Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad sets the record straight on why he resigned as PM during Langkah Sheraton when the Yang di-Pertuan Agong a...

Growing The Appeal Of Islamic Finance from 2021-01-14T08:05

Maybank is the market leader in Islamic banking by assets. Dato' Rafique Merican, CEO of Maybank Islamic, discusses the impact of the emergency on Malay...

From Plastics To Property, And Now, Gloves from 2021-01-13T08:05

Mah Sing Group is diversifying into the rubber gloves business and expects their first six production lines to be operational in the second quarter of 2...

MCE Holdings - A Proxy To Proton's Resurgence? from 2021-01-12T08:05

2020 was a tale of two halves for the automotive industry. The first was tragic, but the second saw a boom in car sales on the back of pent up demand, l...

Keeping The Velocity While Growing The Breadth from 2021-01-11T08:05

The Malaysian equity market has been a winner in this post-Covid-19 era with record-high volumes due to a jump in retail trading, but how can this momen...

Bull Or Bear For 2021? from 2021-01-08T08:05

Bursa Malaysia ended 2020 as the best performing stock market within emerging markets in ASEAN, in large part due to the stellar profits of glove makers...

Can Malaysia's Timber Industry Continue To Grow? from 2021-01-07T08:05

The Malaysian timber industry contributed 1.6% to GDP in 2019, accounting for RM22.5 billion in exports. With so many industries disrupted by the C...

South Africa - Moving Up The Value Chain from 2021-01-06T08:05

South Africa is in the midst of a second wave of Covid-19 infections, with positive cases surging recently past the 1 million mark. How is it acting to ...

Looking To North Asia from 2021-01-05T08:05

Semiconductor player Mi Technovation is on a high-growth path, and its solutions can already support wafer sizes of 7nm and below, versus the current no...

A General Election In 2021? from 2021-01-04T08:05

At the start of a fresh year and with an eye on GE15, we look back on the political tumult that was 2020 and the lessons that can be drawn for a way for...

The Best Of The Breakfast Grille 2020 - The Economy from 2020-12-31T08:05

The Covid-19 pandemic shocked economies, causing unemployment and poverty rates to soar. The IMF predicted global GDP would shrink by 4.4% this year. Listen

The Best Of The Breakfast Grille 2020 - Geopolitics from 2020-12-30T08:05

The US-China trade war was overshadowed by the Covid-19 pandemic this year, but geopolitical tensions continue to manifest in other arenas.

The Best Of The Breakfast Grille 2020 - Malaysian Politics from 2020-12-29T08:05

Malaysia dealt with multiple crises this year - the pandemic and political upheaval. From the Sheraton Move to the Sabah elections, we revisit revealing...

The Best Of The Breakfast Grille 2020 - The Covid-19 Experience from 2020-12-28T08:05

2020 will go down in history as the year the world was upended by Covid-19. We revisit conversations on the Breakfast Grille with industry leaders on ho...

Shipping Through The Covid-19 Pandemic from 2020-12-24T08:05

Although global supply chains were severely disrupted in the first half of the year due to the pandemic, the shipping industry has returned to an even k...

One Cut Too Many from 2020-12-23T08:05

Klang Valley residents are no strangers to unscheduled water disruptions, with as many as 10 occurring in just the last three months, affecting millions...

Advend - A New Kind Of Convenience? from 2020-12-22T08:05

Singapore-based Advend Group was acquired by Etika Holdings last year, in a deal reportedly valued at around S$67 million. However, with the rise of wor...

Fundaztic - What's Next After Record 3Q Growth? from 2020-12-21T08:05

Does Fundaztic plan to apply for a digital banking licence, sell out to a financial institution, list on the ACE Market, or issue Islamic investment not...

Axiata Digital - En Route To Profitability, An IPO, And Digital Banking? from 2020-12-18T08:05

As telecommunication services become increasingly commoditised, the big players have been looking at ways to diversify their businesses. For Axiata Grou...

Will COVID-19 Drive SOCAR Out Of Business? from 2020-12-17T08:05

Can SOCAR ride out the pandemic? In December 2019, SOCAR was optimistic about the future, looking to spend just under RM100 million to grow the fleet, w...

MIDF - What's Next After Failed Al Rajhi Merger? from 2020-12-16T08:05

The Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF) looked to be on track to procure a banking license in a potential merger with Al Rajhi Bank, ...

Rubber Glove Makers - Windfall Taxes, Labour Issues, And Growth Prospects from 2020-12-15T09:05

What lies ahead for the glove industry? With a vaccine on the horizon but average selling prices climbing ever higher, coupled with persistent labour is...

Can Supplements Invigorate Bioalpha's Fortunes? from 2020-12-14T09:05

Five years since its IPO, we check in with Bioalpha, which has seen its business disrupted as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Khoo H...

Sweating The Assets And Digitalizing More from 2020-12-11T09:05

The retail sector has been through a rollercoaster ride this year with Covid-19. So, what does a retailer need to do to stay afloat or even thrive?

The Fight Begins With Information from 2020-12-10T09:05

The victor of any election is not just determined at the ballot box, but also by the information war that happens at lighting speed and is often ubiquit...

Fighting The Good Fight from 2020-12-09T09:05

It's International Anti-Corruption Day and Dr Muhammad Mohan, President of Transparency International Malaysia, and YB Wong Kah Woh, Chai...

Winner In This Pandemic from 2020-12-08T09:05

While many businesses were decimated by the pandemic, one particular industry thrived globally, despite border closures and lockdowns. The global logist...

At KPJ, A New President And A New Plan To Recover From An Annus Horribilis from 2020-12-07T09:05

Covid-19 has rent all manner of businesses asunder, and healthcare is no exception. But what does Malaysia's largest private healthcare group do to come...

Ping An's OneConnect: The One-Stop Shop To Build Digital Banks? from 2020-12-04T09:05

Is OneConnect here to support or replace banks? Roshan Kanesan dives into this and what this 'technology-as-a-service' firm does with their Southeast CE...

Escaping The Poverty Trap from 2020-12-03T09:05

Governments around the world constantly strive to reduce - if not completely eliminate - poverty within their respective countries. But the question has...

Can Selangor Continue To Bring In Jobs And Investment As FDI Flows Fall? from 2020-12-02T09:05

Selangor reduced its investment target from RM12 billion to RM8.5 billion, due to the weaker global sentiment brought by the Covid-19 pandemic. Is it on...

Free Trade Vital Especially During A Pandemic from 2020-12-01T09:05

International trade has functioned as the lifeblood of our globalised society for decades. However, in recent years, it has been on the decline, with go...

GHL Stock Has Doubled, Does It Have More Room To Run? from 2020-11-30T09:05

GHL Systems' stock price has double year-to-date on the back of optimism around cashless payments and its other financial services. Should you add this ...

Averting A Lost Generation from 2020-11-27T09:05

The advent of Covid-19 has thrown our education system into disarray. As schools have been once again forced to close on the reimplementation of movemen...

Price Controls, Subsidies Or Cash Handouts - What Works For The Rakyat? from 2020-11-26T09:05

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister, Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi, talks to us about whether implementing price controls at the height of th...

Can Luno Compete With The Global Bitcoin Juggernauts? from 2020-11-25T09:05

Bitcoin has almost quadrupled since its March low, now hovering at around $19,000. The cryptocurrency has seen a boost from the pandemic and expansionar...

Can Newly-Listed Econframe's Stock Price Handle A Slowing Economy? from 2020-11-24T09:05

Does Econframe’s future hinge on Malaysia's ability to manage the Covid-19 pandemic? Roshan Kanesan discusses this with Lim Chin Horng, as well as...

Unlocking Value By Breaking It Apart from 2020-11-23T09:05

The telecommunications sector has seen increased commoditization of its services, with price wars and a sharp deceleration of revenue. To survive, diver...

Aquaria Navigating Uncertain Waters from 2020-11-20T09:05

Aquaria KLCC was once a great venue for kids, but now with Covid-19 uncertainties, is that still the case? In conjunction with Universal Children's Day,...

APEC: Fighting Globalisation's Critics And Covid Fallout from 2020-11-19T09:05

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)  strives for freer trade, smoother flow of people, and digital and gender-based inclusiveness among it...

Southeast Asia - Balancing Beijing from 2020-11-18T09:05

When it comes to relations with China, Southeast Asian countries tread between anticipation and unease, relying on its economic might but also wary of i...

Scrutinising Budget 2021 from 2020-11-17T09:05

Johan Merican, Director of the National Budget Office at the Ministry of Finance, responds to criticisms about the over-optimistic projected tax revenue...

A Strategic Rethink For Indonesia from 2020-11-16T09:05

The Covid-19 pandemic has driven Indonesia into a recession for the first time in 22 years, impacting the livelihoods of millions in the country. T...

Go Bold Or Go Home from 2020-11-13T09:05

Budget 2021 is the largest in Malaysia's history as the country faces unprecedented times. Lim Guan Eng, Former Finance Minister, gives us his views on ...

Should Governments Guarantee Jobs? from 2020-11-12T09:05

Should the government be the employer of last resort, in good times and in bad? Roshan Kanesan explores this with Associate Professor of Economics at Ba...

Quality Of Boards Is Key In Pursuing Digital Transformation from 2020-11-11T09:05

The Covid-19 pandemic has compelled companies to speed up digital adoption because employees cannot access their workplaces as easily. Noelle Lim speaks...

Can Gyms Evolve To Survive And Thrive? from 2020-11-10T09:05

Can gyms like Fitness First, Celebrity Fitness, and FIRE Fitness not just survive the pandemic, but thrive?

Roshan Kanesan speaks with ...

Expansionary Budget For All? from 2020-11-09T09:05

Budget 2021 is Malaysia's most expansionary budget in history with three main objectives to help the country overcome the crisis brought upon by the Cov...

Budget 2021, Everybody Wants A Slice from 2020-11-06T09:05

With Covid-19 casting a dark shadow on the economy with rising unemployment and slowing growth, much is riding on this expansionary Budget. But what sho...

Building Fortune In The Middle Kingdom from 2020-11-05T09:05

A company that is benefiting from China's dual circulation strategy is JF Technology, a testing solution and equipment manufacturer that is partnering w...

The Fight For The White House from 2020-11-04T09:05

Americans head to the polls today, in what's been touted as the election of the century. Amid a bitterly polarized electorate, an ongoing healthcare cri...

A Complex World Made Easier With Statistics from 2020-11-03T09:05

In a world of big data and algorithms where statistics become increasingly important, Tim Harford, author of “How to Make the World Add Up: Ten Ru...

A Race To The Bottom In Asia from 2020-11-02T09:05

Covid-19 has accelerated change in many respects, from the adoption of digital technologies to shifts in consumer behaviour. However, set against the ba...

Covid And Immigrants, Two Kinks Seriously Ruffling Sweden's Nordic Calm from 2020-10-30T09:05

Peaceable and wealthy Sweden has been a notable divergent from its European peers in handling Covid-19 and refugee immigration, two seismic events with ...

Is Domestic Tourism Enough? from 2020-10-28T09:05

The home-sharing economy was hard-hit by the pandemic, nearly halving Airbnb's valuation from $30 billion to $18billion, but as economies reopen can Air...

Two Tigers On A Mountain from 2020-10-27T09:05

With the Covid-19 pandemic, has China's plan of becoming a global superpower by 2049 been derailed? Will it be able to resolve some of its structural is...

Yay Or Nay To CPTPP? from 2020-10-26T09:05

Malaysia has signed the CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) but not ratified it due to pushback by politicians...

Malaysia Needs To Go Green from 2020-10-23T10:05

With climate change a reality and one of the greatest challenges that we face, what is Malaysia doing? Dr. Sanjayan Velautham, CEO of Sustainable Energy...

Growing Reach But Falling Revenues, How Will REV Media Navigate the Pandemic? from 2020-10-22T10:05

Has digital media thrived during the pandemic?

REV Media Group, formerly Media Prima Digital, has 30 brands in its portfolio and a wide...

Can Dutch Lady Nourish All Malaysians? from 2020-10-21T10:05

Dutch Lady Milk Industries was the first milk company to list on the KLSE in 1968. Fast forward 50 years and a global pandemic later, the landscape has ...

TechBond Stock is up 130%, Is There More Room to Run? from 2020-10-20T10:05

With TechBond's fourth quarter revenue? down 31% on-year but stock up around 130% so far this year, does the stock have more room to run? Roshan Kanesan...

In The Face Of Covid-19, Are We Food Secure? from 2020-10-19T10:05

With a global pandemic disrupting supply chains and triggering economic crises around the world, governments are taking steps to ensure they do not also...

Malaysia's COVID-19 Vaccine Quest from 2020-10-16T10:05

We know Malaysia will be joining COVAX, the global vaccine access plan led by the World Health Organisation. But when will it be finalised? How much wil...

The Continuing Challenge Of Curbing Illicits from 2020-10-15T10:05

The World Bank has estimated that the global illicit cigarette market is worth as much as US$40 - US$50 billion annually, with Malaysia reportedly takin...

Scaling Beyond Malaysia from 2020-10-14T10:05

ACE-bound solar player Samaiden (pronounced as Sam-Aiden , names of her two sons) will be listed on 15th October. We discussed with Managing Director, C...

Bridging Europe And Asia from 2020-10-13T10:05

Fleur Pellerin, former French Minister for SMEs, Innovation and Digital Economy, and Managing Partner of Korelya Capital discusses the French tech start...

As China’s Red Curtain Spreads Over Malaysia, Questions Arise from 2020-10-12T10:05

China is, today, by far and away the biggest foreign player in the Malaysian economy, a position that has been achieved in an alarmingly short span of t...

UEM Edgenta - A Defensive Play for Your Portfolio? from 2020-10-09T10:05

UEM Edgenta is one of Malaysia's largest total asset solutions businesses involved in road maintenance and healthcare support amongst other services. De...

What Next For Malaysia's Economy? from 2020-10-08T10:05

Tengku Dato Sri Zafrul Aziz, Minister of Finance sticks to BNM's GDP forecast despite the rise in Covid-19 cases; aims to keep within the debt-to-GDP ra...

Pandemics, Not A Black Swan? from 2020-10-07T10:05

COVID-19 has changed the fundamentals of our global economy, and introduced us to a new version of normality. But is the coronavirus pandemic the Black ...

Textbook Sales Down Due To Exams Deferment from 2020-10-06T10:05

Law King Hui, Managing Director and co-founder of Sasbadi Holdings discusses the impact of the pandemic on the school textbook business, the challenges ...

Ready To Charge Ahead from 2020-10-05T10:05

Edmund Lee, the General Manager of Sales & Marketing at Red Bull Malaysia discusses how the brand from Thailand, popular among Muay Thai fighters, m...

In A Competitive Landscape, What Gives Xeraya Capital An Edge? from 2020-10-02T10:05

Xeraya Capital is the life sciences investment arm of Khazanah Nasional, invested in medical technology and biological sciences. Why did Khazanah choose...

Can MoneyGram Ride The Digital Financial Wave? from 2020-10-01T10:05

MoneyGram International is an American money transfer company that allows you to set up a money transfer online, or in person by visiting an agent. On T...

Priority Is To Survive The Pandemic And Stick To Its Knitting from 2020-09-30T10:05

Dr Mandar Vaidya, the CEO of OYO Hotels & Homes in South East Asia, Middle East & Japan on how the company is responding to uncertainties due to...

Containing Fallout From End of Loan Moratorium from 2020-09-29T10:05

Borrowers nationwide are days away from recommencing loan payments. But how many are prepared? And what other relief measures exist?

Arsalaan Ah...

After a Loss in Q2, Is The Worst Over For Paramount? from 2020-09-28T10:05

Even though property is a favoured asset in Malaysia, it was not spared by the pandemic. The property market declined in the first half of 2020, with th...

Reset and Recover : Selangor's Tourism Plan from 2020-09-25T10:05

Azrul Shah Bin Mohamad - General Manager of Tourism Selangor, discusses the state's plan to attract visitors to the country's wealthiest area.

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