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The MGCC® Podcast

Hosted by the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC) in Kuala Lumpur, the podcast features interviews with business people about Malaysia, Germany, and business in Asia.

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The MGCC Podcast. Recap of 2021 from 2022-01-07T13:00

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Malaysian Business Guide #007: Penang's Digital Transformation from 2021-12-02T11:00

The pandemic has forced many companies to adopt digital processes much faster. For many "going digital" is no longer just an option anymore.  At the forefront of the digital transforma...

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Malaysian Business Guide #006: Fraud Prevention in Malaysia from 2021-10-29T15:00

Over the years, MGCC has been able to assist in a number of fraud cases involving scamming activities in Malaysia and Germany. In this episode, we discuss the most common fraud cases, what are t...

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Malaysian Business Guide #005: Malaysian Free Trade Zones from 2021-10-01T15:00

International supply chains often rely on Free Trade Zones to ensure products can move freely, fast and be cost-effective. Malaysia has more than 30 of these Free Trade Zones with one of the big...

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Malaysian Business Guide #004: The Role of the Chambers of Commerce in Malaysia from 2021-09-02T19:00

In Germany, the local chambers of commerce and crafts play an important role in organizing supporting local businesses. In Malaysia, chambers of commerce are a concept many people are not famili...

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Malaysian Business Guide #003: General Taxation in Malaysia from 2021-07-29T02:00

Are you interested in Malaysia's general taxation system? Then the latest episode of the Malaysian Business Guide is just for you. Our Head of accounting, Mr Seng Ngiap Tan answers t...

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Malaysian Business Guide #002: German Dual Vocational Training in Malaysia from 2021-06-29T06:00

Germany is known for having a highly skilled labour force which is based on its famous dual education system. Although Malaysia has a competent workforce MGCC with its GDVT programme is implemen...

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Memberbytes #016: Riad Hechame (Peak Human Performance) from 2021-03-30T18:00

Faced with more demanding tasks at work many of us often reduce sleep to have more time working on them. Riad Hechame author of the book "Stress Less, Sleep Better" tells us in our lat...

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Memberbytes #015: Geetha Kandiah (KASS International) from 2021-02-22T12:00

Ever wondered why markets like Petaling street selling fake branded merchandise exist without being punished? Geetha Kandiah one of Malaysia's leading IP experts has an explanation. As the ...

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Memberbytes #014: Magdalena Kurpierz (Kvalito) from 2021-01-25T20:00

2% of CEOs in Switzerland are women. Magdalena Kurpierz is one of those few female CEOs and she explains why diversity and inclusion are good for business. As founder of the successful life scie...

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Memberbytes #013: Zafar Anjum (ABAC) from 2020-12-23T19:00

In this episode we talk about the ever-present topic of corruption and bribery.  Whether you are in a developed or developing country, you will find some sort of corruption. One organization tha...

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Memberbytes #012: Dano Falk (Def Device) from 2020-11-16T15:00

Ever heard of Amazon FBA, Dropshipping or the 4 pillars of e-commerce? Today's episode is all about e-commerce. With e-commerce, many manufactures have the option to sell directly to custom...

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Memberbytes #011: Kelvin Chong (Schaeffler Malaysia) from 2020-10-05T18:00

How big can a family-owned business be? When it comes to Schaeffler the answer is very big. With a revenue of EUR 14.4 billion in 2019, the German automotive parts supplier is one of the major p...

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Memberbytes #010: Erik Jan Winter (Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia) from 2020-09-01T13:00

For many people, it is just "Das Auto" - The Car. The Volkswagen Group is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world. But how does this German giant positioned himself in Malays...

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Memberbytes #009: Leonardo Sachetto (German Tech Motorworks) from 2020-08-10T19:00

When talking about Germany the topic of the conversation often quickly shifts to German cars. One person who made German cars - especially Porsche cars - his life is Leonardo Sachetto who worked...

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Memberbytes #008: Jonathan Lau (German Educare) from 2020-07-02T18:00

The UK, the US or Australia are the first countries that come to mind when Malaysians think about studying abroad. But one country with world-class universities and free tuition is Germany. And ...

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Shortcast #014: Sheau Wei Lin (Tonasco) from 2020-06-26T00:00

Supply chains usually involve more than just two companies. Even though ranked as essential and granted an approval to operate during the lockdown many companies were limited in their production...

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Shortcast #013: David Jones (Chartered Management Institute (CMI)&EUMCCI) from 2020-06-22T23:00

When was the last time you were on a plane? With international travel still being banned the Malaysian aviation industry is facing challenges like never before. With David Jones head of the aero...

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Shortcast #012: Jörg Schieferdecker (Heimann Sensor) from 2020-06-05T02:00

Part of the new norm is it to get temperature checked wherever we go. One company that makes these checks possible is our member and world market leader Heimann Sensor. We talk with Jörg Schiefe...

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Shortcast #011: Johannes Römer (Germalkota&M2 MindMatters) from 2020-05-28T02:00

Who outside of Malaysia has heard from Johor? The southern border town of Johor Bahru or JB is considered by many as the hinterland of Singapore. We talk with Johannes Römer who moved across the...

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Shortcast #010: Susan Hemming (Coara Solar) from 2020-05-17T19:00

Even though the COVID crisis is currently the dominant issue, some companies are still working on making businesses less dependent on fossil energy sources. One of those companies is Coara Solar...

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Shortcast #009: Marcus Luer (Total Sports Asia) from 2020-05-11T22:00

The global sports industry is a revenue machine. But what happens when sports events all over the world are not allowed to take place? We talk to Marcus Luer from Total Sports Asia TSA about the...

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Shortcast #008: Dr. Tim Philippi (Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce) from 2020-04-28T18:00

In neighbouring Singapore, the current lockdown is called "Circuit Breaker". The Circuit Breaker along with the travel bans in other countries presents the main challenge for German bu...

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Shortcast #007: Gerard Leeuwenburgh (Informa Markets) from 2020-04-24T11:00

For most industries trade shows are a vital part of showcasing their products and connect with new customers. In this episode, we talk with Gerard Leeuwenburgh from Informa Markets who organizes...

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Shortcast #006: Xander Wegscheider (Science&Donuts)&Philip Tan (Snapp Packaging) from 2020-04-16T19:00

The first episode with our new Jingle! And who else is better to be featured in this episode than its creator, Xander Wegscheider. He explains why his new company Science & Donuts has nothin...

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Shortcast #005: Peter Lenhardt (A&H Meyer)&Werner Kemper (Germany Trade&Invest) from 2020-04-13T13:00

Peter Lenhardt from A&H Meyer highlights the greatly appreciated worker’s subsidies in Malaysia, Singapore, and Germany. And Werner Kemper from Germany Trade & Invest who among other th...

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Shortcast #004: Dr. Claus Weidner (Mercedes-Benz Malaysia) from 2020-04-08T20:00

The fourth episode of our Shortcast series features the President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Dr. Claus Weidner who is also the President of MGCC. The MCO has also impacted Germany’s iconi...

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Shortcast #003: Tsu-Shien Teoh (Henkel)&Miriam Shastri (Top Beraten) from 2020-04-03T16:00

In this episode, Tsu-Shien Teoh from Henkel - one of Germany's DAX companies - shares how Henkel is handling the situation in Malaysia and, through their global solidarity program, is suppo...

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Shortcast #002: Sebastian Wagner (Lechler)&Pascal Brinkmann (Luther) from 2020-03-30T01:00

The second episode of this shortcast series features two Managing Directors, Sebastian Wagner from Lechler Spray Technology and Pascal Brinkmann from Luther. The Movement Control Order (MCO) has...

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Shortcast #001: Daniel Bernbeck - MGCC from 2020-03-26T10:00

The first episode of this shortcast series features our very own CEO, Daniel Bernbeck. He shares how MGCC has been affected by the Movement Control Order (MCO) issued by the Malaysian government...

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Memberbytes #006: Jochen Kern - EQ Kuala Lumpur from 2020-02-28T16:00

In this Memberbytes episode, we speak to Chef Jochen Kern, culinary master extraordinaire. Currently attached to EQ Kuala Lumpur hotel as special culinary advisor, Chef Kern talks about the illu...

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Memberbytes #001: Philipp Riederle from 2020-02-05T14:00

Our premier episode features the famous German book author and expert on digitalization, Philipp Riederle. At the young age of 13, he started his podcast how he hacked the then brand-new iPhone....

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Memberbytes #005: Wendy Lau - Transearch Malaysia from 2020-01-06T17:00

For our fifth episode, we are happy to welcome the first woman on our Memberbytes podcast, Wendy Lau from Transearch Malaysia. Having started her career as a chemical engineer she came by accide...

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Memberbytes #004: Charles Khoo - APM from 2019-12-05T18:00

In this episode, we have the pleasure to have our first Malaysian guest on the show: Charles Khoo from the Malaysian automotive parts supplier APM. He explains that he wanted to study engineerin...

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Memberbytes #003: Niels Strohkirch - Expandeers from 2019-11-08T14:45:14

The third episode of our Memberbytes features Nils Stohkirch from Expandeers, who shares his insights from more than 20 years’ experience in Malaysia. Originally moving to Asia as the CFO of Mer...

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Memberbytes #002: Jörg Teichmann - Rehamed Therapy from 2019-09-24T16:45:35

In our second episode, we meet renowned physiotherapist Jörg Teichmann from Rehamed Therapy. Having been working for the Malaysian National Olympic team for years, Jörg decided to start his own ...

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Memberbytes #002: Jörg Teichmann - Rehamed Therapy from 2019-09-24T16:45:35

In our second episode, we meet renowned physiotherapist Jörg Teichmann from Rehamed Therapy. Having been working for the Malaysian National Olympic team for years, Jörg decided to start his own ...

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Memberbytes #002: Jörg Teichmann - Rehamed Therapy from 2019-09-24T16:45:35

In our second episode, we meet renowned physiotherapist Jörg Teichmann from Rehamed Therapy. Having been working for the Malaysian National Olympic team for years, Jörg decided to start his own ...

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