AWANI Review

Are global tech layoffs hitting Malaysia’s digital job market? SEEK Asia CEO Peter Bithos discusses hiring trends, in-demand skill sets for 2023 and if it is still a jobseekers’ market.

A household name in the Middle East, retail conglomerate GMG is turning to Southeast Asia for its next stage of growth. CEO Mohammad A. Baker tells why Malaysia is the centrepiece of his strategy to take the family-owned business to greater heights.

For a long time, alternative investments were mostly exclusive to the elite and ultra-wealthy, but now, small investors can get a slice of the pie too. Alta CEO Kelvin Lee discusses how its digital platform unlocks access to private markets for all.

Love him or hate him, you can't deny Gordon Ramsay’s success as a businessman. How does the celebrity chef stay relevant and keep standards high at his restaurants around the world? Is he as tough as an entrepreneur as he is in the kitchen? And what does he really think about Malaysian cuisine?

An ageing population is putting more stress on the economy, healthcare and the ‘‘sandwich generation’ - individuals caught between caring for both their elderly parents and their own children. How can Malaysia improve its preparation for an ageing society?

Swedish best-selling author Katrine Marçal discusses how gender stereotypes have held back some of history’s most brilliant innovations. She talks to Cynthia Ng about the economic cost of gender bias, and if gender matters when it comes to leadership.

People are living longer but with more serious disease and disability. How will Malaysia’s rehabilitative services be able to meet rising demand? ReGen Rehab CEO Hanafi Salehuddin discusses ways to improve access and care.

Charging anxiety is still a significant barrier to the acceleration of EV adoption. ABB Malaysia’s Alireza Mehrtash discusses how the country can improve charging options, simplify user experience and make EV more affordable to the masses.

Ikea-backed unicorn Livspace is eliminating the pain points of designing and renovating a home by making the process more predictable and transparent. Livspace Malaysia’s Ryan Teh tells why the highly fragmented Malaysian market is ripe for disruption.

What does it take to bring a local IP to the global stage? Les’ Copaque founder Burhanuddin Md Radzi discusses the appeal of Upin & Ipin and keeping audiences continuously captivated. He also tells why local animation studios struggle to find commercial success.

The financial markets have yet to recover from the shocks brought by the pandemic. CEO of IPC Systems, Robert Santella discusses why innovation and technology can be the solutions in navigating market volatility.

The financial markets have yet to recover from the shocks brought by the pandemic. CEO of IPC Systems, Robert Santella discusses why innovation and technology can be the solutions in navigating market volatility.

On-demand salary service, also known as earned wage access (EWA),  is catching on in Malaysia. Payd co-founders Justin Kong and Darvesh Daswani tell why everyone wins when employees have immediate access to wages before payday.

“My father always says -  do the right thing and success will come will come,” says Dilmah Tea CEO Dilhan C. Fernando. The second-generation leader of the Sri Lankan tea company discusses staying true to family values even in crisis.

Getting the right people into the right roles is just the first step. It takes commitment to continuously grow them. “If they can see a vision for themselves, not just for the company, the tendency to stay is much higher,” says Hiredly CEO Derek Toh.

Malaysian plant-based meat company Phuture aims to tackle the growing global food shortage issue by offering a nutritious alternative. CEO Jack Yap and CMO Annabelle Co-Martinent discuss if the future could be meat-free.

Subscriptions services aren’t just for movies or music. Complete Human Network’s Teh Chai Peng discusses the device subscription model in reducing cost and e-waste.

What are the new ways to build and future proof businesses post-pandemic? How can business leaders stay focused in times of uncertainty?

What does a digital shakeup mean for Bloomthis, an e-commerce flower delivery and gifting platform? Husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Giden Lim & Penny Choo discuss tech disruption, sustainability and inflation impact on the floral industry.

Amazon Web Services is doubling down growth plans in Southeast Asia, where does Malaysia fit in the picture? ASEAN MD Conor McNamara also discusses leadership in cloud adoption and what strategy works best. 

People with rare diseases often wait years to get a diagnosis, complicated by a lack of access to information & treatment. Can a revolution in health data transform rare disease management?

It’s not easy to drive drive behavioural change towards recycling. Co-founder of AI-driven recycling platform Klean Joey Azman discusses making the process easy and rewarding.

A sustainable future can be achieved if people are properly educated. How should the curriculum of the future look like? We speak to Karen Chand, Director of Strategy & Operations, Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development, Sunway University.

What can digital banks bring to the table that conventional banks aren’t offering now? Banking tech solutions provider Silverlake Axis Deputy CEO Cass Goh discusses how digital-only banks can shake up the sector.

Adobe Southeast Asia and Korea Managing Director Simon Dale says brands must start creating 3D and immersive content now as metaverse in on track for mainstream adoption. He discusses the tech giant’s metaverse push and the opportunities he sees in Asia.