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What are the possibilities of electric mobility being a reality in Malaysia’s transportation landscape? Though fast gaining traction around the world, Electric Mobility, still continues to face scepticism and challenges - as with any new technology. However, GreenTech Malaysia  believes that through substantive public awareness and education, coupled with a clear roadmap and strong gove...

According to Dr. Joel Carboni - Malaysia’s diverse communities provide great potential for green project management. What are the connections and possibilities? How will we meet the goals set out in the Green Masterplan? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A personal brand is a promise, defined by how others perceive one's values, beliefs and abilities. Discovering your personal brand helps you differentiate and offers a competitive advantage with the important caveat that- If you don’t manage your brand, someone else will. Today we learn about The Personal Brand and how managing and marketing it well can benefit your business or career. See o...

TheLuxeNomad.com, the homegrown startup founded by ex model and tv host, Stephanie Chai opened its online doors on June 2012. Since then it has grown from strength to strength, attracting several rounds of venture cap funding and has broken away from its flash-sale model to a revamped business offering in the luxury villa market. We discover how this company has gone from start-up to scale-up. See...

In this fast-paced society, where change is the only constant and the pursuit of money, fame and self-actualisation is top of mind - it's easy to forget that there are those who find adapting to change a mountainous task. How can cultivating a mentally resilient workforce help with adapting to change and how do you create such a culture? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Airbnb - the company known for disrupting the hospitality industry recently gave die hard motorsports fans an opportunity to spend a night in luxury at the Sepang International Circuit following the world’s hottest race. We find out why this is a strategy in their marketing plan and what they aimed to achieve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maison et Objet is one of the most prestigious names when it comes to trade fairs targetted at the interior design sector. From Maison et Objet,  comes the latest in trends for interior design and architecture the world over. Having showed traditionally every year in Paris, Maison has expanded to the Americas and now to the Asia Pacific, having just shown for its second year in Singapore. See...

Apart from consumer tourism, Malaysia is quickly being recognised as a viable destination to host prominent international events and artistes ranging from major sports to the lifestyle, arts and entertainment arenas. As a division of the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, Malaysia Major Events has been given the mandat...

Consumers are confused and unhappy. Does the Goods and Services Tax of 6% cover the service charge? Are they required to pay the 10% service charge even if they're not happy with the service received? Meanwhile, it has become a key issue in staff remuneration and retention for the hospitality industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The #Dedicated2Cikgu Campaign started in 2012 with 40,000 roses given to teachers at 400 schools across Malaysia. Spearheaded by INTI International University and Colleges, the campaign continues to facilitate the sharing of heart-warming stories online, upping the stakes by roping in renowned local artists such as Rozita Che Wan, Amar Asyraf, Elfira Loy and many more, creating bigger excitement a...

The prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) Malaysia Awards returns for its 14th edition with the Theme “Ignite. Innovate. Inspire”. We speak to World Entrepreneur of the Year winner Tan Sri Liew Kee Sin about what it took to win, and his experience on the international judging panel, while Philip Rao tells us how Malaysian entrepreneurs can strive towards recognition for entrepr...

We speak to two entrepreneurs who have been part of the Alliance Bizsmart Challenge and made it through to the winning side. What drives them, what keeps them sane and what do they have in common? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sustainability and Green practices have never been more relevant given the realities surrounding resources on the planet. Recognition for sustainable practices is therefore key in inspiring  organisations to excel in this area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aon Hewitt, a global talent solutions business recently announced its list of the Best Employers in Malaysia,  in partnership with TalentCorp Malaysia. We find out what it takes to be on the list and discover how a happy workforce can impact a company's bottom line.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IBM has a long history of commitment to diversity and has practised gender equality, promoting employees based on performance and qualification. Their president and CEO, Ginni Rometty is testament to that. We find out how they've stayed consistent, with case studies of how they've supported women in practising work-life integration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From ideation to scaling up and going regional, Jeffrey Paine recently spoke at Cradle Buzz, a programme to highlight, analyse and discuss entrepreneurship concerns in the region. We discover the finer points of taking a startup from ideation to product development, growth hacking, raising capital and going global. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent years, there’s been a surge in brand presence with various international TV channels making their entry into Malaysia and South East Asia, with the region becoming a more important market. How has Discovery remained relevant through the years? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Animonsta, is an animation content developer and the company behind the successful Boboiboy series, which has been distributed in 44 countries, with 50% of their revenue stemming from character intellectual property. What's their secret? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia is targeting to increase women participation in the workforce to 55% by 2015 in addition to influencing the composition of the Boards to include women leaders. But, are we anywhere close to that target? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine taking a trip to Bandar Utama, and then being teleported to different cities around the world. Or what if you could for one day in your life experience walking on water? These are but 2 experiences created by KIX, a film experience company in Kuala Lumpur. We explore the marketing impact of the multi-dimensional film experience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Business Ethics' has been defined as the study of proper business policies and practices regarding potentially controversial issues, such as corporate governance, insider trading, bribery, discrimination, corporate social responsibility and fiduciary responsibilities. However, shared values is a theme that's relevant in how companies negotiate ethics within the company. How can shared values brin...

Ernst and Young have selected 14 women entrepreneurs  to take part in its inaugural EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ Asia-Pacific program. The EWW Asia-Pacific Class of 2015 includes women from Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and of course Malaysia.  According to EY there are nearly six million formal, women-owned small businesses in Eas...

Since its launch in 2011, over 250 Malaysian technology companies have benefitted from the advice and mentoring provided by coaches of the Coach and Grow Programme (CGP) organised by Cradle Fund. Now in its third season, the CGP plans to continue strengthening the skills of Malaysian technology entrepreneurs, setting its focus on mentoring and supporting entrepreneurs who aim to expand their busin...

In Malaysia, successful family-run businesses are considered young, having endured only 2-3 generations as compared to those in Europe or North America which have lasted 5 generations or more. The inaugural PWC Malaysia Family Business Survey has shown that challenges faced by family businesses are not much different from counterparts around the world but a unifying theme has surfaced - the n...

&samhoud, a consultancy in advising companies on the implementation on far-reaching organizational changes, leadership development, vision, branding, strategy and innovations, has won the first place for Best Workplaces 2015 Netherlands by Great Place to Work®. &samhoud has received this coveted ranking for the fourth time under the medium sized enterprise category. We find out what be...