The Breakfast Grille

Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin, DG, ISIS talks about stimulus packages and gives her outlook on the state of the Malaysian economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Trout, one of the world's foremost branding guru and author of some of the best-selling marketing books like "Positioning", "Marketing Warfare", "Differentiate or Die" and his latest "In Search of the Obvious - the Antidote for Today's Marketing Mess", shares his thoughts on some of the most important marketing strategies and on how to maintain ones position during tough times. See omnystudio...

New Chairman and CEO of Philips Malaysia talks being the first Malaysian at the helm of the company, challenges in the tough operating environment and ways of moving the company forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor John Kotter explains the need for good leadership and how organization can implement change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunny Khoo, Practice Leader for Human Capital Group and Ho Chee Seng, Asean leader for Benefits Consulting, Watson Wyatt say the HR aspect of a company is normally looked at last except in an economic downturn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruben Gnanalingam, ED Westports says the numbers have been good over the last 4-5 years but it is very likely, given the January figures, that the business will experience a downturn in 2009.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wei Chuan Beng, MD Redtone International Bhd says the company is transforming from a discounted call provider to one that is poised to be a leader in the data business     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dato' Badlisham Ghazali, CEO MDEC, says that growth over the 13 years since inception has been fairly impressive and the thirty year plan is still on track with perhaps more emphasis on marketing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mohd Fariz Abu Bakar,  Tuah Guard, talks about thinking out of the box when it comes to security matters; being more clinical, and looking at it from a project management and outsourcing perspectives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capt. Ismail Hashim, CEO of Port Tanjung Pelepas, is confident that the strategies put into place will ensure the port will continue to grow in the coming year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Razlan Razali, CEO, Sepang International Circuit says there is more to Sepang than F1 than people generally think and he says there is more in store for 2009 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jasmine Lee, CEO MNC Wireless Bhd, says as there were other channels beyond mobiles as a means of marketing and communication, the company is positioning itself to more converged digital services combining mobile, internet and broadcasting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharon Low, MD of Stem Life says stem cell technology has so much potential for treatment and it was the societal impact of it that propelled her to start the business.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tan Yew Sing, President, Inti Education Group talks about the new Inti and the synergies from the tie-up with Laureate Education Inc that made it part of the largest and fastest growing education network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dato' Johan Tazrin Ngo, ED and CIO, Amara Investment gives his outlook on the Malaysian economy and investment strategies in a lacklustre market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Lisle, CEO, Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd, is bullish about the return of investor confidence to the insurance industry and says innovative products established the company as a leader in the business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rita Sim, Executive Director, Media Chinese International Ltd,  spoke about company strategies in taking a global positioning while clearing the air about concerns over a perceived conflict of interest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

R. Sivarasa, MP for Subang, talks about the recent events in Perak, PR's thoughts on the financial crises and answers the critics on a number of issues including inexperience and differing objectives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lt Col (R) Husin Jazri, CEO, Cybersecurity Malaysia spoke on the need to reduce vunerability of ICT systems and networks in the country as well as nuturing the culture of cybersecurity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Art Thamboo, Managing Director Eric Pringle Associates Public Relations talks about protecting brand equity and why PR is a worthwhile investment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Flint, Managing Director of Fitness First Asia, the world's largest global health club operator, is of the opinion that the health market in Asia is still untapped, creating great opportunities for the company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dato' Hj Ameer Ali bin Mydin, Managing Director, Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd, is justifiably proud of this Malaysian-grown company and the fact that it is driven by more than just the bottom-line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lim Cheong Guan, Executive Director of Top Glove, explains the strategies that helped make the company the world's largest rubber glove manufacturer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Socially Responsible Investments : Consumers are looking for socially responsible companies for long-term returns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.