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The global media and entertainment industry is undergoing structural changes impacting traditional business models. How are industry players adapting to the evolving conditions? We revisit conversations with media & entertainment majors and regulators on how they're navigating the challenging landscape. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024 was the year geopolitical fault lines became even more pronounced between the US, China and Russia amid the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza. How are Malaysia and other countries navigating the currents? We revisit conversations on foreign policy issues that dominated the year. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year marks 2 years since Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim took office. Is the Madani Government living up to expectations? We revisit conversations with key leaders and political figures on the highlights and lowlights of Malaysian politics this year. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia is competing with regional peers to attract foreign direct investments but do we have the right competitive advantage as investors flock to themes like AI, data centres and semiconductors. We revisit conversations on what's driving investment into the country.  Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benjamin Franklin once said that an investment in knowledge always pays the best interest - this statement rings true until today. In Malaysia, education issues have ranged from how politics have influenced policies resulting in issues that affect us and future generations to come. We revisit conversations with the primary stakeholders to see what some of these issues are. Image Credit: Shutt...

A country's democracy is only as strong as the institutions of governance that underpin it. How far has the Madani Government lived up to expectations of its reform agenda? We revisit conversations discussing how Malaysia's political and democratic institutions can be strengthened. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supreme Consolidated Resources is a newly ACE listed frozen food supplier. We speak to Dato’ Richard Wee, their Executive Chairman about the business of importing, trading and distribution of food products in East Malaysia, as well as its plans for IPO proceeds and course, should we consider adding the stock to our portfolio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACE-listed KHPT Holdings Bhd has been an automotive parts and components supplier to Proton for 29 years and to Perodua for 24 years, through 'Tier 1' suppliers and manufacturers. Upon debuting on Bursa Malaysia in early October, the company set aside over 75% of its 21.7 million ringgit in IPO proceeds for capital expenditure. We speak with KHPT’s group managing director Datin Eloise See about th...

Online travel agencies have arguably become the primary platform to explore options for the next vacation, with the online travel market in Southeast Asia estimated to be worth USD46 billion in 2024. How is digital platform Booking.com competing with other players in an increasingly crowded space? We discuss themes in the business of travel and tourism with Anthony Lu, Regional Director of Southea...

Gurtaj Singh Padda, Executive Director of Tune Talk speaks on his acquisition of the majority of shares in the telco company, sparking innovation that brings convenience to consumers in Malaysia, the dual 5G network rollout, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Water Berhad, a bottled water and beverages producer homegrown in Sabah made its debut on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia last month with an IPO price of 65 sen per share. What does Life Water intend to do with the RM63.4 million ringgit proceeds from its listing? We speak to Liaw Hen Kong, Managing Director of Life Water Berhad to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made his maiden visit to Brazil where he reiterated that Malaysia would like to join BRICS. We speak to His Excellency Ary Norton De Murat Quintella, Brazilian Ambassador to Malaysia about the chances of that materialising, the new global world order with Trump 2.0 and the possibility of Malaysia having an FTA with Brazil to improve trade. See omnystudio.co...

Malaysia is one of Canada's largest bilateral merchandise trading partners in Southeast Asia. Bilateral trade between both countries reached RM8.05 billion as of August 2024, which is a significant 41% year-on-year increase. Philip See speaks with the new High Commissioner of Canada to Malaysia, Her Excellency Jodi Robinson, to discuss the growing economic ties between Canada and Malaysia as well...

TMK Chemical Berhad is a company that deals in chemical manufacturing, distribution, storage and logistic services, which will go for IPO on 12th December. We speak to Wong Kin Wah, its Managing Director, to find out more about the company and how they intend to use its IPO proceeds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The e-hailing industry in Malaysia has been largely dominated by Grab for a long time now, but will Bolt be the challenger that will measure up to the task? Philip See speaks to Afzan Lutfi, General Manager of Malaysia at Bolt to talk about competition in the industry, automation, driver acquisition and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in Malaysia's economy, contributing 38.4% to GDP and providing over four million jobs, but the lack of financing remains a major challenge to their growth. We speak with Datuk Fazlur Rahman Zainuddin, Principal Officer at Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan (SJPP), a Ministry of Finance-owned company that offers government-backed guarantee...

Finland celebrates its Independence Day on Dec 6th, marking its declaration of independence from Russia after the Bolsheviks took power in late 1917. Anne Vasara, Finland's Ambassador to Malaysia talks about what today means to her fellow Finns, after Russia invaded Ukraine more than two years ago, prompting Helsinki to join NATO. She also explains Finland's position on the Israel-Palestine issue....

Allianz Partners, part of the larger Allianz Group, is one of the world's largest insurance and assistance companies. Various trends have emerged in the insurance industry, from the rise of electric and autonomous vehicles to increasing cyber threats. Shazana Mokhtar will be discussing with Vinay Surana, Regional Managing Director for Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa at Allianz Partners about...

Winstar Capital Berhad is an aluminium product manufacturer that is scheduled to be listed on the ACE Market on 19 December. We speak to their Executive Director, Lee Yong Zhi as to why they are opting for a listing after being in operations for more than 20 years, their strategies for growth in a competitive and fragmented market and should we consider buying their stock. See omnystudio...

Malaysia is a signatory of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and has translated the convention into legislation through the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008. However after 16 years in force, the PWD Act has failed to live up to expectations of upholding the rights of Malaysians with disabilities. How should the law be reformed to enable PWDs to lead decent, dignifi...

We speak to CEO of Golden Screen Cinemas Koh Mei Lee on how streaming has impacted the cinema business as it navigates itself from the pandemic to Hollywood Strike as we probe efforts taken to diversify and remove its reliance on those Hollywood Blockbusters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia is seeking to enhance trade ties with economies it considers its friends amid sanctions by the United States and its allies over what they deem as an invasion of Ukraine while Moscow insists it is still a special military operation. Alexey Gruzdev, Deputy Minister of Industry & Trade of the Russian Federation sits down to talk about how his country has managed to overcome restrictions t...

We get into a conversation with Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim, an outspoken force against the government, from being critical of corporate deals to his own party's track record when it comes to reforms. Now in the spotlight again with him being called up before PKR's disciplinary board. We speak to him to understand his unwavering reputation as an outspoken lawmaker which was acknowledged when...

The logistics sector has become increasingly competitive, with players fighting to get a piece of the e-commerce boom. One such player is Ninja Van Malaysia. Although the company is known for its last-mile delivery service, it has been venturing into new services, especially in the B2B space. Philip See will be speaking with Lin Zheng, CEO of Ninja Van Malaysia, about how the company plans to grow...

As our country works in overdrive to attract foreign direct investments, this time, we'll be focusing on Melaka. Being one of the smallest states in Malaysia, with a contribution of 3% to the national GDP, how can Melaka stand out among powerhouse states such as Selangor and Penang? Wong Shou Ning will be speaking with Datuk Ginie Lim Siew Lin, CEO of Invest Melaka—the state government agency task...