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It is undeniable that tourism dollars and by extension promotional dollars are important to the economy. But what is the promotional message in the wake of the coronavirus fears especially when 2020 has been earmarked as a Visit Malaysia Year? We also find out the strategy for Chinese and Indian tourist arrivals who outspend the top visitors, Singaporeans, by a wide margin but whose numbers remain...

It is undeniable that tourism dollars and by extension promotional dollars are important to the economy. But what is the promotional message in the wake of the coronavirus fears especially when 2020 has been earmarked as a Visit Malaysia Year? We also find out the strategy for Chinese and Indian tourist arrivals who outspend the top visitors, Singaporeans, by a wide margin but whose numbers remain...

Car sharing companies are a disruption to the entire transportation model with wide acceptance in US and Europe. But will such a service find a place in Malaysia and is it a viable business model? We speak to Alan Cheah, CEO of Go Car, to find out what their plans for growth and what is the next stage for this company which started in 2015. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Car sharing companies are a disruption to the entire transportation model with wide acceptance in US and Europe. But will such a service find a place in Malaysia and is it a viable business model? We speak to Alan Cheah, CEO of Go Car, to find out what their plans for growth and what is the next stage for this company which started in 2015. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Innature Bhd is the sole retailer and distributor for The Body Shop products in Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia. Now, as they head towards a listing on the 20th of February, part of their IPO proceeds has been earmarked for new business development - as they plan to bring in a second brand, Natura, from Body Shop principal Natura Cosmeticos. We talk The Body Shop expansion, Innature's new brand, ex...

Innature Bhd is the sole retailer and distributor for The Body Shop products in Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia. Now, as they head towards a listing on the 20th of February, part of their IPO proceeds has been earmarked for new business development - as they plan to bring in a second brand, Natura, from Body Shop principal Natura Cosmeticos. We talk The Body Shop expansion, Innature's new brand, ex...

Bike-hailing has been in the news lately, with the government allowing them to operate for 6 months during a proof of concept period. Dego Ride started bike hailing back in late 2016 but was then banned shortly after. Now with the POC the firm is back in business and has the chance to show the potential of bike-hailing, but with with huge players like Grab and potentially GoJek in the mix, can Deg...

Trade with Malaysia, Germany’s economic engine, its contribution to the Eurozone’s common market and efforts to innovate in data and the Internet are on the cards for His Excellency Nikolaus Count Lambsdorff, German Ambassador to Malaysia. He also discusses Germany’s approach to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founded in 2015, Carsome is a one-stop shop for car buyers and sellers, providing a full-stack selling solution from inspection to ownership transfer. They’re currently in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore and deal in more than 40,000 cars annually worth over US$300 million. The startup says it reached profitability in Malaysia last year and it aims to be operationally profitable...

Founded in 2015, Carsome is a one-stop shop for car buyers and sellers, providing a full-stack selling solution from inspection to ownership transfer. They’re currently in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore and deal in more than 40,000 cars annually worth over US$300 million. The startup says it reached profitability in Malaysia last year and it aims to be operationally profitable...

For the property market, 2019 was a challenging one. But in this new decade, have things taken a turn? Or will property sales still be slow? We speak to Alex Yeow, the Group CEO of listed property developer Tropicana Corporation Berhad to find out how sales have been, what are the property launches in the pipeline and why are they back in the retail mall business. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah, one of Malaysia's foremost entrepreneurs, and Founder and Chairman of the Sunway Group, talks about his entrepreneurial journey converting tin mining land to Bandar Sunway; what he would do if he was the Education Minister; and his dreams to establish Sunway as the Harvard of the East through linkages with top universities. He updates that Sunway will be signing with Harv...

Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah, one of Malaysia's foremost entrepreneurs, and Founder and Chairman of the Sunway Group, talks about his entrepreneurial journey converting tin mining land to Bandar Sunway; what he would do if he was the Education Minister; and his dreams to establish Sunway as the Harvard of the East through linkages with top universities. He updates that Sunway will be signing with Harv...

The Electoral Reform Committee was formed shortly after GE14, in August of 2018. They were given a two year mandate, with their deadline fast approaching, to come up with ways to reform our domestic processes and close electoral loopholes. Following the submission of their interim report to the Prime Minister, we speak to Tan Sri Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman, Chairman of the ERC, to discuss their pro...

It has been more than 3 years since the liberalisation of the general insurance market by Bank Negara Malaysia with a shift to a flexible pricing model for fire and motor insurance. Junior Cho, CEO of Zurich General Insurance Malaysia Berhad, tells us how they have adapted and what their strategies for growth are in this new decade in the era of disruption and digitalisation. See omnystudio.com/li...

The retail landscape is changing, with more people turning to the convenience of e-commerce to fulfil their shopping needs. Amid this, Sephora has laid out ambitious plans to expand its physical footprint throughout the Asian region, with its largest Malaysian outlet yet opening last weekend in Fahrenheit88, Kuala Lumpur. We speak to Benjamin Vuchot, President of Asia at Sephora, about the brand's...

Lendlease, a global property and development company with AUD$100 billion of projects in the pipeline is known for landmark projects like Tate Britain and the Sydney Opera House. This company has now set its sights on TRX with a stake in the lifestyle quarter, so we speak to Tony Lombardo, CEO of Lendlease Asia to find out their plans in this very crowded property market and also their strategy fo...

Lendlease, a global property and development company with AUD$100 billion of projects in the pipeline is known for landmark projects like Tate Britain and the Sydney Opera House. This company has now set its sights on TRX with a stake in the lifestyle quarter, so we speak to Tony Lombardo, CEO of Lendlease Asia to find out their plans in this very crowded property market and also their strategy fo...

Dr Rezal Khairi Ahmad, CEO of NanoMalaysia, a government-owned, non-profit nanotechnology commercialisation and industrialisation agency, discusses the technology’s importance in creating jobs as well as commerce in energy efficiency and environmental protection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sime Darby Oils (SDO) represents the consolidation of Sime Darby Plantations downstream operations worldwide under one new name. It’s the plantation giants’ effort to diversify away the volatility that comes with any commodity. So, is Sime Darby Oils the future of Sime Darby Plantations? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A&W was one of the first major fast food chains to step foot in Malaysia in 1963. Nearly 60 years on, and as the brand enters its second century of life, we speak to Kevin Bazner, CEO of A&W Restaurants, about changing consumer trends, growth plans, and how they plan to survive in the fast-paced world of F&B. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A&W was one of the first major fast food chains to step foot in Malaysia in 1963. Nearly 60 years on, and as the brand enters its second century of life, we speak to Kevin Bazner, CEO of A&W Restaurants, about changing consumer trends, growth plans, and how they plan to survive in the fast-paced world of F&B. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although later to the game, Touch n’ Go eWallet is amongst the fastest growing mobile payment apps in the country and has been aggressive with its cashbacks, branding and merchant acquisition. However the e-wallet space is crowded and adoption has been slow, with only 8% of the population using e-wallets for payment. So can a name primarily associated with tolls, parking and prepaid cards co...

Although later to the game, Touch n’ Go eWallet is amongst the fastest growing mobile payment apps in the country and has been aggressive with its cashbacks, branding and merchant acquisition. However the e-wallet space is crowded field and adoption has been slow, with only 8% of the population using e-wallets for payment. Although later to the game, Touch n’ Go eWallet is amongst the...

Amid the rise of e-commerce, the logistics industry has become increasingly disrupted. Faced with rising competition and new technologies, how will Aramex, a global logistics operator headquartered in the Middle East, adapt? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.