The Breakfast Grille

After when it was reported that a group of Rohingya refugees may have been part of the Tabligh event at the mosque in Seri Petaling, which caused the spike in Covid-19 cases, we explore whether vulnerable communities such as refugees and migrant workers are receiving proper care in Malaysia. We speak with Lilianne Fan, Co-Founder and International Director of Geutanyoe Foundation and Chairperson of the Rohingya Working Group at the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network, as well as, Nilim Baruah, the Regional Migration Specialist at the International Labor Organization for Asia and the Pacific.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's all hands on deck for the Southeast Asian superapp as its core ride-hailing product struggles to deal with a mammoth drop in orders due to movement restriction orders. Ditto its food merchants, as deliveries become its main revenue. Sean Goh, Grab's Malaysia Country Manager, explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Movement Control Order, the availability of food has been a priority and focus. Our government has been assuring us that supplies have remained ample and there is no need to hoard. As the largest local hypermarket and emporium chain in Malaysia, Mydin will have an insider's view on this, so we speak to Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin, the Managing Director. We also ask what the business environment will be like post MCO as a slowdown is to be expected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss with Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, the Head of the Covid 19 Taskforce for Selangor, and former Health Minister on how far we are from flattening the curve, why some areas are hot spots, why hospitals need to raise their own funds, and is a MCO 3.0 necessary. We also ask if he sees himself as having Prime Minister material, and his political future and that of Pakatan Harapan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bargains are emerging everywhere, and selective buying of financially healthy companies with good prospects should be considered, Dr Mark Mobius of Mobius Capital says.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bargains are emerging everywhere, and selective buying of financially healthy companies with good prospects should be considered, Dr Mark Mobius of Mobius Capital says.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conjunction with April Fool’s Day, we speak to local comedy headliners, Kavin Jay and Dr Jason Leong, on the current state of Malaysian comedy, its role in political and national discourse and the impact and implications of the MCO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eng Aik Meng, CEO of TE Asia Healthcare Partners, backed by private equity giant TPG, talks about his strategy of investing in specialist hospitals and becoming the Mayo Clinic of the East. In Malaysia, TE owns CVS KL, the cardiovascular hospital in KL Sentral, and HSC Medical Centre, and soon, centres in Penang. He also discusses how CVS could assist government hospitals during this Covid-19 crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the world is swept up in fear of the Covid-19 pandemic, it's easy to forget that many of the world's humanitarian crises still remain unresolved. One such crisis has been taking place in Syria for the past ten years. To find out more, we speak to Zairulshahfuddin Zainal Abidin of Islamic Relief Malaysia, about the humanitarian mission they're running in Idlib and Aleppo, as well as the challenges that face humanitarian organisations, when operating in a warzone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, global trade was already fragmenting courtesy of the US-China trade war. Businesses were struggling with unpredictable tariffs and market volatility, and now contend with a pandemic that has forced countries to lockdown, ban travel, shut down manufacturing and is said to have caused the biggest drop in consumer demand since the second World War. So how will a post Covid-19 world look for global trade and the global supply chain? Roshan Kanesan discusses with Alexander Capri.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the Perikatan Nasional government came to power, there have been questions of whether the coalition will be able to remain together until the next General Election. One voice which has been raised to highlight what a coalition government should do, belongs to Dato' Seri Azalina Othman Said, UMNO Supreme Council Member, MP for Pengerang, and former Law Minister. We speak to her on her thoughts about successful coalition governments, the cohesion of Perikatan Nasional, as well as her views on what priorities should be for the new Women's Ministry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the coronavirus pandemic and no vaccine, many countries including Malaysia have imposed various forms of movement control. The cost of that is an almost complete halt to most economic activity. Richard Record of the World Bank and Professor Mahendhiran Nair of Monash University tells us the policy options available to overcome the economic scar tissue that comes from this virus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the coronavirus pandemic and no vaccine, many countries including Malaysia have imposed various forms of movement control. The cost of that is an almost complete halt to most economic activity. Richard Record of the World Bank and Professor Mahendhiran Nair of Monash University tells us the policy options available to overcome the economic scar tissue that comes from this virus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Triple Whammy slamming Malaysia is at a level not seen since the second World War, which means a military level response is needed, says DAP Political Education Director and Dewan Negara Senator Liew Chin Tong. It’s also time for politicians to put the country first, so a bipartisan approach is required too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prior to Malaysia’s triple whammy of oil price shocks, political upheaval and covid-19, the Johor-based property and construction firm Kimlun Corp was already suffering from a depleting orderbook and looming delivery delays. Sim Tian Liang, its CEO, explains the magnitude of its concerns and outlines mitigation plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve heard of the World Happiness Report, which told us that Finland is the happiest country in the world two years running. But how are these indexes measured, and why is it important to have a gauge of a population’s wellbeing? On this International Day of Happiness, we speak to Carol Graham, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, about how to go about measuring happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve heard of the World Happiness Report, which told us that Finland is the happiest country in the world two years running. But how are these indexes measured, and why is it important to have a gauge of a population’s wellbeing? On this International Day of Happiness, we speak to Carol Graham, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, about how to go about measuring happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SAP is a market leader in Enterprise Resource Planning solutions, originating in Germany. Now, with industry 4.0 on the horizon and more and more companies turning to the cloud as a means of storing data, we speak to Hong Kok Cheong, Managing Director of SAP Malaysia on the Breakfast Grille, for his take on the ERP landscape in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SAP is a market leader in Enterprise Resource Planning solutions, originating in Germany. Now, with industry 4.0 on the horizon and more and more companies turning to the cloud as a means of storing data, we speak to Hong Kok Cheong, Managing Director of SAP Malaysia on the Breakfast Grille, for his take on the ERP landscape in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With plunging oil prices, can any oil and gas company remain unscathed? Tan Kay Vin, executive director of T7 Global Berhad a Malaysian listed oil and gas company explains that this is the reason why the company has moved into the aerospace industry to diversify its earnings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With plunging oil prices, can any oil and gas company remain unscathed? Tan Kay Vin, executive director of T7 Global Berhad a Malaysian listed oil and gas company explains that this is the reason why the company has moved into the aerospace industry to diversify its earnings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pakai Industries is one of Malaysia's oldest kitchen and bathroom companies established in 1969. Has this very below the radar company kept up with the times and can it survive the competition especially from cheap Chinese imports? We speak to their CEO, Thomas Tuan about their strategy to grow and also modernize especially during these challenging times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pakai Industries is one of Malaysia's oldest kitchen and bathroom companies established in 1969. Has this very below the radar company kept up with the times and can it survive the competition especially from cheap Chinese imports? We speak to their CEO, Thomas Tuan about their strategy to grow and also modernize especially during these challenging times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd, a listed Malaysian oil and gas company has successful geographically diversified away from Malaysia with 60% of revenue from oil and gas. With volatile oil prices, the company's next focus is to grow its earnings from power generation, education and IT which they see as synergistic and complementary. Dato' Dr Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah, Group Chief Executive Officer tells us how they plan to do despite the challenging backdrop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maritime and territorial disputes in the South China Sea continue to be a source of uncertainty- China's increasingly assertive stance and ASEAN's inability to form a binding Code of Conduct have led to a stalemate. What was the source of all of this debate over these small islands and rocks? To find out more, we speak to Bill Hayton, Associate Fellow with the Asia-Pacific Programme at Chatham House, and author of the book, "The South China Sea: The Struggle For Power in Asia".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With growing awareness over the importance of sustainability and clean sources of energy, the Malaysian solar power industry has grown fivefold over the last ten years. One such player is Plus Solar, which runs several solar farms and also provides solar and green energy solutions to commercial buildings. Today on the Breakfast Grille, we speak to Plus Solar's co-founder and CEO, Ko Chuan Zhen, about how he sees the green movement in Malaysia, as well as the potential market for photovoltaic solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bank Negara Malaysia has encouraged the development of e-wallets and new forms of financing, in the quest for Malaysia to become a cashless society. In the crowded digital payments and loyalty rewards space, can Fave distinguish itself from the competition? We speak to Managing Director Dato' Jake Abdullah, to discuss Fave's growth strategies and its future prospects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK and Malaysia have a long history, stretching into the modern day. As bilateral trade partners, and with the UK a favoured destination for Malaysian students looking to study overseas, the continuation of this diplomatic relationship going into a post-Brexit future is paramount. For more, we speak to His Excellency Charles Hay, UK High Commissioner to Malaysia, on trade, priorities of the Johnson administration, and education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Less than two years on from Malaysia’s political emancipation with GE14 and once again, the country is in political turmoil. Chandran Nair, the Founder and Chief Executive of the Pan-Asian think-tank Global Institute for Tomorrow (GIFT), offers a regional perspective of the crisis while attempting to view the current impasse through a positive lens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Less than two years on from Malaysia’s political emancipation with GE14 and once again, the country is in political turmoil. Chandran Nair, the Founder and Chief Executive of the Pan-Asian think-tank Global Institute for Tomorrow (GIFT), offers a regional perspective of the crisis while attempting to view the current impasse through a positive lens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conjunction with International Women’s Day, we take a look at progress that’s been made, policies that are needed and concerns going forward with regards to getting more women into and staying in the workforce in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conjunction with International Women’s Day, we take a look at progress that’s been made, policies that are needed and concerns going forward with regards to getting more women into and staying in the workforce in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CTOS is one of the leading credit scoring agencies in Malaysia with a plethora of data. So we speak to the Group CEO, Dennis Martin about the security measures they have in place to prevent hacking or data breaches. We also ask about whether such a service really does improve the financial literacy and health of Malaysian which is sorely needed when the household debt of the country remains stubbornly high above 80%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CTOS is one of the leading credit scoring agencies in Malaysia with a plethora of data. So we speak to the Group CEO, Dennis Martin about the security measures they have in place to prevent hacking or data breaches. We also ask about whether such a service really does improve the financial literacy and health of Malaysian which is sorely needed when the household debt of the country remains stubbornly high above 80%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With infection rates rising globally, will Covid 19 be the feared black swan event that will derail the longest economic boom cycle in history? How will governments and central bankers respond to this new crisis. Will it be both monetary and fiscal policies to help cushion this downtrend or are there no policy options for what is effectively a health crisis? To find out, we speak to Andy Xie, Independent Economist, once voted one of the 50 most influential people in finance to find out his views on this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Malaysia in a political whirlwind and seeing a change of government, we speak to long time politician Dato' Mohd Zaid bin Ibrahim, Former Minister of Law and Kelantan DAP chief on his views of what transpired. We also ask what kind of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will be while taking a look at what role Pakatan Harapan had in this political quagmire. Finally a discussion on the future of Malaysia and what leaders should we have,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the first official day under a Perikatan Nasional government, and many are still reeling from the mid-term transition of power which has been unprecedented in Malaysian politics. To help us understand what led us here, the make-up of the current government, and what lies ahead, on the Breakfast Grille we speak to Jahabar Sadiq, founder of the Malaysian Insight, and Professor Dr. Tajuddin Mohd Rasdi, social commentator and Professor of Architecture at UCSI University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the first official day under a Perikatan Nasional government, and many are still reeling from the mid-term transition of power which has been unprecedented in Malaysian politics. To help us understand what led us here, the make-up of the current government, and what lies ahead, on the Breakfast Grille we speak to Jahabar Sadiq, founder of the Malaysian Insight, and Professor Dr. Tajuddin Mohd Rasdi, social commentator and Professor of Architecture at UCSI University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political scientist Wong Chin Huat and SUHAKAM Commissioner Dato' Mah Weng Kwai discuss the constitutional and political repercussions of the collapse of Pakatan Harapan and the reforms that the country still needs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Scientist Wong Chin Huat and Suhakam Commissioner Dato Mah Weng Kwai discuss the constitutional and political repercussions of the collapse of Pakatan Harapan and the reforms that the country still needs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysians continue to hold their collective breath as we wait to find out who will emerge as Prime Minister and whether we might see a "unity government" instead. We speak to Bridget Welsh and Dina Zaman about what to expect in the coming days and discuss the best way for us to move forward as a nation despite our differences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysians continue to hold their collective breath as we wait to find out who will emerge as Prime Minister and whether we might see a "unity government" instead. We speak to Bridget Welsh and Dina Zaman about what to expect in the coming days and discuss the best way for us to move forward as a nation despite our differences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bersatu's Head of Policy and Strategy wishes the clock could be turned back for Pakatan Harapan to be still whole to fulfill election aspirations. While such idealism is desirable, is it wishful thinking or even practical?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jahabar Sadiq of The Malaysian Insight and Karim Raslan of the KRA Group discuss the events behind PM Tun Dr Mahathir's resignation and what lies in store for the country in terms of its political and economic landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jahabar Sadiq of The Malaysian Insight and Karim Raslan of the KRA Group discuss the events behind PM Tun Dr Mahathir's resignation and what lies in store for the country in terms of its political and economic landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Li Meng Lee of Razer Global discusses his global youth bank, centrepiece of his application for digital banking licenses in Malaysia and Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Members of Parliament are often our first port of call, when it comes to fixing issues within our constituencies. Today, on the Breakfast Grille, Wangsa Maju MP Dr Tan Yee Kew joins us to discuss her experience in dealing with syndicates plaguing hawker traders in her constituency, public housing, and the recent headlines surrounding PKR's internal conflictsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The theme of this year's World Social Justice Day is 'Closing the Inequalities Gap to Achieve Social Justice'. In line with that, on the Breakfast Grille today we look at a group that experiences some of the worst inequalities, and who are marginalised almost wherever they go: migrant workers. Adrian Pereira, ED of the North South Initiave, and Charles Santiago, MP for Klang join us for this discussion, about legislative protections, security fears, and of what more needs to be done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The theme of this year's World Social Justice Day is 'Closing the Inequalities Gap to Achieve Social Justice'. In line with that, on the Breakfast Grille today we look at a group that experiences some of the worst inequalities, and who are marginalised almost wherever they go: migrant workers. Adrian Pereira, ED of the North South Iniative, and Charles Santiago, MP for Klang join us for this discussion, about legislative protections, security fears, and of what more needs to be done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the sole retailer and distributor of the PepsiCo brand of drinks, Etika Holdings' products are a familiar sight on shelves around the world. Yet in this age of tougher competition, volatile raw material prices, and changing consumer behaviour, how will the retailer of Pepsi, Wonda Coffee, and Goodday milk fare? We ask Etika Holdings CEO, Khalid Alvi, all this and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.