The Breakfast Grille
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German Businesses Enthusiastic to Share Technology for IR4.0
In this grille, Daniel Bernbeck gives the impression that Malaysian-German trade ties will continue to thrive in an era of trade wars. This is due to to German business's historical nature to sniff out opportunities and their willingness to share technology. Coming from a nation of leading car makers Daniel also expresses caution about the third national car project, especially when opportunities abound in IR4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
German Businesses Enthusiastic to Share Technology for IR4.0
In this grille, Daniel Bernbeck gives the impression that Malaysian-German trade ties will continue to thrive in an era of trade wars. This is due to to German business's historical nature to sniff out opportunities and their willingness to share technology. Coming from a nation of leading car makers Daniel also expresses caution about the third national car project, especially when opportunities abound in IR4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spectrum Battle: Something Will Have To Give
The name Inmarsat entered our consciousness in the wake of the MH370 tragedy. They are involved in the discussion of the development of the global flight tracking technology, a technology in focus in the wake of the MH370 tragedy, as well as the future of satellite service providers, like Inmarsat, in the face of the 5G revolution.We speak to Todd McDonell, Global Government President for Inmarsat, on his insights of the satellite industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spectrum Battle: Something Will Have To Give
The name Inmarsat entered our consciousness in the wake of the MH370 tragedy. They are involved in the discussion of the development of the global flight tracking technology, a technology in focus in the wake of the MH370 tragedy, as well as the future of satellite service providers, like Inmarsat, in the face of the 5G revolution.We speak to Todd McDonell, Global Government President for Inmarsat, on his insights of the satellite industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SDS Self Raising IPO
SDS Group is a home-grown Johor-based bakery and confectionery manufacturer and distributor aiming to raise nearly RM24 million through its upcoming ACE Market listing. We speak to Executive Director, Tan Kee Jin on the company’s ambitions to expand business beyond the southern state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SDS Self Raising IPO
SDS Group is a home-grown Johor-based bakery and confectionery manufacturer and distributor aiming to raise nearly RM24 million through its upcoming ACE Market listing. We speak to Executive Director, Tan Kee Jin on the company’s ambitions to expand business beyond the southern state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Towards National Unity
Beneath the ever-present shadow of racial and religious tension, there is a constant call for us to overcome our differences and come together under the umbrella of ‘Malaysian’. But how united are we, and what is being done to bridge the gap between communities? In conjunction with Merdeka Day, we have a conversation with YB P. Waytha Moorthy, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, in charge of National Unity and Social Wellbeing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Targeted Advertising - An Orwellian Concern?
ADA is a digital analytics, data and advertising agency in which Axiata Digital has an 82% stake. We speak to its chief executive officer, Srinivas Gattamneni, about the origins of the company, business model, the ethics of data usage and advertising, as well as its opportunities in the Asian region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Targeted Advertising- An Orwellian Concern?
ada is a digital advertising agency in which Axiata Digital has an 82% stake. The name of the group is actually derived from the words, analytics, data, and advertising, hence "ada". We speak to the ada's chief executive officer, Srinivas Gattamneni, about the origins of the company, ada's business model, the ethics of data usage and advertising, as well as its opportunities in the Asian region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Personalised Advertising - Not Quite The Orwellian Concern
ada is a digital advertising agency in which Axiata Digital has an 82% stake. The name of the group is actually derived from the words, analytics, data, and advertising, hence "ada". We speak to the ada's Chief Executive Officer, Srinivas Gattamneni, about the origins of the company, ada's business model, the ethics of data usage and advertising, as well as its opportunities in the Asian region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Quest To Reach The Finishing Line
NetApp Inc. is a California-based hybrid cloud data services and data management company with clients ranging from global animation studio DreamWorks and motorcycle manufacturer Ducati.We speak to Azrin Abd Shukor, Country Manager of Malaysia & Brunei, NetApp, on NetApp's presence in the region as well as how big data is transforming the business world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Even Stevens for Juwai-IQI
Juwai, an online platform for marketing global properties to Chinese buyers has recently merged with Kuala Lumpur-based real estate marketing firm IQI Global. The merger opens the floodgates for potential customers in greater China to gain a foothold in the property sector across Southeast Asia and the Middle East. We speak to Georg Chmiel, Executive Chairman of Juwai-IQI on this new partnership and how it will change the property industry landscape of the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iflix, The Disrupter which Became an Incumbent
As the landscape of digital entertainment changes throughout the region, video on demand services have slowly become the norm in Malaysian households. We speak to Mark Britt, founder and Group CEO of iFlix, on the progress of the company and how it intends to fend of the challengers when ironically this disrupter has become one of the incumbents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wyndham Hotels, All Ready To Check In
With tourism growing leaps and bounds in this region, we speak to Ooi Joon Aun, President and Managing Director of Southeast Asia and Pacific Rim, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to find out the challenges of the hospitality industry including the all-important disruptors and slowing economic growth. We also ask him why this company which is the world’s largest hotel group in the world is so unknown in Asia-Pacific and how they plan to change that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia - On Trade, Tourism and Lynas
Australia is one of Malaysia's top trade partners, as well as a major tourist and higher education destination for Malaysians. Today on the Breakfast Grille, we speak to Andrew Golędzinowski, High Commissioner of Australia to Malaysia, about economic relations, immigration, as well as the thorny subject of Lynas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MARii - New Automotive Policies, and a New National Car
Why do we need a third national car project? Will it be competitive? What's the state of our automotive industry as a whole? For all this and more, we speak to Datuk Madani Sahari, CEO of the Malaysian Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute, on the Breakfast Grille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Letting A Thousand Flowers Bloom
Two out of five fintechs in Southeast Asia are headquartered in Singapore for its ecosystem including access to venture capital funds. We get into the mind of the person who helped establish the country as a global fintech powerhouse - Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief Fintech Officer, at the Monetary Authority of Singapore. This interview was conducted at the inaugural ASEAN 4IR Showcase on The Future of Fintech in ASEAN, organised by CIMB ASEAN Research Institute (CARI), in collaboration with ASEAN Business Advisory Council Malaysia and ASEAN Business Club (ABC).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prudential PLC , The Insurance Giant Getting Smaller To Face A Changing World
The insurance industry has seen many changes in the last few years with Asia, the fastest growing market, while digital disruptions have been a challenge with new players changing the competitive landscape. So we speak to Michael Wells, Global CEO, Prudential PLC on how they intend to respond while taking a deeper dive on Prudential de-merger plans and whether Brexit changes anything for this UK listed company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AICHR - Towards A Stronger Human Rights Mandate
The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights is the body tasked with promoting and protecting human rights in the region. However, it has faced criticism for its silence on multiple human rights violations involved in instances like the Rohingya Crisis in Myanmar, extrajudicial killings in the Philippines, and a military coup in Thailand. On the Breakfast Grille this morning we speak to Eric Paulsen, human rights advocate and Malaysia's Representative to AICHR, about his priorities going into his three-year term, AICHR's mandate, as well as the state of human rights both in Malaysia as well as the wider region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Streamline Gamifies Its Way To Malaysia As Global Industry Hits $139b Annual Value
Alexander Fernandez, CEO and Co-Founder of the gaming production company Streamline Media Group, Inc., talks about his 2010 relocation to KL, Southeast Asia and Malaysia’s pivot towards the $139b global gaming industry.He also addresses the industry’s dark side, such as overwork, burnout, gender discrimination and accusations that it is partly to blame for the spate of gun crimes in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Streamline Gamifies Its Way To Malaysia As Global Industry Hits $139b Annual Value
Alexander Fernandez, CEO and Co-Founder of the gaming production company Streamline Media Group, Inc., talks about his 2010 relocation to KL, Southeast Asia and Malaysia’s pivot towards the $139b global gaming industry.He also addresses the industry’s dark side, such as overwork, burnout, gender discrimination and accusations that it is partly to blame for the spate of gun crimes in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Explosive Longer Term 5G Trend Despite Trade War
Ericsson wants Malaysia to leapfrog the region in the 5G race for its strategic and business potential. This is despite the noise in the sector currently caused by US-China tensions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cooking Up A Plan to Bring Brahim’s Up to Speed
Brahim’s Holding Berhad has been responsible for preparing the in-flight catering for the Malaysia Airlines since 2003 after taking over the MAS Catering. The company has turned around the losses it has undertaken from MAS Catering. However, in 2014, tragedy struck Malaysian Airlines when it lost 2 of its planes that year and it has been an uphill battle ever since for Brahim’s. We speak to founder and Chairman, Dato’ Seri Ibrahim Bin Haji Ahmad on Brahim’s effort to turn around its fortune.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MIER: The Nation's Economic Facilitator
Today on the Breakfast Grille, we speak to Tan Sri Dr Kamal Salih, Chairman of the Malaysian Institue of Economic Research (MIER). The mandate of the MIER is to undertake independent and high quality research on economic, financial and business issues of the nation. Tan Sri Dr Kamal Salih shares his thoughts on the repositioning of MIER to keep up with the times and its evolving role as an economic facilitator and how this ties into economic development policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Widad Group: Construction Player Pinning Hopes on Facilities Management
We speak to Datuk Feizal Mustapha, executive Chairman of Widad Group Bhd who gives an insight in the state of the construction sector in Malaysia and the company's prospects in these challenging times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Widad Group: Construction Player Pinning Hopes on Facilities Management
We speak to Datuk Feizal Mustapha, executive Chairman of Widad Group Bhd who gives an insight in the state of the construction sector in Malaysia and the company's prospects in these challenging times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
JTI Malaysia - Smoke Signals For The Tobacco Industry?
JTI Malaysia is one of the voices calling for the government to tighten enforcement of borders in order to curb the illicit cigarette trade. Managing Director Cormac O'Rourke joins us on the Breakfast Grille to discuss the illicit trade, vaping, and JTI's future plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
JTI Malaysia - Smoke Signals For The Tobacco Industry?
JTI Malaysia is one of the voices calling for the government to tighten enforcement of borders in order to curb the illicit cigarette trade. Managing Director Cormac O'Rourke joins us on the Breakfast Grille to discuss the illicit trade, vaping, and JTI's future plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SEGi’s Ambition Goes Beyond Its Books
According to the Malaysian National Education Blueprint 2015-2025, private Higher Education Institutions (HEI) are expected to surpass that of those at public HEIs by 2025. With concerns on the growing mismatch between jobs and graduates, will SEGi University be able to deliver quality education in this fast changing world? We speak to Daniel on SEGi’s plan and strategies on taking up these challenges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SEGi’s Ambition Goes Beyond Its Books
According to the Malaysian National Education Blueprint 2015-2025, private Higher Education Institutions (HEI) are expected to surpass that of those at public HEIs by 2025. With concerns on the growing mismatch between jobs and graduates, will SEGi University be able to deliver quality education in this fast changing world? We speak to Daniel on SEGi’s plan and strategies on taking up these challenges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercy Malaysia - 20 Years On
As one of the foremost NGOs in the country providing emergency medical relief both domestically and abroad, Mercy Malaysia has undergone significant changes since its founding 20 years ago. To talk about where Mercy stands now, its challenges as well as future plans for a more sustainable income, we speak to Dato' Dr Ahmad Faizal Md Perdaus, President of Mercy Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercy Malaysia - 20 Years On
As one of the foremost NGOs in the country providing emergency medical relief both domestically and abroad, Mercy Malaysia has undergone significant changes since its founding 20 years ago. To talk about where Mercy stands now, its challenges as well as future plans for a more sustainable income, we speak to Dato' Dr Ahmad Faizal Md Perdaus, President of Mercy Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
50 Years to Create a Football DNA in Malaysia
The Malaysian Football League (MFL) operates and runs five entities in Malaysian football under its jurisdiction, which include Liga Super, the Liga Premier, the Piala Malaysia, the Piala FA and the Piala Sumbangsih. We speak to CEO Kevin Ramalingam on MFL’s ambition to transform Malaysian football forward as well as NEXT50, MFL’s football blueprint.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Digital Ads: Who Keeps Facebook and Google in Check for Marketers?
Appsflyer is a mobile advertising analytics platform which made over 100 million dollars in revenue last year. Just as digital advertising has grown rapidly both in Asia and abroad, so have concerns around ad fraud and whether marketers are getting what they pay for. Roshan Kanesan speaks to Ronen about this, their business model and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Digital Ads: Who Keeps Facebook and Google in Check for Marketers?
Appsflyer is a mobile advertising analytics platform which made over 100 million dollars in revenue last year. Just as digital advertising has grown rapidly both in Asia and abroad, so have concerns around ad fraud and whether marketers are getting what they pay for. Roshan Kanesan speaks to Ronen about this, their business model and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Digital Ads: Who Keeps Facebook and Google in Check for Marketers?
Appsflyer is a mobile advertising analytics platform which made over 100 million dollars in revenue last year. Just as digital advertising has grown rapidly both in Asia and abroad, so have concerns around ad fraud and whether marketers are getting what they pay for. Roshan Kanesan speaks to Ronen about this, their business model and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Digital Ads: Who Keeps Facebook and Google in Check for Marketers?
Appsflyer is a mobile advertising analytics platform which made over 100 million dollars in revenue last year. Just as digital advertising has grown rapidly both in Asia and abroad, so have concerns around ad fraud and whether marketers are getting what they pay for. Roshan Kanesan speaks to Ronen about this, their business model and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indonesia - Towards ASEAN Leadership
Indonesia is the largest Muslim country in the world by population, and is also one of Malaysia's largest trade partners. But what role will it hold within ASEAN going forward, and what does the future have in store for the regional organisation? For this, we speak to Professor Mari Pangestu, Professor of International Economics at the University of Indonesia and former Indonesian Trade Minister, who caught up with us on the sidelines of the CARI Roundtable Series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indonesia - Towards ASEAN Leadership
Indonesia is the largest Muslim country in the world by population, and is also one of Malaysia's largest trade partners. But what role will it hold within ASEAN going forward, and what does the future have in store for the regional organisation? For this, we speak to Professor Mari Pangestu, Professor of International Economics at the University of Indonesia and former Indonesian Trade Minister, who caught up with us on the sidelines of the CARI Roundtable Series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Digital Ads: Who Keeps Facebook and Google in Check for Marketers?
Appsflyer is a mobile advertising analytics platform which made over 100 million dollars in revenue last year. Just as digital advertising has grown rapidly both in Asia and abroad, so have concerns around ad fraud and whether marketers are getting what they pay for. Roshan Kanesan speaks to Ronen about this, their business model and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Islamic Finance, still a long way to go before becoming mainstream
Islamic finance has grown in leaps and bounds in the last few years to reach US2 trillion dollars worth of assets, still small change in today's global financial markets. So we talk to Bashar Al Natoor, the Global Head of Islamic Finance at Fitch Ratings to find out what are the reasons why its still niche. We also ask him about Malaysia's role in Islamic finance especially in Sukuk since we already have 50% market share and how can we evolve to be a global hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Islamic Finance, still a long way to go before becoming mainstream
Islamic finance has grown in leaps and bounds in the last few years to reach US2 trillion dollars worth of assets, still small change in today's global financial markets. So we talk to Bashar Al Natoor, the Global Head of Islamic Finance at Fitch Ratings to find out what are the reasons why its still niche. We also ask him about Malaysia's role in Islamic finance especially in Sukuk since we already have 50% market share and how can we evolve to be a global hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Military & Intelligence-Based Approach to Counter-terrorism and Personal Safety
Anthony J Tesar, the CEO and founder of Middle-East based security and counter-terrorism consultancy Le Beck International, talks about demand for and the type of services it offers to clients, building on his background in British Special Forces in bomb disposal, chemical and nuclear weapons. He also offers intel on the Asian security framework in terms of a rising tide of terror-led insurgencies, with the social backdrop being an ever-widening wealth gap in society and a need for an ideological belonging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Military & Intelligence-Based Approach to Counter-terrorism and Personal Safety
Anthony J Tesar, the CEO and founder of Middle-East based security and counter-terrorism consultancy Le Beck International, talks about demand for and the type of services it offers to clients, building on his background in British Special Forces in bomb disposal, chemical and nuclear weapons. He also offers intel on the Asian security framework in terms of a rising tide of terror-led insurgencies, with the social backdrop being an ever-widening wealth gap in society and a need for an ideological belonging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does Audi Still Have a Place in Malaysia?
Across the globe, Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz compete in a tight race for the top spot in the luxury car market, but that isn’t the case in Malaysia where Audi lags behind the competition. Roshan Kanesan speaks to Jeff Mannering to address Audi's place in Malaysia, their relationship with dealers and customers and the future of the automotive industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does Audi Still Have a Place in Malaysia?
Across the globe, Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz compete in a tight race for the top spot in the luxury car market, but that isn’t the case in Malaysia where Audi lags behind the competition. Roshan Kanesan speaks to Jeff Mannering to address Audi's place in Malaysia, their relationship with dealers and customers and the future of the automotive industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump - The Man Behind The President
US President Donald Trump is s larger-than-life personality, and undoubtedly one of the most-watched figures commanding global geopolitics. But what is it like to have him as a boss? For an insider’s perspective, we speak to George Sorial, former Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of the Trump Organization, and co-author of the book ‘The Real Deal: My Decade Fighting Battles and Winning Wars with Trump’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump - The Man Behind The President
US President Donald Trump is s larger-than-life personality, and undoubtedly one of the most-watched figures commanding global geopolitics. But what is it like to have him as a boss? For an insider’s perspective, we speak to George Sorial, former Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of the Trump Organization, and co-author of the book ‘The Real Deal: My Decade Fighting Battles and Winning Wars with Trump’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Big Always Better In Fund Management?
Aggregate Asset Management is a Singapore-based boutique fund management outfit with a novel no-fee approach which recently listed on Singapore's first private exchange. We speak to Wong Seak Eng, Executive Director and Co-founder, on why he started the business, their unique investment philosophy and style while taking a closer look at performance and whether it is possible to over-diversify.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ironing out the Past and Future Challenges in the Steel Industry
Prestar Resources Berhad is a steel manufacturing company and also the biggest supplier of guardrails in Malaysia, which line our major highways and expressways. Prestar’s performance was affected by the change of government as well as external headwinds, which makes 2019 possibly a challenging year for the company to operate. We speak to MD Dato’ Toh Yew Peng about the company’s performance, as well as its plans to list one of its subsidiaries on the ACE Market next month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.