The Breakfast Grille

Wong Siew Yap, Managing Director of Industrial gas firm MOX-Linde discusses: - Importance of industrial gases to industry;- Product spread; - Industries supplied to; - Life post-delisting - extent of German management influence;- Proportion of production allocated to export component; - Client industries of fastest growth; - How business plays into global mega-trends of Energy / Environment and Healthcare; - Clients - order book size; - Expansion plans in Malaysia - reasons; - Underlying industrial demand - sectors - details; - Outlook - drivers; - Power costs; - Funding - debt - cash - profit outlook - whether paent exit or relisting plans; - Slowing global demand; - Whether signs of a slowdown in any local sectors; - Eurozone issues: impact on German businesses and parent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Jalong, President of JOAS, talks about the problems faced by the indigenous communities in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellcall Holdings Bhd Executive Director Alex Chew discusses: - Business outline - products - target sectors; - Clients: weighting - spread - over-reliance; - CAGR - demand growth; - Geography of clients; - Utilisation rates; - Volatility of rubber and raw material costs; - Outlook natural and synthetic rubber prices; - How mitigate high rubber prices; - Raising prices - quantum of increases - outlook for further raises; - Hedging; - Risk of global slowdown: Middle East and Asia make up around 40% of total revenues; - Implications of falling USD vs MYR; - Basis / explanation of how currency translation is computed;- Optimism of business as being "in a resilient sector"; - Outlook -- expectations for production expansion; - Extent of expansion and influence on future dividend payments; - Earnings growth; - Institutional shareholdings; - Research coverage; - Corporate exercises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japan Ambassador to Malaysia, His Excellency Shigeru Nakamura, discusses: - Japan and Malaysia economic and bilateral ties; - Malaysia's proposition to Japan and vice-versa; - Details of ongoing Japanese investment into Malaysia; - March earthquake - tsunami - rebuilding - issues; - Nuclear - issues; - Relocation of Japanese production abroad and to SEA - issues; - Japan's economic problems - issues; - Japan's record fiscal deficit; - Japan's strong Yen - issues; - Japan's recovery economic efforts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cebu Pacific CEO Lance Gokongwei discusses: - Its early beginnings and and foray into the low-cost airline space;- Its full transition and re-fleeting into a full no-frills airline in 2005;- Views of full-service and whether its unpopularity is a portent of things to come;- Intense competition in the low-cost space;- How the DNA of a low-cost carrier and a full-cost carrier differs;- His views that the middle segment in air travel is disappearing;- His views of the share swap deal between AA and MAS;- Cebu's plan to internationalise;- Cebu Asia-Pacific's plan to buy 30 Airbus A321 Neo jets and the larger objective;- Southeast Asia's Open Skies Agreement;- Implications of a young fleet;- Why Airbus and not Boeing;- Slowing Asian economies and impact on Cebu's business;- Jet fuel: outlook - whether hedging at these levels;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asia Media Group CEO and Founder Datuk Ricky Wong, discusses: - His business model; - The type of content that is being played; - What ads are being sold and who the advertisers are; - Types of other revenue generators; - Life as a Plc, - Concerns that AMedia might be perceived as a speculative stock;- Concerns over its hefty private placement; - His view that growth will outperform any dilution from the placement; - Plans for live transit TV broadcasting; - Capital needs and how it will finance it; - Klang Valley Transit TV by 2011: roadmap; - Plans to expand coverage to other public transport systems; - Regional expansion (Indonesia and Singapore; - Margins; - Plans to migrate to the main market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric G. Melin, Executive Vice President and Asia Pacific President, Nalco Company, discusses: - The challenge for Asian businesses of using less water for industrialisation; - The threats to consistent and reliable water supply for the average industrial user: population growth, industrialisation, agriculture and possibly climate change; - Asia's levels of concern in regards to cleaning and recycling water; - What sophisticated techniques are being deployed; - How much capital is deployed to ensure effective water management; - The role of water in energy generation, and specifically in attempting to extract oil and gas shale; - In oil shale extraction, the potential damage to the environment and water contamination; - Potential damage to the environment from fracking; - Whether shale fracking can be done in an environmental and economical way; - What he makes of France's ban on fracking.- The business opportunities for companies like Nalco and competition from heavyweights like GE, Coke and IBM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vale Manufacturing Malaysia Director Marcelo Figueiredo discusses: - The reason for choosing Malaysia to build its distribution centre, jetty and shared services hub; - Why Perak and not Selangor - PTP in Johor - Port Klang - even Singapore or Hong Kong; - Impact for Perak: sope and size of plans, investment value; - Repercussions in terms of jobs - skills transfer - contracts; - Stage of completion; - Status of land sales to KYM and KYM's future involvement; - Status of discussions with Integrax to use their Lekir port as a transshipment terminal; - Reports of a 677m rgt award to Netherlands-based BAM group to construct a jetty; - WCT's earthworks contract; - Other repercussions on other listed Malasyian companies; - Long-term demand and price outlook; - The risk of over-relying on Asian demand; - Risk assessment of global demand and credit to shrink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sanjit Bunker Roy, founder of Barefoot College, tells how the college empowers communities in need in rural villages in India through its solar panel project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BFM Merdeka Series: Deva Kunjari Sambanthan, daughter of Tun Sambanthan. Kunjari discusses: - Memories of her father, such as his bedtime stories of a Lion King and his humility; - That Malaysia's first leaders based the principles of freedom on (racial) solidarity;- Memories of the Government's ban in the 1950s on the lion dance and racial tension; - The unequal standing of Indians at the time; - How much MIC has changed in 60 years;- Current position of Indian community as measured against Tun Sambanthan's vision of inclusion and sovereignty in 1957;- Whether the Indian community feels they are increasingly marginalised; - Whether Indian community feels there are viable alternatives to the MIC; - Fragmentation and whether this is the Malaysian Indian's biggest problem;- The Hindraf outburst; - The Cow's head incident; - Whether feels any of today's Indian-based leaders are capable;- What do Malaysian Indians most want; - What is the most galling omission for Indians in Malaysia;   "Deva Kunjari Sambanthan, Daughter of Tun Sambanthan tells us her wishes for this country"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tan Siok Choo talks about the values her grandfather, Tun Tan Cheng Lock and her father, Tun Tan Siew Sin, stood for, and the relevance of MCA and concerns about religious extremism. "Tan Siok Choo, Granddaughter of Tun Tan Cheng Lock gives us her merdeka message."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tunku Munawirah Putra talks about her grandfather Tunku Abdul Rahman and the values he stood for, and about reverting to English medium schools, and giving schools a choice to teach Math and Science in English. Tunku Muna is honarary secretary of PAGE (Parent Action Group for Education). "Tunku Munawirah Putra, Granddaughter of Tunku Abdul Rahman tells us what was her grandfathers vision for the country and what were the 2 fondest memories of him. She also adds-on on how vital is it for maths and science to be thought in english which is shared by Tunku Abdul Rahman himself"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CSF Group of Companies President and CEO Adrian Yong discusses: - Staff - HQ - storage space - company USPs; - Customer concerns: Power and Security; - Malaysia opportunities; - Bumiputra ownership; - Malaysia market share; - Doubling data centre capacity; - Indonesia and Vietnam expansion; - Expansion strategy; - Underserved Malaysian market; - Drivers; - Challenges - downturn - rates compression; - Customers - industry - segmentation; - Aims to triple profits by 2013; - AIMS listing; - Dividend; - Heavy capital needs, technology obsolescence; - Margins defensibility; - Margin outlook upon expansion; - Asia mirror listing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Siow Der Ming, Head of Franchise Division and Head of International Branding at Poh Kong Holdings Bhd, discusses: - Gold prices and business in Poh Kong's shops; - Branch opening roadmap; - Breakdown of business between gold jewellery - diamonds - gemstones; - Cost per store opening; - Growth by franchise; - Staffing as a challenge; - Theft as a challenge; - Outlook for gold prices; - Whether gold in ringgit terms has risen as much as it has in USD terms; - Whether competition from Gold ETFs and Gold Savings Accounts; - Buying trends: platinum, silver, gemsets;- Customers, competition and branding as a challenge; - Margins; - Inventory value; - Lack of visibility, coverage.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philips Group of Companies Malaysia Managing Director Lee Weng Seong discusses: - Its three global businesses of Consumer Lifestyle, Lighting and Healthcare; - Its Malaysian presence since the late 1930s, extent of product line; - Marketing, technical and application support as its main Malaysia roles; - Philips investment in Malaysia and Penang LED factory; - Malaysia market share, main competition; - Global plan to lift margins to 12 percent by 2013, sales growth of 6 percent- achievability for Malaysia; - Philips' culture of innovation; - Huge competition from the Koreans, Japanese, German and American players; - Whether expected deep cuts will affect R&D spend; - Branding; - Environmental push; - When CFLs and LEDs might become affordable; - Huge spending cuts (following its biggest losses in 10 years) and impact on morale in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Hagger, Head of Malaysian Equities, Credit Suisse discusses: - Huge market volatility and Malaysia's stock market; - Program trades and fundamentals; - Risk appetites; - Malaysia's defensive nature; - MAS - AirAsia deal; - Privatisations; - Corporate earnings; - Non-bumi CEOs in GLCs; - Govt divestment program; - Fiscal deficit; - Elections; - Govt "leakages"; - Opposition - and downsides of a two-party system; - What he is most long on; - What he is most short on.   "Stephen Hagger, Head of Malaysian Equities of Credit Suisse talks about why he is quite cool on the plantation sector although being a huge revenue earner for Malaysia and which planters does he keep an eye on.And in the stock market, Stephen talks about which stocks he expects to rebound sharply."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courts Asia CEO Terry O'Connor discusses: - Number of stores in Singapore and in Malaysia; - Expansion plan; - Decision tree in expansion planning, closure; - Ratio of country contribution to revenue; - Key differences between Singapore and Malaysia market; - Electronics as focal point for building the Malaysia business; - Tactics behind 'growing' a successful product line; - The furniture business; - Margins; - Financing scheme; - Default rates; - Market positioning and accompanying challenges; - How positioning to meet this challenge; - Recruitment policies; - Its 2007 ownership change and PE buyout; - Planned IPO; - Revenues - profits - margins - debt levels - receivables; See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Edleson, President of Alila Hotels and Resorts, talks about his entrepreneurial journey and how to create a successful brand in luxury hospitality. Alila differentiates itself with a contemporary architecture. In Malaysia, Sabah and Langkawi are potential spots for Alila. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Italian Ambassador Folco de Luca Gabrielli discusses: - Eurozone and Euro challenges and Italy's Role within- Eurozone and Euro challenges; - Ramifications of the ECB's intervention in the Italian debt market;  - How he rates the measures taken so far to stave off panic: a second package for Greece and a bond-purchase fund; - Whether there should be a ceiling for the ECB's bond-buying program; - The ECB president and imminent departure when Trichet leaves in October; - Chances for more downgrades for Eurozone nations; - Italy's SME sector and their decision to 'stay small and beautiful'- Italy's challenges: high public debt - economic disparity - political reform - importing energy needs - bureaucracy- corruption - organised crime; - Il Cavaliere: Silvio Berlusconi. "From the North's industrial triangle to the South's subsistence agriculture, Italian Ambassador H.E. Folco de Luca Gabrielli speaks about the differences between North and SouthItaly, differences between Malaysia and Singapore through his eyes and whether football truly is a unifying tie that binds Italy together."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dato' Hafsah Hashim, CEO of SME Corp, tells how the agency is growing the SME sector. It contributes 30% to the GDP which is in line with the average of developing nations but lower than developed countries like Singapore and Korea (49%). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andre Hoffman, Asia Pacific president of L'Occitane, talks about the challenges expanding in China and its product diversification plans. There will be more focus in promoting men's grooming products, and spa facilities and Melvita will be introduced in Malaysia. The French manufacturer and retail of skincare and toiletries is listed in Hong Kong.  "L'Occitane Asia Pacific President, Andre Hoffman highlights some of the brand's current star products and their properties, as it moves towards a more organic line-up in its grand scheme to go green. Hoffman also shares some insights on consumer behaviour, contrasting those of Chinese and Japanese consumers."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy German Foreign Minister Dr.Werner Hoyer discusses: - Position of Euro, Eurozone as safe haven in face of US economic concerns, debt downgrade; - The Eurozone's efforts to placate global markets; - Germany's position in Eurozone and whether it can survive without it; - Issues surrounding Malaysia's talks for a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement as well as an EU-Malaysia FTA; - Roadbumps to a successful conclusion to these talks;- How he rates the chances of an expedient result: given historical impasse over govt procurement issues, auto, mechanical tooling and chemicals industries; - Malaysia's judicial sysytem as a reliable legal framework for bilateral trade;- Bittersweet memories such as the dispute between Deutsche Telekom and Celcom;- Possibility for Malaysian and German cooperation on foreign policy; - How Germany can play a larger role globally, given historical challenges such as during WWII;- Germany's domestic challenges such as 'Islamisation' fears, aversion to nuclear power, political divides, skilled labour shortages and net emigration. "German Chancellor Angela Merkel is keen that the decision to phase out nuclear power by 2022 could make Germany a trailblazer in renewable energy, following a panel reviewing nuclear power after the crisis at Fukushima, Japan. Deputy Foreign Minister of Germany, Dr Werner Hoyer, provides insights on the policy apart from anti-nuclear reactions. Dr Werner also addresses a dire consequence of Germany's open market - skilled labour shortage."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HE Dr Rolf Lenz, the Swiss ambassador, gives an update on trade and Swiss investments in Malaysia, the impact of the rise of the Swiss franc on its export sector, his economic outlook of Switzerland, changes in its banking sector, the level of interest in Islamic banking, and on dealing with anti-Muslim movement. While investments in Malaysian companies are increasing, they're not for new technology areas due to talent issues. Interest in Islamic banking is still insignificant in Switzerland although the country receives funds from Middle Eastern investors. The government has banned minarets on mosques as a result of a public referendum but there is an anti-racism law in place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benalec Holdings Bhd Group Managing Director Vincent Leaw discusses: - Its recent listing;  - Its business of marine construction, vessel charter, land reclamation; - The uniqueness of its model of accepting part of the reclaimed land as payment; - Competition - rivals - market share; - Main customers; - Prospects locally; - Reclamation projects in Penang, Malacca and Iskandar region in Johor; - Industry outlook - drivers - dynamics; - Order book details; - Historical success rate; - Landbank monetisation; - Opportunities outside of Malaysia; - Its high margins and the reasons for them; - The sustainability of these margins; - Costs; - Debt levels; - EPS growth; - Dividend policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tan Teng Boo Capital Dynamics Asset Management Sdn Bhd Tan Teng Boo, Managing Director of Capital Dynamics Asset Management Sdn Bhd, discusses: - The impact of the US Debt ceiling impasse, and what it means; - Gold as a 'safe haven'; - The Euro's long-term existence and the Eurozone; - The Malaysian IPO market; - Listing and de-listing of companies; - CG Blueprint and governance issues; - Property market; - Govt divestment program; - China as a continuing proposition; - ICapital and his fund management business;   "Capital Dynamics Asset Management Sdn Bhd Managing Director, Tan Teng Boo expresses points to ponder on the Malaysian economy, particularly FDI and manufacturing momentum, drawing parallels to those of the US and Germany and why these drivers are crucial for our economy at this juncture. Tan also offers interesting insights into the strength of the Ringgit in line with productivity, efficiency and competitiveness of the economy."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danone Dumex Malaysia Sdn Bhd Managing Director Toni Brendish discusses: - Details of its Malaysia business and operations;- Investment capital; - Staff - numbers - Skill levels - Production - utilisation rates; - Key markets and market share; - Positioning - price points; - Business breakdown between infant and child nutrition; - How price points differ between markets; - Drivers - Challenges - target markets; - Asia birth rates as a key driver; - Country sales and growth rates; - Country profits and margin levels; - The infant formula versus breastfeeding debate; - Management strategy; - Gender (in)equality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Datuk Che Azizuddin Ismail, CEO of Konsortium Logistik, tells how it will triple the market capitalisation of the company to RM1 billion by 2015 through mergers and acquisitions, possibly in logistics for FMCG. Ekuinas bought the company for RM1.55 per share late last year and the share price has since fallen to RM1.25. Datuk Azizuddin attributes it to the shares' low liquidity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Robertson, Deputy director, Human Rights Watch (Asia division), discusses: - The negative implications of the asylum seeker deal recently signed between Malaysia and Australia; - Malaysia’s track record from a human rights standpoint; - The implications of Australia’s effective flouting of the 1951 Refugees ConventionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petronas Base Oil (M) Sdn Bhd CEO Joe Rousmaniere provides details of and discusses: - A short overview of Base Oils; - Details of its complexity, plant locations, raw materials used, commercial applications; - Details of its origins and the impact of its 2008 purchase of Selenia;- Details of Group III Base oils;- Comparison with other "Base" oils; - How Asian producers compares with traditional Western producers in high-grade Group III Base oils;- Petronas E'tro products: performance attributes and comparison to other Base III lubricants; - Current production levels-comparison with other Asian producers-Utilisation rates; - Demand levels?-Where demand coming from; - Whether demand shortfall and its studies of bio- and petrochemical-based esters a alternatives; - Explanation of these alternatives and their comparative attributes; - Petronas Base Oil: global market share-Value of global market; - Competition - local and foreign; - Petronas Base Oil and its ability to take market share from Asia's major players, the "pantheon" of SL, Shell and Neste; - New competition from the Gulf states and Shell; - Biggest markets for Base Oil; - Country markets: Brazil, Italy and China as big markets; - Drivers for these markets-Challenges; - China as a market-whether folly to rely on one country; - Revenue - profit - margins; - Capital needs?-add capacity; - Contribution to Petronas group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brazil Ambassador Sergio Arruda discusses: - Malaysia's role in Brazil's global economic roadmap; - Value of trade 2011 - outlook; - Breakdown of trade: direction - outlook; - Types of trade; - Opportunities for Malaysian companies from the infrastructure backlog in Brazil; - Opportunities as regards the World Cup 2014 and Olymics 2016;- Specific examples, including Scomi, Felda, Vale, Petrobras and Petronas; - Brazil's propositions for investors in agribusiness and fossil as well as renewable resources; - Brazil’s clean energy matrix; - Brazil's biofuels/ethanol policies and its energy-independence; - Santos basins: Brazil's newly-found ultra deepwater reserves in the so-called “pre-salt province”; - Challenges, including crime, the social costs of rising wealth, inflation and corruption; - English proficiency and globalisation. "Brazillian Ambassador HE Sergio Arruda talks about efforts in cultivating the Brazilian economy to become the 4th largest in the world in terms of value, come year 2050. HE Sergio also addresses what to expect for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics as the nation gears up to play host."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hans de Cuyper, CEO of Etiqa Insurance & Takaful, the second largest insurance company and largest Takaful operator in Malaysia, says the group's premiums will reach RM2 billion by year end, double that of last year. On the Takaful business, he says the double digit growth is largely due to government support in the form of tax incentives etc, and explains that it is not mere labels that differentiates Takaful and conventional insurance. One challenge is that there is more money chasing Syariah-compliant investments, so Etiqa will have to start investing abroad. On overseas expansion, Etiqa does not have the risk appetite to start in a greenfield market and will instead ride on Maybank's regional expansion plans especially in Indonesia. While the potential for Takaful is significant across the world, local regulatory hurdles, to some extent political, have to be overcome. More consolidation is expected among general insurers but the synergies from merging with Kurnia Insurance, which is for sale, may be limited because Etiqa already has a bigger distribution network and talent can be acquired.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dodge Dorland, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Landor & Fuest Capital Managers, discusses whether market risks have inched up a couple of notches following what appears to be a stalemate over the debt ceiling in the US, his view on the best possible solution to this problem,  and whether there is a doomsday scenario about to play out by Aug 2. He also discusses expectations that Q2 growth is petering to its slowest in a year, where most of the uncertainty in the US economy is focused on currently.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darrel Webber, Secretary-General of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), discusses: - Primary aims; - Initial difficulties in creating RSPO standards; - How climate change affected these initial standards; - Difficulties of a consensual approach; - Membership and percentage of palm industry that is RSPO-certified; - Steps to obtaining RSPO certification; - The primary benefit of being RSPO-certified; - Existence of a purchase premium for RSPO-certified oil; - Whether this premium is dissipating; - Whether trade sanctions exist for non-RSPO-certified oil;- GreenPalm certificates and how they work; - Whether there are issues concerning so-called traceability in Green Palm certificates; - IOI Corp and their falling foul of the RSPO; - Status of IOI's suspension; - Breaches and membership breaches - examples and results of engagement approach;- Challenges involved in investigating breaches of clearing high-conservation areas and which countries are most guilty; - Whether, as accused, RSPO has been accorded to undeserving companies; - Friends of the Earth: "does not regard the RSPO as a credible certification process as it is only a limited tool of technicality which is not able to adequately address the horrendous impacts of oil palm cultivation on forests, land and communities."; - Greenpeace: RSPO risks creating the "illusion of sustainable palm oil, justifying the expansion of the palm oil industry."- Rainforest Action Network: "Oil palm does not lead to the development of a country"; - The burning and draining of large tracks of peat swamp forest and whether they should be converted to palm oil estates; ==========The RSPO is a not-for-profit association that unites stakeholders from seven sectors of the palm oil industry:- oil palm producers,- palm oil processors or traders,- consumer goods manufacturers,- retailers- Banks and investors,- environmental or nature conservation NGOs and- social or developmental NGOsDefining sustainable palm oil RSPO has developed a set of standards called the Principles & Criteria (P&C) that define the practices for sustainable palm oil production.These standards address the legal, economic, environmental and social requirements of producing sustainable palm oil.  RSPO’s Principles and Criteria (P&C) for sustainable palm oil production are based on these principles:1. Commitment to transparency2. Compliance with applicable laws and regulations3. Commitment to long-term economic and financial viability4. Use of appropriate best practices by growers and millers5. Environmental responsibility and conservation of natural resources and biodiversity6. Responsible consideration for employees and for individuals and communities affected by growers and mills7. Responsible development of new plantings8. Commitment to continuous improvement in key areas of activitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chua Say Sin, CEO of MSM Malaysia Holdings, explains the upside and plans of the company. It made an impressive debut on its listing day where the share price rose 40%, and it is now trading above target price. Key points: 1) MSM is the largest sugar refiner in Malaysia, accounting for 57% of output. The other licensed player is Tradewinds. Analysts are projecting slower growth due to higher sugar prices and some F&B manufacturers are reducing their purchase as they are not entitled to subsidised sugar starting this year.  2) We would know for certain after harvest time in September when the government will raise sugar prices again to cut its subsidy of RM0.20/kg. The decision is dependent on raw sugar prices which Chua expects will moderate after the rally this year on the back of poor weather conditions and infrastructure issues.  3) MSM's long-term contracts to buy raw sugar are up for renewal this year and there is a possibility that MSM may have to pay up to 90% of the market price.  4) MSM plans to build its export business by focusing on niche areas like the pharmaceutical industry in Pakistan, and also in the Middle East. 5) It will also acquire a sugar refiner and some landbank in stable markets, likely to be in the region.    In line with MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's IPO and strategic expansion plans, CEO Chua Say Sin reels in mechanisation and greening of the organisation's operations in his post LIVE Breakfast Grille interview, considering practical and cost-effective options - gas turbines vs solar panels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Hobbs, Executive Director of Oxfam International, tells Noelle Lim how Oxfam is bringing change to the poorest countries. Food security is a real issue, and aid needs to be spent more judiciously to bring more meaningful change. More should be spent on health and education efforts rather than just on infrastructure spending.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Muktesh Mukherjee of China Oriental Group, one of the biggest steelmakers in China, tells his outlook for the company that provides H-section steel to construction projects in second and third tier cities in China in view of slowing economic growth and budget cuts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Su Chin Hock, Managing Director of Perfect Food, the manufacturer of Julie's biscuits explains how he handled the melamine crisis in 2008 that resulted in the company losing RM10 million, and improvements to the manufacturing process, and expansion plans in China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dato CK Teo, director of Bandar Utama City Corporation, tells his plans to develop the remaining 200 acres of Bandar Utama township, and interest in acquiring and developing land in old town areas of Petaling Jaya.  "Director of Bandar Utama City Corporation Dato' CK Teo shares his views on the 1Utama MRT project and plans on developing the remaining 200 acres of the Bandar Utama township alongside acquiring and developing land in older areas of Petaling Jaya."   "Director of Bandar Utama City Corporation Dato' CK Teo addresses how to build a successful township and his take on excelling in business."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad MD Dr.Kenneth Pereira discusses: - Reasons behind taking nearly two years after the Securities Commission (SC) introduced the SPAC listing guidelines; - What a SPAC structure entails;- How to mitigate a weak IPO market and Hibiscus not having a profit track record, assets and very little visibility as to which projects are on the horizon;- The response so far; - Details of their investors, placees and entry costs; - What kinds of investors it is targeting; - Details of downside protection; - Details of the prospects; - How long investors will need to wait before getting some returns; - Competition from other capital providers and the risk of overpaying; - The dangers of rushing into a deal; - The possibility of circumstances changing and nvestors choosing to recall their capital; - Concerns that Hibiscus seems to be a Bull market play as opposed to the current climate, when risk appetites are swiftly turning conservative; - Breakeven costs; - The management team and their strengths; - Hibiscus being Long on oil and whether the business plan goes pear-shaped if oil heads South; - Whether the SPAC structure allow Hibiscus to buy the rights to explore for other hydrocarbons or other minerals such as rare earths; - Hong Leong Investment Bank as its advisers and whether concerned they may not be as experienced as the other, more established IBs;- Fees-wise, whether it was an intriguing proposition versus other IBs;   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Tan Seng Chuan, Managing Director of Inari Berhad, tells the investment fundamentals of the semiconductor packaging company including its dependency on one single customer, and why it chose to list on the ACE market rather than the Main Market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melewar Industrial Group Group CEO Azlan Abdullah discusses: - His promotion to the parent and what his fresh scope is; - Short details on its three divisions: iron and steel, engineering and power; - Hot-rolled coil prices; - Effect on margins; - Plant utilisation rate;- Construction and consumption activity in Malaysia; - Demand environment; - Forecast steel tube sales for FYE 6/2011; - Update on Cold Rolled Coil steel sheet operations; - Progress in benefiting from import-substitution market; - Update on auto sector business; - Update on CRC-supply job to Perodua and MyVi replacement; - Iron ore price volatility; - Dwindling investment (1.6%) in ASX-listed iron ore miner Gindalbie Metals Ltd; - Melewar putting on hold its 1.3m tpy integrated steel making facility in Lumut, Perak in view of the unavailability of natural gas supply; - Reports that Baosteel (China’s second-biggest steelmaker), might buy Lion Group's Amsteel and its implications; - Power business and its 96.1% stake in Siam Power Generation Public Co Ltd (SIPCO) in Thailand; - Share price at 52wk-lo, selldown by MAA; - Rumoured privatisation for 55 percent owned Mycron Steel;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pun Kai Loon, the Artistic Director of Dama Orchestra, talks about the challenges running the performing group - one being getting funding with hardly any support from the government unlike in other countries. The group relies on ticket sales and sponsorship from loyal corporations like HSBC and Selangor Properties.   "Since its inception, the Dama Orchestra has consistently staged enthralling performances. Dama Orchestra Artistic Director Pun Kai Loon relates how the orchestra stays relevant and fresh in the entertainment circuit amidst a multitude of entertainment genres; weaving in elements like Cirque du Soleil and various sources of creative input."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Abu Hasan Ismail, the CEO and founder of Prestariang Berhad, presents his case why investors should invest in the ICT certification and software licensing and distribution company which will be listed on 27th July. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASX-listed UOA Group COO David Khor discusses: - Background to the UOA Group and beginnings; - Business entirely in Malaysia yet dual listing in Australia and Singapore - reasons; - UOA Development IPO - priced at bottom end of the range - feelings; - Whether Green Shoe was exercised; - June 8th listing: expectations? It is listing into a volatile period; - Rentals outlook; - Catalysts - Competition; - Views on recent property privatisations; - Ratio of residential to commercial launches over the next three years; - UOA model of in-house construction - development - REIT; - Plans outside of Malaysia; - Economic outlook;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Hayes, President and Managing Director of Bosch in Southeast Asia & Managing Director of Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd Malaysia discusses:- Damage to Japan’s industrial base as a result of the earthquake and tsunami, the ensuing nuclear disaster and its impact on the Asia-Pacific car industry; - Whether automotive supply chains will seize up and car production suffer; - What this means for a country like Malaysia, whose car consumption is very much tied to the Japanese car industry; - The impact of the Eurozone's debt problems on German industrial giants like Bosch, Volkswagen and Siemens;- Where Asia is in terms of automotive engineering capabilities, engine development and design;- Plans by German industrial companies (such as Daimler, Siemens and BASF) in 'localising' their their products to local market needs; - Annual R&D spend and geographical segmentation on R&D; - Impact of rising raw material prices on future growth and profitability; - Views of Malaysia's Proton project;- Thailand's success with the car industry, and his views on how they appear to have cracked it;- Bosch's joint plans to develop and produce electric engines with partners like Samsung and what it means for the car industry;- Bosch's heavy investment (up to 9 percent of its revenue) on research and development and what it means;- How Bosch is almost entirely owned by a charitable foundation (92%) and how and why has the structure evolved in this way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cathay Pacific Chief Executive John Slosar discusses: - IATA June profit cut;  - Air cargo as a forward indicator;  - Singapore breaking through past HK in GDP terms; - Biggest headwinds to the business this year, bright spots; - Commercial - leisure traffic dynamics - outlook; - Route decisions; - Former Cathay chief Tony Tyler soon to be in charge of IATA; - Cathay's China-focused Dragon Air unit remaining highly positive on China; - Jet fuel - sensitivity - fuel-derived costs structure;- Whether hedging - hedging policy details; - Speculated June end to QE2 -- expected impact as regards travel, direction of oil prices; - Volcanic ash - Japan crisis - quakes - Black Swan events; - Plans by SIA to enter the long-haul, low-cost arena; - RPK issues; - ASK issues;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Datuk Seri Chua Soi Lek, and his son Tee Yong, tells what MCA is doing to win back support, its political relevance and the impact of Datuk Seri's extra-marital affair scandal on his relationship with his family. Chua Tee Yong is Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry. Also, watch out post interview with Datuk Seri and Noelle Lim. "Will component parties in the BN coalition be abolished and merged? Is MCA truly a monoethnic party as perceived? Are there plans to work on the "packaging" of MCA? Find out as Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek, President of MCA shares his thoughts in line with his opinion on the necessity of national integration as opposed to assimilation." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zayn Khan, group CEO of Thinkscape, a brand strategy and design firm talks about putting design in the core of what we do to leapfrog the competition in a design economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

His Excellency Vijay Gokhale talks about the benefits of CECA or the Comprehensive Economic Co-operation pact that was signed by Malaysia and India and will be effective 1 July 2011. He says to encourage more investments into Malaysia, we need to review our work permit system and GLCs have to be more transparent about their tender processes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sandra Wong, Non-Executive Director at Jaya Tiasa Holdings Berhad, tells us the growth plans and outlook for the oil palm plantation and timber company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.