The Breakfast Grille

Ng Lip Yong, MD Hai-O Marketing Sdn Bhd talks about growth prospects in the world of multi-level marketing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nu Skin Enterprises, a direct selling company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, had its biggest growth last year. Despite the difficult times, Nu Skin still expects the growth momentum to still continue this year. Find out why...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soeren Varming, CEO and founder of YTL-SV Carbon, discusses the carbon credit industry from its standpoint as a consultancy and carbon credit broker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through Vistage Malaysia, company leaders meet frequently and work together to solve the age old problem of "lonely at the top." According to Vistage Malaysia's founder, Richard Wong, some of the top topic of discussions for CEOs and Managing Directors are declining sales, margin squeeze and cash flow issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 36 years in politics, Tun Dr. Lim Keng Yaik talks about his ambition of seeing Parti Rakyat Gerakan-sponsored Wawasan Open University succeed and hopefully one day be on the same par as Malaysia's premier university. He also explains that though the university is politically-linked, things are not as complicated as it seems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veritas Design Group's Founding Principal, David Hashim, talks about the group's philosophy of architecture and design. He also shares the business aspect of the industry and the growth path of Veritas, which booked a revenue of about RM25 million last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seow Choong Liang, Head of Investments and Strategy at Kenanga Investment Bank, talks on investment opportunities in Malaysia following the ascension of Dato' Seri Najib Tun Razak to Prime MinisterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Laptop Per Child, an American non-profit association dedicated to developing cheap laptop for less fortunate children in poorer countries, explains its mission model. The foundation has shipped out 1 million laptops worldwide and garnered USD200 million in revenue besides boasting success stories in Latin America and Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking at MPH's history, the bookstore has definitely grown together with Malaysia. Though globalization has seen the entrance of bigger global players in its markets, MPH says competition has given a chance for the company to improve and grow stronger. At the same time, MPH's COO Donald Kee, says it has not forgotten its committment to improve the country's readership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alliance Bank's Group CEO, Datuk Bridget Lai says 2009 will be a tough year for the banking sector but it must continue to give confidence to the market and consumers. On Alliance's part, it has bumped up loan loss provsions twice by about 60 million ringgit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does a family business survive more than a century? We ask Royal Selangor Pewter's Chen Tien Yue, who is the fourth generation of the family running the business. He talks about the importance of marketing, brand equity, overseas expansion and family teamwork.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin, DG, ISIS talks about stimulus packages and gives her outlook on the state of the Malaysian economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Trout, one of the world's foremost branding guru and author of some of the best-selling marketing books like "Positioning", "Marketing Warfare", "Differentiate or Die" and his latest "In Search of the Obvious - the Antidote for Today's Marketing Mess", shares his thoughts on some of the most important marketing strategies and on how to maintain ones position during tough times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Chairman and CEO of Philips Malaysia talks being the first Malaysian at the helm of the company, challenges in the tough operating environment and ways of moving the company forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor John Kotter explains the need for good leadership and how organization can implement change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunny Khoo, Practice Leader for Human Capital Group and Ho Chee Seng, Asean leader for Benefits Consulting, Watson Wyatt say the HR aspect of a company is normally looked at last except in an economic downturn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruben Gnanalingam, ED Westports says the numbers have been good over the last 4-5 years but it is very likely, given the January figures, that the business will experience a downturn in 2009..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wei Chuan Beng, MD Redtone International Bhd says the company is transforming from a discounted call provider to one that is poised to be a leader in the data business    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dato' Badlisham Ghazali, CEO MDEC, says that growth over the 13 years since inception has been fairly impressive and the thirty year plan is still on track with perhaps more emphasis on marketingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mohd Fariz Abu Bakar,  Tuah Guard, talks about thinking out of the box when it comes to security matters; being more clinical, and looking at it from a project management and outsourcing perspectives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capt. Ismail Hashim, CEO of Port Tanjung Pelepas, is confident that the strategies put into place will ensure the port will continue to grow in the coming year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Razlan Razali, CEO, Sepang International Circuit says there is more to Sepang than F1 than people generally think and he says there is more in store for 2009See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jasmine Lee, CEO MNC Wireless Bhd, says as there were other channels beyond mobiles as a means of marketing and communication, the company is positioning itself to more converged digital services combining mobile, internet and broadcastingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharon Low, MD of Stem Life says stem cell technology has so much potential for treatment and it was the societal impact of it that propelled her to start the business.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tan Yew Sing, President, Inti Education Group talks about the new Inti and the synergies from the tie-up with Laureate Education Inc that made it part of the largest and fastest growing education network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dato' Johan Tazrin Ngo, ED and CIO, Amara Investment gives his outlook on the Malaysian economy and investment strategies in a lacklustre market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Lisle, CEO, Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd, is bullish about the return of investor confidence to the insurance industry and says innovative products established the company as a leader in the business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rita Sim, Executive Director, Media Chinese International Ltd,  spoke about company strategies in taking a global positioning while clearing the air about concerns over a perceived conflict of interest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

R. Sivarasa, MP for Subang, talks about the recent events in Perak, PR's thoughts on the financial crises and answers the critics on a number of issues including inexperience and differing objectives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lt Col (R) Husin Jazri, CEO, Cybersecurity Malaysia spoke on the need to reduce vunerability of ICT systems and networks in the country as well as nuturing the culture of cybersecurity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Art Thamboo, Managing Director Eric Pringle Associates Public Relations talks about protecting brand equity and why PR is a worthwhile investmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Flint, Managing Director of Fitness First Asia, the world's largest global health club operator, is of the opinion that the health market in Asia is still untapped, creating great opportunities for the company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dato' Hj Ameer Ali bin Mydin, Managing Director, Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd, is justifiably proud of this Malaysian-grown company and the fact that it is driven by more than just the bottom-line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lim Cheong Guan, Executive Director of Top Glove, explains the strategies that helped make the company the world's largest rubber glove manufacturer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Socially Responsible Investments : Consumers are looking for socially responsible companies for long-term returns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sir Martin Sorell, one of the most influential Ad-man, shares his take on the challenges and opportunites for the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KJ Ang and Ernest Towle, Chairman and Sales & Marketing Director, Jen Jobs, say hiring trends have not really changed despite the financial crises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey Yap, fengshui expert, shares his predictions for the economy and stock market in 2009.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Honegg, President and CEO of Mercedes Benz Malaysia says everyone will be affected but he iis still optimistic that the light at the end of the tunnel will be there by the end of 2009 2008.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tan Sri Dato' Lin See Yan shares his view on the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Paul Tiffany talks about strategy execution and leadership in today's economic climate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Scott Nelson explains how the current financial crisis has more in common with the financial panic of 1873 than the Great Depression of 1929See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Confident in REIT's - Stewart LaBrooy CEO/Executive Director of Axis REITSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andreas Vogiatzakis MD of Omnicom Media Group Malaysia is a Person Who  Wants Digital Media to Grow in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Fernandes talks about AirAsia and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.