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The Breakfast Grille
Hosted by BFM Media · EN
Sharper and stronger than a double espresso. The Morning Run stretches your mind and braces you for the business day. It's your fast track into work where you can hit the ground running. From 6am to 10am weekdays, the Morning Run brings you the biggest stories and must-listen-to interviews. Stay enlightened, make educated business and investment decisions.
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Malaysia: External Shocks, Domestic Resilence
Jun 1700:23:16Tap to summarizeThe World Bank Group recently released its biannual flagship publication on Malaysia’s economy titled “Raising the Ceiling, Raising the Floor: The Jobs Agenda as a Productivity Agenda” which focuses on the Malaysian Government’s progress in undertaking structural changes of the economy as well as improving living standards. Taking into account conflict in the Gulf and expectations of a supply-side induced crisis, we ask what the domestic and external hurdles to growth are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →ITC : Exporting Muslim-Friendly Travel Standards?
Jun 1500:22:50Tap to summarizeMalaysia has long been a global leader in Muslim-friendly tourism, but can that leadership evolve into something more? Mohammad Faisal Abu Suaib Khan, Director-General of the Islamic Tourism Centre, discusses the growth potential of the Muslim travel market whether or not Malaysian standards such as MFAR can become an exportable asset.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Raising the Bar for Malaysian Corporate Governance
Jun 1400:38:24Tap to summarizeThe Securities Commission is reviewing the Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance (MCCG), last updated in 2021. What changes are needed to encourage more publicly-listed companies to level up on corporate governance practices? We discuss the progress made and gaps to overcome on Malaysian boards with our expert panel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Can EI Power Capitalise on the Data Centre Boom?
Jun 1100:22:04Tap to summarizeAs Malaysia attracts billions of ringgit in data centre investments, demand is rising for the critical power infrastructure needed to keep these facilities running without interruption. Fresh from a strong Bursa debut, EI Power finds itself at the centre of this trend, providing specialised engineering and power solutions for mission-critical environments. With a growing order book, regional expansion ambitions, and increasing competition, can the company sustain its growth momentum and translate the data centre boom into a durable long-term advantage?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Environment: Challenges Aside, Implementation Is Key
Jun 1000:30:11Tap to summarizeWhile taking on the role recently, and with less than half the government’s term left, we ask the Minister about his concerns about policy continuity amidst political and economic uncertainty. From the much anticipated National Climate Change bill, to issues of carbon tax to the Community Ranger initiative, we ask the Minister what are his priorities. With his own 100 days KPIs, we take a measure of what has been achieved on the Green Agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Can Kia Rebuild Its Position in Malaysia?
Jun 900:22:51Tap to summarizeMalaysia’s automotive market is becoming increasingly competitive as Chinese brands gain ground with aggressive pricing and technology-rich vehicles. Against this backdrop, Kia has taken direct control of its Malaysian operations for the first time, establishing Kia Sales Malaysia and making Kuala Lumpur its Asia-Pacific headquarters. As the brand embarks on a factory-led reset, can Kia rebuild consumer confidence and strengthen its position in an increasingly crowded market?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Do Counter-Terrorism Laws Protect or Undermine Human Rights?
Jun 800:23:21Tap to summarizeAccording to the latest Global Terrorism Index, the world is a safer place than it was 10 years ago, with overall terrorist attacks on a declining trend. But the positive trend belies a damaging pattern of states using counter-terrorism as justification for actions that violate international human rights, including in conflicts that are unfolding in the Middle East today. We discuss the real-world implications of inherent tensions between security and liberty with Prof. Ben Saul, the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Can Inspace Scale Beyond Its Niche?
Jun 700:22:34Tap to summarizeInspace Creation Berhad recently made its debut on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market after attracting strong investor interest, positioning itself as a specialist in customised commercial office fit-outs and workplace transformation. As multinational corporations expand their presence in Malaysia and workplace expectations continue to evolve, the company is seeking to grow beyond its current footprint in a highly fragmented industry. But with customer concentration, project-based revenue, and increasing competition all posing challenges, how sustainable is Inspace’s growth strategy, and can its turnkey approach provide a meaningful competitive advantage as it pursues regional expansion?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Selkirk Sport: $100M Target, Pickleball M&A, & Why Malaysia
Jun 400:21:18Tap to summarizeAs growth in the US market cools down, the battle for pickleball dominance is shifting to Asia, and Selkirk has made Malaysia their Asian HQ.Mike Barnes, Co-CEO of Selkirk Sport, joins The Breakfast Grille to discuss their $30 million investment, their expansion strategy, and why the pickleball economy will avoid the post-pandemic crash of hardware peers like Peloton.We dive into how Selkirk uses its unique in-house R&D lab to build a strong patent moat , how they leverage sub-brands to create a customer "ladder" without hurting their premium image , and why a cooling market is actually opening up aggressive opportunities for Selkirk to lead a wave of industry M&A and consolidation.Finally, Mike shares surprising consumer insights on why Southeast Asian players often view a premium paddle as a prime status symbol rather than a price hurdle.Photo Credit: Selkirk SportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Sika Malaysia: Shrugging Off Global Construction Slump
Jun 300:22:33Tap to summarizeFrancisco Retondo, General Manager of Sika Malaysia, joins The Breakfast Grille to discuss how the specialty chemical giant has decoupled from a slowing global market.While global sales flattened and a real estate crash hit operations in China, Southeast Asia emerged as Sika's star performer. Francesco breaks down the mechanics of their extensive local footprint, now spanning six factories, and reveals how they are managing a volatile energy crisis.We unpack the delicate trade-off between protecting profit margins and passing costs down to increasingly price-sensitive local contractors, the strategy for fending off aggressive Chinese suppliers looking for overseas buyers, and Sika's bold corporate roadmap to double its Malaysian business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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