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The Breakfast Grille

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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21:57

Malayan Flour, Better Times Ahead

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/30

Malayan Flour has seen choppy earnings in the last few years as both the flour and grain business and the poultry JV face their respective headwinds. Teh Wee Chye theirManaging Director tells if the worst is over and what is their strategy for growth in a very competitive environment with low margins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:46

Switzerland: Neutrality Amidst Today's Geopolitical...

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/29

Malaysia and Switzerland have enjoyed more than six decades of diplomatic ties. Having recently inked a landmark EFTA trade deal, what does this mean for businesses, diplomacy, and shared values in a fast-changing world? Chantal Moser, Switzerland’s Ambassador to Malaysia, talks about these issues and more.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:06

How Far Does Trump's Executive Power Go?

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/25

US President Donald Trump in his second term is rocking the foundation of the legal checks and balances that the US government is built upon. We discuss some of the legal challenges of the Trump presidency with Prof. Julian Davis Mortenson, the James G. Phillipp Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:38

Pakistan: Peace, Pressure And Power Plays

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/24

The long-standing Kashmir conflict, strained India-Pakistan relations, and rising tensions in the Middle East are once again testing regional stability. Philip See speaks with H.E. Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, on the prospects for peace, the role of international mediation, and how Malaysia fits into this complex diplomatic landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:09

Pan Merchant IPO: Filtering For Growth

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/23

Pan Merchant Berhad is Malaysia’s largest solid-liquid filtration solutions provider. It is heading to Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market after 38 years in business. Wong Voon Ten, PMI's MD and co-founder sits down to discuss the company's journey and post-IPO plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:46

Pharmaniaga Easing Its Way Out Of PN17

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/22

Pharmaniaga Berhad,a PN17 company, appears to be on track with its regularisation plan. We speak with Managing Director Zulkifli Jaafar on the company’s restructuring efforts, how they plan to grow operations, and what this means for the future of one of Malaysia’s key pharmaceutical players which has a lucrative government concession agreement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:31

UNHCR: Mission Steady Despite Funding Shortfall

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/19

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) announced global staff cuts as budget constraints bite. On World Refugee Day, we discuss the challenges of upholding protection for refugees and engaging with the Malaysian government despite resource limitations with Louise Aubin, the UNHCR representative in Malaysia.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:57

Nuklear Malaysia, Custodian Of Malaysia's Nuclear Tech

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/18

Malaysia has a long history in nuclear technology research, with the genesis of what is today the Malaysian Nuclear Agency starting in the early 1970s. How much progress has Malaysia made in nuclear technology over the past 50 years, and where does it position the country as the momentum shifts on public acceptance of nuclear energy? We discuss this with the Director General Dr. Rosli Darmawan.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:38

Taylor's Schools Fostering Agility In The AI Age

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/17

BK Gan, President and CEO of Taylor's Schools and Phillip See will be sitting down to talk about what makes Taylor’s Schools different, the price tag attached to education in international schools, whether there is still demand for such education by Malaysian parents, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:04

SST, A Better Option To Raise Tax Revenue For Now

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/16

Come July 1st, a whole list of items like selected fruit, fish and even services will become more expensive due to an expansion of the sales and service tax. Why has the government decided to make this move despite cost of living pressures. Questions we pose to the Treasury Secretary General at the Ministry of Finance, Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican whilst we also get a preview of Budget 2026 and the state of the government’s finances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:39

Why Does Child Labour Persist In Malaysia?

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/15

The international community has missed the 2025 deadline to eliminate child labour in all its forms. What are the gaps in the legal framework, economic mechanisms and societal viewpoints that need to be addressed for child labour to truly be eradicated in Malaysia? We discuss this with Dr Amjad Rabi, Visiting Expert at the Social Wellbeing Research Center at University Malaya; and Sharmila Sekaran, Chairperson of Voice of the Children.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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21:47

Taylor's University: Emphatic On Employability

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/12

Professor Dr. Barry Winn, Vice Chancellor and President, Taylor's University, discusses trends in higher education, parents' expectations and student outcomes, income generation, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:47

Eswatini Rising: Between Tradition And Tomorrow

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/11

Often overshadowed by its larger neighbours, Eswatini is quietly positioning itself on Africa’s economic map. With political stability, pro-business policies, and a young population, the kingdom is eyeing greater regional integration and trade. Aisalli Ayub speaks with H.E. Menzie Sipho Dlamini, Eswatini’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, on investment opportunities and global partnerships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:44

KPKT, Building A Better Malaysia With URA And...

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/10

Malaysia has secured the presidency of the UN-Habitat General Assembly for the 2025–2029 term, but is this accolade deserved when there is still a long list of property reforms to be accomplished. And is the property market weighed too heavily in favour of the developers? Questions we pose toNga Kor Ming, Minister of Housing and Local Government whilst asking if he is next in line to lead DAP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:23

LGMS Building Capacity For Cybersecurity Surge

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/09

The government estimates that in 2024, cybercrime incidents incurred total losses exceeding RM1.5 billion ringgit involving more than 35,000 reported cases. As businesses step up safeguards against cyberattacks, how is ACE Market-listed cybersecurity specialist LGMS positioning themselves to benefit from this long-term theme? We catch-up on the business strategy and prospects of LGMS with CEOFong Choong Fook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:39

Can US-ASEAN Business Survive US Policy Shifts?

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/08

The value of US-ASEAN trade in goods grew by 13% in 2024 - but is the era of trade growth coming to an end in light of the seismic shift in US economic policy? We discuss the evolution of US-ASEAN economic ties and what's ahead with Marc Mealy, Executive Vice President of the US-ASEAN Business Council.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:55

Foggy Regulations Cloud JTI Outlook?

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/05

JTI Malaysia, the Malaysian Business of Japan Tobacco, is one of the three largest tobacco players globally. We’ll be speaking with Juliana Mohd Yahaya, Managing Director of JTI Malaysia to understand the pace of the transition from cigarettes and also how regulatory changes are reshaping the business model of tobacco companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:56

Global Payments Riding Digitalisation Wave In SEA

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/04

As more consumers and businesses go cashless, how are payment industry players positioning themselves to capitalise on this potential growth, especially in Asian digital economies? We discuss the business strategy and regional prospects for Global Payments with Krishnaraj Tantri, Senior Vice President for South and Southeast Asia.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:46

Inside Signature Alliance Group's IPO Ambitions

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/03

Signature Alliance Group, an interior fitting-out specialist company, is set to make its market debut on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market. Darren Chang, its managing director, talks about the company's growth strategy, its edge in a competitive sector, and what investors need to know about its post-IPO plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:46

CUCKOO International: Will Investors Go Cuckoo For...

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/06/02

CUCKOO International, best known for its home appliances and wellness solutions, is set to become Bursa Malaysia's biggest listing in 7 months when it debuts on the Main Market this Jun 24. Hoe Kian Choon, CUCKOO's CEO, talks about the IPO journey, the company's pivot from distributor to brand powerhouse, its growth ambitions, and whether current market sentiment will support its lofty valuation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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