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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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33:17

Steven Sim, Labouring 24/7 For Malaysian Workers

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/29

With Malaysia facing significant labour structural issues, Minister of Human Resources, Steven Sim has a hard task ahead of him. We ask him what are the solutions and whether the government remains too pro-business. We also ask if DAP is MCA 2.0 and his own political future when tasked with uniting the party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:51

Microsoft Hyperscaling Malaysian AI

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/28

Microsoft recently launched Malaysia West, its first hyperscale cloud region in the country, part of a USD2.2 billion investment spanning four years. What’s the end game for Microsoft in Southeast Asia, and how do we translate the benefit of AI to the Malaysian workforce? We discuss this with Scott Guthrie, Executive Vice President for Cloud + AI of Microsoft on the sidelines of the Microsoft AI Tour: Kuala Lumpur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:46

Soft Power And The Ageing Challenge: The Swedish...

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/27

As nations confront the twin challenges of ageing populations and shifting global influence, questions of sustainability and governance take center stage. Fredrik Reinfeldt, the former Prime Minister of Sweden, discusses these issues from a uniquely Swedish perspective as well as the lessons Malaysia can learn.Prime Minister Reinfeldt will be a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2025 organised by KWSP happening on the 17-18 of June.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee

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20:29

ICT Zone’s ACE Market Leap: Betting On Smarter Tech...

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/26

Malaysia’s tech leasing space is picking up speed, driven by growing demand for smarter, more flexible ICT solutions. One local player stepping up is ICT Zone Asia Berhad, a home-grown device financing firm making the jump from the LEAP to the ACE Market, with plans to raise RM26.6 million ahead of its June 3 listing. Managing Director & CEO Tommy Lim joins us to discuss their growth strategy.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:32

Alpha IVF Regional Expansion Seeding Future Growth

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/25

Fertility specialist Alpha IVF is looking to expand its regional presence to 15 facilities by 2027 following its ACE Market debut in 2024. We catch up with Managing Director Dato' Dr Colin Lee on the expansion strategy of Alpha IVF amid shifts in the regulatory landscape for private healthcare in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:50

Books, Business, And Borders: Penguin’s Strategy In...

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/22

Penguin Random House, one of the world’s largest English-language publishers, has expanded in India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa. Aisalli Ayub speaks to regional CEO Gaurav, Gaurav Shrinagesh, of Penguin Random House India, South East Asia, Middle East and North Africa on amplifying local voices, embracing regional languages, adapting to digital trends, and taking regional authors to the global stage.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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24:02

MSB Global: Pursuing Expansion After Listing

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/21

This morning Philip See sits down with Oscar Ow, Executive Director of MSB Global Group Bhd, a company that specializes in the distribution, marketing and services of automotive parts and lubricants. Philip will be quizzing Oscar on the decision to list on the ACE Market inthese turbulent times, whether it is affected by global supply chain troubles, its plans in the EV industry and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:49

Never Too Late To Get It Ryt

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/20

Ryt Bank — a joint venture between YTL Digital Capital and e-commerce giant Sea Ltd — is the latest digital bank to commence operations. We’ll be speaking with Melvin Ooi, the bank’s CEO, about its journey so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:46

Betamek: Diversification & EVs In Sight

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/19

Two years after Betamek was listed on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market, this automotive electronics company has seen some solid earnings, made strategic acquisitions, and has EV-related tech in its sights. Mirzan Mahathir, the company's managing director, gets candid with why Betamek's share price isn't performing as well as it should as well as his personal legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:38

UTAR Striving For More Affordable Higher Education

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/18

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), a leading not-for-profit private university in Malaysia, continues to nurture talent and drive innovation across the region. We speak with Ir. Professor Dato' Dr. Ewe Hong Tat, President of UTAR, about the university’s journey, its commitment to accessible education, and preparing future-ready graduates in a rapidly changing world.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:06

Toys "R" Us Asia: Turning Play Into A Lifestyle

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/15

Toys "R" Us Asia has been largely insulated from the bankruptcy fallout of its American parent company in 2018. How resilient is the toy retail business in the face of rapidly changing consumer trends, supply chain risks and geopolitical uncertainties? We discuss its strategy for brand longevity and sustainability with Leo Tsoi, CEO of Toys "R" Us Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:46

Can Universal Basic Income Be A Viable Safety Net?

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/14

The idea of a universal basic income or UBI has been gaining attention and sparking debate, as the planet grapples with rising inequality, job insecurity, and rapid automation. Professor Guy Standing, Professorial Research Associate at SOAS University of London and a founding member and honorary co-president of the Basic Income Earth Network, helps us unpack the economic, political, and ethical dimensions of this idea and if Malaysia is ready for it.Professor Guy Standing will be a speaker at the

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24:04

DHL Express Unfazed By Global Trade Turmoil

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/13

The World Trade Organisation has warned that global trade could contract by as much as 0.8% this year as a result of potentially higher US tariffs on imported goods, which affect nearly every country in the world. So, what does this mean for logistics players such as DHL Express? We catch-up with Global CEO John Pearson for updates.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:30

Hartanah Kenyalang Remains Focused On Sarawak

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/12

Seah Boon Tiat, Managing Director of Hartanah Kenyalang Berhad to talk about its financial performance - the company’s revenue roughly quadrupled in the last 4 years, the unique challenges of taking up government projects, plans for the funds raised from its Ace Market listing, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:51

Unlocking Greater Value in EU- Malaysia Relationship

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/08

Each year on May 9th, we celebrate Europe Day, reflecting on the strengthening EU-Malaysia bilateral partnership. Today, we sit down with H.E. Rafael Daerr, EU Ambassador to Malaysia, to discuss key issues such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), U.S tariffs, trade, climate goals, security, and other areas of cooperation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:44

Teleport's Race To 2 Million Deliveries A Day

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/07

Teleport, the logistics arm of Capital A has the lofty goal of delivering 2 million parcels a day by the end of the year - which means they need to increase their volume five-fold. What’s the pathway to achieving this amid competing headwinds? We discuss company updates withTeleport CEO Pete Chareonwongsak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:32

HI Mobility: Electric from the First Mile to the Last?

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/06

HI Mobility Bhd, the Johor-based bus operator, made a strong debut on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia in March, opening at a 4.1% premium after raising RM115.9 million through its initial public offering (IPO). CEO Lim Chern Chuen shares how he plans on steering HI Mobility toward a future of cleaner, smarter, and more efficient mobility solutions across Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:55

Trump's Second Go at MAGA: The First 100 Days

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/05

When President Donald Trump exited the White House in 2021, many didn’t foresee that he would stage a remarkable comeback four years later. What do the first three-months of his second presidency tell us about the direction he’s taking the world’s largest economy? We reflect on some of the developments in US policy and politics with Wendy Schiller, Professor of Political Science at Brown University.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:42

PEOPLElogy: Upskilling Malaysians For Future Jobs

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/04

PEOPLElogy Group is a 24 year-old, homegrown award winning integrated people development solution provider dedicated to upskilling and reskilling individuals and businesses for the digital economy. Founder, Managing Director, and Chief Peoplelogist Allen Lee sits down to discuss PEOPLElogy’s future plans as it prepares to achieve its dream of becoming a listed company this month.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:27

IJN's Mission Vs Margin Balancing Act

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/05/01

Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) was established in 1992 as a hybrid public-private organisation in Malaysia’s healthcare system to provide premier cardiothoracic treatment. Is this unique position a boon or a bane for IJN as it navigates the competing aims of commercial interests with public service ethos? We discuss this with IJN CEO Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mohamed Ezani Md Taib.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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