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29:48

Unpacking the Fall of Brand America and the Rise of...

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2026/05/17

For the first time, Brand China has overtaken Brand America in global perception. What does that mean for businesses and consumers?We discuss:The Research: How consumers across 30 countries are reassessing their trust in major world powers and what two major global studies reveal about the speed of that shift.The Fall of Brand America: Why positive perception of the US has hit one of its lowest points on record, and why even traditional allies are pulling back.The Rise of Brand China: How China

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40:24

Tax in 2026: What Businesses Must Watch

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2026/05/14

Malaysia's tax collection hit a record RM204 billion in 2025, but what does that mean for businesses navigating an increasingly watchful compliance environment?TraTax's Thenesh Kannaa looks at what is driving the surge in tax revenue, from e-invoicing and digitalisation to the stamp duty voluntary disclosure programme. He also breaks down the tax areas that businesses and individuals need to pay attention to this year.Tune in to learn:What could have led to a record RM204 billion tax collection in

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31:05

The New Energy Playbook: Security Over Climate

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2026/05/13

Energy policies have shifted worldwide. Reliability and security are now the primary drivers of investment decisions, replacing long-term climate goals as the defining factors for what gets built and funded.We discuss:The Policy Pivot: How the global focus has shifted from climate goals to securing reliable, scalable energy sources.Malaysia's Energy Advantage: How Malaysia is leveraging its oil-producing strengths while positioning itself for the future with hydrogen and solar.Attracting Global

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36:08

Is 19th Century Accounting Why the ‘Bad Guy’ Wins in...

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2026/05/12

Is modern corporate law rigged to reward the “bad guy” in business? While we often blame greed, the real culprit might be a 150 year old legal straightjacket that forces leaders to prioritise short term returns over long term stability.According to Jason Piper of ACCA, these 19th century rules created a legal ceiling that rewards firms for externalising costs while penalising those that build genuine value.Tune In To Find OutLegal Ceiling: Why rules designed for the Industrial Revolution act as a

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39:32

Are We Setting Middle Managers Up to Fail?

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2026/05/11

Middle managers are often called the "heart" of the organisation, but in reality, they have become the ultimate corporate shock absorbers. As executives demand hyper-efficiency and employees demand empathy, mid-level leaders are being pushed to the breaking point.With AI threatening to flatten corporate hierarchies and younger workers flat out refusing promotions, Michelle Ann Iking of Clarion Quest Consulting joins us to examine whether this crucial layer is fundamentally broken and how companies

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40:28

Malaysia's Water Crisis Is Coming for the Bottom Line

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2026/05/10

Malaysia is facing a growing water crisis that extends far beyond dry taps and household rationing. For businesses, water insecurity is emerging as a serious operational, financial and economic risk. According to the World Bank, climate change could shave up to 8.3% off Malaysia’s GDP by 2050 in a worst-case scenario, highlighting how water security is evolving into a significant operational, business and economic risk.We discuss:Why can Malaysia experience both floods and water shortages at the

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25:36

A Permanent US-Iran Ceasefire May Not Bring Oil...

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2026/05/07

The effects of the US-Iran conflict are felt around the world. Businesses are absorbing higher input costs while consumers face a higher cost of living. But even if a permanent peace agreement is secured, we may be looking at a higher-for-longer oil price situation.Cedric Chehab, Chief Economist at BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, breaks down the macroeconomics of the current oil shock, from geopolitical risk premiums and sticky inflation to a subsidy regime in Malaysia that is fast becoming

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40:26

Could You Be Malaysia's Next EY Entrepreneur Of The...

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2026/05/06

After 25 years in Malaysia, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Malaysia programme is no longer just a prestigious award. It's a strategic advantage and defining opportunity for every nominee, not just the winners.We discuss:EY's globally standardised framework, which measures what actually matters, gives founders a rare, rigorous outside view of where their business truly stands.The "Short MBA" Effect: The application process forces founders to challenge their assumptions and rediscover their business

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42:08

SEA’s $157B E-commerce Market: Unequal Growth?

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2026/05/05

Southeast Asia’s regional E-commerce GMV has hitUSD$157 billion, but the market has reached a point where three platforms control most of it. Weihan Chen of Momentum Works joins the show to reveal why the record numbers hide a "growth without equilibrium".Tune In To Find Out:The AI Myth: Why artificial intelligence is reinforcing platform monopolies rather than democratising the marketplace for small-scale sellers.The Take-Rate Gap: Why "official" 13.5% platform fees don’t reflect other costs that

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44:28

Protect Your Business: Avoiding Common Employment Law...

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2026/05/04

Hiring your first, or even your 50th, employee isn't just about growth; it comes with legal obligations that many businesses underestimate. When those obligations are ignored, the consequences are both punitive and costly. Sara Lau of law firm Skrine joins the show to discuss where employers go wrong, accidentally or maliciously, including why a simple notice clause cannot protect you from an unfair dismissal claim.Tune In To Find Out:The 24-Month Penalty: Why permanent employees can secure up to

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When Cost Cutting Becomes a Trap for SMEs

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2026/05/03

With global shocks and competitive pricing squeezing profit margins, many SMEs are under immense pressure.Azfar Asa'ad of CPA Australia joins the show to share insights from their latest survey of over 4,000 small businesses, as well as why cutting costs alone is a trap and the critical danger of remaining in "pilot purgatory" with AI.Tune in to find out:The Cost-Cutting Trap: Why slashing operational expenses to protect thinning margins is actively sabotaging your future expansion goals.The New

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State of Malaysia’s Car Reliance

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2026/04/29

77% of Malaysians rely on private cars, significantly higher than the 54% global average, and our appetite for future car-related tech is massive. Thomas Tan of Ipsos Malaysia joins the show to unpack why 61% of Malaysians would feel safer in a self-driving car and how "first-mile/last-mile" friction is keeping public transport usage at a stagnant 14%. We also explore the shift from "nationality bias" to "value-driven" buying and why your next car might come from a tech giant rather than a

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24:48

The Mobile App Growth Trap: Installs vs Real Value

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2026/04/28

Is your app growth real or is it just a vanity metric? As user journeys stretch across devices and platforms, businesses are struggling to track what actually drives value. Mathew Raju, Senior Customer Success Manager at Adjust, joins us to break down why installs no longer tell the full story, and what it takes to build a single source of truth in a fragmented, AI-driven landscape.We discuss:The “Growth Illusion”: Why rising installs and engagement numbers can still hide weak business outcomes.The

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35:11

Corporate Malaysia’s IFRS Sustainability Readiness Gap

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2026/04/27

Since January 2025, the "voluntary" era of ESG has ended for Malaysia's largest firms. Under the new IFRS mandatory standards, sustainability is no longer a PR exercise, it’s a financial reporting requirement. PwC Malaysia’s Director of Sustainability and Climate Change Farhana Jabir joins the show to break down the current readiness of Malaysia’s top 50 firms.We explore why a massive 96% gap remains in climate scenario analysis, the strategic risks of a 54% reliance on nature, and how the CFO’s

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38:28

Record Trade, BYD Complications, & Taiwan Plus One

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2026/04/26

Malaysia just recorded its highest-ever Q1 trade figure at RM789.85 billion, yet the ground-level reality is far more complex. While the E&E boom and AI demand supercharge exports, a public standoff with EV giant BYD over investment conditions is testing the limits of our National Automotive Policy (NAP).Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Adjunct Professor at Taylor's University and former Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, joins Enterprise Explores to unpack the state of trade beyond

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Hormuz Shockwave: Malaysia's Food Security Under Threat?

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2026/04/23

Is Malaysia one bad harvest away from a food crisis it can't import its way out of? It's sowing season, but the conditions couldn't be worse, diesel costs are climbing, fertiliser prices have shot up, and a third of Kedah's crops were left unharvested.Dr Sarena Omar, CEO at PNB Research Institute and a subject matter expert on agriculture and food security, joins Enterprise Explores to map exactly how the West Asia conflict is quietly impacting Malaysia's food supply chain, from the paddy fields of

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38:36

WFH Done Wrong? How To Make It Work

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2026/04/22

Is your organisation actually ready for WFH or just reacting and hoping for the best?Hundreds of thousands of civil servants started working from home last week, and the cracks showed up on day one.Hourly check-ins. Broken tracking apps. Officers driving back to the office just to protect their attendance records.So, in 2026, with a new energy-driven WFH mandate reshaping Malaysian workplaces, are we any better at this than we were in 2020?Professor Jane Tong, Professor in the Department of

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37:44

How The Fuel Crisis Crunches Malaysian Tourism

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2026/04/21

Is Malaysia’s tourism push being quietly derailed by rising fuel costs? Nigel Wong of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents joins us as diesel prices surge, ferry trips are cut, and operators absorb mounting losses. As Visit Malaysia Year 2026 unfolds, we examine whether the industry can hold together and what this reveals about deeper structural cracks, from illegal operators to a looming “transportation reset".We discuss:The Contract Trap: Why tour operators are locked into

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1 Region, 10 Headaches? Asean's Fragmentation Tax

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2026/04/20

The Southeast Asian market is often pitched to investors as a unified market of 650 million people, but for those actually building across these borders, that narrative is a "potentially dangerous oversimplification."Airwallex’s Andrew Chim joins the show to explore the hidden frictions of regional growth, from the "innovator’s dilemma" in local regulation to why a successful Singaporean clinic model can’t simply be "ported" into Ho Chi Minh City.We also break down the management hurdles and

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27:03

Corporate Mafias Aren't The Big Risk, Bad Governance Is

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2026/04/19

Recent allegations of "corporate mafias" using enforcement agencies to pressure business owners into forced takeovers have sent a chill through the Malaysian business landscape. But has this fear bled into the startup and SME scene?Bikesh Lakhmichand of 1337 Ventures isn't hitting the panic button just yet, but he argues that the real danger is complacency, specifically, the lack of basic governance that allows bad actors to make their move.We explore the critical need for professionalised

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