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22:09

Are Your Bosses Really Untouchable?

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2026/02/26

Global headlines have once again put powerful individuals under scrutiny, raising broader questions about accountability at the very top.In this episode, we explore CEO misconduct in Malaysia, from legal duties and fiduciary responsibilities to the operational and cultural impact on organisations. Are chief executives overly shielded by their status? Do public listed companies face stricter oversight than private firms? And what protections exist for employees when misconduct happens at the

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45:04

Cyber Breaches At AI Speed: What Needs To Change

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2026/02/25

If a cyber breach can happen in 25 minutes but it takes days to contain, are organisations already too late?New cloud security findings from Palo Alto Networks point to a stark reality: attackers are now operating at machine speed, fuelled by AI. Nearly every organisation surveyed reported at least one attack on its AI systems in the past year. APIs are becoming key entry points. Identity weaknesses are driving incidents. And security teams are still juggling an average of 17 tools while trying to

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33:59

RTO, AI And The Leadership Gap

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2026/02/24

Are organisations becoming more efficient, but more fragile? As companies mandate return-to-office, flatten structures and automate roles, leadership depth, trust and internal mobility may be quietly eroding.Anthony Raja Devadoss, Country Managing Director of Korn Ferry Malaysia, examines how return-to-office is reshaping the employee deal, the unintended risks of removing middle managers, and why AI-driven restructuring demands more than cost discipline.The conversation also turns to HR’s own

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39:58

From Prime Time To Scroll Time

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2026/02/23

Prime time once dictated how we watched entertainment. Today, algorithms and endless feeds have replaced schedules, and audiences are consuming more content than ever, yet often feeling more fatigued by choice. As studios consolidate their content and short-form platforms reshape attention spans, what does this shift mean for the future of storytelling and the business of media? We explore the move from “prime time” to “scroll time” with Amin Ashaari, Co-Founder of SoyaCincau.See

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32:00

Zombie Shops: Why 50% Of TikTok Merchants Have 0 Sales

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2026/02/22

On TikTok Shop, if your content doesn’t convert, you don’t exist.TikTok Shop in the U.S. jumped from $9 billion in GMV in 2024 to $15.1 billion in 2025. But this growth didn’t come from charismatic live hosts or viral "Shoppertainment." It was powered by the static, boring "Shop Tab", good old search-based shopping.Teng Ian Wong, Insights Manager at Momentum Works, joins BFM to dive into why American consumers are favouring traditional search over live streams, and compares this to Southeast Asia’s

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40:51

Heritage in The Experience Economy

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2026/02/19

Is Kwai Chai Hong preserving heritage, or curating it for a modern audience? As Visit Malaysia Year 2026 gathers pace, cultural spaces are becoming tourism assets and brand platforms. So, where does authenticity sit when heritage intersects with sponsorship, spectacle and commercial realities?Zeen Chang, Co-Founder of Kwai Chai Hong, discusses the fine line between community and commodity. We examine whether restoration inevitably becomes curation, how corporate partnerships shape cultural

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32:13

Fair Fares, Broken Roads: Rethinking Mobility In A...

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2026/02/18

As traffic congestion worsens across the Klang Valley and e-hailing fares surge to eye-watering levels during peak hours, mobility in Malaysia is no longer just about getting from point A to B. It is becoming a question of fairness, affordability, productivity, and long-term planning. With commuters losing hours on the road, costs rising, and public frustration mounting, the cracks in our transport ecosystem are becoming harder to ignore.We speak to Wan Agyl Wan Hassan, CEO of MARA Liner and Founder

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35:15

Why Solar Can’t Beat Coal, Yet: Fixing SEA’s Power...

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2026/02/15

In the last four years, Southeast Asia’s electricity demand has surged by 24%. Yet, despite the falling cost of renewables, nearly 80% of that new demand was met by coal and gas. The problem isn't the technology, it's a "locked-in" market structure that indirectly blocks the green transitionAlexandre Salesse, Partner at BCG, explains how the "Single Buyer" model and "Take or Pay" contracts have created a reliability gold standard at the cost of future flexibility.He also unpacks the four critical

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27:23

Talent as Infrastructure: Building the Capability...

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2026/02/12

What does it really take to turn innovation into consistent delivery? In this episode, the focus shifts from capital and programmes to the people behind the progress. Because while funding can accelerate ideas, it is talent, skills, and experience that determine whether companies can execute, compete, and grow.We speak to Ts. Hj. Mohammad Hazani Hj. Hassan, Group CEO, MTDC, about why talent development sits at the centre of Malaysia’s innovation journey, how companies build capability through

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27:55

Malaysia’s 59 IPOs Raised $1.4B, Singapore’s 13...

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2026/02/11

In 2025, Malaysia had 59 IPOs raising US$1.4 billion, the highest volume in the region, but when we look at the money, Singapore raised US$2 billion with just 13 deals. So Malaysia won on volume, but Singapore won on value.Wong Kar Choon from Deloitte Malaysia joins BFM Enterprise Explores to unpack the structural differences driving this divide. While Bursa Malaysia has become the region's engine for SME growth, with 44 of those 59 listings occurring on the ACE Market, Singapore continues to be the

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22:32

The "Sahur Spike": When Ad Prime Time Shifts to Pre-Dawn

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2026/02/10

For 11 months of the year, the digital economy follows a predictable rhythm: traffic climbs in the morning, peaks at lunch, and winds down at night. But during Ramadan, that rhythm is turned upside down.Welcome to the "Sahur Spike", a pre-dawn prime time where online activity surges across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.Luthfi Anshari from AppsFlyer breaks down the data behind this shift, including why finance app installs are costing a staggering $16 USD per user in Malaysia and why the biggest

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32:39

Unbundling The Nation State?

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2026/02/09

For centuries, "nation" and "state" were inseparable. You needed physical territory to have a nation. But what if that is no longer true?Nirbhay Handa, CEO of Multipolitan, argues that we are witnessing the "unbundling" of sovereignty. He draws a critical distinction between a Nation State (defined by borders and politics) and a Nation (defined by shared values and community).Through the "Nation as a Service" model, countries like Estonia and Palau are allowing users to "log in" to their legal and

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25:11

The 5% Hurdle: Why Agentic AI Isn’t Scaling

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2026/02/08

Agentic AI promises systems that do not just generate responses, but execute real business tasks. Yet new data shows that only around 5 per cent of enterprise AI agent projects have made it into production, with most stuck in prolonged pilot phases due to poor data, siloed organisations, and unclear governance.We examine why the gap between AI ambition and execution is widening, even as Malaysia pours billions into data centres. We explore what it really takes to manage a workforce that is part

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16:19

From Diagnosis to Scale: Rethinking How Startups Are...

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2026/02/05

What does it really take to move a company from early promise to real growth? In this episode, we shift the focus from funding alone to the structured journey founders must go through to build, validate, and scale. Rather than relying on one-size-fits-all programmes, the emphasis is on tailored pathways that help companies navigate each stage of development with clarity and purpose.We speak to Ts. Hj, Mohammad Hazani Hj. Hassan, Group CEO, MTDC about why customised accelerator tracks matter, how

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37:13

How AI is Starving the Internet

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2026/02/04

For decades, the internet ran on a simple economic contract: creators publish content, search engines organise it, and humans click on it. That click was the currency of the open web.But in 2025, that contract is unraveling. Nan Hao Maguire of Cloudflare reveals that the internet is shifting from a human utility to a "Machine-to-Machine Economy." With AI crawlers like Google Bot consuming data without sending traffic back, we are seeing a 24-25% "referral deficit" that threatens to bankrupt the

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37:22

Star Trek or Wall-E? When AI Does Everything

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2026/02/03

We often talk about AI disrupting jobs, but Peng T. Ong (Co-Founder of Monk's Hill Ventures) is talking about something far more absolute: a singularity.In his essay, "The Economic Singularity: Life as Work Transforms," Peng argues we are approaching a tipping point where the marginal cost of labor and knowledge trends to zero. When AI can write code, draft contracts, and generate strategy decks faster and cheaper than humans, the traditional engine of the economy, trading labor for wages, breaks

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26:22

Are Malaysian MSMEs Ready For Visit Malaysia 2026?

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2026/02/02

Running a business built on local craft and grit is a cornerstone of Malaysian culture. But as the nation prepares for the massive influx of Visit Malaysia 2026, "passion" alone may no longer be enough to scale. While MSMEs represent 97% of all registered businesses and contribute 38% of the national GDP, many remain tethered to a cash-heavy past that limits their growth.In this episode of Open For Business, we sit down with Previn Pillay, Country Manager of Visa Malaysia, to discuss the invisible

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19:30

Smart Partnerships: How MTDC Bridges Malaysian...

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2026/01/29

Innovation is often talked about in terms of funding, but money alone rarely brings new technology to market. In this episode, we explore how Malaysia is supporting innovation beyond grants, and what it really takes to help companies move from research and early ideas into commercial reality.We speak to MTDC GCEO Ts. Hj, Mohammad Hazani Hj. Hassan about de-risking new technologies, building supportive ecosystems, and shortening time to market through advisory, partnerships, and practical

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28:59

The RM144 Billion Paradox: Talent, Taps, and the Data...

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2026/01/28

Malaysia is riding a record-breaking wave of RM144 billion in data centre investments, yet the "job density" remains surprisingly low. We examine the stark reality of building a digital empire when the nation faces a 90% gap in engineering talent and the looming "brain drain" to Singapore.Carlos Garcia Rodriguez joins the show to deconstruct the execution risks of this surge, from the massive strain on power and water grids to the rising costs of "project overheating." We explore whether Malaysia is

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41:16

Meituan’s Shadow: How China’s Delivery Wars Changed...

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2026/01/27

Food delivery in Southeast Asia is no longer just about moving meals from Point A to Point B. It has evolved into a $22.7 billion industry where platforms don't just facilitate demand, they orchestrate it.According to Momentum Works, the sector has bounced back with 18% year-on-year growth, but the rules of the game have fundamentally changed.Grab continues to dominate with 55% market share, while Shopee has surged past Foodpanda to claim the #2 spot, but the bigger story is the shift in power

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