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Enterprise Explores

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26:38

Revitalising KL: Think City’s Vision for Downtown

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2024/06/04

We dive into an initiative aimed at transforming downtown Kuala Lumpur into a vibrant creative and cultural district. This ambitious project, spearheaded by Think City, promises to rejuvenate the heart of our capital city, creating new opportunities for businesses, enhancing cultural engagement, and boosting economic growth.We unravel the intricacies of this transformation with Hamdan Abdul Majeed, the Managing Director of Think City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Decoding Global Talent 2024: Malaysian Workers’...

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2024/06/03

We explore the latest findings on global talent mobility with insights from the new report, ‘Decoding Global Talent 2024 – Dream Destinations and Mobility Trends,’ by BCG, The Network, and The Stepstone Group. The report reveals which countries Malaysians prefer to relocate to for work, the reasons behind their willingness to move, and how Malaysia ranks as a destination for global talent. Discover why Australia tops the list for Malaysians, the economic and career motivations driving their

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47:00

Taxpayers v LHDN: Navigating Grey Areas and Tax Disputes

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2024/05/30

'Nothing is certain except death and taxes', and while paying taxes may be a certainty, how much can be a very different story as we’ve seen just this week with the Court of Appeal ordering LHDN to refund a Penang-based manufacturer RM286 million for additional taxes and penalties imposed back in 2008. There are a variety of issues to unpack here, but today we dive into navigating tax disputes in Malaysia with Renganathan Kannan, Executive Director at tax advisory firm Tratax.Ideally a tax system

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32:49

Empowering Creativity With AI

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2024/05/26

Pixlr is at the forefront of AI-driven creative tools, recently featured at Google I/O 2024 as the ultimate AI editing tool for Chromebook users. In collaboration with Malaysia’s Ministry of Education, Pixlr is providing a free AI course worth RM1,000,000 to 500 teachers, revolutionising educational practices with AI.Today, we speak with Warren Leow, CEO at Pixlr Group to discuss their latest initiatives, the impact of being featured at Google I/O, and how AI is transforming both creative industries

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34:40

Consumer Power: You Hold the Key to Energy's Future

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2024/05/22

Sustainability and a clean energy future are topics that consumers are more interested in today than ever before. However, the majority are not willing to commit more resources to be more sustainable in their energy usage, according to the EY Energy Transition Consumer Insights Report 2024.The EY survey covered 100,000 residential energy consumers in 21 markets around the world over three years, with close to 6,900 respondents across Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore.It reveals that consumer

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32:32

Cyberattacks on Businesses: Only 35% Successfully...

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2024/05/20

AI in business cybersecurity is a never ending arms race, digitalisation is outpacing cybersecurity capabilities and capacities, and even when businesses have incident response plans, most employees don't know what it is. All this and much more as Enterprise Explores why data readiness and cyber resiliency matters for your business.As AI solutions and cloud adoption accelerates as data grows at an unprecedented rate, Enterprise Explores the state of Data Readiness and Cyber Resiliency in ASEAN and

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The Politics of European Agriculture and EU Trade...

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2024/05/16

“I think we’re getting past the luxury of just being against things”, Penta's Rory O'Donnell on global food security.Farmers' protests in Europe are reshaping the political landscape as the European Parliament elections approach, with the protest highlighting a frustration among European farmers as they navigate tougher competition, rising production costs, and concerns over the environmental impacts of initiatives like the Green Deal strategy.With that in mind, today we delve into the intricate

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New OSHA Rules: What All Workplaces Need to Know ASAP

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2024/05/15

RM500,000 penalties, Director and Management liability, and assessing Work-From-Home risks that employers could be responsible for.If you haven’t heard about the incoming changes for Occupational Health and Safety in Malaysia, it’s time to push the panic button because ignorance is not a defence from the potential penalties of up to RM500,000. Learn about the implications, consequences, and what workplaces need to do ASAP in this edition of Enterprise Explores.We speak with Shannon Rajan and

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42:32

EPF on Akaun Fleksibel, Restructuring Strategy, and...

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2024/05/14

Why did EPF restructure its member’s accounts? Can we do recurring transfers from the Flexible Account to the other 2? Why can’t we opt out of the Flexible Account? We get into these and much more in this edition of Enterprise Explores with EPF’s Balqais Yusoff.Over the weekend, EPF’s new structure took effect bringing into play a new 3rd account known as Akaun Fleksibel. Enterprise Explores the strategy and rationale behind this move, what we should know about these new changes, and how to navigate

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31:43

The Rise of On The Rise

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2024/05/13

In Malaysia, women entrepreneurs are carving a significant niche, accounting for around 20% of the more than 650,000 entrepreneurs in the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector. Despite their increasing influence on the economic landscape, these women often encounter distinct challenges, especially in accessing crucial funding and financial resources. This gap highlights the urgent need for targeted initiatives that support and empower female business leaders.To address these obstacles, the

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Unlocking Illiquid Shares in Private Companies

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2024/05/12

In a world where companies are staying private for longer, today Enterprise Explores the potential of Share Liquidity Programs and Tokenization to unlock illiquid shares in private companies with Kelvin Lee, CEO of Alta - a Singapore-based marketplace for alternative assets. Alta recently facilitated the inaugural trade of the first tranche of shares as part of their Income Insurance Share Liquidity Program. The program was established in January by Alta and Phillip Securities to provide a

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Empowering Autism Support Through Life Skills Education

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2024/05/09

In line with Mother's Day, Enterprise Explores dives into the collaborative efforts between the Autism Behavioral Center (ABC) and CookX Asia to empower mothers of children with autism. We explore the prevalence of autism in Malaysia, the essential role of mothers in imparting life skills, and the challenges faced in accessing support systems. ABC, Malaysia's largest ABA centre, and CookX, a social cooking app, are creating safe spaces for teaching life skills to the autistic community. The upcoming

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32:43

Schrodingers Startup: The Paradox Of Preparing For...

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2024/05/08

The economic climate in Malaysia is dynamic and evolving, with a strong emphasis on digital skills and technological advancements. The career path in Malaysia is also not linear – it is not a straightforward path from point A to B, but rather a curving one that requires adaptability, continuous learning, and a willingness to pivot in response to changing market demands.Young professionals nowadays are increasingly navigating dual roles, balancing primary jobs with entrepreneurial ventures as backup

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42:53

KL20’s Mismatch and the Importance of Startup...

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2024/05/07

Enterprise Explores the importance of engaging with grassroots entrepreneurs and the role of community building here with Inbaraj Suppiah, Founder of JomHack, a familiar name to many in the ecosystem, given his community work both online and in the real world through in-person sessions, such as the KL Startup Summit in July.We’ll get into grassroots entrepreneurship, but also some key thoughts on the criticisms around KL20 and the perceived disconnect between grassroots entrepreneurs and government

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45:46

EPF's Flexible Account: Opt-In for the Account 2...

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2024/05/06

Should you opt-in for the one-off irreversible transfer to the new Flexible Account from EPF Account 2 and effectively restructure your current EPF savings? That’s a key question that Enterprise Explores with Rajen Devadason, Licensed Financial Planner with Manulife Investment Management (Malaysia) Berhad. On top of that we also dive into how EPF members should navigate this incoming change and the narrative that we need to build around Akaun Fleksibel and its uses.It’s no secret that EPF’s recently

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KL20: Will It Put Malaysia On The Map?

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2024/05/05

Was there too much focus on attracting foreign unicorns, players and VCs at KL20? Was there not enough local support announced? We explore those criticisms as well as key aspects of the KL20 Action Plan with Dr Sivapalan Vivekarajah, Co-Chair of the Soonicorn Collective, and collective member Sharma Lachu, Founder and CEO of Accendo Technologies.We will get into their topline thoughts and impressions about KL20 and the action plan, some of the feedback and criticisms levelled at it, and what their

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Breaking Down the Cyber Security Bill 2024

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2024/05/02

The Cyber Security Bill 2024, passed by Malaysia's Dewan Negara in April 2024, aims to bolster the nation's cybersecurity. It requires entities managing critical national infrastructures — such as government, banking, transportation, defence, and healthcare — to adopt rigorous measures, standards, and processes to mitigate cyber threats. The legislation utilises a risk-based approach to protect against current and future technologies, including blockchain, and is crucial for safeguarding Malaysia’s

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Are Businesses in Malaysia’s AI Scene Ready to...

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2024/05/01

On this episode, we look at Artificial Intelligence with a focus on Malaysia's journey towards global competitiveness in this field. We speak with Farouk Nurish, Co-Founder of TM8 Sdn Bhd, a pioneering tech firm renowned for its innovative AI platform, Team M8.Throughout the conversation, Farouk gives us insights into Malaysia's distinctive strengths and weaknesses within the tech ecosystem, and how they influence the nation's efforts to carve a niche in the fiercely competitive AI market. We also

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AI Portal - The Scam Antidote?

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2024/04/29

In response to the rising threat of online scams and slander, the Malaysian government recently (last week) announced that it is set to introduce an AI portal designed to help the public identify and combat digital fraud. This initiative, integrating advanced AI technologies with existing platforms, aims to bolster public safety and restore trust in the digital realm.Although it is still in its early stages, the portal is seen as necessary to ensure the public can trust the content they encounter

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EPF Akaun Fleksibel: The Good, The Bad, and The...

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2024/04/28

EPF Akaun Fleksibel - only ‘break in case of emergencies’.Last week (25 April 2024), the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) announced a restructuring, which, among other things, will see the introduction of a third account known as Akaun Fleksibel effective May 11th. We speak with Economist Dr Geoffrey Williams to dissect what this potentially means for EPF members, for the economy, and the retirement crisis.Among other things, we explore how Account 1 (now Akaun Persaraan) has been moved up from 70% to

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