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25:17

Can BIM Redefine Safety in Malaysian Construction?

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2024/03/19

In the face of robust growth projections for Malaysia's construction industry, there's a pressing need to harness technology to revolutionise safety management and boost operational efficiency on sites.Building Information Modelling (BIM) stands out as a pivotal tool, offering a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of places, which significantly enhances planning, design, construction, and management of buildings and infrastructure.Meanwhile, integrating technological

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44:07

What Taiwan-based VC AppWorks is Looking For in...

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2024/03/18

“Founders gotta be a little silly”Enterprise Explores what Taiwan-based VC firm AppWorks is looking for in Malaysia and Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem with Sophie Chiu, Principal leading the Southeast Asia Arm at AppWorks.We explore Sophie's role leading AppWorks' expansion efforts into Southeast Asia and the mandate given to her by HQ. We also reflect on her criteria for selecting portfolio companies, insights into the venture capital landscape in Southeast Asia, and how her background informs

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30:53

Can Ultra-Fast Fashion Go Green?

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2024/03/17

SHEIN's business model is deeply integrated into the fast-evolving landscape of ultra-fast fashion, leveraging a blend of technology, agile manufacturing, and keen market insights to cater to a global audience. However, as SHEIN continues to expand its footprint, questions about sustainability, moral and ethical practices, and the future direction of the company have come to the forefront of discussions among consumers, industry watchers, and potential investors alike.Today, Enterprise explores

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23:17

The Diversity Dilemma: Balancing Targets and Gender...

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2024/03/12

Back in 2011, the Government of Malaysia, in collaboration with Bursa Malaysia, took a significant step by mandating that all public listed companies (PLCs) strive for a minimum of 30% women representation on their corporate boards. Initially aimed at the top 100 PLCs, this policy was later extended to encompass a broader spectrum of companies, to create a more balanced and dynamic leadership landscape.As women ascend to leadership roles, their voices become influential drivers of change. The push

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25:39

Tackling the Disparity Between 5G Performance and...

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2024/03/11

At the back end of 2023, Ookla analysed the Speedtest data to gain insights into the current performance of networks that we use on a daily basis. In the analysis, they compared changes in 5G performance to the previous year (2022), identified the top 10 countries with the best performance networks, and discussed customer satisfaction in the usage of 5G.The countries that were involved in the analysis were based on the performance of their fixed networks and also included the connectivity gap across

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44:31

How Grab’s GX Bank and AEON Bank are Tackling Digital...

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2024/03/10

Enterprise Explores how Grab’s GX Bank and AEON Bank are tackling digital banking in Malaysia with their respective CEOs, Lai Pei Si of GX Bank, and Raja Teh Maimunah of AEON Bank.In this episode, we get into what is guiding the development and approaches taken with their respective digital banks, the intricacies of what it takes to build a bank from scratch and how it differs from traditional banking models, strategies they are taking to acquire and retain customers, and the products they have in

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32:45

Women in Entrepreneurship - The Opportunities

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2024/03/07

In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, empowering women entrepreneurs has emerged as a critical avenue for fostering economic growth, innovation, and social change.Across the globe, women entrepreneurs are breaking barriers, creating jobs, and contributing significantly to their economies, yet they continue to face challenges such as limited access to capital, gender biases in the business world, and a lack of support networks and mentorship opportunities.Today, as we commemorate

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36:59

Breaking Barriers and Building Futures

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2024/03/06

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is “Inspire Inclusion”, which aims to encourage us to foster a more inclusive world for women by sharing compassion, valuing women’s inclusion, and promoting a sense of belonging and empowerment.Inspiring us on this episode of Enterprise Explores is Professor Jenny George, Dean of Melbourne Business School and Co-Dean of the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Business and Economics, where she shares some of the best practices businesses can take to

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29:00

Why Slush’D Has Come to KL as a Cyberpunk Themed...

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2024/03/05

Enterprise Explores the origins and mission of Slush’D and how it has made its way to Malaysia in the form of the KL Slush'D Anti-Conference with Stella Korpikuusi, Expansion Lead at Slush and Damon Grow, Co-Founder of KL Slush'D.Slush’D is a highly regarded annual startup event in Helsinki, Finland, that is organised by Slush, a not-for-profit organisation in Finland run by students and recent graduates, that brings together the most relevant people in the startup ecosystem from around the globe in

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42Geeks' Mission, Lessons from Building Multiple...

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2024/03/03

Enterprise Explores 42Geeks, the 3rd venture of PJ boy Chok Ooi, and the mission of his new business. We also explore his journey of building multiple Silicon Valley startups, and the lessons and mistakes he learnt along the way, including rookie mistakes from his first exit.Chok’s Silicon Valley journey took flight after being laid off by Goldman Sachs during the Global Financial Crisis when Sam Altman (yes that Sam Altman) hired him at Loopt back in 2008. Today he is building 42Geeks, an

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21:29

2024 ASEAN Board Trends: Refocus on Board Effectiveness

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2024/02/29

The Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM) recently concluded a comprehensive survey across Southeast Asia in collaboration with its eight partners under the ASEAN national institute of directors (IOD) Network.The findings highlight key priorities, challenges, and forward-looking strategies for boards to sharpen their foresight as they navigate economic uncertainties, talent management, and sustainable practices. With a focus on growth, resilience, and effective governance, ASEAN boards

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24:18

SST Increase: Breaking Down This Week’s Updates and...

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2024/02/28

Enterprise Explores and breaks down the latest SST developments and how it will impact businesses in the lead up to implementation tomorrow (March 1st) with Ng Sue Lynn, Head of Indirect Tax at KPMG.In a surprise move, the service tax will now be imposed on maintenance and repair (M&R) services and on top of that it stated that it would be effective Monday, the 26th of February, which led to some confusion around the actual start date for the changes and updates to the SST and its increase.On

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26:36

Navigating and Tapping Into Conscious Consumerism And...

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2023/09/07

The spectrum from intent to action varies by consumer segments, indicating that sustainability goals are better achieved through unlocking consumers’ value drivers and differentiated products, according to the NielsenIQ (NIQ) thought leadership report entitled “Green Divide”.This report dives deep into the spectrum of the consumer landscape and how they think and act differently when it comes to sustainability and purchasing decisions.It is critical for businesses to understand how consumers are

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26:41

Business Partnerships - Don’t Be (Too) Optimistic...

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2023/09/06

The 26-year partnership between Malaysia Airlines Bhd and its in-flight caterer Brahim's Food Services Sdn Bhd (BFS) finally comes to an end.While there’s certainly a lot that can be discussed and dissected from this, on today’s show, we discuss the potential challenges that come from a long-standing partnership, such as dependency on a single partner as well as the legal implications that follow from a partnership dissolution. Helping us with this conversation is Low Henn Kai, Lawyer at Arnold

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24:07

Fusing Tradition: Malaysia's Modern Wayang Kulit Revival

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2023/09/05

It is just apt, as Malaysia celebrates its 66th Merdeka, and 60th year of the Malaysia federation (Hari Malaysia), we speak to the founder of Fusion Wayang Kulit, Tintoy Chuo, on how it all started, how this passion for art-turned-business revives and promotes Malaysia’s history and culture, especially beyond our shores; and is there value in arts and heritage afterall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:53

Tech Tuesday: Red Hackers, Inkjet Shoes, TikTok Rooms...

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2023/09/04

Tech Tuesday: From Google to Nvidia, tech giants have hired red team hackers to break their AI models; These sneakers are also fully-functional inkjet printers; TikTok sparks inspiration — and pressure — as students shop for school; How the Conceptual Web will upend everything we know about websites and search engines; Google will let you send a bot to a meeting on your behalf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:57

The Language of Future Malaysia

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2023/09/03

Leading up to Malaysia Day on the 16th of September, we’re taking a deep dive into what will determine our nation’s future - and today, we’re covering our language. Recently, over 30 schools in Penang have pushed for the Dual Language Programme, allowing for Science and Maths to be taught in English. Citing Penang’s position as an E&E manufacturing hub, Jagdeep Singh Deo said that the island needs about 10,000 skilled technicians in the sector in the next three to five years. Currently, there

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26:11

ESG for SMEs

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2023/08/31

As Malaysia marks its 66th independence year, the spotlight is on integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in SMEs. Dr.Matthew Wong from CarbonWorks discusses their scientific approach to ESG and the importance of carbon as an asset within this space. Additionally, CarbonGPT, an AI tool, emerges as a pivotal aid for businesses, offering in-depth sustainability insights and precise carbon accounting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bridging the Tech Gap: Internet Alliance's Talent...

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2023/08/29

Internet Alliance Malaysia has announced the launch of its Talent Development Programme in partnership with the National Association of Private Educational Institutions (NAPEI) and the Malaysian Digital Association (MDA). The programme aims to nurture future-ready digital talent to fill the growing demand for tech careers in the digital economy and it is supported by more than 130 member companies. On top of that, the Talent Development Programme is the first in Internet Alliance’s three-phase

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Tech Tuesday: Web Threads, Hum Searches, OpenAI Buys,...

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2023/08/28

Tech Tuesday: Threads is now finally on the web; Hum a tune to find the official version on YouTube; OpenAI’s first acquisition is an AI design company; and ‘Silent Walking’ is a new TikTok trend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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