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40:51

Should Governments Tax Businesses Or Own Them?

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2026/03/17

When 41 government-linked companies control 55% of all assets on Bursa Malaysia, is the state still "building" the nation or suffocating the private sector? What began as a strategic tool for wealth redistribution has ballooned into a commercial behemoth competing in banks, plantations, and retail. Dr Tricia Yeoh, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, unpacks the economic conflict between governing and government ownership in the private sector.Dr Tricia Yeoh is Associate

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41:08

Capital, Reskilling & The Post-GDP Economy

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2026/03/16

The world is changing, but are we measuring success with the right tools? We explore this with Vincent Chin, Global Vice Chair of BCG’s Public Sector Practice, to discuss why Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the "gold standard" of economics, is failing to capture true prosperity, distribution, and sustainability.Learn more about:The Four Capitals: The broader, holistic metrics (Economic, Human, Natural, Social) needed to truly measure a nation's success.The AI Reskilling Revolution: Why the advent of

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33:00

Will AI 10X Your Workforce?

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2026/03/15

Is the rise of the "AI-powered super-productive team" a genuine technological shift, or a convenient PR mask for pandemic-era overhiring? As global giants like Block and Oracle slash thousands of jobs while setting aggressive profit targets of $2 million per employee, the corporate world is entering a radical "Lean AI" reset. XP Ng, CEO of the Academy of Artificial Intelligence, joins BFM to break down the mechanics of Agentic AI – a system where AI agents manage their own sub-agents to create a

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38:23

Firing Founders, Boardroom Battles & Reserve Matters

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2026/03/10

When taking on outside capital, founders often misunderstand who truly holds the power. Owning the majority of your shares doesn't guarantee control, in fact, the board of directors ultimately holds the authority to fire a founder CEO.David Lim, Founding Partner at TSF Law, joins Enterprise Explores to unpack the hard legal realities of founder-investor relationships. He reveals how shareholder agreements actually dictate boardroom power, the hidden dangers of investor veto rights, and how asking

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39:39

Hormuz Shockwave: Expect Prices to Rise

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2026/03/09

The paralysis of the Strait of Hormuz is a geopolitical iceberg threatening global manufacturing, with ripple effects crippling supply chains now and in the longer term. Prof. Shardul Phadnis, Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at the Asia School of Business unpacks the implications, risks and why boards must treat supply chain resilience as a capital asset.Learn More About:The Hormuz Shockwave: How disruptions at this critical choke point severely affect non-energy manufacturing by

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46:15

Forget GST. Refine SST. Aim for a Single Rate

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2026/03/08

Is the return of GST really the silver bullet for Malaysia's fiscal deficit and cascading business costs? Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, Senior Advisor on Tax Policy at KPMG in Malaysia, debunks GST & SST myths.Learn More About:The RM50+ Billion Math: Why reintroducing GST at a low 3% or 4% rate is "suicide" for the fiscal deficit, and how the expanded SST is already outperforming historical GST revenues.The GST Breakdown: Why the 2015 GST implementation failed, from crippling government refund delays

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32:42

EPF’s 6.15%, The Account 3 Trap & Retirement Mistakes

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2026/03/05

Is the EPF's 6.15% dividend good enough? While the recent payout drew mixed reactions, the real crisis isn't the percentage, it's the dangerous over-reliance on a single pillar to fund decades of post-work life.For generations, Malaysians have leaned heavily on the EPF as their primary retirement strategy. But as the ringgit fluctuates against the US dollar and global markets shift, generating outsized returns from overseas investments is becoming increasingly complex.To provide a harsh but

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36:45

The VC Reset & Why The "SaaS-pocalypse" Is Overblown

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2026/03/04

Is Southeast Asia's venture capital slowdown a crisis, or a necessary calibration? Kevin Brockland, Managing Partner at Indelible Ventures, joins us to unpack the desperately needed reset across the LP, VC, and startup funding chain. We discuss the region's historic lack of cash returns, the truth behind the "AI hype bubble," and why vertical integration is the true key to building defensible tech companies in the next cycle.During the previous boom cycle, the region's venture ecosystem was fueled

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38:22

Strait of Hormuz Paralysed: Will Oil Break $100?

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2026/03/03

Geopolitical risk has spiked further. Following unprecedented military action, the Strait of Hormuz, a critical choke point handling 20% of the world's daily oil and LNG, is effectively paralysed.With the geopolitical risk premium on oil already sitting between $20 and $30 per barrel, fears are mounting that a prolonged disruption could push prices past $100. This threatens to trigger a new wave of global inflation and force central banks to abandon their rate-cutting cycles.Cedric Chehab, Chief

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39:47

Beyond Coffee, What’s Brewing In Beverages?

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2026/03/02

Malaysia’s café and beverage market is booming, but it’s also becoming one of the most competitive consumer sectors in the country.With over 5,000 cafés nationwide, rising coffee consumption, and aggressive expansion from regional and Chinese brands, café operators are navigating tighter margins, higher expectations, and a more tech-driven customer base. Gen Z demand is accelerating growth, home brewing remains strong, and loyalty apps are becoming as important as latte art.Alun Jones, Project

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41:05

Why Tariffs And Protectionism Kill Innovation

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2026/03/01

Tariffs don’t actually protect an economy, they slowly suffocate innovation. Economies need "Creative Destruction”. Dr. Carmelo Ferlito, CEO of the Center For Market Education, joins BFM Enterprise to unpack the macroeconomic consequences of building economic walls.Looking through the lens of Joseph Schumpeter’s theory of "creative destruction," Dr. Ferlito argues that tariffs distort entrepreneurial calculation, breed rent-seeking behavior, and artificially keep inefficient "zombie firms" on life

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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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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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