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The Breakfast Grille

Sharper and stronger than a double espresso. The Morning Run stretches your mind and braces you for the business day. It"s your fast track into work where you can hit the ground running. From 6am to 10am weekdays, the Morning Run brings you the biggest stories and must-listen-to interviews. Stay enlightened, make educated business and investment decisions.

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22:51

Tackling Modern Sewerage Challenges

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/11/18

We mark World Toilet Day by examining one of Malaysia’s most overlooked essentials, our national sewerage system. Rising costs, ageing infrastructure, climate risks and rapid urbanisation are straining Malaysia’s sewerage system. We speak to Indah Water Konsortium’s CEO Narendran Maniam, on how it is tackling this issue and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:37

The Hard Task of Getting Sabah Youth to Vote

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/11/18

1.8 million people will be voting in the Sabah elections, of which more than half a million will be under the age of 30. However, voter turnout for this segment is low at just 55%. We speak to grassroots movement HAI MANDAK, as to why this is the case and what are the issues facing young Sabahans.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:35

Warisan, Flying Solo for Sabah State Elections

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/11/17

A total of 596 candidates are vying for 73 seats in Sabah’s 17th state election. We ask Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal, leader of Warisan as to why his party has decided to contest in every seat, what does the campaign message of "Save Sabah" mean against the backdrop of MA63 and his chances of becoming the next Chief Minister.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:06

Growing Malaysia–Brazil Ties

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/11/16

Daniella Ortega Menezes, Ambassador of Brazil to Malaysia Brazil describes the increasing number of potential investments and trade opportunities between Malaysia and Brazil including one in the semiconductor industry. She also talks about Brazil’s potential trade deal with the US and COP30 which is held in Belem this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:47

Bridge Data Centres’ Malaysia Bet

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/11/13

As demand for AI and cloud computing soars, the Bain Capital-backed, Singapore-based, Bridge Data Centres is betting big on Southeast Asia and Malaysia in particular. CEO Eric Fan explains where their next hyperscale hubs will likely rise as well as how to keep them cool, efficient, environmentally sound and profitable. We also find out if going public is in their plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:47

Sarawak: A future regional digital powerhouse?

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/11/12

Sarawak is pushing to become a regional digital powerhouse, targeting a 25% contribution of the digital economy to its GDP by 2030. Dato Sudarnoto Osman, CEO of the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), unpacks the company’s strategy to achieve this goal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:51

How Slovenia Sees the World

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/11/11

Slovenia, a small nation of 2 million inhabitants, is a member of the EU and NATO navigating the complexities of modern geopolitics. Marko Ham, its Ambassador to Malaysia, based in Canberra, Australia, outlines the country's diplomatic strategy in Southeast Asia and where it stands in an increasingly divided planet.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:23

Are we prepared for an aging society?

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/11/10

By 2044, Malaysia will face a “silver tsunami”, with 14% of its population aged 65 and above. Chai Sen Tyng, Senior Research Officer at MyAgeing, Universiti Putra Malaysia, and New Sin Yew, Constitutional Lawyer, discuss whether Malaysia is ready for an ageing population.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:48

Sabah Elections: Strategic Ambiguity in Action

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/11/09

The Sabah state elections scheduled for the end of November will be a crucial test for the Madani Government as well as the various political factions and alliances that uniquely operate in the state. We discuss some of the themes to watch during the campaign season with economist Dr. Saizal Pinjaman of Universiti Malaysia Sabah and political analyst Jo-Anna Henley Rampas of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:47

The US-China Trade Truce and its Repercussions

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/11/06

With US President Donald Trump declaring his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping “a 12 out of 10,” we ask how much of it is hyperbole and how much is substance. Dr Deborah Elms, Head of Trade Policy at the Hinrich Foundation, and Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy at Mizuho Bank , share their thoughts on events of the past week and how it might guide world economic growth in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:01

Romania at the Frontier of a New Hybrid War

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/11/05

Amid the widespread rise of far-right sentiment in European politics in recent years, Romania has managed to maintain a pro-EU government in its recent elections. But what are the challenges it faces in ensuring political stability at a time of economic uncertainty and the ongoing war in Ukraine? We discuss the dynamics shaping Romania’s future and its bilateral relations with Malaysia with H.E. Nineta Barbulescu, the Ambassador of Romania to Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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23:50

KNM, Delisted But Not Out

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/11/04

KNM Group is officially delisted from Bursa Malaysia today, ending its journey as a publicly listed company since 2003. The move should enable it to sell its flagship asset, Borsig, and reduce the company’s debt. Ravindrasingham Balasingham, Group CEO & Executive Director, KNM Group Bhd, shares insights on the company’s next steps and turnaround plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:47

Rethinking Homelessness in Malaysia

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/11/03

Every year on October 10th, World Homeless Day reminds us that homelessness is not just a local problem, but a global one. Yet in Malaysia, it remains a complex and often misunderstood issue. Dr Nur Fareza Mustapha of Khazanah Research Institute and Shyam Priah Marimuthu, CEO of Yellow House KL, help us unpack the realities behind Malaysia’s homeless population, from the root causes to the stigma and possible solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:47

Phison, Riding the AI Boom

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/11/02

Do all companies benefit from the AI boom and how does a tech company navigate the US-China trade tensions. Questions we pose to Dato’ Phua Khein Seng, CEO of Phison Electronics whilst also asking why investors should pay attention to its stock even after it has rallied by 100% on a year to date basis despite the intense competition and cyclical nature of the business.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:00

Hamzah Zainuddin : Can a Fractured Bersatu Still Lead?

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/10/30

As internal cracks deepen within Bersatu and Perikatan Nasional braces for the Sabah state election and GE16 thereafter, questions loom over the coalition’s cohesion and credibility. Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin, Bersatu deputy president and Leader of the Opposition discusses efforts to contain party infighting, PN’s electoral prospects in Sabah, and whether he sees himself as the nextprimeminister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:47

People-Centred Cities : Rethinking Urban Renewal in...

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/10/29

World Cities Day is celebrated on Oct 31st every year and this year’s theme is “People-centred Smart Cities”, a reminder that technology and innovation should serve people, not the other way around. Award-winning architect and sustainability advocate Dr Tan Loke Mun and urban planning and design consultant, Ihsan Zainal Mokhtar, give their perspectives on Malaysian cities with a special focus on Kuala Lumpur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:50

Asean, Its Relevancy and Role in this New World Order

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/10/28

Malaysia wrapped up its year as ASEAN chair with a high-profile summit attended by world leaders, including US President Donald Trump. We speak with Jayan Menon, Visiting Senior Fellow, ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute, and Elina Noor, Senior Fellow, Asia Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, on Malaysia’s achievements, ASEAN’s strategic challenges, and what lies aheadforthebloc.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:15

Canada in a Volatile World

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/10/27

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gets into conversation with Professor Ngaire Woods of Oxford University at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit on Canada’s engagement with ASEAN, trade diversification, negotiating trade deals and efforts to promote sustainable and inclusive growth acrosstheregionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:42

New Playbook for US-ASEAN Business in Era of Uncertainty

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/10/26

Malaysia is the chair of ASEAN at a time of geopolitical flux and economic volatility, as the major global superpowers battle for a new equilibrium. How are US businesses navigating the currents in Southeast Asia? We discuss the lay of the land with Ambassador Brian McFeeters, President & CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council. This interview was recorded on Friday, 24 October ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:38

Addressing Media Illiteracy in the Age of AI

The Breakfast Grille ·

2025/10/23

Munira Mustaffa, Executive Director of the Chasseur Group, and Dr. Benjamin Loh, Course Director for the Bachelor of Digital Media and Communication at Monash University, discuss the growing threat of media disinformation, why it remains such a widespread risk, and how we can build a more media-literate society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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