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33:26

Should We Be Worried About The Funding Winter?

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2023/04/26

The era of easy money looks to be over and with it the funding winter has arrived, impacting the private equity landscape, including venture capital. With this in mind, it’s understandable why we’re hearing that some startups are finding it relatively more difficult to raise funds.And this has come despite the fact that there’s plenty of investable funds. Bain’s Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2022 noted that in 2022, funds in Asia-Pacific reached a record level of US$650 billion. Looking at

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26:35

Luno’s Surprise Exit From The Lion City

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2023/04/25

Luno, a global cryptocurrency company, has been operating in the Southeast Asian region since 2016, with a strong presence in both Malaysia and Singapore. Offering a user-friendly platform for cryptocurrency trading, Luno has garnered a loyal customer base in both countries, playing a key role in the region's fintech industry.However, the recent announcement of Luno's decision to cease operations in Singapore from 20 June 2023 has sent shockwaves throughout the industry.With us to talk us through

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34:40

Why Trust Matters at Work

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2023/04/24

A workplace without trust, is when you are working with people who are unreliable, uncommunicative and inconsistent in their work and moods.That’s why building trust at work is vital for any ogranisational success.So how should companies and organisations build trust at work? What can be done and what shouldn’t be done? How do we draw the line between professional and personal life when building trust?We speak to Cilia Rasasegram, HR Consultant and Chief Experience Officer, Kindler Employee

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31:08

Is P2P Financing The Solution For Your Business?

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2023/04/19

A survey by Bank Negara notes that 19% of local SMEs have struggled to access funding from traditional financial institutions. However, with the recent boom in fintech, businesses can now lean on other forms of financing, such as peer-to-peer (P2P) lending. The Securities Commision of Malaysia notes that between 2020 and 2021, P2P markets continued to grow, seeing a 122% increase in total fundraising, as well as 48.6% increase in the overall number of successful campaigns and participating issuers

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37:32

Demystifying Taxation For Solopreneurs, Freelancers,...

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2023/04/18

While taxation for employed individuals is relatively straightforward, that can’t be said for those who are self-employed, in the gig economy, or running a sole prop or SME, who don’t have EA forms and have various income streams to declare.So today on BizBytes, we attempt to help demystify the wide and complicated world of taxation for self-employed folks, MSMEs, and SMEs. We explore how taxation differs for business income; be it MSMEs, freelancing, or gig-workers, and what you should know when it

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23:12

Is Malaysia's Gaming Industry Getting Recognition?

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2023/04/17

Recently, a Malaysian game development company was acquired by a Swedish studio called The Gang. Founded in 2008, Common Extract is best known for developing the popular Ejen Ali games, particularly Ejen Ali: Agents' Arena, which is one of Malaysia's first multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games. The Gang, on the other hand, was established in 2019 and has been building games in the metaverse for renowned brands like Gucci and McLaren.Today in EBB, we’ll be focusing on Malaysia's gaming

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26:24

Working with Employers and Platforms To Boost...

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2023/04/16

Financial literacy continues to be a concern here in Malaysia as highlighted by insights from the Malaysia National Strategy for Financial Literacy 2019 – 2023, conducted by Financial Education Network (FEN), that indicated gaps such as: only 43% of Malaysians understand that the growth of money is compounded over time, with 22% believe that money grows on linear basis; and 92% of Malaysians are more comfortable having deposit products against having investment products.While the government has

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26:09

Venture Capital Versus Private Equity Firms: How Do...

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2023/04/13

“Everyone wants to exit, but not everyone can.”Over the last decade, we’ve seen startup valuations go off the charts thanks to low interest rates among other things. Now many of the huge, storied startups that have gone public over the last few years have seen their valuations slashed. Today we explore what goes into a company's valuation, how IPOs change the way startups are judged, the role Private Equity firms play in the funding ecosystem, and the key factors for an appropriate exit

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41:07

Commuting's Hidden Perks Unveiled

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2023/04/12

As many people return to the office after working remotely, we'll discuss the surprising psychological benefits of commuting that have emerged from recent studies.We’ll be hearing from Dr Rosli Khan, Director of MDS Traffic Planners and Consultants - about the idea of liminal spaces when commuting—and how commuting may actually have some hidden benefits.Photo Credits: FreepikSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:05

Get Ready For EY’s Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023

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2023/04/11

We regularly feature a lot of entrepreneurs on BFM. They provide a crucial role in nation-building and in fact become huge players on a global scale from AirAsia to Grab which have become global names thanks to the likes of Tan Hooi Ling, Anthony Tan and Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.However, there are many challenges and there is no overnight success. This takes grit, persistence and of course, money as well. Our question today is, how important are entrepreneurs in nation building?Photo Credits: EYSee

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22:32

Gender Pay Gap: HR’s responsibility?

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2023/04/10

It’s no secret that women are paid less than men despite sharing the same employment position or work experience. According to a news report by STAR, the median monthly income for women in Malaysia was about RM2,150 in 2021, compared to about RM2,300 in 2021 for men. (about a RM150 difference) Combating the gender pay gap requires the collaboration of multiple segments, but whose responsibility is it? Today in EBB, we narrow down the scope a little and discuss how the HR department can play a role

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25:12

The Pretty and Ugly of The Beauty Industry

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2023/04/09

Do you know how big the Malaysian cosmetic industry is? Its total revenue was US$2.68 billion in 2022, according to Statista.And the demand is also increasing because of the influence of advertising and social media influencers. But how are small businesses competing in this space? Where do they fit with players such as Maybelline, Estee Lauder, and Silkygirl in the industry? And how well do you know what manufacturer behind the makeup you use? We speak to Kelvin Kean, the founder of Lip & Co

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28:24

How Can We Use Tech to Build Better, More Accessible...

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2023/04/06

With the rapid growth of technology and how curious humans are to integrate it with every little thing we come in contact with, we have witnessed some amazing inventions and powerful technology so far. And that's including the robot that brings food to your table at the mamak shops. More importantly, tech has been integrated into key areas such as financial services, education, and healthcare, making them more accessible. In conjunction with World Health Day we’re going to focus on one of those

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34:36

Malaysia's Cyber Battle: Hackers, Defences, and...

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2023/04/05

We delve into the recent hacking of the Malaysian Immigration Department's website and discuss the broader context of cybersecurity in Malaysia.We also explore the nation's previous data breaches, the government's ongoing efforts to improve digital security, and share expert insights from former white hat hacker CF Fong.Learn about the importance of cyber hygiene and how to protect yourself in the ever-evolving digital landscape.Today we’ll be joined on the show by CF Fong, CEO of LGMS, One of

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30:35

Why SMEs Need to Expand into China

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2023/04/04

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visited China last week with 19 MOUs signed to boost investments in green tech, digital economy and modern agriculture. Our Prime Minister also mentioned that several Chinese leading companies will make Malaysia their regional hub. But what about SMEs in Malaysia who are thinking to expand their business to China? If you’ve been thinking about this, we are breaking down the do’s and don’ts of starting a business in China. Sonny Khoong, Founding Partner,

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26:49

Now There’s Wellbeing Washing?

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2023/04/03

We all know of greenwashing, whitewashing. But there’s this new term called Wellbeing Washing.The Britain's Healthiest Workplace survey by a health insurer Vitality has highlighted that more people are getting anxiety and mental illness, leading to unproductive working.And while some employers have started to show interest in employee wellbeing, it seems that some employers just pretend to care.That’s known as wellbeing washing. And how many companies are doing this? More than half of employers,

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24:48

How Do You Kickstart Your Sustainability Journey

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2023/04/02

Today, we’re discussing how you can get started on the sustainability journey for your organisation. And we start this conversation with Malaysia’s postal delivery service, Pos Malaysia Bhd, and we’ll be speaking to its Group CEO Charles Brewer to understand their sustainability trajectory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:28

AI Crossroads: Navigating the Future of Artificial...

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2023/03/30

Hundreds of AI experts, tech entrepreneurs, and scientists have signed an open letter calling for a pause on the development of AI systems more powerful than OpenAI's GPT-4. The letter, written by the Future of Life Institute, urges a six-month pause on AI advancements to study potential risks, including job automation and misinformation.Signatories include AI experts, entrepreneurs, and scientists, including Elon Musk. The letter expresses concern over the rapid, profit-driven race between

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29:54

A Polycrisis On Our Hands

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2023/03/29

We’re talking about trends today shaping Malaysia and the world. New world order or more new world disorder? Photo Credits: Freepik | rawpixel.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:08

VCs & Startups - Still A Boys’ Club?

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2023/03/28

According to a Harvard Business Review Article, In 2021, only 3% of VC investments went to female-only founding startups. Less than 15% of checkwriters for VC investments are women. Female founders are underrepresented in the VC playground. For female founders who are looking for funding from VCs, what can be their recourse? We speak to Andre Sequerah and Shan Li, Manager Partners from ScaleUp Malaysia to discuss the gender equality gap among VC investors and female founders. See

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