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27:55

Malaysia’s 59 IPOs Raised $1.4B, Singapore’s 13...

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2026/02/11

In 2025, Malaysia had 59 IPOs raising US$1.4 billion, the highest volume in the region, but when we look at the money, Singapore raised US$2 billion with just 13 deals. So Malaysia won on volume, but Singapore won on value.Wong Kar Choon from Deloitte Malaysia joins BFM Enterprise Explores to unpack the structural differences driving this divide. While Bursa Malaysia has become the region's engine for SME growth, with 44 of those 59 listings occurring on the ACE Market, Singapore continues to be the

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22:32

The "Sahur Spike": When Ad Prime Time Shifts to Pre-Dawn

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2026/02/10

For 11 months of the year, the digital economy follows a predictable rhythm: traffic climbs in the morning, peaks at lunch, and winds down at night. But during Ramadan, that rhythm is turned upside down.Welcome to the "Sahur Spike", a pre-dawn prime time where online activity surges across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.Luthfi Anshari from AppsFlyer breaks down the data behind this shift, including why finance app installs are costing a staggering $16 USD per user in Malaysia and why the biggest

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32:39

Unbundling The Nation State?

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2026/02/09

For centuries, "nation" and "state" were inseparable. You needed physical territory to have a nation. But what if that is no longer true?Nirbhay Handa, CEO of Multipolitan, argues that we are witnessing the "unbundling" of sovereignty. He draws a critical distinction between a Nation State (defined by borders and politics) and a Nation (defined by shared values and community).Through the "Nation as a Service" model, countries like Estonia and Palau are allowing users to "log in" to their legal and

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25:11

The 5% Hurdle: Why Agentic AI Isn’t Scaling

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2026/02/08

Agentic AI promises systems that do not just generate responses, but execute real business tasks. Yet new data shows that only around 5 per cent of enterprise AI agent projects have made it into production, with most stuck in prolonged pilot phases due to poor data, siloed organisations, and unclear governance.We examine why the gap between AI ambition and execution is widening, even as Malaysia pours billions into data centres. We explore what it really takes to manage a workforce that is part

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16:19

From Diagnosis to Scale: Rethinking How Startups Are...

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2026/02/05

What does it really take to move a company from early promise to real growth? In this episode, we shift the focus from funding alone to the structured journey founders must go through to build, validate, and scale. Rather than relying on one-size-fits-all programmes, the emphasis is on tailored pathways that help companies navigate each stage of development with clarity and purpose.We speak to Ts. Hj, Mohammad Hazani Hj. Hassan, Group CEO, MTDC about why customised accelerator tracks matter, how

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37:13

How AI is Starving the Internet

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2026/02/04

For decades, the internet ran on a simple economic contract: creators publish content, search engines organise it, and humans click on it. That click was the currency of the open web.But in 2025, that contract is unraveling. Nan Hao Maguire of Cloudflare reveals that the internet is shifting from a human utility to a "Machine-to-Machine Economy." With AI crawlers like Google Bot consuming data without sending traffic back, we are seeing a 24-25% "referral deficit" that threatens to bankrupt the

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37:22

Star Trek or Wall-E? When AI Does Everything

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2026/02/03

We often talk about AI disrupting jobs, but Peng T. Ong (Co-Founder of Monk's Hill Ventures) is talking about something far more absolute: a singularity.In his essay, "The Economic Singularity: Life as Work Transforms," Peng argues we are approaching a tipping point where the marginal cost of labor and knowledge trends to zero. When AI can write code, draft contracts, and generate strategy decks faster and cheaper than humans, the traditional engine of the economy, trading labor for wages, breaks

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26:22

Are Malaysian MSMEs Ready For Visit Malaysia 2026?

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2026/02/02

Running a business built on local craft and grit is a cornerstone of Malaysian culture. But as the nation prepares for the massive influx of Visit Malaysia 2026, "passion" alone may no longer be enough to scale. While MSMEs represent 97% of all registered businesses and contribute 38% of the national GDP, many remain tethered to a cash-heavy past that limits their growth.In this episode of Open For Business, we sit down with Previn Pillay, Country Manager of Visa Malaysia, to discuss the invisible

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19:30

Smart Partnerships: How MTDC Bridges Malaysian...

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2026/01/29

Innovation is often talked about in terms of funding, but money alone rarely brings new technology to market. In this episode, we explore how Malaysia is supporting innovation beyond grants, and what it really takes to help companies move from research and early ideas into commercial reality.We speak to MTDC GCEO Ts. Hj, Mohammad Hazani Hj. Hassan about de-risking new technologies, building supportive ecosystems, and shortening time to market through advisory, partnerships, and practical

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28:59

The RM144 Billion Paradox: Talent, Taps, and the Data...

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2026/01/28

Malaysia is riding a record-breaking wave of RM144 billion in data centre investments, yet the "job density" remains surprisingly low. We examine the stark reality of building a digital empire when the nation faces a 90% gap in engineering talent and the looming "brain drain" to Singapore.Carlos Garcia Rodriguez joins the show to deconstruct the execution risks of this surge, from the massive strain on power and water grids to the rising costs of "project overheating." We explore whether Malaysia is

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41:16

Meituan’s Shadow: How China’s Delivery Wars Changed...

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2026/01/27

Food delivery in Southeast Asia is no longer just about moving meals from Point A to Point B. It has evolved into a $22.7 billion industry where platforms don't just facilitate demand, they orchestrate it.According to Momentum Works, the sector has bounced back with 18% year-on-year growth, but the rules of the game have fundamentally changed.Grab continues to dominate with 55% market share, while Shopee has surged past Foodpanda to claim the #2 spot, but the bigger story is the shift in power

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36:05

From Chatbots to Do-Bots: Rise of the Agentic Enterprise

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2026/01/26

For the last two years, corporate AI strategy has largely revolved around "Assistants", chatbots that wait for a human prompt, but could that phase be already coming to an end?Nicholas Eayrs of Databricks argues we are now entering the era of the Agentic Enterprise.In this new paradigm, AI stops waiting for instructions and starts interacting with other systems autonomously. Imagine a "Procurement Agent" negotiating with a "Finance Agent" to optimise supply chains in real-time, without human

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25:43

Graduating at 20? The Risks of Rushed Talent

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2026/01/25

When business leaders talk about the talent crunch, the focus is usually on skills, communication, and job readiness. But Malaysia’s newly launched National Education Plan 2026–2035 introduces a more fundamental shift: time.With education pathways accelerating, students may enter university younger and reach the workforce sooner. While this may look efficient on paper, it raises a harder question for employers. Are we mistaking learning speed for workforce readiness?We speak with Professor Hazel

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18:26

Competing in Uncertainty: Decisions That Matter

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2026/01/22

Volatility, AI, and uncertainty are no longer future risks. They are the conditions businesses are operating in right now.Today, we examine what IBM’s 2026 Business and Technology Trends reveal about how organisations are responding to constant disruption. From decision-making at speed and real-time operations, to the shifting role of employees, AI transparency, and the growing importance of control and trust, this conversation looks past hype and into the choices that will shape

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35:42

Divided We Fall? ASEAN Vs Trump Tariffs

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2026/01/21

Following President Trump’s "Liberation Day" announcement threatening ASEAN with up to 49% tariffs, IDEAS argues that the member states of the 600-million-strong bloc panicked. Vietnam and Cambodia rushed to cut deals immediately, and Malaysia eventually followed suit with the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), albeit after initial attempts to rally the region failed.We sit down with Dr. Stewart Nixon, author of the report "Divided We Fall," to dissect why ASEAN chose self-preservation over

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28:28

The Grade C Trap: Is Malaysia Benchmarking For The Past?

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2026/01/20

The Ministry of Education’s Education Blueprint 2026-2035 has officially landed with a clear, mandatory mandate: a Grade C floor for English, BM, Mathematics, and History. But as we enter a decade defined by generative AI and automation, is a static grade on a paper certificate still a valid currency for the Malaysian workforce? Or is the national curriculum benchmarking for a world that no longer exists?We sit down with Edmond Yap, co-founder of Tupai, to deconstruct ‘The Grade C Trap’.See

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33:06

The Fintech-Corporate Matchmaker? Inside PayNet...

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2026/01/19

Innovation is risky for banks, and traction is expensive for startups. Launched in May 2025, the PayNet Fintech Hub aims to solve this deadlock by acting as the "bridge" between Corporate Malaysia and innovation.BFM speaks with Gary Yeoh (PayNet) and Joshua Lim (Buzz) to explore how this ecosystem works. We dive into the success story of Buzz, a startup that pivoted from green-tech to a B2B financial media network, utilising PayNet's resources to secure a pilot with TNG Digital.We discuss:The

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35:04

Grok, Bikinis, and Malaysia's Online Safety Act 2025

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2026/01/18

The timing couldn't have been more scripted. Just as the Online Safety Act (ONSA) 2025 came into force on January 1st, the AI chatbot Grok sparked a controversy by generating inappropriate content, prompting action from Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).Lawyers Ong Johnson and Lo Khai Yi dissect this new regulatory landscape. We explore whether ONSA is a necessary shield against digital harm or a potential "political tool" for censorship, and what the RM10 million penalty cap

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28:52

Cautious Optimism: What Malaysians Really Expect from...

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2026/01/15

It’s a new year, and optimism is starting to creep back in.On this episode of Enterprise Explores, we examine Ipsos Malaysia’s 2026 Predictions report to understand how Malaysians are feeling about the year ahead and what that means for businesses.From confidence in the economy and attitudes towards AI and jobs, to the growing importance of wellbeing and the commercial impact of the 2026 World Cup, the data points to cautious but resilient optimism.Joining us is Arun Menon, Managing Director of

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31:48

When China Sneezes: The Slowdown Spillover Across APAC

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2026/01/14

2026 presents a landscape of mixed signals for Asia-Pacific: US tariffs are at their highest levels since the 1930s (effective rate of 13.6%), and China’s growth is projected to slow to 4.1%. Yet, Fitch Ratings has maintained a Neutral outlook for the sector.Thomas Rookmaaker, Head of APAC Sovereigns at Fitch Ratings, joins BFM to break down the region's "two-speed recovery", where AI-driven economies surge while traditional exporters lag, and warns that fiscal buffers are slowly eroding as

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