The Breakfast Grille
Episodes
JPDC Turning Johor Into A Regional Oil And Gas Hub
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The most intensive oil and gas activity in Malaysia is presently carried out in Johor, where major oil storage, trading, bunkering, warehousing and ma...
OutSystems : App-reciating Malaysians' Talents For Developing Apps
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Developing apps is becoming increasingly a necessity in an increasingly connected world. This is how businesses today reach their customers and this t...
Board Leadership Required For Climate Governance
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Climate Governance Initiative works with boards around the world to accelerate the net zero transition and has established a global network of nationa...
Is Ford Built For Tough In Asia Pacific?
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For over a century, Ford Motors has been one of America's top car companies delivering its trucks and SUVs to the hands of consumers globally. Bu...
UNDP And The Importance Of Its 17 SDGs
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
United Nations Development Programme works in around 170 countries and territories and aims to achieve 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030...
Yeo Bee Yin's Unfinished Business
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Malaysia briefly saw a federal government that included DAP for the first time ever after the Pakatan Harapan coalition won the 14th General Election ...
TVB : Delivering 55 Years Of Cantonese Entertainment - Where Next?
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TVB is a name synonymous with the golden age of Hong Kong entertainment, cult classic TV series and Cantopop at its best. After 55 years, where is it ...
Sim Leisure Group's Retro Nature Parks Are Serious Business
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listed on the Singapore Exchange, Sim Leisure Group designs and builds theme parks all over the world. The group currently owns ESCAPE parks and ...
A New Economic Manifesto Required?
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Philip See asks Professor Steve Keen, an Australian economist and Author of The New Economics: A Manifesto about creating alternative and realistic ec...
Pathology Asia Group: Behind the Scenes With The Doctor's Doctor
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Covid-19 pandemic boosted demand for quick diagnostic testing to unprecedented levels, bringing into focus the crucial role of pathology players i...
Is The End In Sight For Supply Chain Disruptions For Geodis?
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Logistic companies are facing the perfect storm of challenges of global supply chain shortages, soaring commodity prices, and border closures. We spea...
SNS Network, Is DaaS The Future ?
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After hitting a revenue of RM1 billion, SNS Network Technology Bhd, is heading for a listing on the ACE market but what is the next catalyst for growt...
Snowflake Confident Of ASEAN Expansion Despite Global Headwinds
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cloud storage and analytics services provider Snowflake had one of the most impressive debuts on NYSE in 2020, with its share price reaching a high of...
Some Haven't Learnt The Lessons Of The Asian Financial Crisis
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a month since the 25th anniversary of the 1997 Asian financial crisis which wreaked havoc in much of East Asia and Southeast Asia. &nbs...
Dutch Lady's Delicate Balance Of Purpose, Profit And Price
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the cost of goods continue to rise on the back of supply chain issues and inflation, how does a multinational fast moving consumer goods company li...
Balancing The Country's Books Is A Challenge
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a national debt of above RM 1 trillion and ever ballooning subsidy bill, Malaysia is in a tight fiscal position. We speak to Datuk Johan Mahmood ...
Is The British Egg Industry Close To Breaking Point?
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rising feedstock and energy cost has impacted the UK egg industry with many farmers on the verge of shutting down. What are the solutions to ensure th...
Fandbee : Three Generations Of Frozen (Foods) Assets
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fandbee began life as Lee's Frozen Foods in 1972 at a small retail shop in Kampung Attap, KL. Today, 60 years and 3 generations later, it continues th...
Kaer's Cooling-As-A-Service Mission For Asia Pacific
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Singapore-based company Kaer is pioneering Cooling as a Service (CaaS) to the ASEAN market and recently announced a 15-year contract with The Exchange...
UMediC's Dual Track Growth Of Distribution And Manufacturing
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
UMediC Group Berhad is involved in the distribution of various branded medical devices and medical consumables and also in developing, manufacturing, ...
Iris Capital And The Role Of Venture Debt In Start Ups
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Venture Capital is common as a source of funding for start up's but its usually equity rather than debt. We speak to Dato' Wan Kamaruzaman Wan Ahmad, ...
Unique Fire Holdings Gets Heated Up For Its ACE Market Listing
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unique Fire Holdings, a family-run business, has been in the fire protection system business since 1975. It is now set to list on Bursa Malaysia's ACE...
Silverlake Axis's Expansion Beyond ASEAN
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, Silverlake Axis provides software solutions and services to the Banking, Insurance, Retail, and government.And...
Equipping The New Generation For The Skills Of Tomorrow
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The latest unemployment figure for Malaysian youth aged 15 - 24 years old stood at 12.5%, far higher than the national unemployment rate of 3.9%. Are ...
Can The Malaysia Digital Rebrand Attract Investors?
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After 25 years of the MSC Malaysia programme to attract digital and technology investment, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is revampin...
Purpose Before Profit For Dilmah Tea
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Founded in 1988, Dilmah Tea has grown from a household name in Sri Lanka to an international icon of Ceylonese tea available in over 100 countries. Bu...
Where Are Markets Heading In 2H22?
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our bi-annual series on where equity markets are heading, we speak to Anand Pathmakanthan, Head of Regional Equity Research, Maybank Invest...
NASA Trailblazer From Muar To Mars
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Florence Tan, SSCG Small Spacecraft Coordination Group Chair and Deputy Chief Technologist at NASA on the National Aeronautics and Space A...
Climate Change Biggest Threat To Food Security
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Covid-19 pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine, and climate change impact are all contributing to the rising cost of food, which in turn has rocketed ...
Taking The First Bite Of The Apple For Recovery
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After two long years, international borders have finally reopened. But what is the pace of recovery for travel companies and has the nature of travel ...
Engines On For MCE
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After two years of losses due the pandemic, has listed auto parts company, MCE Holdings, turned the corner? Or will the near headwinds of rising mater...
Diversifying, Beyond Just Solar Panels
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Plus Solar Systems, the renewable energy company recently rebranded itself to be known as Plus Xnergy Holding as part of its pivot to restructure and ...
Six Months In, An SME And F&B Industry Sit Rep
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Half a year after the economy's reopening after a lost two-year period due to Covid-19, Datuk William Ng, Chairman of Small and Medium Enterprises Ass...
Diversified And Profitable But Below-Radar And Unloved
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Despite moves since 2020 to diversify its market- and client reach that's led to a return to profit amidst globally buoyant energy prices, oil service...
Asean The Centre Of Australia's Foreign Policy
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A whirlwind tour of Asia and the Pacific Islands is indicative of the shift in Australia's foreign policy after the election of the new labour governm...
Russia's Ukraine Invasion: An Update
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Malcolm Davis, Senior Analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, offers an update on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and a wider reading o...
A&W Rooted On Cravibility
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many Malaysians have a nostalgic attachment to A&W, which first set up a presence here in the 1960s. But with rapidly changing consumer taste...
In Malaysia GST Looms, But Oh, The Pros And Cons
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With inflation upon Malaysia and wallets still tight, the govt is spending on aid packages and other election-friendly goodies, all of which come at a...
Are We Ready For School-based Assessments And DLP?
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this month, the government decided to abolish the PT3 examinations in favour of school based assessments to determine students’ performance ...
Traveloka: Can Superapp Status Drive Growth?
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Indonesian online travel start-up Traveloka has grown over the past decade into a USD$3 billion unicorn with presences across Southeast Asia and Austr...
Body Shop Staying Ahead By Keeping Relevant
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before sustainability became the mainstay for cosmetic and toiletry brands, the Body Shop was already ahead of the pack with their focus on fair trade...
Is Crypto's Time In The Sun Over?
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With crypto bellwethers like Bitcoin and Ethereum falling below critical price levels amidst the entire industry facing a maelstrom of regulatory, rep...
Optimax Eyeing Both Younger and Older Generations
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sandy Tan, CEO, Optimax Holdings walks us through how the vision care business has evolved over the past 20 years and how it has been able to leverage...
Cathay Pacific Waiting in the Wings for Recovery
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cathay Pacific Airways has been one of the worst impacted airlines during the Covid-19 pandemic due to China’s zero Covid policy. It started the yea...
The Look East Policy for the Next 40 Years
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the Look East Policy turns 40 years old, what should the new areas of focus be as the relationship between Malaysia and Japan matures especially in...
Rimini Street: Niche Business Model Propelling Growth
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a cost conscious environment, Rimini Street which has been listed on Nasdaq since 2017, has seen double digit growth due to its unique business mod...
The Future is Carbon Trading
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
AirCarbon AirCarbon Exchange ("ACX") is a global exchange involving the voluntary carbon market by tokenizing carbon offsets into 3 fungible carbon as...
Supply Chains Take Centre Stage Amid Global Shocks
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pre-pandemic, supply chains were invisible - but the disruptions over the past two years have put these mysterious networks into the spotlight. We dis...
DHL Express All In on Malaysia
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Global logistics giant DHL is injecting some €690 million worth of investments into its Asia Pacific operations over a two year period, with Malaysi...
Planning for the Next Durian Tsunami
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Teo, Founder and Group CEO of Hernan Corporation shares how Malaysia's largest durian exporter has grown from strength to strength as it expands ...
Rackspace Technology Poised To Expand in Asia
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cloud computing is a popular strategy these days amongst corporations as we see more adoption of public and private cloud services in favour of effici...
Beno Technologies: Are We Ready For E-Bikes?
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Beno Technologies in a Malaysian start up that manufactures the world’s first commercially available hubless e-bike and has sold it to over 70 count...
Epicor: Can ERP Software Relink Broken Supply Chains?
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With supply chains unhinging all over the world thanks to a perfect storm of geopolitical, financial and climate-related factors, will industry-specif...
CNergenz Capitalizing On Smart Factory Tech
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Penang-based electronic manufacturing solutions provider CNergenz raised RM58 million in its IPO on the ACE market this month. What is its growth stra...
Funding Societies Strives to Solve SME Funding Gaps
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Funding Societies as one of the leading peer to peer lender (P2P) in this region tries to solve the funding requirements of businesses by connecting t...
GSK Committed To Patient Outcomes
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
GSK will split into two new companies in 2022, they are GSK and Haleon. So what does this spin-off mean for Malaysia and the healthcare industry? Phil...
Etika Has Big ASEAN Plans
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Santharuban Thurai Sundaram, the CEO of halal beverage company Etika Group, discusses the choice of Malaysia as its ASEAN springboard and its premiumi...
Yew Lee Pacific Group Poised To Expand
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Almost every industry uses industrial brushes for a variety of purposes and it is an often overlooked but crucial element in all businesses. Ang Poh Y...
Philips Domestic Appliances Focusing On Innovation
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic sparked a surge in sales of kitchen appliances, coffee, garment and home care categories. We speak to Nicholas Lee, the Vice Preside...
MoneyMatch: Banks Beware, The Digital Upstarts Are Here
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Naysan Munusamy, the co-founder of transfers and remittances fintech MoneyMatch, discusses being in a winning consortium for one of Malaysia's five di...
Business And Performing Arts Enabling Seagrass Preservation
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chosen as one of six researchers from around the world to receive this year’s Pew Marine Fellowship, Dr. Jillian Ooi, Seagrass Ecologist and Senior ...
CUCKOO: More Than Just Water Purifier
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CUCKOO has made itself a household name when it comes to water purifier but they aspire for the brand to represent more than that. However, with CUCKO...
APU, The Only KPI Is Employability
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has changed higher education permanently but have institutions been able to pivot? How does it manage to remain profitable yet offer worl...
Can StashAway Outpace Competition?
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michele Ferrario, CEO and Co-Founder of StashAway shares with us his strategies to navigate market volatility, how investors should react during this ...
Health White Paper: Can It Right The Wrongs?
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Malaysia’s health white paper is due soon. Will it however be able to address the plethora of issues that existed even before the pandemic in a sust...
Malaysia: Wisely Conservative On Crypto
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unlike Singapore, Malaysia has taken a conservative approach to the cryptocurrency industry, in retrospect a wise approach given the past week's turmo...
Finding Value In Abandoned Property
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a sluggish property market, how challenging is it for a niche property company to grow fourfold? Datuk Seri Yap Ngan Choy, Executive Chairman and G...
Malaysian Bar: Defenders Of The Judiciary
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Concerns over independence of the judiciary have come to the forefront recently, with prominent lawyers calling for the Malaysian Bar to stage a march...
ASEAN's FDI Beauty Contest: Who Wins, Who Loses?
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The battle for FDI in Covid-ravaged Southeast Asia has never been fiercer, with Kuala Lumpur also grappling with additional political and policy headw...
EU Response To War In Ukraine
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Europe Day is the the anniversary of the Schuman declaration that is the foundation of political cooperation that was supposed to make war between Eur...
Measuring Progress In Gender Equity & Equality In Corporate Malaysia
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Despite comprising roughly half of Malaysia's labour population, women make up a small fraction of seats on corporate boards and as heads of publicly ...
Can MGTC Catalyst Malaysia Achieve Its Net-Zero Target?
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor, CEO of Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) shares his perspective on its catalytic role for green...
Will Raya's Retail Boom Persist?
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After two years of pandemic restrictions, this year's Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations are highly anticipated by Malaysians nationwide. But are cost ...
South Africa: Non-Aligned, But Not Neutral
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
South Africa is one of the leading economies on the African continent and seen as an influential middle-power in geopolitics. So its abstention on sev...
How Will RHL Ventures Triple Its Assets In 5 years?
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
RHL Ventures, the venture capitalist company that was founded by 3 young founders of illustrious families in 2016, have ambitious plans to triple its ...
Poland's Place In A Polarized World
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we are aware, it has been almost two months since Russia invaded Ukraine and despite strong condemnation by a majority of countries around the worl...
Farm Fresh's Regional Ambitions
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Local dairy producer Farm Fresh Berhad debuted on the Main Market in March 2022 to much investor enthusiasm. But will economic cost pressures deflate ...
Demise Of Books Exaggerated, Even In Malaysia
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As part of World Book and Copyright day, we speak to Chong Ton Sin, founder of Gerakbudaya, and Amir Muhammad, founder of Buku FIXI on the business of...
Ghana Looking To Boost Trade Relations With Malaysia
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ghana and Malaysia have more in common than you think, as we were both British colonies that gained independence in 1957 and we also share a similar p...
Duopharma: Strategizing Beyond Vaccines
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Duopharma Biotech Berhad, the distributor of the Sinopharm vaccine, was one of the winners of the pandemic. But with a price cap set by the government...
How Does Central Global Berhad Juggle Tape Manufacturing And Construction?
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Central Global Berhad has been a pioneer in high temp tape manufacturing since 1972 and in recent years the company has also ventured into the constru...
For Art's Sake
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In conjunction with World Art Day, we have a special panel discussion with Lim Wei Ling of Wei Ling Gallery, a contemporary art gallery located in KL ...
Will Embraer's E2 Take Flight In Malaysian Skies?
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer is a minnow in contrast to market giants Boeing and Airbus, especially in the Asia-Pacific. However, the plan...
Can The Carrier Man Can?
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chong Wai Yen, Managing Director, Carrier Malaysia shares with us how Carrier, the original inventor of the air conditioning system, is planning to ex...
CrowdStrike's Ventures In Asia
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CrowdStrike is a well-known name in the endpoint cybersecurity sector. As worldwide spending on security and risk management technology is expected to...
The Czech Republic's Role In The Heart Of Europe
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Already host to more than 150 thousand Ukrainian refugees, the Czech Republic has also become the first NATO member state to send tanks to Ukraine fol...
Tourism Malaysia Always In Business
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After two years devoid of international tourism, Malaysia fully reopened its borders this month to much fanfare. Has the pandemic provided an opportun...
Bermaz Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With supply chain disruptions, labour shortages and high oil prices plaguing the world, how does it all impact the local automotive industry, specific...
As Borders Reopen, Time To Rebrand Malaysia?
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The government is expecting tourism to contribute as much as 12% towards GDP eventually but is this achievable and what is the roadmap? We speak to Da...
The Hollowing Of Malaysia's August House
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Dato Mohammad Ariff Md Yusof is the author of ‘Parliament Unexpected’, a book in which he discusses his recoll...
As Ukraine Invasion Drags, Do Global Debt Risks Rise?
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James McCormack, Global Head of Sovereign Ratings at Fitch Ratings, addresses the possibility of sovereign debt default risks due to Russia's invasion...
Killing The Frogs With The Anti Hopping Law
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The cabinet has delayed the Anti Hopping Law but is this critical for a democracy like Malaysia? Datuk Seri Azalina Othman, Former Deputy Speaker of D...
Aurelius: A New Kid In The Healthcare Block
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Backed by Navis Capital, Aurelius Healthcare has recently acquired Nilai Medical Center and renamed it as Aurelius Hospital Nilai. But what are their ...
Westports's Growth Is Hinged On Concession Agreement
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the world continues to grapple with supply chain disruptions caused by the numerous factory or plant shutdowns occurring in parts of the world as t...
University Of Nottingham Malaysia: Flying Solo, Post-Pandemic
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Sarah Metcalfe, Interim Provost and CEO of University of Nottingham Malaysia, addresses the challenges of getting students back on campus, p...
MRT3 Circle Line Could Transform The City
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The MRT3 Circle Line will have 31 stations, with 40km of elevated tracks and 11km of underground tunnels that stretch into a circular alignment a...
From War To Sport: Can The MOU Change Malaysian Politics?
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The tabling of an anti-hopping law during the first session of Parliament in 2022 was one of the key conditions of the MOU between the Federal Governm...
The Ukraine War, A 1 Month Update
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The war in Ukraine continues into its 2nd month with no signs of peace. We speak to H. E. Olexander Nechytaylo, Ambassador of Ukraine to Malaysia for ...
BAC Education Bullish On Hybrid Learning
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the squeeze on student enrollment due to the Covid-19 pandemic, BAC Education Group has been investing in hybrid infrastructure to make the be...
Carousell, The Marketplace Unicorn Shares Big Plans For Malaysia
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carousell is one of the leading classified marketplaces that has attained unicorn status with more than USD1 billion valuation. We speak to Tang Siew ...