The Breakfast Grille
Episodes
Focus On Containing Outbreak And Businesses, Not Just Handouts
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Carmelo Ferlito, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) discusses the government's approach in stimulating the econ...
Focus On Containing Outbreak And Businesses, Not Just Handouts
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Carmelo Ferlito, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) discusses the government's approach in stimulating the econ...
Register the Undocumented
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After when it was reported that a group of Rohingya refugees may have been part of the Tabligh event at the mosque in Seri Petaling, which caused the ...
Grab Tussles with Pandemic as Merchants, Drivers Flail
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's all hands on deck for the Southeast Asian superapp as its core ride-hailing product struggles to deal with a mammoth drop in orders due to moveme...
Keeping The Nation Fed
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the Movement Control Order, the availability of food has been a priority and focus. Our government has been assuring us that supplies have remain...
Covid-19 Fight Lacks Coordination, Openness and Transparency
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss with Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, the Head of the Covid 19 Taskforce for Selangor, and former Health Minister on how far we are from flat...
Never A Better Time Than Now to Buy, Mobius Says
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bargains are emerging everywhere, and selective buying of financially healthy companies with good prospects should be considered, Dr Mark Mobius of Mo...
Never A Better Time Than Now to Buy, Mobius Says
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bargains are emerging everywhere, and selective buying of financially healthy companies with good prospects should be considered, Dr Mark Mobius of Mo...
Do Comedians Have A Role In Political And National Discourse?
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In conjunction with April Fool’s Day, we speak to local comedy headliners, Kavin Jay and Dr Jason Leong, on the current state of Malaysian comed...
Small Is Beautiful
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eng Aik Meng, CEO of TE Asia Healthcare Partners, backed by private equity giant TPG, talks about his strategy of investing in specialist hospitals an...
Humanitarian Solutions Not Enough To Solve Political Problems
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the world is swept up in fear of the Covid-19 pandemic, it's easy to forget that many of the world's humanitarian crises still remain unresolved. O...
More Fragmentation, Further Localisation and Deeper Cold Wars - Global Trade in a Post-COVID-19 World
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, global trade was already fragmenting courtesy of the US-China trade war. Businesses were struggling with unpredict...
Governments Can't Go It Alone
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Since the Perikatan Nasional government came to power, there have been questions of whether the coalition will be able to remain together until the ne...
Recession, a Result of the Flattening Curve
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the coronavirus pandemic and no vaccine, many countries including Malaysia have imposed various forms of movement control. The cost of that is an...
Recession, a Result of the Flattening Curve
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the coronavirus pandemic and no vaccine, many countries including Malaysia have imposed various forms of movement control. The cost of that is an...
Malaysia Needs ‘New Deal’ Response to Triple Whammy Hit to Country
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Triple Whammy slamming Malaysia is at a level not seen since the second World War, which means a military level response is needed, says DAP Polit...
High Fever and Headaches for Construction Player Kimlun
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Prior to Malaysia’s triple whammy of oil price shocks, political upheaval and covid-19, the Johor-based property and construction firm Kimlun Co...
Measuring Happiness
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve heard of the World Happiness Report, which told us that Finland is the happiest country in the world two years running. But how are these ...
Measuring Happiness
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve heard of the World Happiness Report, which told us that Finland is the happiest country in the world two years running. But how are these ...
SAP Malaysia - Towards Cloud-Based Solutions
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SAP is a market leader in Enterprise Resource Planning solutions, originating in Germany. Now, with industry 4.0 on the horizon and more and more comp...
SAP Malaysia - Towards Cloud-Based Solutions
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SAP is a market leader in Enterprise Resource Planning solutions, originating in Germany. Now, with industry 4.0 on the horizon and more and more comp...
From O&G to the Friendly Skies
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With plunging oil prices, can any oil and gas company remain unscathed? Tan Kay Vin, executive director of T7 Global Berhad a Malaysian listed oil and...
From O&G to the Friendly Skies
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With plunging oil prices, can any oil and gas company remain unscathed? Tan Kay Vin, executive director of T7 Global Berhad a Malaysian listed oil and...
Out with the Old, In with the New
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pakai Industries is one of Malaysia's oldest kitchen and bathroom companies established in 1969. Has this very below the radar company kept up with th...
Out with the Old, In with the New
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pakai Industries is one of Malaysia's oldest kitchen and bathroom companies established in 1969. Has this very below the radar company kept up with th...
Striking for Black Gold in These Tough Times
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd, a listed Malaysian oil and gas company has successful geographically diversified away from Malaysia with 60% of revenue fr...
South China Sea - Historic Rights and Regional Resolutions
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maritime and territorial disputes in the South China Sea continue to be a source of uncertainty- China's increasingly assertive stance and ASEAN's ina...
Green Energy, Seeing The Light Of Day
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With growing awareness over the importance of sustainability and clean sources of energy, the Malaysian solar power industry has grown fivefold over t...
Can Fave Become The E-Wallet Favourite?
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bank Negara Malaysia has encouraged the development of e-wallets and new forms of financing, in the quest for Malaysia to become a cashless society. I...
Strengthening Ties Post-Brexit
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The UK and Malaysia have a long history, stretching into the modern day. As bilateral trade partners, and with the UK a favoured destination for Malay...
In a Muhyiddin-Led Malaysia, Fears of Race-Based Politics Return
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Less than two years on from Malaysia’s political emancipation with GE14 and once again, the country is in political turmoil. Chandran Nair, the ...
In a Muhyiddin-Led Malaysia, Fears of Race-Based Politics Return
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Less than two years on from Malaysia’s political emancipation with GE14 and once again, the country is in political turmoil. Chandran Nair, the ...
Women in the Workforce: Progress, But Still More To Do
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In conjunction with International Women’s Day, we take a look at progress that’s been made, policies that are needed and concerns going fo...
Women in the Workforce: Progress, But Still More To Do
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In conjunction with International Women’s Day, we take a look at progress that’s been made, policies that are needed and concerns going fo...
Helping Malaysians Get Better Scores
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CTOS is one of the leading credit scoring agencies in Malaysia with a plethora of data. So we speak to the Group CEO, Dennis Martin about the security...
Helping Malaysians Get Better Scores
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CTOS is one of the leading credit scoring agencies in Malaysia with a plethora of data. So we speak to the Group CEO, Dennis Martin about the security...
Covid-19, the Black Swan We Fear?
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With infection rates rising globally, will Covid 19 be the feared black swan event that will derail the longest economic boom cycle in history? How wi...
Malaysia Needs Leaders of Merit
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Malaysia in a political whirlwind and seeing a change of government, we speak to long time politician Dato' Mohd Zaid bin Ibrahim, Former Ministe...
Reframing Malaysian Politics
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first official day under a Perikatan Nasional government, and many are still reeling from the mid-term transition of power which has been unp...
Reframing Malaysian Politics
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first official day under a Perikatan Nasional government, and many are still reeling from the mid-term transition of power which has been unp...
Crisis in Malaysia: Is There a Way Forward?
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Political scientist Wong Chin Huat and SUHAKAM Commissioner Dato' Mah Weng Kwai discuss the constitutional and political repercussions of the collapse...
Crisis in Malaysia: Is There a Way Forward?
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Political Scientist Wong Chin Huat and Suhakam Commissioner Dato Mah Weng Kwai discuss the constitutional and political repercussions of the collapse ...
The Malaysian Political Whirlwind
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Malaysians continue to hold their collective breath as we wait to find out who will emerge as Prime Minister and whether we might see a "unity governm...
The Malaysian Political Whirlwind
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Malaysians continue to hold their collective breath as we wait to find out who will emerge as Prime Minister and whether we might see a "unity governm...
Rais Hussin: Neither Snap Elections Nor Unity Government
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bersatu's Head of Policy and Strategy wishes the clock could be turned back for Pakatan Harapan to be still whole to fulfill election aspirations. Whi...
All Change As Malaysia Reels From Political Storm
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jahabar Sadiq of The Malaysian Insight and Karim Raslan of the KRA Group discuss the events behind PM Tun Dr Mahathir's resignation and what lies in s...
All Change As Malaysia Reels From Political Storm
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jahabar Sadiq of The Malaysian Insight and Karim Raslan of the KRA Group discuss the events behind PM Tun Dr Mahathir's resignation and what lies in s...
Razer Seeks Edge with Digital Bank Applications in Malaysia and Singapore
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Li Meng Lee of Razer Global discusses his global youth bank, centrepiece of his application for digital banking licenses in Malaysia and Singapore.See...
Wangsa Maju - Hawkers, Housing, and, Health Clinics
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Members of Parliament are often our first port of call, when it comes to fixing issues within our constituencies. Today, on the Breakfast Grille, Wang...
Closing the Inequality Gap in Migration
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The theme of this year's World Social Justice Day is 'Closing the Inequalities Gap to Achieve Social Justice'. In line with that, on the Breakfast Gri...
Closing the Inequality Gap in Migration
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The theme of this year's World Social Justice Day is 'Closing the Inequalities Gap to Achieve Social Justice'. In line with that, on the Breakfast Gri...
Etika - Not Just a Beverage Company
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the sole retailer and distributor of the PepsiCo brand of drinks, Etika Holdings' products are a familiar sight on shelves around the world. Yet in...
5th Wave of Development for Langkawi
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Langkawi a sleepy backwater has been transformed into a major tourist destination but the question is for the billions that have been poured into its ...
5th Wave of Development for Langkawi
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Langkawi a sleepy backwater has been transformed into a major tourist destination but the question is for the billions that have been poured into its ...
Tolls, Economic Slowdowns and Viruses, as Explained by Tony Pua
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Political Secretary to the Minister of Finance addresses public concerns about the government's strategy on highways, a fast-slowing economy and t...
Tolls, Economic Slowdowns and Viruses, as Explained by Tony Pua
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Political Secretary to the Minister of Finance addresses public concerns about the government's strategy on highways, a fast-slowing economy and t...
As Governments Pull Out, Will Pleasure Drive Growth?
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Karex Berhad became the world’s largest condom manufacturer in 2012 with the ability to produce 5 billion pieces and sell over 3 billion to supp...
As Governments Pull Out, Will Pleasure Drive Growth?
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Karex Berhad became the world’s largest condom manufacturer in 2012 with the ability to produce 5 billion pieces and sell over 3 billion to supp...
Leaping to ACE and then Mainboard
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chang Wai Hoong, Executive Director and co-founder of LEAP-listed MyKris International, internet services provider to IOI, Kenanga and Rakuten, among ...
Never Let A Crisis Go To Waste
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scientists have been warning governments of a coronavirus outbreak similar to the Wuhan virus due to human contact with wildlife. But often times, bus...
Women in STEM - Give A Helping Hand
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In conjunction with the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we ask the question: is enough being done to encourage more women to take up ...
Women in STEM - Give A Helping Hand
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In conjunction with the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we ask the question of is enough being done to encourage more women to take u...
Lembah Pantai, The Dichotomy Of Kuala Lumpur
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With slightly more than 80,000 voters, Fahmi Fadzil the member of Parliament for Lembah Pantai has his hands full tackling issues of education, unempl...
Lembah Pantai, The Dichotomy Of Kuala Lumpur
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With slightly more than 80,000 voters, Fahmi Fadzil the member of Parliament for Lembah Pantai has his hands full tackling issues of education, unempl...
To Coke, Add AI and Restaurants
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Datuk Jared Lim, the new ED of Sino Hua An International, discusses the metallurgical coke company's expansion into web solutions and restaurants. Som...
Powerwell Powering On
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Electric switchboard and switchgear manufacturer Powerwell Holdings Berhad listed on the Ace markets early this year. We speak to Ricky Lee, Executive...
Powerwell Powering On
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Electric switchboard and switchgear manufacturer Powerwell Holdings Berhad listed on the Ace markets early this year. We speak to Ricky Lee, Executive...
Tourism Malaysia Needs Clear Messaging During Health & Safety Fears
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is undeniable that tourism dollars and by extension promotional dollars are important to the economy. But what is the promotional message in the wa...
Tourism Malaysia Needs Clear Messaging During Health & Safety Fears
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is undeniable that tourism dollars and by extension promotional dollars are important to the economy. But what is the promotional message in the wa...
GoCar Going Places
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Car sharing companies are a disruption to the entire transportation model with wide acceptance in US and Europe. But will such a service find a place ...
Go Car Going Places
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Car sharing companies are a disruption to the entire transportation model with wide acceptance in US and Europe. But will such a service find a place ...
Bringing Love and Passion to The Body Shop
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Innature Bhd is the sole retailer and distributor for The Body Shop products in Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia. Now, as they head towards a listing on...
Bringing Love and Passion to The Body Shop
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Innature Bhd is the sole retailer and distributor for The Body Shop products in Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia. Now, as they head towards a listing on...
Dego Ride Up And Running, But Will Bike-Hailing Take Off?
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bike-hailing has been in the news lately, with the government allowing them to operate for 6 months during a proof of concept period. Dego Ride starte...
Germany’s Malaysia Trade Love-In and Tech Innovation
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trade with Malaysia, Germany’s economic engine, its contribution to the Eurozone’s common market and efforts to innovate in data and the I...
Can Carsome Change The Used-Car Business And Turn A Profit?
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Founded in 2015, Carsome is a one-stop shop for car buyers and sellers, providing a full-stack selling solution from inspection to ownership transfer....
Can Carsome Change The Used-Car Business And Turn A Profit?
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Founded in 2015, Carsome is a one-stop shop for car buyers and sellers, providing a full-stack selling solution from inspection to ownership transfer....
Tropicana Tapping The Tourist Market
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the property market, 2019 was a challenging one. But in this new decade, have things taken a turn? Or will property sales still be slow? We speak ...
Wasteland to Wonderland, and Aspiring Harvard of the East
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah, one of Malaysia's foremost entrepreneurs, and Founder and Chairman of the Sunway Group, talks about his entrepreneurial jour...
Wasteland to Wonderland, and Aspiring Harvard of the East
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah, one of Malaysia's foremost entrepreneurs, and Founder and Chairman of the Sunway Group, talks about his entrepreneurial jour...
Rehabilitating The Image of the Election Commission
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Electoral Reform Committee was formed shortly after GE14, in August of 2018. They were given a two year mandate, with their deadline fast approach...
Liberalisation Changing The General Insurance Market for Good
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It has been more than 3 years since the liberalisation of the general insurance market by Bank Negara Malaysia with a shift to a flexible pricing mode...
Sephora - Beauty In the Age of E-commerce
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The retail landscape is changing, with more people turning to the convenience of e-commerce to fulfil their shopping needs. Amid this, Sephora has lai...
Lendlease Going Places With TRX
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lendlease, a global property and development company with AUD$100 billion of projects in the pipeline is known for landmark projects like Tate Britain...
Lendlease Going Places With TRX
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lendlease, a global property and development company with AUD$100 billion of projects in the pipeline is known for landmark projects like Tate Britain...
Small Things Lead to Big
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Rezal Khairi Ahmad, CEO of NanoMalaysia, a government-owned, non-profit nanotechnology commercialisation and industrialisation agency, discusses th...
Beyond CPO - Is SDO The Future of Sime Darby Plantations?
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sime Darby Oils (SDO) represents the consolidation of Sime Darby Plantations downstream operations worldwide under one new name. It’s the planta...
A&W - Nostalgia and a New Demographic
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A&W was one of the first major fast food chains to step foot in Malaysia in 1963. Nearly 60 years on, and as the brand enters its second century o...
A&W - Nostalgia and a New Demographic
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A&W was one of the first major fast food chains to step foot in Malaysia in 1963. Nearly 60 years on, and as the brand enters its second century o...
Touch n’ Go eWallet - A Super Financial App In The Making?
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Although later to the game, Touch n’ Go eWallet is amongst the fastest growing mobile payment apps in the country and has been aggressive with i...
Touch n’ Go eWallet - A Super Financial App In The Making?
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Although later to the game, Touch n’ Go eWallet is amongst the fastest growing mobile payment apps in the country and has been aggressive with i...
Aramex - Building Trading Lanes
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amid the rise of e-commerce, the logistics industry has become increasingly disrupted. Faced with rising competition and new technologies, how will Ar...
Aramex - Building Trading Lanes
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amid the rise of e-commerce, the logistics industry has become increasingly disrupted. Faced with rising competition and new technologies, how will Ar...
Sunny Future Ahead
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Malaysia wants to increase its capacity for solar power from about 0.5GW to 5.8GW by 2025. ACE-listed Solarvest Holdings will be a major beneficiary b...
Sunny Future Ahead
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Malaysia wants to increase its capacity for solar power from about 0.5GW to 5.8GW by 2025. ACE-listed Solarvest Holdings will be a major beneficiary b...
Pockets of Opportunity In Bursa Malaysia
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Despite a poor FBMKLCI performance for 2019, we take a closer look at equity markets to ask if the dismal performance was across the board. To answer ...
Pockets of Opportunity In Bursa Malaysia
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Despite a poor FBMKLCI performance for 2019, we take a closer look at equity markets to ask if the dismal performance was across the board. To answer ...
RSPO: Transparency Helps Fight Haze but More Needs To be Done
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
RSPO's outgoing CEO Datuk Darrel Webber says that most of its members are compliant in sustainable planting practices but the government needs to look...
RSPO: Transparency Helps Fight Haze but More Needs To be Done
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
RSPO's outgoing CEO Datuk Darrel Webber says that most of its members are compliant in sustainable planting practices but the government needs to look...
Lighting up Lives
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A century old business has changed its name from Philips Lighting to Signify as the company changes strategy to stay relevant in the age of LED lights...