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Formula For Success

09 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Andre Hoffman, Asia Pacific president of L'Occitane, talks about the challenges expanding in China and its product diversification plans. There will b...

Germany Projects Calm Exterior as Market Maelstrom Grips US, Eurozone, Asia

08 Aug 2011

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Deputy German Foreign Minister Dr.Werner Hoyer discusses: - Position of Euro, Eurozone as safe haven in face of US economic concerns, debt downgrade;...

Swiss Interest

04 Aug 2011

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HE Dr Rolf Lenz, the Swiss ambassador, gives an update on trade and Swiss investments in Malaysia, the impact of the rise of the Swiss franc on its ex...

In Malaysia and Singapore, Upside Exists for these Reclaimers of Land

02 Aug 2011

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Benalec Holdings Bhd Group Managing Director Vincent Leaw discusses: - Its recent listing;  - Its business of marine construction, vessel charter...

Malaysia's Buffett on US Debt Talks, Eurozone, Malaysian IPOs and Growth Outlook

01 Aug 2011

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Tan Teng Boo Capital Dynamics Asset Management Sdn Bhd Tan Teng Boo, Managing Director of Capital Dynamics Asset Management Sdn Bhd, discusses: - The ...

The Business of Child Nutrition in a Southeast Asian Context

29 Jul 2011

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Danone Dumex Malaysia Sdn Bhd Managing Director Toni Brendish discusses: - Details of its Malaysia business and operations;- Investment capital; - Sta...

Tripling Market Capitalisation

28 Jul 2011

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Datuk Che Azizuddin Ismail, CEO of Konsortium Logistik, tells how it will triple the market capitalisation of the company to RM1 billion by 2015 throu...

Malaysia-Australia Asylum Deal: A Human Rights Debacle

28 Jul 2011

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Phil Robertson, Deputy director, Human Rights Watch (Asia division), discusses: - The negative implications of the asylum seeker deal recently signed ...

Jumpstarting a Billion-Dollar Premium-Grade Engine Oil Business

27 Jul 2011

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Petronas Base Oil (M) Sdn Bhd CEO Joe Rousmaniere provides details of and discusses: - A short overview of Base Oils; - Details of its complexity, pla...

The 'B' in BRIC: Brazil's Economic Emergence, and Malaysia's Role in this Growth

26 Jul 2011

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Brazil Ambassador Sergio Arruda discusses: - Malaysia's role in Brazil's global economic roadmap; - Value of trade 2011 - outlook; - Breakdown of tra...

Higher Growth In Takaful

25 Jul 2011

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Hans de Cuyper, CEO of Etiqa Insurance & Takaful, the second largest insurance company and largest Takaful operator in Malaysia, says the group's ...

US Debt Ceiling Debates to Sideline Investors, though US Economy Strengthening

25 Jul 2011

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Dodge Dorland, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Landor & Fuest Capital Managers, discusses whether market risks have inched up a couple of...

To Keep a Billion-Dollar Industry Alive, Sustainability is the Way Forward

21 Jul 2011

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Darrel Webber, Secretary-General of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), discusses: - Primary aims; - Initial difficulties in creating RSPO ...

Sugary Start

20 Jul 2011

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Chua Say Sin, CEO of MSM Malaysia Holdings, explains the upside and plans of the company. It made an impressive debut on its listing day where the sha...

Co-ordinated Approach To Eliminate Poverty

15 Jul 2011

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Jeremy Hobbs, Executive Director of Oxfam International, tells Noelle Lim how Oxfam is bringing change to the poorest countries. Food security is...

Steely Growth In China

12 Jul 2011

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Muktesh Mukherjee of China Oriental Group, one of the biggest steelmakers in China, tells his outlook for the company that provides H-section steel to...

Handling The Melamine Crisis

11 Jul 2011

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Su Chin Hock, Managing Director of Perfect Food, the manufacturer of Julie's biscuits explains how he handled the melamine crisis in 2008 that resulte...

200 Acres To Be Developed In BU

08 Jul 2011

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Dato CK Teo, director of Bandar Utama City Corporation, tells his plans to develop the remaining 200 acres of Bandar Utama township, and interest in a...

In Targeting Small Explorers, One Firm Aims to Bloom Under a SPAC Structure

07 Jul 2011

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Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad MD Dr.Kenneth Pereira discusses: - Reasons behind taking nearly two years after the Securities Commission (SC) introduced th...

Dependent On One Customer

05 Jul 2011

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Dr Tan Seng Chuan, Managing Director of Inari Berhad, tells the investment fundamentals of the semiconductor packaging company including its dependenc...

Steeling for Times Times Ahead

04 Jul 2011

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Melewar Industrial Group Group CEO Azlan Abdullah discusses: - His promotion to the parent and what his fresh scope is; - Short details on its three ...

Hard To Get Funding

01 Jul 2011

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Pun Kai Loon, the Artistic Director of Dama Orchestra, talks about the challenges running the performing group - one being getting funding with hardly...

Positive Growth Prospects

29 Jun 2011

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Dr Abu Hasan Ismail, the CEO and founder of Prestariang Berhad, presents his case why investors should invest in the ICT certification and s...

Banking on Bangsar South for Future Growth

28 Jun 2011

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ASX-listed UOA Group COO David Khor discusses: - Background to the UOA Group and beginnings; - Business entirely in Malaysia yet dual listing in Aust...

For this German Industrial Giant, Localisation, Electric Cars and Altruism is the Future

23 Jun 2011

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Martin Hayes, President and Managing Director of Bosch in Southeast Asia & Managing Director of Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd Malaysia discusses:- Damage t...

Cathay's Dragon Air Pares Industry Headwinds, CEO Says

20 Jun 2011

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Cathay Pacific Chief Executive John Slosar discusses: - IATA June profit cut;  - Air cargo as a forward indicator;  - Singapore breaking thr...

Down But Not Out

17 Jun 2011

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Datuk Seri Chua Soi Lek, and his son Tee Yong, tells what MCA is doing to win back support, its political relevance and the impact of Datuk ...

Design Economy To Replace Information Economy

16 Jun 2011

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Zayn Khan, group CEO of Thinkscape, a brand strategy and design firm talks about putting design in the core of what we do to leapfrog the competition ...

More Transparency Needed

15 Jun 2011

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His Excellency Vijay Gokhale talks about the benefits of CECA or the Comprehensive Economic Co-operation pact that was signed by Malaysia and India an...

Benefiting From Japan

14 Jun 2011

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Sandra Wong, Non-Executive Director at Jaya Tiasa Holdings Berhad, tells us the growth plans and outlook for the oil palm plantation and timber c...

Outwards and Onwards: From Japan-Centric to Global-Centric

09 Jun 2011

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Fujitsu Malaysia President Charles Lew discusses: - Its Malaysia business and which segment forms the bulk of its business here;- Its clients, which i...

Of Windmills, Water Management, Globalisation and Islamisation

03 Jun 2011

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Netherlands Ambassador Paul Bekkers discusses: - Trade between Malaysia and the Netherlands;- Reasons for Malaysia's trade surplus with Netherlands;- ...

Property Giant Seeks Stable Income; Sees Market Trending towards Medium-End

26 May 2011

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Sime Darby Property Managing Director Datuk Tunku Putra Badlishah Tunku Annuar talks about: - The general demand outlook for the property market; - Ou...

Chase Perdana's Tan Sri Mohan on his Collaboration with Johns Hopkins Hospital

24 May 2011

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Chase Perdana Executive Chairman Tan Sri Datuk Dr Mohan Swami speaks about: - The outlook for property - construction sector in Malaysia; - Where is t...

Ambitious Plans For Expansion

23 May 2011

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Badrul Hisham Mahari, the CEO of TDM Berhad, explains the company's growth plans and gives an indication of its dividend growth plan. TDM has one of t...

UOA Development Banks on Integrated Approach and Fat Margins to Bolster Bursa Debut

19 May 2011

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UOA Development Bhd Director Alan Charles Winduss talks about its upcoming IPO, addressing issues such as: - Progress of roadshow;- Cornerstone invest...

More Magical Advertising

18 May 2011

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Sailendra K, CEO of MagiqAds, the retail media specialist, explains why in-store advertising is picking up versus other media platforms, and the innov...

Benefit From Expired Patents

16 May 2011

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Dato' Lee Fang Hsin, President and Group MD of YSP Southeast Asia, tells what are the positive catalysts for the company, and the reason for investing...

From Telco to Oil and Gas, a Great Leap Forward

13 May 2011

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Keywest Global Communications Bhd Executive Director Stephen Ng discusses his plans to transform his telco services company into an upstream oil and g...

Growing Deliciously

10 May 2011

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Michael Saxon, Director of Hospitality & Lifestyle Division and CEO of the Delicious Group, tells the group's expansion plans, and what makes the ...

Level Playing Field For Private Schools

06 May 2011

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Datuk Freida Pillus and Dr Iskandar Rizal Hamzah of Cempaka School tell their outlook for private schools, and why more parents are moving their ...

China, Cloaked by Layers of Opaqueness, Might Not Be All It Seems

05 May 2011

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Fraser JT Howie is Managing Director of CLSA Singapore and Author of "Red Capitalism", a book which debunks the Chinese economic miracle. He discusses...

Banking on 125 Years of History and Tradition, Mercedes Sees Sales Staying Strong

04 May 2011

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Mercedes Benz Malaysia CEO & President Roland Folger talks about: His priorities for his stint in Malaysia; His biggest challenges and the biggest...

Out of Johor, Cutting-Edge Vacuum Cleaners, Hand Driers and Bladeless Fans

03 May 2011

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Martin McCourt, Chief Executive of Dyson Ltd, the maker of cutting-edge vacuum cleaners, hand driers and fans, talks about: - Its decision to move man...

Investments Going Up

29 Apr 2011

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Datuk Jalilah Baba, Director General of Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida), explains how the corporatisation of Mida will shorten ...

Scaling Up Quickly

28 Apr 2011

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Jens Reisch, the CEO of Allianz Malaysia, explains how the company is able to scale up quickly. It is looking to lower premiums, introduce microi...

Online Media Does Not Rule Yet

27 Apr 2011

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Although the growth of online subscription, led by international readers, is outpacing print, John Ridding, the CEO of the Financial Ti...

MRT's July Groundbreaking Raises Hopes for an Improved Public Transport System

26 Apr 2011

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Syarikat Prasarana Group Managing Director Shahril Mokthar talks about how the new MRT might address previous complaints of unreliability, delays, bre...

The World in 2050 And Malaysia's Place at the Top Table

25 Apr 2011

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HSBC Senior Global Economist Karen Ward discusses her report, 'The World in 2050', where among other things, she forecasts Malaysia as being among the...

Public Policy Can Superceed Competition Act

21 Apr 2011

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Shila Dorai Raj, the Head of the Interim Competition Unit, explains that anti-competitive behaviour would include price fixing and restricting supply&...

Nothing Is Certain But Taxes

20 Apr 2011

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Datuk Dr Mohd Shukor Mahfar, CEO of the Inland Revenue Board, gives us an idea how many people pay taxes, and the management of the Board. See omnystu...

A Gem To Be Discovered?

18 Apr 2011

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Datuk Kamarul Redzuan Muhamed, CEO of Uzma Berhad explains the growth potential of the company that helps oil majors locate and produce oil. The plan ...

Making Sarawak The Richest State?

15 Apr 2011

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Chris Tan, Director at Pemandu, gives an update on notable achievements of the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) like investments in oil and gas...

Improving Suria KLCC

14 Apr 2011

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Andrew Brien, CEO of Suria KLCC, explains how Suria is defending its position as the premier shopping destination in light of competition from newer m...

Golf's Asian Tour and its Efforts to Become as Popular - and Rich - as Football and Cricket

13 Apr 2011

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Kyi Hla Han, Chairman of Golf's Asian Tour, discusses the business of golf, and its management: whether it is for-profit, how it is run and its revenu...

Small Is Good?

12 Apr 2011

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Chan Kin Meng, Executive Director at Beneton Properties and Committee Member of REHDA Youth, explains why the company prefers to remain a boutique pla...

What's Your Right To Win?

11 Apr 2011

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Cesare Mainardi, Managing Director of Booz & Co North America, talks about examples in pursuing the coherent premium strategy to win in busin...

Lat, The National Treasure

08 Apr 2011

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Datuk Mohamad Nor Khalid or Lat, the most famous cartoonist in Malaysia, shares insights about his life, characters in his works, race relations,...

Big Boats to Carry the World's Goods: the High-Stakes Business of Container Shipping

07 Apr 2011

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Thomas Knudsen, CEO of Maersk Line Asia Pacific, talks about how the largest container ship operator and supply vessel operator in the world views glo...

As Down Under Moves On Up, A Raft of Political and Economic Challenges Await

06 Apr 2011

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Australian High Commissioner Miles Kupa talks about warming Malaysian-Australia relations, potential Australian participation in the Economic Transfor...

Tapping Into Rising Wealth Of Asians

05 Apr 2011

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Paul Harris, Asia Pacific Regional Director of Rolls Royce, talks about how he is growing the brand and tapping into the rapidly rising wealth of...

How a Private Malaysian College Spreads its Wings

01 Apr 2011

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HELP Corp Bhd Group President Dato' Dr. Paul Chan talks about plans to become a Multi Campus City University by 2012, expansion in Asia and developed ...

For This Malaysian Institution, The Delicate Act of Balancing Growth with Stability

31 Mar 2011

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F&N Holdings Bhd CEO Dato' Ng Jui Sia talks about the dynamics and drivers behind its soft drinks, Dairies and property businesses. He then discus...

For a PC Giant, Solutions and Services is its Growth Path

30 Mar 2011

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Dell Global Business Center Sdn Bhd Managing Director Bobbi Dangerfield talks about its 15-year history in Malaysia, the extent of its business here, ...

Diamonds and Gold, a Store of Value in Uncertain Times

29 Mar 2011

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Habib Jewels MD Dato’ Meer Habib talks about the company's history, early days, how it started. He then discusses its listing in 1998 and subseq...

In Eyewear, A Razor-Sharp Focus on Growth Pays Off

28 Mar 2011

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Focus Point Bhd President/CEO Datuk Liaw Choon Liang talks about the start of his business in 1989, the business model, growth plans and the poison pe...

Desperately Seeking Talent

25 Mar 2011

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Talent Corporation CEO Johan Merican talks about the quest to attract Malaysians who have left the country as well as to attempt to retain those still...

Looking Out for the Hardcore Poor

25 Mar 2011

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Dr Xavier Jayakumar, Selangor executive councillor for health, plantation workers and poverty, talks about the plight of Indian estate workers, who on...

More Value Add Oleochems

24 Mar 2011

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Dr Kongkrapan Intarajang, CEO of Emery Oleochemicals, tells how the company is moving away from basic oleochemicals and producing oleochemical de...

Spilling The Beans

24 Mar 2011

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Mel Elias, the global CEO and President of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, explains that wholesaling will be a major contributor to growth. See o...

YTL Chieftain's Frank Discourse on Telco, Power and Property

22 Mar 2011

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YTL Corp CEO Tan Sri Francis Yeoh talks about his new 4G network, 'Yes', discussing coverage, subscribers and growth targets and network expansion, an...

Fighting Graft and Corruption, the Malaysian Way

21 Mar 2011

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MACC Director of Investigation and Commissioner Datuk Haji Mustafar Haji Ali talks about its procedures, protocols and techniques. He also addresses c...

Investing In Innovation

18 Mar 2011

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Peder Bohlin, SEA regional director and MD of Jotun Malaysia, tells how the company intends to beat Nippon Paints, currently the number one paintmaker...

Through Thick and Thin, Those Irish Eyes Keep Smilin'

17 Mar 2011

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It's a St Patrick's Day Breakfast Grille, and Ireland Ambassador Declan Kelly puts this happy celebration in the context of the world's problems with ...

Better Prospects For Furniture

16 Mar 2011

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Danny Owee, Deputy MD of Dominant Enterprise Berhad, explains the prospects of the company for the next two financial years, and the progress of ...

Reforming Selangor

15 Mar 2011

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Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim, Chief Minister of Selangor, addresses the most pressing issues besieging his administration - taking over the water conce...

Gearing Up For Growth

14 Mar 2011

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Sarah Casanova, Managing Director of McDonald's Malaysia, tells how the food operator grew the business by close to 25% last year, and its expansion p...

Puttin On The Ritz

11 Mar 2011

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Stephen Cokkinias, General Manager of Ritz Carlton Malaysia, explains the hotel's ethos delivery and how the hotel industry can&nb...

Family Owned Property Developer Returns to its Plantation Roots

10 Mar 2011

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Metro Kajang MD & ED Dato' Eddy Chen Lok Loi discusses the company's history, how it went into property development, its startegies to deal with e...

Playing In The Premium Market

09 Mar 2011

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Jeffrey Lim, Country Manager of Etihad Airways, explains Etihad is playing in the premium market to compete against full service and budget airlines, ...

Talent Shortage But Salaries Not Rising

08 Mar 2011

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Karin Clarke, Regional Director at Randstad Singapore and Malaysia, talks about the talent shortage problem in Malaysia, and how Malaysia should posit...

In Fighting Inflation, Asian Central Banks Face Challenges on Multiple Fronts

07 Mar 2011

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Rajiv Biswas, Asia Chief Economist, IHS Global Insight, discusses the upturn in global commodity prices and whether they are the main causes of rising...

The Global Appeal of Hong Kong

04 Mar 2011

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David Leung, SEA Director, Hong Kong Tourism Board, discusses how Hong Kong uses its four product "pillars" (shopping, dining, culture and heritage, a...

Underloved and Undervalued, Mycron Climbs the Value Chain

03 Mar 2011

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Mycron Steel Bhd CEO Azlan Abdullah talks about the downtrend in business in the last two quarters, the reasons for the decline and his outlook for th...

Hovid Breaking Through

02 Mar 2011

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David Ho, Managing Director of Hovid, talks about how he is restructuring its subsidiary (not associate company) Carotech that has been placed under t...

Berjaya Food Filling Up

01 Mar 2011

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Dato' Francis Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Berjaya Food Berhad, tells how the company is positioned for higher growth. See omnystudio.com/listener ...

In Redberry and IHT, a Malaysian Business Daily Sees The Way Forward

28 Feb 2011

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Malaysian Reserve Group Editor Abdul Halim Wahab discusses the reasons behind launching a business paper in a crowded marketplace, its editorial posit...

In an Uncertain Future, Training Bankers for Greater Resilience, Fortitude

26 Feb 2011

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Daniel Viets, the CEO of Asian Institute of Finance, offers an insight into the AIF, set up by the Central Bank and the Securities Commission to help ...

From Electronics to Power, Water and Plantations, the Transformation of a 50-Year-Old Family Firm

24 Feb 2011

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GUH Holdings Bhd CEO/MD Dato' Kenneth H'ng provides a short discussion of GUH, incorporated in 1961 and 50 years old this year; he also talks about ho...

More Than Just Cheese

23 Feb 2011

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Dieter Schulz, Managing Director of Kraft Foods Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, tells how he is growing the established snacks business, and leve...

Educating Women Educates a Country

22 Feb 2011

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Ahmad Kamal, Founder of the Asian University for Women, discusses the conception and aims of this residential four-year liberal arts not-for-profit co...

Supply Constraints Mean Record-High Tin Prices, But Players Face Exploration, Production Challenges

21 Feb 2011

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Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd Group CEO/ED Dato' Seri Dr Mohd Ajib Anuar discusses the secondary listing of its shares on the Singapore Stock Exchange, a...

After Seven Decades of Conservation, New Challenges in Deforestation and Climate Change

18 Feb 2011

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Clifford Clement, Executive Director, Malaysia Nature Society, talks about its work in conservation and education, in addition to its work in parks. H...

Clearing the Air about the Potential of Cloud Computing

17 Feb 2011

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Gopi K Ganesalingam, Managing Director of Lava Protocols Sdn Bhd, talks about the early beginnings of his cloud computing firm, staff size, partners a...

Of Selling Packaging Products to ASEAN and Property to Malaysians

16 Feb 2011

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Lim Peng Jin, Managing Director of packaging and property firm Scientex Bhd, offers details on its biggest customers, export market, expansion strateg...

Turning Cautious, Punters Turn to Gold and Diamonds As Inflation Hedge

14 Feb 2011

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Ng Yih Pyng, Group Managing Director of Tomei Consolidated Bhd, discusses the business of diamond and gold manufacture and retail, conflict diamonds, ...

The Upsides and Challenges of Running a Premium Hospitality Brand

11 Feb 2011

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JW Marriott General manager, Mahmoud Skaf, discusses the JW Marriott hotel group generally, occupancy rates, differentiating factors and USPs, Malaysi...

Seeking Stronger US-Malaysia Ties, Business Links

10 Feb 2011

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Paul W. Jones, U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, talks about the US historically being Malaysia's biggest trading partner and whether that is still the cas...

Attention To Details Is Key

09 Feb 2011

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Edward Hyde, founder of Gastrodome group, which owns La Bodega tapas bars, The Pressroom and Espressamente illy coffee bars, tells what is important t...

Not Just A Notebook

08 Feb 2011

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Arrigo Berni, the global CEO of Moleskine, gives a hint on what new products and designs to expect from the premium notebook and writing materials com...