The Breakfast Grille
Episodes
Heritage, Low-Cost and Brand Spread Helps this Shoemaker Prosper
11 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Bata Malaysia MD Luciano Bagnobianchi discusses: - Origins and history Bata in Malaysia; - Becoming a household name; - Multiple brands - details - po...
Budget 2012 Analysis: Implementation and Fiscal Policy Remain in Focus
10 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, Managing Director of Taxand Sdn Bhd, joins REHDA President Dato' Sri Michael Yam for a Post-Budget 2012 Panel Discussion. Th...
Don't Just Spend, Reallocate Better
07 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Dato Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin and Teh Chi Chang tell what they think should be in Budget 2012 and highlights misallocation of resources by the governme...
Covering Disasters and Catastrophes: the Business of General Insurance
06 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Chartis Malaysia Insurance Berhad CEO Matt Harris discusses: - Areas under property-casualty and general business; - Details of Malaysia business - pr...
Opportunities In The Tequila Country
05 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
HE Jorge Alberto Lozoya, Ambassador of Mexico, hopes to attract more Malaysian investments in to Mexico. Construction, infrastructure and luxury touri...
Flavouring The World
04 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Declan MacFadden, President of Symrise Asia Pacific, talks about popular trends in fragrances and flavourings, and new growth areas. Symrise is based ...
As Recession Looms, Open Source Seen as Counter-Cyclical
03 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst discusses: - Efforts to further penetrate public sector-business in Malaysia; - Expanding the product offering away f...
New Age Education For The Young
30 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Mechai Viravaidya, founder of Population and Community Development Association and the Mechai Bamboo School, discusses the challenges and effective st...
Holding Cash And Currencies Now
28 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Rogers, investor and former hedge fund manager, believes that the next global recession will be worse than in 2008 because the Fed and Eurozone is...
For this Singaporean Bank, Prudence is the Order of the Day
27 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
OCBC Bank Malaysia Director & CEO Jeffrey Chew discusses: - OCBC Malaysia proposition; - Great Eastern - relationship with OCBC Malaysia;- OCBC Al...
For this Undervalued Property Firm, Earnings Growth Seen Robust
26 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Glomac Bhd Group Managing Director and CEO, Datuk Fateh Iskandar Mohamed Mansor, discusses: - Market positioning - ongoing projects; - Project rollout...
Global Slowdown Looms Large Over a Decade-Long Profit Growth Spurt
23 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Ireland, Managing Director of Guinness Anchor Bhd discusses: - Outlook for earnings;- Slowing economy and consumption outlook; - Mitigating fa...
Malaysia Still Defensive
22 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Teoh Su Yin, Head of Research for Malaysian and Asean at Deutsche Bank, expects Malaysia to slow down (GDP forecast 4.6% in 2011, 4.2% in 2012) due to...
Not Just About The Pliage
20 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Jean Cassegrain, CEO of Longchamp, talks about plans to grow the independent French luxury brand in emerging markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Industrial Gases Firing Business but Slowing Global Economy May Derail Growth
19 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Wong Siew Yap, Managing Director of Industrial gas firm MOX-Linde discusses: - Importance of industrial gases to industry;- Product spread; - Industri...
Getting The Short End
15 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Jalong, President of JOAS, talks about the problems faced by the indigenous communities in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Cash-Rich, Defensive and High-Yielding: Making Industrial Hoses for the World
14 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Wellcall Holdings Bhd Executive Director Alex Chew discusses: - Business outline - products - target sectors; - Clients: weighting - spread - over-rel...
Japan's Ambassador Stays Honest, Positive Amidst a Deluge of Problems
13 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Japan Ambassador to Malaysia, His Excellency Shigeru Nakamura, discusses: - Japan and Malaysia economic and bilateral ties; - Malaysia's proposition t...
Taking Flight in Turbulent Times
12 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Cebu Pacific CEO Lance Gokongwei discusses: - Its early beginnings and and foray into the low-cost airline space;- Its full transition and re-fleeting...
After Creating a New Media Platform, the Long Road Ahead to Mass Adoption
09 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Asia Media Group CEO and Founder Datuk Ricky Wong, discusses: - His business model; - The type of content that is being played; - What ads are being s...
Water, Water Everywhere and All of it Precious
08 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Eric G. Melin, Executive Vice President and Asia Pacific President, Nalco Company, discusses: - The challenge for Asian businesses of using less water...
Vale's $5.6b Perak Investment and Global Iron Ore Demand
07 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Vale Manufacturing Malaysia Director Marcelo Figueiredo discusses: - The reason for choosing Malaysia to build its distribution centre, jetty and shar...
Solving Poverty In Rural India
02 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Sanjit Bunker Roy, founder of Barefoot College, tells how the college empowers communities in need in rural villages in India through its solar panel ...
Memories of a Halcyon Era: Tun Sambanthan, an Indian Leader Ahead of His Time
26 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
BFM Merdeka Series: Deva Kunjari Sambanthan, daughter of Tun Sambanthan. Kunjari discusses: - Memories of her father, such as his bedtime stories of a...
Founding Fathers Believed In Prudence
25 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Tan Siok Choo talks about the values her grandfather, Tun Tan Cheng Lock and her father, Tun Tan Siew Sin, stood for, and the relevance of MCA and con...
About Malaysia's Most Loved Leader
24 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Tunku Munawirah Putra talks about her grandfather Tunku Abdul Rahman and the values he stood for, and about reverting to English medium schools, and g...
In Data Centres, the Building Blocks of the 21st Century
23 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
CSF Group of Companies President and CEO Adrian Yong discusses: - Staff - HQ - storage space - company USPs; - Customer concerns: Power and Security; ...
Record Gold Prices, Sometimes a Double-Edged Sword
22 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Siow Der Ming, Head of Franchise Division and Head of International Branding at Poh Kong Holdings Bhd, discusses: - Gold prices and business in ...
Despite Global Travails, Innovation Remains Key, Malaysia Morale Still High
18 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Philips Group of Companies Malaysia Managing Director Lee Weng Seong discusses: - Its three global businesses of Consumer Lifestyle, Lighting and Heal...
(Very) Long on Malaysia, though Politics and Corruption Remain Concerns
17 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Hagger, Head of Malaysian Equities, Credit Suisse discusses: - Huge market volatility and Malaysia's stock market; - Program trades and fundam...
In Electronics and Furniture Retailing, Courts' Future Lies
15 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Courts Asia CEO Terry O'Connor discusses: - Number of stores in Singapore and in Malaysia; - Expansion plan; - Decision tree in expansion planning, cl...
Luxe Hospitality
12 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Edleson, President of Alila Hotels and Resorts, talks about his entrepreneurial journey and how to create a successful brand in luxury hospitalit...
Industrial Powerhouse Italy: More than Good Wine And Beautiful Women
11 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Italian Ambassador Folco de Luca Gabrielli discusses: - Eurozone and Euro challenges and Italy's Role within- Eurozone and Euro challenges; - Ramific...
Pushing SMEs Global
10 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Dato' Hafsah Hashim, CEO of SME Corp, tells how the agency is growing the SME sector. It contributes 30% to the GDP which is in line with the average ...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...