The Breakfast Grille

TNG Digital Has Market Share To Be Profitable

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysia has ambitions to be a digital economy and cashless society. How are we progressing on that front and what role does TNG Digital play? Questio...

Mydin: Growth Expectations, Policy Challenges & Consumer Shifts

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysia's retail landscape continues to evolve with shifting consumer behaviour, uneven government policy implementations and rising cost of living. ...

Media Prima Fends Off A Structural Decline With A 3 Year Plan

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Legacy media companies have struggled to compete with a plethora of platforms that offer varied content. What is the solution to this structural decli...

UCSI: The Higher Education Group With International Ambitions

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UCSI University is today one of Malaysia's top ranked higher educational institutions of learning, ranked 265 on the latest QS World University Rankin...

ACCA: Prioritise Merit, Transparency For Gender Diversity 

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 1909, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) became the first professional accountancy body to admit a woman as a member. 120 ye...

Vimto Makes A Splash In Malaysia

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Outside of the UK, Vimto, the 107-year-old Manchester-born beverage, has been most popular in the Middle East, particularly during Ramadan. It is now ...

2025: The Year The Love Returns For Glove Makers

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The post-Covid-19 years have been wrought with challenges for Malaysia's glove makers as demand normalises from the unexpected surge at the height of ...

UTP : Ensuring A Steady Climb Up University Rankings' Lists

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Founded in 1997, Universiti Teknologi Petronas has been steadily climbing the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings and for the first t...

Miti Using Asean And FTAs To Weather The Tariff Storm

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysia’s achieve a trade surplus of RM137 billion in 2024, the highest ever recorded in the nation’s history. However with a tariff storm brewin...

LBS Ready For It's New Phase of Growth

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Property sales are the highest in a decade for the whole industry but is listed LBS Bina also showing a similar trend in 2024 and of course what is th...

Continuing To Build On 70 Years Of Malaysia-Australia Ties

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia and Malaysia celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations this year, having developed strong cooperation in sectors like trade, defence, educa...

TAR UMT Works Towards Being Self-Sustaining

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology is strengthening its focus on industry collaboration, research excellence, and student deve...

Solarvest, Moving Up The Value Chain

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysia has been rolling out a series of renewable energy policies that have benefited the solar industry. One beneficiary is listed Solarvest Holdin...

Boost Bank, Boosting Their Way To Profit

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Boost Bank is one of the 5 digital banks in Malaysia which was launched in June 2024. We check in with Sheyantha Abeykoon, Group CEO of Boost to find ...

Malaysia’s Trade: Soaring High Or Stuck On The Runway?

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysia's trade hit a record RM2.88 trillion in 2024, with exports rising 5.7% and imports up 13.2%. We speak to Liew Chin Tong about the outlook for...

IPSOS, Making Research Even More Relevant In This New World Order

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With AI, demographic shifts, and geopolitical tensions, is research still the key to understanding this new world order. We speak to Ben Page, Global ...

Rimini Street Marks 20 Years Of Disruption In IT Sector

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 2025, third-party enterprise software services provider Rimini Street marks 20 years since its entry into the IT landscape disrupted conventional b...

Can The US Retake The Panama Canal?

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump baffled many around the world when he made known his intentions to retake the Panama Canal on his very first day in office. ...

Oriental Kopi Brewing Plans For Success

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oriental Kopi’s impressive listing on the ACE Market saw its shares nearly double on debut, marking a strong start for the brand. But beyond the hyp...

Malaysia's Fight Against Corruption : No Change In Perception

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Transparency International's annual Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 has ranked Malaysia 57 out of 180 countries and territories, with a score of...

Everyone's Prey To Scam Inc

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scam Inc is the latest podcast series produced by the news magazine The Economist, and it uncovers the sprawling global network behind online financia...

Karex, Firmly In The New Stage Of Growth

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The earnings of Karex for FY2024 were exceptional but will this new world order disrupt this trend in 2025? We ask Goh Miah Kiat their CEO if Trump 2....

Tailwinds For ASEAN Tourism

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, 2024 saw 1.4 billion international tourists, signaling the return to health of an industry...

What's Best For Malaysian Families?

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was only last year that Malaysia amended its laws to give Malaysian women equal rights as men to confer automatic citizenship to children born over...

2024 Was A Hot Year For IPOs

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For 2024, Bursa Malaysia had a record year of initial public offerings with 42 companies going public with a market capitalization of RM31.4bn. We loo...

Making Money From The Malaysian Property Market

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 2024, Malaysia's property market saw an uptick in transactions and values across all sectors, driven by positive sentiment and increasing investor ...

Invest Johor Bridging Federal-State Ambitions

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Johor has become synonymous with Malaysia’s burgeoning data centre industry, and the spotlight on the southern region has only intensified with the ...

Uzma Transitions From Core O&G Business

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Uzma Group, a leading energy and technology company in Malaysia, is achieving notable progress with its 60:40 revenue split between O&G and non-co...

Round-Up Of Early Trump 2.0

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On January 20th, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term, making a remarkable comeback as the 47th President of the United States after prev...

PUSPAL: Facilitator Or Interferer In The Arts Industry?

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before any concert involving a foreign artist can be held in Malaysia, approval is required from the Central Application Agency for Filming and Perfor...

KL Convention Centre Adapting For Next Decade Of Business

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is a magnet for business tourism, generating an estimated RM12.3 billion in economic impact since it was first open...

EMCC: The Future Of Pawnbroking In Malaysia

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Evergreen Max Cash Capital is one of three pawnbroking companies listed on Bursa Malaysia and is operating in a landscape that is challenging and rife...

Swift Energy: Small But Mighty In Ex-Solar PV

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Swift Energy Technology has the distinction of being the year’s first IPO on Bursa Malaysia, making its ACE Market debut on the 8th of January. How ...

The Investment Opportunities In 2025 Despite Uncertain Markets

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Equity markets started on a wobbly note in 2025 due to uncertainty over a Trump Presidency. We ask Anand Pathmakanthan, Head of Regional Equity Resear...

Uphill Task To Save The Planet

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After more than two years of helming the position as Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has recently ...

GXBank Grabs Growth On Their Path To Profitability

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

GXBank was the first digital bank to launch in September 2023. Has their customer acquisition strategy paid off, how they intend to benefit from the G...

Visa: Leveraging On Tech & Innovation In Southeast Asia

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Visa is upbeat about its future in Southeast Asia with various surveys pointing to an increasing number of people in the region adopting a cashless li...

Playing Its Part In Malaysia's Cybersecurity Readiness

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The importance of cybersecurity cannot be understated enough as any compromises or breaches can threaten supply chains, financial stability - and even...

Swisslog: Swiss Precision For Warehouse Automation In SEA

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Presenter Phillip See will be sitting down with Steven Xie, Head of South East Asia, Swisslog, a company with Swiss roots that specializes in warehous...

Can NAIO Catalyse Malaysian AI Growth?

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Madani Government launched the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO) in December 2024 to mobilise the industry to leverage on the A.I. te...

Can CAAM-MAVCOM Merger Overcome Inertia To Change?

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The regulatory landscape for Malaysian aviation is undergoing a revolution as the body tasked with overseeing the economic health of the industry...

Malaysia's Year Ahead In Geopolitics

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The stage is set for Malaysia in 2025, as it assumes the chairmanship of Asean as well as being admitted to the BRICS grouping as a partner country. T...

DKSH Malaysia Deepening Healthcare Segment

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DKSH, the Swiss-based market expansion services provider is responsible for consumer brands such as Famous Amos and SCS Butter in Malaysia. What do it...

Northern Solar, Growing By Going Public

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The solar industry has been been growing by leaps and bounds due to a raft of government policies and incentives. But it’s also extremely competitiv...

Astro: Shooting For The Stars

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Presenter Phillip See will be sitting down with Euan Smith, Group CEO of Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad about the company’s financial performance, h...

Making KL A Livable And Lovable City

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In August last year, Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif was appointed as Kuala Lumpur’s first female mayor. After serving in the role for almost five m...

Does Malaysia Have A Strategic Climate Policy?

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysia under the Madani Government has set a national goal to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But are the policies in place suffici...

Signify Attempting To Shine Brightly In 2025

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Signify has a 125-year history as an innovator and global leader in lighting. However, with the increasing demand for energy saving solutions, how doe...

Best Of The Breakfast Grille 2024: Media & Entertainment

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The global media and entertainment industry is undergoing structural changes impacting traditional business models. How are industry players adapting ...

Best Of The Breakfast Grille 2024: Foreign Policy

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2024 was the year geopolitical fault lines became even more pronounced between the US, China and Russia amid the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza. How...

Best Of The Breakfast Grille 2024: Politics

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This year marks 2 years since Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim took office. Is the Madani Government living up to expectations? We revisit conv...

Best Of The Breakfast Grille: Financial And Business Themes

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysia is competing with regional peers to attract foreign direct investments but do we have the right competitive advantage as investors flock to t...

Best Of The Breakfast Grille: Education

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin Franklin once said that an investment in knowledge always pays the best interest - this statement rings true until today. In Malaysia, educat...

Best Of The Breakfast Grille: Institutional Reforms

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A country's democracy is only as strong as the institutions of governance that underpin it. How far has the Madani Government lived up to expectations...

Supreme Consolidated Rising To The Top Of The Food Chain

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Supreme Consolidated Resources is a newly ACE listed frozen food supplier. We speak to Dato’ Richard Wee, their Executive Chairman about the busines...

KHPT Rebrands Itself Via IPO

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ACE-listed KHPT Holdings Bhd has been an automotive parts and components supplier to Proton for 29 years and to Perodua for 24 years, through 'Tier 1'...

APAC Travel Boost For Booking.com

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Online travel agencies have arguably become the primary platform to explore options for the next vacation, with the online travel market in Southeast ...

Tune Talk: Connecting Malaysians In The 5G Age

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gurtaj Singh Padda, Executive Director of Tune Talk speaks on his acquisition of the majority of shares in the telco company, sparking innovation that...

Life Water Makes A Splash With IPO

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Life Water Berhad, a bottled water and beverages producer homegrown in Sabah made its debut on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia last month with an IP...

17,000 km Apart But Closer Ties Ahead For Malaysia And Brazil

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made his maiden visit to Brazil where he reiterated that Malaysia would like to join BRICS. We speak to His E...

Malaysia-Canada Relations Stronger Than Ever

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysia is one of Canada's largest bilateral merchandise trading partners in Southeast Asia. Bilateral trade between both countries reached RM8.05 bi...

TMK Chemical's IPO To Fuel Growth

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TMK Chemical Berhad is a company that deals in chemical manufacturing, distribution, storage and logistic services, which will go for IPO on 12th Dece...

Bolt: The Next Lightning In A Bottle For E-Hailing?

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The e-hailing industry in Malaysia has been largely dominated by Grab for a long time now, but will Bolt be the challenger that will measure up to the...

SMEs Have A Better Chance With SJPP's Guarantees

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in Malaysia's economy, contributing 38.4% to GDP and providing over four million jobs, but the...

What 107 Years Of Independence Feels Like Today

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finland celebrates its Independence Day on Dec 6th, marking its declaration of independence from Russia after the Bolsheviks took power in late 1917. ...

Navigating Insurance Trends With Allianz Partners

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Allianz Partners, part of the larger Allianz Group, is one of the world's largest insurance and assistance companies. Various trends have emerged in t...

Winstar Capital Berhad Winning Their Way In Aluminium

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Winstar Capital Berhad is an aluminium product manufacturer that is scheduled to be listed on the ACE Market on 19 December. We speak to their Executi...

Nothing About Us Without Us: Are PWDs Given Agency?

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysia is a signatory of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and has translated the convention into legislation through...

Moving Beyond Hollywood Blockbusters

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We speak to CEO of Golden Screen Cinemas Koh Mei Lee on how streaming has impacted the cinema business as it navigates itself from the pandemic to Hol...

Russia: Enhancing Trade Ties Amid Western Sanctions

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Russia is seeking to enhance trade ties with economies it considers its friends amid sanctions by the United States and its allies over what they deem...

Time To Rid Malaysia Of Crony Capitalism

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We get into a conversation with Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim, an outspoken force against the government, from being critical of corporate deals to his...

Ninja Van: Shaping The Future Of Logistics

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The logistics sector has become increasingly competitive, with players fighting to get a piece of the e-commerce boom. One such player is Ninja Van Ma...

Melaka On Track For FDI Targets

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As our country works in overdrive to attract foreign direct investments, this time, we'll be focusing on Melaka. Being one of the smallest states in M...

Indonesia's Democratic Trajectory Under Prabowo

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2024 is a pivotal year for electoral politics in Indonesia: not only did they have their presidential elections in February; this week they will also ...

Hydropipes Splashing Their Ways To Growth

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hydropipes is a soon to be Leap listed manufacturer of steel pipes. We ask their CEO, Datuk David Ang why they are coming to capital markets as oppose...

Warner Bros Discovery Aims For Max Impact In SEA

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today is World Television Day, first commemorated in 1996 to signify the powerful influence of TV. Over the three decades since, the landscape for med...

The Children Left Behind In Malaysia

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

World Children’s Day commemorates the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child which establishes basic protections and rights for al...

TOTO: Toilet Innovations For A More Hygienic Generation

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The United Nations recognises November 19th every year as World Toilet Day and the discussion on this programme centres around TOTO Ltd, a Japanese co...

Two Views On MA63 And Parliamentary Representation

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The changing political dynamics at the federal government have led to renewed attention on the Malaysia Agreement 1963 and what Sabah & Sarawak ar...

OMS, Diving Deep For Growth

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The internet, a utility that we have become so dependent on, is powered by an unseen network of submarine cables laid on ocean floors across the world...

OYO: Restrategising A (Finally) Profitable Business

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

OYO Rooms, finally turned a profit in its latest financial year since being founded in 2012. The Indian multinational hotel chain which is backed by J...

The Body Shop's New Lease Of Life

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Body Shop is an iconic skincare, cosmetics and perfume brand that was synonymous with conservation and recycling even before ESG became mainstream...

Can ASEAN Supply Chains Remain Resilient?

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Logistics Consulting Asia – Savills (LCAS) is a Malaysian consultancy that helps businesses across Asia strengthen their supply chains and logistics...

Metro Healthcare Growing Foothold In Fertility Treatment

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The fertility, obstetrics and gynaecology services industry is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 11% to reach RM470 million ringgit by 2026, on the back ...

Higher Education Needs More Than A Blueprint

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Madani Government is working on a new policy blueprint for public higher education to replace the current plan that ends in 2025. What is the poli...

Spain's Economic Renaissance

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spain was once seen as the laggard of the Eurozone, but following the post-pandemic recovery it is now one of the bloc’s outperformers. We discuss t...

Mega Fortris, Sealing Their Way To Success

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Security seals are often a forgotten part of the supply chain. We speak to the world’s 3rd largest player which is due to list on Bursa Malaysia as ...

Ukraine: Driving Trade Amid An Ongoing War

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ukraine has been in the midst of war after Russia invaded its western neighbour nearly 1,000 days ago, and now controls around 18% of that country. To...

Malaysia-Cuba Relations: Common Ground To Work From

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysia and Cuba have had diplomatic relations since 1975 and citizens of both nations don't require visas to visit each other. Yet, bilateral trade ...

How To Make It As An Author In Malaysia

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

November has become associated with novel writing, thanks to the grassroots NaNoWriMo movement, to the extent that in the US, November 1st is designat...

Levi's Keeping It's Heritage Relevant In SEA

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Levi's, a brand synonymous with jeans, has a 170-year heritage. But does it still have a cache, and how does this world-leading apparel maker compete ...

3REN: Automation Solutions For A High Tech Future

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

3REN Bhd is a soon-to-be-listed automation solutions and engineering services provider, primarily focusing on the semiconductor, electronics, and manu...

Does French Laicite Unite Or Disenfranchise?

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The past year has seen a seismic shift in the political landscape in Europe, with far-right groups and ideologies gaining momentum across the continen...

Budget 2025, Good But Can Be Better

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Budget 2025 is the most expansionary in history at RM421bn with the goal of fiscal consolidation while growing the economy through the introduction of...

Leslie Lopez: The Siege Within

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

1MDB is undeniably the largest financial scandal in Malaysia’s history. Malaysian journalist Leslie Lopez has released his first book, The Siege Wit...

Swiss Re, Insuring The Insurers

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Swiss Re a key player in the insurance business has been providing coverage to insurance companies as a reinsurer since 1863. Paul Murray, CEO of Life...

Countdown To The 2024 US Presidential Election

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eligible American voters have just two more weeks to cast their votes for either Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump to be t...

Steps, Not Strides Towards Fiscal Sustainability

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Madani government unveiled the most expansionary budget in history with a federal expenditure of 421 billion ringgit. With a theme; ‘MADANI Econ...

Scaling Pilots To Modernize Malaysia's Agroeconomy

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We speak to Anuja Kar, Senior Agriculture Economist at the East and Pacific Region Agriculture and Food Global Practice of the World Bank as she helps...

How Impartial Is The Dewan Rakyat Speaker?

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Budget 2025 tabling, we get the Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, Tan Sri Johari Abdul to give a rundown on the parliamentary agenda this sess...