The Breakfast Grille

A United Malaysia Is Worth Fighting For

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof recently revealed that there have been differing legal views between the federal and state levels, as ...

Changing Of Political Guard In Thailand And Indonesia

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our neighbours, Thailand and Indonesia, are facing major political changes with a change in leadership. We discuss the dismissal of Thai Prime Ministe...

Malaysia, Time For Reforms Is Now

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Saturday, as we celebrate Merdeka, we speak to Tricia Yeoh, CEO of think tank, IDEAS, about the realities of coalition politics in Malaysia. We a...

Ukraine Perseveres Amid Fatigue

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On August 24th, Ukraine marks its Independence Day while continuing to defend against Russian aggression since Crimea's annexation in 2014 and the inv...

Humanitarian Relief For Injured Palestinians

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The humanitarian catastrophe as a result of the war in Gaza is impacting millions of Palestinian lives. In a bid to alleviate the suffering, Malaysia ...

New Hope For Bangladesh

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this month, a mass protest movement led by the youth of Bangladesh ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her ruling party the Awami League a...

Human Behaviors Needed To Improve Road Safety

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Studies have found that Malaysia ranked fifth for countries with the most dangerous roads, and third for countries where you are most likely to die on...

Invest Sabah Refreshing State Investment Narrative

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sabah is renowned for its natural heritage but also faces the paradox of plenty: despite being resource-rich, it has consistently lagged in economic d...

Is Everyone A Winner In The Construction Boom?

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), established by the Construction Industry Development Act (Act 520), works to improve the construct...

Kyndryl, The World's Largest Startup And Their Plans For Malaysia

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kyndryl, the world's largest IT infrastructure player also had the title of world's largest start up after their separation from IBM in 2021. We speak...

Ambiga On Madani Govt: Slow Pace Of Reforms Indefensible

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Anwar Ibrahim took office on 24 November 2022 on a platform of sweeping reforms to strengthen Malaysia’s institutions. 20...

The Evolution Of KL's Public Transport

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It has been 26 years since the first LRT in Kuala Lumpur began its services, transforming how citizens of the city get around. Today there are nearly ...

ISIS Malaysia: Translating Madani Principles Into Foreign Policy Rhetoric

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Institute for Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia was set up in 1983 as an autonomous non-profit research organisation functioning...

Agrobank Helping Malaysia Achieve Its Agriculture Goals

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Established in 1969, Agrobank, a DFI is crucial to Malaysia's agricultural development, offering specialised financial services tailored to the sector...

Volatile Summer For Markets

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Records were broken for markets this week with a broad global selldown but an almost equally sharp rebound. Anand Pathmakanthan, Head of Regional Equi...

Airbus: Laser Focused On Its Strengths

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The world's largest aeroplane manufacturer, Airbus, has navigated the post-Covid-19 years with increased demand for its aircraft as travel returns wit...

Revolutionizing Healthcare: Strategy For Affordable Precision Medicine

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alps Global Holding Berhad aims to revolutionise healthcare through biotechnology research and wellness services, focusing on personalised and precisi...

PCM Urges Equality For Para Sports Development

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While Malaysia has yet to win an Olympic gold medal, Malaysian Paralympic athletes have secured six golds since 2016. But these achievements have not ...

Penang : Stepping Up Its Tourism Game

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Penang has been hard at work wooing travelers back to the island ever since Covid-19 global travel restrictions were lifted, and these efforts are sho...

Co-opbank Pertama : Navigating A More Digital Landscape

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Co-opbank Pertama is Malaysia's first co-operative bank set up in 1950 but only having received its deposit-taking license from Bank Negara in 2014. I...

APEC Redefining Global Trade Narratives

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC was born at a time when globalisation and free trade were fully embraced, but the conventional wisdom ha...

Sarawak And Malaysia - Segulai, Sejalai?

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarawak has come a long way since 1963 and is charting a seemingly independent economic future that hinges on greater autonomy from the federal govern...

Hannah Yeoh On Malaysia Game Plan For Olympic Gold

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will Paris 2024 see Malaysia end its Olympic gold medal drought? What are the policies being considered to make the sports economy more vibrant in Mal...

Engie Malaysia, Helping Malaysia Go Green

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Engie Services Malaysia is the local arm of a European and world leader in low-carbon electricity production that also provides B2B solutions to achie...

Kamala Harris Transforms US Presidential Elections

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the surprising withdrawal of Joe Biden from the race and the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the landscape for the US November pres...

Farm Price Sprouting To Greener Heights

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Farm Price has significantly transformed its business model to focus on the wholesale and distribution of fresh vegetables. This strategic shift led t...

UEM Sunrise, Plans In Place For Growth

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Data centres and SEZ are the buzzwords for Johor which benefits UEM Sunrise which owns almost 7000 acres in that state. We speak to Sufian Abdullah, t...

Invest Penang, Strategizing For Sustainable Long Term Growth

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Penang, Malaysia's second smallest state punches above its weight when it comes to GDP contribution and FDI inflow but what is the next phase of growt...

Synergy House: Furniture E-Commerce Retailer Turned Enabler

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysia is the 12th largest furniture exporter in the world based on 2021 data, with a total export value of some RM13 billion ringgit in 2022. This ...

South Africa : Remembering Mandela Amid Crisis

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

July 18th every year is celebrated as Nelson Mandela International Day honouring the first post-apartheid president of South Africa. Its High Commissi...

Can France Unite A Divided World?

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

French ambassador to Malaysia His Excellency Axel Cruau joins us in the studio for a wide-ranging conversation on the recently concluded French l...

IATA: Sustainable Aviation Part of Energy Transition

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2024 is the year the global airline industry turned the page on the Covid-19 pandemic - traffic has returned to pre-pandemic levels and airlines are m...

Democracy Reforms Out Of Pace With Political Realities

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The shifting political landscape since 2018 has meant that the dynamics in Parliament have changed - to what extent are the present rules and conventi...

George Town : Balancing Tourism With Preservation

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

George Town, Penang, has celebrated its 16th anniversary of being jointly inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List with Malacca. Think City, a Khaz...

Jeffrey Sachs On UN SDGs: Herculean, Not Sisyphean

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were conceived in 2015 as a pathway to galvanise the whole international community towards the...

Hibiscus, Budding Into A E&P Powerhouse

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad has just announced an ambitious plan to acquire a stake in a Brunei gas asset. Will this be a value accretive acquisition fo...

Optimax Eyeing Their Way To Bigger Things

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Optimax, which specializes in a wide range of ophthalmology medical services has now expanded to the aesthetic care industry and set up shop in Cambod...

HE Group, In A Sweet Spot With Semiconductors And Datacentres

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HE Group Berhad a electrical engineering services company, listed on the Ace Market earlier this year. Since then the share price has tripled. We...

The Evolution Of Music Consumption

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The music industry has evolved from the days of cassettes, vinyl and CDs, to streaming and social media over the last four decades or so.  Dinesh...

Kucingko IPO : No More Pussyfooting In The Industry

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kucingko Berhad will become Malaysia's first animation company to list on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market by the end of July. It started life as Inspidea ...

China-Malaysia's Asymmetric But Symbiotic Relationship

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This year, Malaysia-China celebrates 50 years of relations. We speak to Peter T. C. Chang, Deputy Director of the Institute of China Studies, Universi...

MDEC, Still Plays A Prominent Role In Malaysia's Digital Economy

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), a government agency under the Ministry of Digital has been tasked since 1996 to ensure that Malaysia beco...

FINAS Recalibration Work In Progress

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2023 was a banner year for Malaysian cinema in terms of international recognition, however the local industry was bogged down by low box office sales ...

MSMEs Want More Simplicity, Less Red Tape

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Twelfth Malaysia Plan targets to grow the economic contribution of MSMEs to 45% of GDP by 2025 from just under 40% currently. But do the policies ...

Islamic Finance, Opportunities Aplenty

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Islamic Finance market is small in comparison to its conventional counterpart but that also means that there are plenty of opportunities for innov...

MyDigital ID Hoping To Accelerate Adoption

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MyDigital ID is a national identity and transaction signing platform that hopes to address current vulnerabilities like insecure communication channel...

Go Hub Capital Going Places

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Go Hub Capital specialises in enterprise IT services, with a particular focus on the transportation sector. Tan Cherng Thong, their CEO tells us why t...

The Challenges Of Ramping Up Malaysia-Poland Trade

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Poland and Malaysia have had diplomatic relations since 1971 and since the last half-century, trade between the two nations have been chugging along a...

T7 Global Transformation Plans Working Out

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Oil prices have been volatile in the last two decades affecting all oil and gas players. We speak to T7 Global as to what their outlook is for the ind...

IMU University : The Business Of Educational Healthcare

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For over 32 years, International Medical University Malaysia has provided private tertiary education for those keen to pursue a career in healthcare. ...

British Council: Bridging People-To-People Ties In Education

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This year marks 76 years since the British Council was established in 1948 as an education and cultural centre. But as the geopolitical dynamics have ...

EUPE In Growth Mode

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EUPE Corporation Berhad has been a property developer since 1986 by combining innovative and affordable homes through a unique shared value approach. ...

MPOB: Safeguarding Smallholder Interests

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysia is the second largest producer of palm oil after Indonesia, making up 24% of global production. With the sector facing headwinds including ch...

Johor Plantations Group : A More Focused Approach

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Johor Plantations Group is set to be the latest oil palm company to list on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia. It is part of the 5-year transformation...

Will India's Social Stock Exchange Revolutionise Development Funding?

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Both developed and developing countries have experimented with social stock exchanges over the past two decades with little success. Can India's model...

Enhancing New Zealand-Malaysia Relations And Beyond

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, was recently on an official visit to Malaysia, after having taken over the r...

IKEA's Quest To Realise Affordability For The Many

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

IKEA is arguably Sweden’s most prominent export, with a presence spanning 30 years and four outlets in Malaysia. How is the world’s largest furnit...

Big Regional Plans For Etiqa

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Insurance is a notorious competitive business made doubly so with the entry of the global players. Kamaludin Ahmad, Group CEO of Etiqa tells us about ...

HSBC Malaysia Capitalising On Nation's Potential

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The banking sector is seen an a barometer of the economy and what does a bank with a 140 year legacy have to share about the state of Malaysian consum...

Local Opportunities Abound For Keyfield International

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Keyfield International Bhd made its debut on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia in April and is in the business of providing Offshore accommodation ser...

All Eyes On Rafah As US Defends Gaza Policy

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US is Malaysia’s third largest trading partner and also largest contributor of foreign direct investment. However will international unease over...

KL's Urban Poor Need Urgent Policy Changes

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UNICEF recently released a report titled "Living on the Edge," which focuses on  low-income families in Kuala Lumpur. living in low cost flats. T...

The Growing Influence Of The Chinese Communist Party

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In just 4 decades the People's Republic of China under the Chinese Communist Party, has transformed itself from an impoverished agrarian economy into ...

Amid Controversy, UiTM Steadfast In Its Bumiputera Mandate

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) was set up in accordance with section 153 of the Federal Constitution to educate and empower the Bumiputera Community...

KTI Landmark, Sabah Developers With Plans To Move West

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

KTI Landmark, a Sabah developer is gearing for an ACE market listing in mid-June, raising RM48 million. We ask Managing Director, Gordon Loke what are...

People, Not Algorithms, Shape inDrive Business Model

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

InDrive, a top-tier provider of mobility and ride-hailing services, is set to redefine the urban mobility scene with its groundbreaking fare negotiati...

Hot Future For Solar Energy

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Renewable energy solutions provider, Plus Xnergy Group, sees much more potential today in Malaysia's solar energy systems business, much more than whe...

FeyTech Remains Focused On Auto Sector

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Automotive cover and seat manufacturer Feytech Holdings is set to debut on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market today. CEO Connie Go discusses the objective...

Dutch Lady’s New Phase Of Growth

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After 60 years in Malaysia, Dutch Lady will start operating from their new plant. We speak to Ramjeet Kaur Virik, Managing Director, Dutch Lady Indust...

SBH Marine : Unlocking Its Frozen Assets' Potential

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SBH Marine Holdings is a newly-listed  frozen seafood products processor and exporter which is planning to use it RM40 million ringgit IPO procee...

HELP University Adapting To Changing Education Demographics

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HELP University is one of the pioneer homegrown private education institutions in Malaysia premised on making tertiary learning more accessible. How h...

Singapore, Can The Economic Miracle Continue With New PM?

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lawrence Wong officially takes over as Prime Minister of Singapore. We take a critical look at the challenges he inherits and if his leadership will b...

Petrol Stations Pumping New Ideas To Make Money

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The government will be rolling back petrol and diesel subsidies. What impact will this have on petrol stations and does the increasing proliferation o...

Amid China Downturn, MYMBN Nesting For Future Spring

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MYMBN Bhd became the first birds nest processor to publicly list on the ACE Market in 2023, raising RM 21 million on the back of booming business duri...

Sunzen Still Turning Things Around

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was announced that Sunzen Biotech will be exiting from its animal health business to focus on human health products and loan financing services. Ex...

Future EU Needs To Be Bolder

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Europe Day Michalis Rokas, Ambassador and Head of the EU delegation to Malaysia joins us to delve into topics such as Ukraine, Gaza, and the rece...

Moral Business Today

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It has been increasingly more challenging to navigate the intersection between corporate responsibility and ethical footing. Alison Taylor, author of ...

METEOR Group Eyeing New Revenue Streams In Education

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Multimedia Enhancement Operations (METEOR) was set up in 1998 as a consortium of Malaysia’s first 11 public universities, and is the parent company ...

Golden Duck: Crunch Time For The Snacking Industry

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Singapore-based Golden Duck makes snacks and are most well-known for their salted egg yolk flavoured potato crisps and fish skin. They are up against ...

Asia Is The Catalyst For Evonik's Growth

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The specialty chemical industry is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 5.2%, reaching USD316 billion by 2026. What opportunities ar...

Are Geopolitics Driving EU-ASEAN Momentum?

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The European Union (EU) is ASEAN’s third largest trading partner after the US and China, making up 10% of total trade. As US-China tensions permeate...

Taking Stock Of The State Of Malaysia's Human Resources

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysians continue to call for better remuneration as the cost of living continues to accelerate. This comes as the current minimum wage remains mark...

SKL: Trucking their Way To Growth

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sin-Kung Logistics Bhd is set to debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia, aiming to raise 26 million ringgit. We speak to Alan Ong, their Managing d...

Malaysia Needs To Focus On Learning Outcomes

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can Malaysia improve on its education policy to provide a solid foundation for the labour force for the future? We discuss recommendations with Dr...

QES Group: Improving On A Steady Course

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

QES Group, a player in the fast-evolving semiconductor industry, wants to grow its manufacturing capabilities recognising the significant margins it c...

Malaysia: Fiscal Reform Remains A Priority

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The World Bank recently released Part 1 of the Malaysia Economic Monitor (MEM). Lead economist for Malaysia, Dr Apurva Sanghi discusses with us the he...

Unique Fire Blazing Trail In Fire Protection Industry

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fire protection services provider and manufacturer Unique Fire debuted on the ACE market in 2022 and raised RM21 million ringgit for their expansion. ...

Driving Immediate Incentives To Learn English Language

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Breakfast Grille, we delve into the significance of the English language in Malaysia. Despite challenges such as declining proficiency, our...

Chinese Language And Education, A Plus For Malaysia

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tomorrow is Chinese Language day, UN Celebrated event as it’s one of the 6 official languages used. We look at how Chinese education and language is...

Sweden's Soft Diplomacy Solutions & Its Costs

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sweden's 10.5 million population have been successful in leading the world in pop culture, automotive, social welfare, climate change solutions and re...

Australia Foreign Policy In A Volatile World

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We speak to Dr. Darren Lim, an expert in international relations and a Senior Lecturer at ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australia that disc...

MyNews Back To Profitable Growth

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MyNews Holdings Berhad saw a second consecutive profitable quarter with a net profit of RM1.27 million for the first quarter ended January 31, 2024. G...

Velesto: Looking To Production For Growth

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Velesto is the the largest owner and operator of jack up rigs in South East Asia but how does this company intend to navigate an extremely  cycli...

Epsom College Malaysia Moulding Minds and Bodies

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Established in 2014, Epsom College is a British-inspired independent day and boarding school. We ask headmaster, Matthew Brown the relevance of UK edu...

Social Commerce, The New Retail Frontier

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Social media has become more than just a place to connect with friends, family and colleagues - it has also become a bustling space for commerce. What...

Fitch Ratings' Cautious Optimism For 2024

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fitch Ratings' latest Global Economic Outlook projects this year's GDP growth to come in at 2.4%, which is a 0.3 percentage point improvement from an ...

Manulife Targets Insurance Unserved And Underserved 

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Manulife Insurance has been in Malaysia for some 60 years and is one of 14 life insurers that operate here. How does it compete in a crowded space, es...

PKR: What comes after 25?

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) marks its 25th anniversary this year. What have been PKR's achievements and failures as they have evolved from a party bor...

Prolintas Business Trust: A First For Malaysia

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The listing of four urban highways via a business trust was a first for Malaysia. We speak to Dato' Mohd Azlan Abdullah, Group CEO, PROLINTAS Group of...

Palm Oil: The Misunderstood Golden Crop

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Love it or hate it, palm oil's use is so versatile you can find it in foodstuff, cosmetics and cleaning agents, while its feedstock can also be used i...