Why does Malaysia still have race-based policies in 2024?

We speak with Ibrahim Sani, CEO of Yayasan Peneraju, a federal agency that empowers Bumiputera talents in Malaysia. Why are Bumiputera policies still relevant in Malaysia in 2024? How did he bounce back and rise to become CEO? Should more Singaporeans find opportunities in Malaysia? Tune in to find out.

(01:30) Introduction to Ibrahim Sani and Yayasan Peneraju

(03:10) Defining Bumiputera and its purpose

(12:00) Upscaling Bumiputera

(21:30) Ibrahim Sani’s career journey

(27:30) Ensuring enough value creators

(30:00) Talent migration from Malaysia to Singapore

(31:36) Aid eligibility in intermarriages

(35:55) The perks of leading Yayasan Peneraju

(38:50) Future plans for Yayasan Peneraju

(42:45) Advice on overcoming failures