IGL Coatings produces innovative, safe and sustainable coatings and chemicals that are shipped to more than 50 countries around the world. Their latest product, a surface sanitiser called Ecoclean Pure could not have come at a better time but fulfilling demand for this product is proving to be hyper-disruptive for the business. We discuss the challenges in finding unexpected success during this MCO, with CEO of IGL Coatings, Keong Chun Chieh.

Thanks to the MCO, online platforms have seen a rise in traffic, but this poses a different problem for players in the ecommerce space - with this increase in demand, are these online platforms able to supply? Founder and CEO of Anchanto, Mr. Vaibhav Dabhade joined us to share some insights into the real scenario in the local and global e-commerce landscape, as well as how the industry will evolve after the end of this global crisis.

As tensions between Umno and Bersatu rise, will we see any resolution or will we see more drastic developments? Suggestions have been made that Bersatu members should just join with Umno while others have called for Bersatu to rejoin the Pakatan Harapan coalition. Helping us to unpack this is Dr Bridget Welsh from the University of Nottingham Asia Research Institute.

Ahead of Bank Negara’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting, we discuss the likely outcome and outlook for the Malaysian economy with OCBC economist Wellian Wiranto. Contrary to street expectations, Wellian believes BNM could hold rates for the time being, as the loans moratorium reduces the impact of an interest rate cut. He also shares his thoughts on the impact of the Conditional MCO and the potential shape of economic recovery.

Travel has been halted all over the world, forcing airlines and aerospace players to dramatically cut costs and even lay off thousands of employees. Many suggest that the industry will fundamentally change because of COVID-19. So what will the new normal look like for the industry?

Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist at US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management explains the disconnect between the weak result season and the apparent robustness of markets but warns that soft patches will be expected. He also weighs in on the aviation industry and the tough times ahead.

In 2008, the financial crisis was caused by reckless and over leveraged banks but this time, world economies are brought to their knees by a health crisis. However will financial systems which are the bedrock of any economy then follow in tandem and go into shock? Thorsten Beck, Professor of Banking and Finance at Cass Business School tells us what needs to be done to avoid this whilst also telling us if the Malaysian banking system is robust enough.

09:20 - PNB assures that the payout from its fund will remain competitive this year, despite a fall in net income resulting from Covid-19.

13:10 - Malaysia is not the only country looking to reopen its economy, others include Singapore and Hong Kong, who both stand at risk of recession.

Sabah legend, Scott Ollerenshaw talks to Ross about life during lockdown, the highlights of his playing career, including being Sabah's all time top scorer, grassroots football and being a football agent, bringing in the likes of Junior Eldstal, Matthew Davies and Brendan Gan, just to name 3.

This episode of the Used Car Guide focuses on a car that we've probably forgotten about in recent years. The Peugeot RCZ debuted back in 2010 to show a different side of Peugeot that wasn't soft, podgy and (frankly) boring. With a turbocharged 1.6l engine producing 197hp, the RCZ now stands as an affordable sports car alternative to your typical German 2-door coupes (Audi TT, BMW Z4), but with much lower running costs and dealer prices.