The Breakfast Grille

This morning Philip See sits down with Oscar Ow, Executive Director of MSB Global Group Bhd, a company that specializes in the distribution, marketing and services of automotive parts and lubricants. Philip will be quizzing Oscar on the decision to list on the ACE Market in these turbulent times, whether it is affected by global supply chain troubles, its plans in the EV industry and more.

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Ryt Bank — a joint venture between YTL Digital Capital and e-commerce giant Sea Ltd — is the latest digital bank to commence operations. We’ll be speaking with Melvin Ooi, the bank’s CEO, about its journey so far.

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Two years after Betamek was listed on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market, this automotive electronics company has seen some solid earnings, made strategic acquisitions, and has EV-related tech in its sights. Mirzan Mahathir, the company's managing director, gets candid with why Betamek's share price isn't performing as well as it should as well as his personal legacy.

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Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), a leading not-for-profit private university in Malaysia, continues to nurture talent and drive innovation across the region. We speak with Ir. Professor Dato' Dr. Ewe Hong Tat, President of UTAR, about the university’s journey, its commitment to accessible education, and preparing future-ready graduates in a rapidly changing world.

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Toys "R" Us Asia has been largely insulated from the bankruptcy fallout of its American parent company in 2018. How resilient is the toy retail business in the face of rapidly changing consumer trends, supply chain risks and geopolitical uncertainties? We discuss its strategy for brand longevity and sustainability with Leo Tsoi, CEO of Toys "R" Us Asia.

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The idea of a universal basic income or UBI has been gaining attention and sparking debate, as the planet grapples with rising inequality, job insecurity, and rapid automation. Professor Guy Standing, Professorial Research Associate at SOAS University of London and a founding member and honorary co-president of the Basic Income Earth Network, helps us unpack the economic, political, and ethical dimensions of this idea and if Malaysia is ready for it.

Professor Guy Standing will be a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2025 organised by KWSP happening on the 17-18 of June.

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The World Trade Organisation has warned that global trade could contract by as much as 0.8% this year as a result of potentially higher US tariffs on imported goods, which affect nearly every country in the world. So, what does this mean for logistics players such as DHL Express? We catch-up with Global CEO John Pearson for updates.

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Seah Boon Tiat, Managing Director of Hartanah Kenyalang Berhad to talk about its financial performance - the company’s revenue roughly quadrupled in the last 4 years, the unique challenges of taking up government projects, plans for the funds raised from its Ace Market listing, and more.

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Each year on May 9th, we celebrate Europe Day, reflecting on the strengthening EU-Malaysia bilateral partnership. Today, we sit down with H.E. Rafael Daerr, EU Ambassador to Malaysia, to discuss key issues such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), U.S tariffs, trade, climate goals, security, and other areas of cooperation.

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Teleport, the logistics arm of Capital A has the lofty goal of delivering 2 million parcels a day by the end of the year - which means they need to increase their volume five-fold. What’s the pathway to achieving this amid competing headwinds? We discuss company updates with Teleport CEO Pete Chareonwongsak.

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