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HI Mobility Bhd, the Johor-based bus operator, made a strong debut on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia in March, opening at a 4.1% premium after raising RM115.9 million through its initial public offering (IPO). CEO Lim Chern Chuen shares how he plans on steering HI Mobility toward a future of cleaner, smarter, and more efficient mobility solutions across Malaysia.

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When President Donald Trump exited the White House in 2021, many didn’t foresee that he would stage a remarkable comeback four years later. What do the first three-months of his second presidency tell us about the direction he’s taking the world’s largest economy? We reflect on some of the developments in US policy and politics with Wendy Schiller, Professor of Political Science at Brown University.

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PEOPLElogy Group is a 24 year-old, homegrown award winning integrated people development solution provider dedicated to upskilling and reskilling individuals and businesses for the digital economy. Founder, Managing Director, and Chief Peoplelogist Allen Lee sits down to discuss PEOPLElogy’s future plans as it prepares to achieve its dream of becoming a listed company this month.

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Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) was established in 1992 as a hybrid public-private organisation in Malaysia’s healthcare system to provide premier cardiothoracic treatment. Is this unique position a boon or a bane for IJN as it navigates the competing aims of commercial interests with public service ethos? We discuss this with IJN CEO Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mohamed Ezani Md Taib.

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Markets have been whipsawed in light of US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Todd Jablonski, Global Head of Multi-Asset and Quant Strategies at Principal Asset Management speaks about the outlook for listed companies across the world and what investment strategy one should adopt during these turbulent times.

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AEON Bank is Malaysia 1st Islamic digital bank. We speak to Raja Teh Maimunah, CEO of AEON Bank about the bank's ambitions, how it intends to monetize the AEON brands and the path to profitability.

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Mechanical and electrical engineering firm West River is raising RM27.9 million through its ACE Market debut, aiming to leverage on the booming property sector and energy efficiency trends. But is this the right time to go public amidst global  economic uncertainty? We discuss the plans and prospects of West River with its Managing Director Stanley Lim.

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Malaysia’s Medical Device Authority (MDA) stands at the intersection of regulation and innovation, safeguarding public health while advancing the nation’s medtech ambitions. From AI-driven diagnostics to global partnerships, the MDA is positioning Malaysia as a regional hub. Aisalli Ayub speaks to CEO Dr. Muralitharan Paramasua who shares his insights on MDA’s strategy, enforcement, and the future of digital health in Malaysia.

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Sarawak-based Reach Ten Holdings is scaling up its digital infrastructure ambitions with a RM104 million IPO—marking the state’s first Main Market listing in 15 years. With a strong focus on profitable growth, the company is expanding its reach through fibre rollouts, 4G/5G towers, and satellite upgrades across rural regions in East Malaysia. Aisalli Ayub talks to Managing Director Leo Chin about the company’s business strategy and how Reach Ten is positioning itself in Malaysia’s evolving digital economy.

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In the 2024 Budget Speech, the Prime Minister proposed a new law for urban renewal, with the bill expected to be tabled this year. However, this Urban Renewal Act, currently open for public consultation is not without its controversies. Dr. Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, tells us about how to ensure the interests of all stakeholders are protected.

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