The Breakfast Grille

Malaysia's trade hit a record RM2.88 trillion in 2024, with exports rising 5.7% and imports up 13.2%. We speak to Liew Chin Tong about the outlook for this year and strategies to position the country as a key investment hub.

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With AI, demographic shifts, and geopolitical tensions, is research still the key to understanding this new world order. We speak to Ben Page, Global CEO of IPSOS, to find out whilst asking if AI makes a difference to the accuracy of polls and also the financials of this French-listed company.

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In 2025, third-party enterprise software services provider Rimini Street marks 20 years since its entry into the IT landscape disrupted conventional business models of major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) players. How is it navigating the challenging economic landscape ahead, including the overhang of a long-running litigation case? We discuss the outlook of the business with CEO Seth Ravin.

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US President Donald Trump baffled many around the world when he made known his intentions to retake the Panama Canal on his very first day in office. Why does Washington DC want a canal in another sovereign country? Today we explore the historical significance of the canal and the origins of the present political dynamics with Julie Greene, Professor of History at the University of Maryland and author of the book “The Canal Builders: Making America's Empire at the Panama Canal,” published in 2009.

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Oriental Kopi’s impressive listing on the ACE Market saw its shares nearly double on debut, marking a strong start for the brand. But beyond the hype, how will it sustain its momentum and stand out in Malaysia’s fast-moving F&B scene? Managing Director Dato’ Calvin Chan shares the company’s strategy for growth and long-term success..

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Transparency International's annual Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 has ranked Malaysia 57 out of 180 countries and territories, with a score of 50 - a score of 100 is considered the least corrupt. These results are essentially unchanged from 2023's index. Dr Muhammad Mohan, the outgoing president of Transparency International Malaysia shares his thoughts on Malaysia's fight against corruption.

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Scam Inc is the latest podcast series produced by the news magazine The Economist, and it uncovers the sprawling global network behind online financial scams. In the spirit of World Radio Day, we go behind the scenes of making the podcast and its many revelations with Sue Lin Wong, Southeast Asia correspondent with the Economist and host of Scam Inc.

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The earnings of Karex for FY2024 were exceptional but will this new world order disrupt this trend in 2025? We ask Goh Miah Kiat their CEO if Trump 2.0 gives him sleepless nights, what are his strategies for growth and why the stock remains unloved by analysts despite the positive outlook.

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According to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, 2024 saw 1.4 billion international tourists, signaling the return to health of an industry that was decimated by the Covid-19 pandemic. What will be the trends shaping the tourism industry in 2025, and more importantly is Malaysia positioning itself to leverage the Asia-Pacific tailwinds? We discuss these themes with our expert panel.

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It was only last year that Malaysia amended its laws to give Malaysian women equal rights as men to confer automatic citizenship to children born overseas. Despite this breakthrough, what are other gaps in the legal framework that affect the rights and well-being of Malaysian families? We discuss these themes with our expert panel.

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