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In Budget 2024, the government proposed a spending plan of 393.8 billion ringgit. Various strategic measures have been proposed, including the introduction of new taxes and a shift from broad subsidies. Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican, Treasury Secretary-General, Ministry of Finance joins us to delve into the specifics of Budget 2024, why was there no petrol subsidy removal yet, and if we are balancing our books like a prudent and financially responsible country should.

In Budget 2024, the government proposed a spending plan of 393.8 billion ringgit. Various strategic measures have been proposed, including the introduction of new taxes and a shift from broad subsidies. Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican, Treasury Secretary-General, Ministry of Finance joins us to delve into the specifics of Budget 2024, why was there no petrol subsidy removal yet, and if we are balancing our books like a prudent and financially responsible country should.

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The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is one of the largest accounting professional bodies in the UK, with over 300,000 members worldwide. But with the rapid advancement of technology and automation impacting the future of work, how well is the body preparing for radical changes in the profession? We discuss the evolution of the profession with ICAEW Chief Executive Michael Izza.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is one of the largest accounting professional bodies in the UK, with over 300,000 members worldwide. But with the rapid advancement of technology and automation impacting the future of work, how well is the body preparing for radical changes in the profession? We discuss the evolution of the profession with ICAEW Chief Executive Michael Izza.

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Signify, the lighting division of Dutch multinational Philips, is very optimistic about the future of its business in Malaysia as well as the region and is looking to expand its manufacturing footprint. Its CEO for Malaysia, Sukanto Aich, talks to us.

Signify, the lighting division of Dutch multinational Philips, is very optimistic about the future of its business in Malaysia as well as the region and is looking to expand its manufacturing footprint. Its CEO for Malaysia, Sukanto Aich, talks to us.

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Do you enjoy eating peanut butter crackers? If you do, there is a high chance that it would have been a Julie’s Biscuit. This Melaka based local brand has become one of the largest biscuit manufacturers in the country and exports to over 80 countries. We speak with Martin Ang, Director of Julie's Manufacturing to find out their plans for growth, the changing retail landscape, challenges exporting abroad, and whether the company can maintain profit margins in this environment.

Do you enjoy eating peanut butter crackers? If you do, there is a high chance that it would have been a Julie’s Biscuit. This Melaka based local brand has become one of the largest biscuit manufacturers in the country and exports to over 80 countries. We speak with Martin Ang, Director of Julie's Manufacturing to find out their plans for growth, the changing retail landscape, challenges exporting abroad, and whether the company can maintain profit margins in this environment.

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Today marks World Mental Health Day, and it was estimated that mental health conditions in the workplace cost the Malaysian economy 14.46 billion ringgit. Deepa George, Managing Consultant of MYHRC Services and Azran Osman-Rani, CEO of Naluri shares with us if Corporate Malaysia is taking the mental health of their employees seriously enough, how impactful bosses could be on the wellbeing of employees and what should happen if an employee or employer is unfit to work.

Today marks World Mental Health Day, and it was estimated that mental health conditions in the workplace cost the Malaysian economy 14.46 billion ringgit. Deepa George, Managing Consultant of MYHRC Services and Azran Osman-Rani, CEO of Naluri shares with us if Corporate Malaysia is taking the mental health of their employees seriously enough, how impactful bosses could be on the wellbeing of employees and what should happen if an employee or employer is unfit to work.

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