As wealth management becomes more complex and global, how can banks go beyond transactions to truly support clients? We hear from Jeffrey Yap, Managing Director and Head of Regional Wealth Management at Hong Leong Bank, about HLB Priority, a shift toward advisory-led, outcome-based wealth management. Jeffrey shares how Hong Leong Bank is aligning financial strategy with lifestyle needs, including cross-border mobility and premium healthcare access through its “Health is Wealth” initiative.

As wealth management becomes more complex and global, how can banks go beyond transactions to truly support clients? We hear from Jeffrey Yap, Managing Director and Head of Regional Wealth Management at Hong Leong Bank, about HLB Priority, a shift toward advisory-led, outcome-based wealth management. Jeffrey shares how Hong Leong Bank is aligning financial strategy with lifestyle needs, including cross-border mobility and premium healthcare access through its “Health is Wealth” initiative.

Rethinking Wealth Management with HLB Priority

IMU University has launched their new programmme for 2026: The Bachelor in Cosmetic Science. We dive into how the programme blends product development, beauty innovation, and global exposure to prepare students for careers in the fast‑growing beauty industry.

IMU University has launched their new programmme for 2026: The Bachelor in Cosmetic Science. We dive into how the programme blends product development, beauty innovation, and global exposure to prepare students for careers in the fast‑growing beauty industry.

Beyond The Beauty - IMU's New Cosmetic Science Programme

Asia School of Business recently celebrated a key milestone in its history, as it received the international Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation. What does this mean for the School as it aims to continuously transform business education for its students?

Professor Joseph Cherian, CEO, President, Dean, and Distinguished Professor of the Asia School of Business, joins us to share the good news.

Asia School of Business recently celebrated a key milestone in its history, as it received the international Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation. What does this mean for the School as it aims to continuously transform business education for its students? Professor Joseph Cherian, CEO, President, Dean, and Distinguished Professor of the Asia School of Business, joins us to share the good news.

Transforming Business Education: Global Inquiry, Local Heart

Emirates has connected Kuala Lumpur to a global network of destinations, supporting both business and leisure travel. Covering over 150 cities across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the GCC, the airline offers multiple daily flights and flexible routing options, including open-jaw travel. We speak to Saeed Mubarak, Emirates Country Manager for Malaysia, as he shares how the airline can help business travelers plan trips efficiently, stay productive in the air, and travel comfortably across continents

Emirates has connected Kuala Lumpur to a global network of destinations, supporting both business and leisure travel. Covering over 150 cities across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the GCC, the airline offers multiple daily flights and flexible routing options, including open-jaw travel. We speak to Saeed Mubarak, Emirates Country Manager for Malaysia, as he shares how the airline can help business travelers plan trips efficiently, stay productive in the air, and travel comfortably across continents

Multi-City Travel with Emirates

Most of us choose our motor insurance based primarily on cost, assuming everything will be covered when the worst-case scenario hits. However, coverage gaps often come to light only after something unexpected happens – like flood damage to your vehicles. In this episode, we speak to Kenny Tan, Chief Operating Officer of Chubb Insurance Malaysia Berhad, for tips on how to choose the right insurance plan.

Most of us choose our motor insurance based primarily on cost, assuming everything will be covered when the worst-case scenario hits. However, coverage gaps often come to light only after something unexpected happens – like flood damage to your vehicles. In this episode, we speak to Kenny Tan, Chief Operating Officer of Chubb Insurance Malaysia Berhad, for tips on how to choose the right insurance plan.

How to Choose the Right Motor Insurance? 

What does sustainability look like in the construction industry? We speak to Shivram Bagade, general manager of MAPEI Malaysia about how sustainability drives their research and development, and how they manage to fully offset the carbon dioxide emissions from their Zero line products.

What does sustainability look like in the construction industry? We speak to Shivram Bagade, general manager of MAPEI Malaysia about how sustainability drives their research and development, and how they manage to fully offset the carbon dioxide emissions from their Zero line products.

Building a Sustainable Construction Landscape with MAPEI

Global issues can no longer be solved by a single field alone. Thus, the future global society will need graduates with broad perspectives. Dr Shigetada Kudo, Professor at University of Tsukuba, Malaysia (UTMy), shares more about UTMy's unique programme by its School of Transdisciplinary Science and Design. 

Global issues can no longer be solved by a single field alone. Thus, the future global society will need graduates with broad perspectives. Dr Shigetada Kudo, Professor at University of Tsukuba, Malaysia (UTMy), shares more about UTMy's unique programme by its School of Transdisciplinary Science and Design.&nbsp;

Bringing Transdisciplinary Japanese Education to Malaysia

 Navigating the currency market can feel complicated and even daunting. Exchange rates are constantly moving, and even minor changes can have significant consequences. For individuals, this might translate into pricier overseas travel, higher education costs abroad, or reduced gains from foreign investments. So, how can Malaysians manage foreign currencies smarter and more efficiently? In this episode, we speak to Lim Eng Ping, Head of Wealth Management Malaysia at Maybank.

&nbsp;Navigating the currency market can feel complicated and even daunting. Exchange rates are constantly moving, and even minor changes can have significant consequences. For individuals, this might translate into pricier overseas travel, higher education costs abroad, or reduced gains from foreign investments. So, how can Malaysians manage foreign currencies smarter and more efficiently? In this episode, we speak to Lim Eng Ping, Head of Wealth Management Malaysia at Maybank.

Managing Foreign Currencies the Smart Way

ESG is often seen as a concern only for large corporations, but it's a powerful and often-overlooked tool for SMEs.

Hazlinda Abdul Hamid, Head SME Banking of Maybank, reveals why strong Social and Governance practices are more than just good ethics, they're good business.

Discover the surprising link between good governance and your company's financial health, and learn how it can open new doors to capital and investment.

ESG is often seen as a concern only for large corporations, but it's a powerful and often-overlooked tool for SMEs.Hazlinda Abdul Hamid, Head SME Banking of Maybank, reveals why strong Social and Governance practices are more than just good ethics, they're good business.Discover the surprising link between good governance and your company's financial health, and learn how it can open new doors to capital and investment.

The Power of Social and Governance 

This episode features Airwallex's Aren Yip who helps Malaysian businesses expand globally by simplifying cross-border payments and financial operations. Businesses often face high fees, slow bank setups, and complex multi-currency management when entering new markets, especially through traditional banks and SWIFT. Airwallex addresses these challenges by enabling fast online setup of local currency accounts, lower FX and transaction costs, and better financial visibility, allowing companies to enter new markets up to two to three times faster and focus on growth rather than administrative hurdles. 

This episode features Airwallex's Aren Yip who helps Malaysian businesses expand globally by simplifying cross-border payments and financial operations. Businesses often face high fees, slow bank setups, and complex multi-currency management when entering new markets, especially through traditional banks and SWIFT. Airwallex addresses these challenges by enabling fast online setup of local currency accounts, lower FX and transaction costs, and better financial visibility, allowing companies to enter new markets up to two to three times faster and focus on growth rather than administrative hurdles.&nbsp;

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