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 Shivran 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 Shivran 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;

Simplifying Cross-Border Payments for Businesses

Islamic finance is gaining traction globally.. However, there are still plenty of misconceptions about what it actually entails. Some think it isn't as comprehensive as conventional finance, while others believe it’s only restricted to Muslims. Maybank Islamic is the largest Islamic bank in Malaysia and the fifth-largest in the world by assets. In this episode, we sit with Lim Eng Ping, Head of Wealth Management Malaysia at Maybank, to clear the air and bust some myths on Islamic financing.

Islamic finance is gaining traction globally.. However, there are still plenty of misconceptions about what it actually entails. Some think it isn't as comprehensive as conventional finance, while others believe it’s only restricted to Muslims. Maybank Islamic is the largest Islamic bank in Malaysia and the fifth-largest in the world by assets. In this episode, we sit with Lim Eng Ping, Head of Wealth Management Malaysia at Maybank, to clear the air and bust some myths on Islamic financing.

Is Islamic Finance Just For Muslims?

The Emirates' Skywards frequent flyer programme and Business Rewards give business travellers and companies new ways to earn and redeem rewards. With the introduction of its new Premium Economy cabin, passengers can enjoy greater comfort and productivity on corporate trips.

We sit down with Saeed Mubarak, Emirates Country Manager for Malaysia, to explore how the airline is transforming business travel, from flights and seat upgrades to unique experiences.

The Emirates' Skywards frequent flyer programme and Business Rewards give business travellers and companies new ways to earn and redeem rewards. With the introduction of its new Premium Economy cabin, passengers can enjoy greater comfort and productivity on corporate trips. We sit down with Saeed Mubarak, Emirates Country Manager for Malaysia, to explore how the airline is transforming business travel, from flights and seat upgrades to unique experiences.

Elevating Business Travel with Emirates

Securing financing as an MSME owner can be challenging. Lengthy processes, complex requirements, and repeated rejections are often the norm. And that’s exactly the gap imSME, powered by CGC Digital, is designed to address.
 
As a digital subsidiary of CGC Malaysia, CGC Digital plays a critical role in helping MSMEs navigate the financing landscape by simplifying access and bridging the gap between businesses and financial institutions.

imSME is also a one stop solution where business are able to explore financing options for their business include beyond financing.

In this episode, we speak to Yushida binti Husin, CEO of CGC Digital Sdn Bhd, to unpack what imSME is, how it works, and why it matters for MSMEs for their business in the long run.

Securing financing as an MSME owner can be challenging. Lengthy processes, complex requirements, and repeated rejections are often the norm. And that’s exactly the gap imSME, powered by CGC Digital, is designed to address. &nbsp; As a digital subsidiary of CGC Malaysia, CGC Digital plays a critical role in helping MSMEs navigate the financing landscape by simplifying access and bridging the gap between businesses and financial institutions. imSME is also a one stop solution where business are able to explore financing options for their business include beyond financing. In this episode, we speak to Yushida binti Husin, CEO of CGC Digital Sdn Bhd, to unpack what imSME is, how it works, and why it matters for MSMEs for their business in the long run.

Why Malaysian MSMEs Need imSME, Powered by CGC Digital

What does accountable zakat look like in practice? Lembaga Zakat Selangor’s CEO, Mohd Khaidzir bin Shahari, discusses how transparent reporting, direct engagement, and structured distribution are turning contributions into measurable community impact.

What does accountable zakat look like in practice? Lembaga Zakat Selangor’s CEO, Mohd Khaidzir bin Shahari, discusses how transparent reporting, direct engagement, and structured distribution are turning contributions into measurable community impact.

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