Palm oil is a familiar ingredient in Malaysian kitchens, but red palm oil may be less so.  Consultant dietitian Georgen Thye joins us to explore how these vegetable oils can be used  in everyday cooking and how they fit into a balanced diet. 

This interview is brought to you by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council. Join experts at the  Malaysian Palm Oil Scientific Series (MPOSS) 2026 on 8 October 2026. Visit www.mpoc.org.my for more information.  

Palm oil is a familiar ingredient in Malaysian kitchens, but red palm oil may be less so.&nbsp; Consultant dietitian Georgen Thye joins us to explore how these vegetable oils can be used&nbsp; in everyday cooking and how they fit into a balanced diet.&nbsp;This interview is brought to you by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council. Join experts at the&nbsp; Malaysian Palm Oil Scientific Series (MPOSS) 2026 on 8 October 2026. Visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.mpoc.org.my">www.mpoc.org.my</a> for more information.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Making the Most of Palm Oil in Malaysian Diets 

Palm oil isn't just a cooking oil, it's a hidden energy powerhouse, with nearly 90% of the plant  being biomass ready to fuel the future. Dato' Leong Kin Mun, President of the Malaysian  Biomass Industries Confederation, tells us how oil palm waste is quietly powering homes in  Japan, ships in Singapore, and could soon help planes fly greener through sustainable  aviation fuel.  

This interview is brought to you by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council. Join industry leaders at  the Malaysian Palm Oil Forum Kuala Lumpur 2026 on 7 & 8 October 2026. Visit mpoc.org.my for more info. 

Palm oil isn't just a cooking oil, it's a hidden energy powerhouse, with nearly 90% of the plant &nbsp;being biomass ready to fuel the future. Dato' Leong Kin Mun, President of the Malaysian &nbsp;Biomass Industries Confederation, tells us how oil palm waste is quietly powering homes in &nbsp;Japan, ships in Singapore, and could soon help planes fly greener through sustainable &nbsp;aviation fuel.&nbsp;&nbsp;This interview is brought to you by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council. Join industry leaders at &nbsp;the Malaysian Palm Oil Forum Kuala Lumpur 2026 on 7 &amp; 8 October 2026. Visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://mpoc.org.my">mpoc.org.my</a> for more info.&nbsp;

Palm Oi's Energy Future

Asia Pacific Schools offers both national and international curriculum pathways for students aged 2 to 17, preparing them for SPM and IGCSEs while building the skills needed for lifelong success. In this episode, Campus Principal Paul Rogers shares how the school develops critical thinkers, effective communicators and adaptable learners equipped to thrive in university, careers and an ever-changing world.

Asia&nbsp;Pacific&nbsp;Schools&nbsp;offers both national and international curriculum pathways for students aged 2 to 17, preparing them for SPM and IGCSEs while building the skills needed for lifelong success. In this episode, Campus Principal Paul Rogers shares how the&nbsp;school&nbsp;develops critical thinkers, effective communicators and adaptable learners equipped to thrive in university, careers and an ever-changing world.

Building Future-Ready Learners with Asia Pacific Schools

URIIS 2026 is set to shape Malaysia's innovation economy but how will it bridge the gap between research, innovation and investment in Malaysia? We speak Dr. Mohammad Nazrin Abdul Malik, Director, Centre for Industrial Relation and Network (CiRNeT) at Universiti Putra Malaysia to find out.

URIIS 2026 is set to shape Malaysia's innovation economy but how will it bridge the gap between research, innovation and investment in Malaysia? We speak Dr. Mohammad Nazrin Abdul Malik, Director, Centre for Industrial Relation and Network (CiRNeT) at Universiti Putra Malaysia to find out.

Unlocking Innovation Investment: How URIIS 2026 is Shaping Malaysia's Innovation Economy

Passing on financial assets is relatively straightforward, but transmitting the values, discipline, and sacrifices behind that wealth presents a far greater challenge for families. Lim Eng Ping, Head of Wealth Management Malaysia at Maybank, discusses why multi-generational wealth preservation relies heavily on early financial education and building confidence in the next generation.

He explains how starting conversations early helps heir-apparents understand financial responsibility, and details how Maybank Premier Heritage extends banking privileges, advisory insights, and curated financial literacy experiences to spouses and children.

Passing on financial assets is relatively straightforward, but transmitting the values, discipline, and sacrifices behind that wealth presents a far greater challenge for families. Lim Eng Ping, Head of Wealth Management Malaysia at Maybank, discusses why multi-generational wealth preservation relies heavily on early financial education and building confidence in the next generation. He explains how starting conversations early helps heir-apparents understand financial responsibility, and details how Maybank Premier Heritage extends banking privileges, advisory insights, and curated financial literacy experiences to spouses and children.

True Legacy: Passing On Values, Not Just Wealth 

As families become increasingly global, legacy planning needs to go beyond simply building wealth in one country or currency. With loved ones living, studying and working across different parts of the world, families need solutions that provide greater flexibility, accessibility and confidence in transferring wealth across generations. We discuss how insurance can help families create a legacy designed for an increasingly borderless world with Chee Foong Wai, Chief Customer, Marketing, and Product Officer at Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad.

As families become increasingly global, legacy planning&nbsp;needs to&nbsp;go beyond simply building wealth in one country or currency. With loved ones living, studying and working across different parts of the world, families need solutions that provide greater flexibility, accessibility and confidence in transferring wealth across generations. We discuss how insurance can help families create a legacy designed for an increasingly borderless world with Chee Foong Wai, Chief Customer, Marketing, and Product Officer at&nbsp;Prudential&nbsp;Assurance Malaysia Berhad.

Legacy Planning in A Globalised World

This September, Oil & Gas Asia 2026 is back! We speak to Husna Dzun Nurin, Event Manager at Informa Markets Malaysia, on what to expect at the conference, what's different this year, and why you should mark this date on your calendar. 

This September, Oil &amp; Gas Asia 2026 is back! We speak to Husna Dzun Nurin, Event Manager at Informa Markets Malaysia, on what to expect at the conference, what's different this year, and why you should mark this date on your calendar.&nbsp;

What To Expect At OGA 2026

Legacy planning is not just about leaving money behind; it is about ensuring your wealth continues to support the people you care about in the way you intended. From providing for important life milestones to deciding how and when wealth is passed on, having a clear plan gives families greater confidence for the future. We discuss how thoughtful wealth planning can help people create a meaningful legacy, with Chee Foong Wai, Chief Customer, Marketing and Product Officer of Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad.

Legacy planning is not just about leaving money behind; it is about ensuring your wealth continues to support the people you care about in the way you intended. From providing for important life milestones to deciding how and when wealth is passed on,&nbsp;having&nbsp;a clear plan gives families greater confidence for the future. We discuss how thoughtful wealth planning can help people create a meaningful legacy, with&nbsp;Chee Foong Wai, Chief Customer, Marketing and Product Officer of Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad.

Creating Meaningful Legacy Through Wealth Planning

What does it take to turn Malaysian research and innovation into market-ready solutions and economic value? We speak to Lim You Rang, Senior Principal Assistant Secretary at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), about how NICE 2026 connects researchers and innovators with industry and investors to accelerate commercialization and open pathways to local and global markets.

What does it take to turn Malaysian research and innovation into market-ready solutions and economic value? We speak to Lim You Rang, Senior Principal Assistant Secretary at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), about how NICE 2026 connects researchers and innovators with industry and investors to accelerate commercialization and open pathways to local and global markets.

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