Rethinking Wealth Management with HLB Priority

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 managemen…

Beyond The Beauty - IMU's New Cosmetic Science Programme

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.

Transforming Business Education: Global Inquiry, Local Heart

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? Pro…

Multi-City Travel with Emirates

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 spea…

How to Choose the Right Motor Insurance?

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, Chie…

Building a Sustainable Construction Landscape with MAPEI

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.

Bringing Transdisciplinary Japanese Education to Malaysia

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 an…

Managing Foreign Currencies the Smart Way

 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 in…

The Power of Social and Governance

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 …

Simplifying Cross-Border Payments for Businesses

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…