Malaysia posted back-to-back quarters of stronger-than-expected growth, 5.4% in Q1 and an advance estimate of 5.8% in Q2. Woon Khai Jhek joins us to unpack whether this changes RAM's outlook for the year, and what a prolonged Hormuz disruption could still mean for inflation, interest rates, and economic growth.

Malaysia posted back-to-back quarters of stronger-than-expected growth, 5.4% in Q1 and an advance estimate of 5.8% in Q2. Woon Khai Jhek joins us to unpack whether this changes RAM's outlook for the year, and what a prolonged Hormuz disruption could still mean for inflation, interest rates, and economic growth.

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Helping you navigate the ever-changing universe of business, from headlines to the bottom line

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Can Malaysia's Growth Hold in 2H2026?

The Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia have proposed a major overhaul of the LEAP Market, Malaysia's platform for MSMEs and mid-tier companies to raise capital. LEAP Market 2.0 would open the market to retail investors for the first time, simplify listing disclosures, and create a smoother path from equity crowdfunding to the ACE Market. Eng Cha Lun and Arthur Cheng of BDO Malaysia looks at what's changing, why LEAP's liquidity problems have persisted, and what the proposed reforms could mean for businesses and investors. 

The Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia have proposed a major overhaul of the LEAP Market, Malaysia's platform for MSMEs and mid-tier companies to raise capital. LEAP Market 2.0 would open the market to retail investors for the first time, simplify listing disclosures, and create a smoother path from equity crowdfunding to the ACE Market. Eng Cha Lun and Arthur Cheng of BDO Malaysia looks at what's changing, why LEAP's liquidity problems have persisted, and what the proposed reforms could mean for businesses and investors.&nbsp;

LEAP Market 2.0: A Possible Gamechanger for Fundraising

Insolvency is usually deemed business failure, but restructuring is about the opposite: giving viable businesses a way to reorganise, protect value, and recover. Kumar Jai joins us to unpack when a struggling business should seek help, how restructuring can protect jobs while giving companies a genuine second chance, and how the new Cross-Border Insolvency Act 2026 changes the game for creditors and businesses with foreign exposure. 

Insolvency is usually deemed business failure, but restructuring is about the opposite: giving viable businesses a way to reorganise, protect value, and recover. Kumar Jai joins us to unpack when a struggling business should seek help, how restructuring can protect jobs while giving companies a genuine second chance, and how the new Cross-Border Insolvency Act 2026 changes the game for creditors and businesses with foreign exposure.&nbsp;

Insolvency Isn't Business Failure. It's a Second Chance

Organisational resilience isn't just financial strength or a continuity plan; it's whether employees trust their leaders and feel safe to speak up. Emellia Shariff explores why psychological safety is as critical to resilience as any business strategy, and how to create a workplace where people feel psychologically safe.

Organisational resilience isn't just financial strength or a continuity plan; it's whether employees trust their leaders and feel safe to speak up. Emellia Shariff explores why psychological safety is as critical to resilience as any business strategy, and how to create a workplace where people feel psychologically safe.

Can Malaysia's Growth Hold in 2H2026?

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