Ops Viking, Money Laundering, & Boardroom Red Flags

Money laundering has evolved into a sophisticated "service" that hides behind legitimate corporate structures and public markets. Following the Ops Viking investigation, which saw over RM300 million in CDS accounts frozen due to alleged illicit funds, the risk for boardroom directors is no longer t…

Corporate Misery? Why Delivery Riders Are Happier Than You

In case you needed confirmation, yes, corporate confinement is making you unhappy.  A new employee well-being index from Monash University Malaysia suggests that micromanagement is killing employee morale and wellbeing. On top of that, despite the physical risks and lack of corporate safety nets, …

Why AI Is Killing Cheap Smartphones

Your next laptop or smartphone is going to cost you more than expected, thanks to the AI boom. AI is hijacking the world’s chip factories. While the AI market accounts for only 2% of total chip volume, it now commands a staggering 50% of global semiconductor revenue, forcing manufacturers to prior…

Heatwave, RM500K Fines, & Employee Safety at Work

Is your boss prepared for a RM500,000 penalty for ignoring the weather’s impact on you? As Malaysia swelters under a relentless heatwave, this rising temperature could become a massive legal liability for employers.   Sara Lau and Tatvaruban Subramaniam, lawyers from Skrine, join Enterprise Explor…

SPM, Curiosity, & Hiring: Talent Development in the AI Era

Are Malaysia’s top students being trained for a world that no longer exists? As AI is changing how we learn and work, the value of exams like SPM is increasingly under scrutiny.  Inbaraj Suppiah, Founder of JomHack and Chan Soon Seng, CEO at Teach For Malaysia, join us to explore the growing disco…

Why the Iran War Disrupts ASEAN Travel Biz

A conflict far from Southeast Asia is already reshaping how, where, and even whether people travel. Flight disruptions, rising costs, and shifting demand are forcing the region’s tourism industry to adapt in real time. Hannah Pearson, Director at Pear Anderson, joins us to unpack findings from a …

Are Careers Now About Portfolio Building?

Is your company losing talent faster than you can replace it, and you don’t know why? As Malaysia’s workforce shifts toward flexibility, side hustles, and selective career moves, a structural reset is currently underway. Fahad Naeem of Randstad Malaysia joins the show to explore the widening emp…

Why Women In Business Need Their Own Community

Do we still need women-focused business events in 2026? Our guests today 100% believe so. Lily Sim and Grace Tan, 2 of the 6 organisers behind the upcoming BeingOne event, join Enterprise Explores to discuss why business tips alone are worthless if entrepreneurs and business operators are running o…

Oil Supply Shock: Will Supply Security Now Trump Cost?

With 80% of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz bound for Asia, the region faces an existential threat to its energy supply. Brent Crude’s $100 price tag isn't just a "fear premium"; it reflects a structural risk driven by infrastructure damage and a complex production restart process that can…

50 Years Of Apple: Hits, Misses, & Flops

Apple just turned 50, but for a $3.6 trillion giant, the bigger question is what comes next? In this special Enterprise Explores episode, we break down Apple’s legacy, from category-defining hits to notable missteps, and ask whether the company is starting to lose its edge in a fast-moving tech lan…