Strait of Hormuz Paralysed: Will Oil Break $100?

Geopolitical risk has spiked further. Following unprecedented military action, the Strait of Hormuz, a critical choke point handling 20% of the world's daily oil and LNG, is effectively paralysed. With the geopolitical risk premium on oil already sitting between $20 and $30 per barrel, fears are m…

Beyond Coffee, What’s Brewing In Beverages?

Malaysia’s café and beverage market is booming, but it’s also becoming one of the most competitive consumer sectors in the country. With over 5,000 cafés nationwide, rising coffee consumption, and aggressive expansion from regional and Chinese brands, café operators are navigating tighter margin…

Why Tariffs And Protectionism Kill Innovation

Tariffs don’t actually protect an economy, they slowly suffocate innovation. Economies need "Creative Destruction”. Dr. Carmelo Ferlito, CEO of the Center For Market Education, joins BFM Enterprise to unpack the macroeconomic consequences of building economic walls. Looking through the lens of J…

Are Your Bosses Really Untouchable?

Global headlines have once again put powerful individuals under scrutiny, raising broader questions about accountability at the very top. In this episode, we explore CEO misconduct in Malaysia, from legal duties and fiduciary responsibilities to the operational and cultural impact on organisatio…

Cyber Breaches At AI Speed: What Needs To Change

If a cyber breach can happen in 25 minutes but it takes days to contain, are organisations already too late? New cloud security findings from Palo Alto Networks point to a stark reality: attackers are now operating at machine speed, fuelled by AI. Nearly every organisation surveyed reported at l…

RTO, AI And The Leadership Gap

Are organisations becoming more efficient, but more fragile? As companies mandate return-to-office, flatten structures and automate roles, leadership depth, trust and internal mobility may be quietly eroding. Anthony Raja Devadoss, Country Managing Director of Korn Ferry Malaysia, examines how re…

From Prime Time To Scroll Time

Prime time once dictated how we watched entertainment. Today, algorithms and endless feeds have replaced schedules, and audiences are consuming more content than ever, yet often feeling more fatigued by choice. As studios consolidate their content and short-form platforms reshape attention span…

Zombie Shops: Why 50% Of TikTok Merchants Have 0 Sales

On TikTok Shop, if your content doesn’t convert, you don’t exist. TikTok Shop in the U.S. jumped from $9 billion in GMV in 2024 to $15.1 billion in 2025. But this growth didn’t come from charismatic live hosts or viral "Shoppertainment." It was powered by the static, boring "Shop Tab", good old …

Heritage in The Experience Economy

Is Kwai Chai Hong preserving heritage, or curating it for a modern audience? As Visit Malaysia Year 2026 gathers pace, cultural spaces are becoming tourism assets and brand platforms. So, where does authenticity sit when heritage intersects with sponsorship, spectacle and commercial realities? Z…

Fair Fares, Broken Roads: Rethinking Mobility In A Congested Nation

As traffic congestion worsens across the Klang Valley and e-hailing fares surge to eye-watering levels during peak hours, mobility in Malaysia is no longer just about getting from point A to B. It is becoming a question of fairness, affordability, productivity, and long-term planning. With commuter…