The Malaysian government’s latest push to scale SMEs into mid-sized enterprises promises better financing, digitalisation support, and policies for growth. But will it work? We break down the key challenges, measure the initiative’s real impact, and explore what’s needed for sustainable success. 



Joining the conversation is Datuk William Ng, National President of the Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA), who shares his insights on what SMEs truly need to scale.

The Malaysian government’s latest push to scale SMEs into mid-sized enterprises promises better financing, digitalisation support, and policies for growth. But will it work? We break down the key challenges, measure the initiative’s real impact, and explore what’s needed for sustainable success.&nbsp;Joining the conversation is Datuk William Ng, National President of the Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA), who shares his insights on what SMEs truly need to scale.

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Why Malaysia’s SMEs Struggle to Scale — and What Might Finally Change That

Can AI really help teachers teach better, or are we just adding more pressure to an already overloaded system?



Malaysia is planning to retrain over 100,000 teachers using AI-powered tools, with hopes of modernising classrooms across the country. But questions remain — are schools ready? Will this help or hurt teacher morale? And are we solving the right problems?



In this episode, we speak with Chan Soon Seng, CEO of Teach For Malaysia, about what meaningful support for teachers should actually look like, and whether this ambitious plan is a real step forward, or a tech fix that misses the point.

Can AI really help teachers teach better, or are we just adding more pressure to an already overloaded system?Malaysia is planning to retrain over 100,000 teachers using AI-powered tools, with hopes of modernising classrooms across the country. But questions remain — are schools ready? Will this help or hurt teacher morale? And are we solving the right problems?In this episode, we speak with Chan Soon Seng, CEO of Teach For Malaysia, about what meaningful support for teachers should actually look like, and whether this ambitious plan is a real step forward, or a tech fix that misses the point.

Can AI Really Teach Teachers?

In a world chasing innovation, why are brands looking backwards to move forward?



We sit down with Lina Esa, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Cult Creative, to unpack the booming business of nostalgia. From global revivals like Care Bears to local throwbacks that tap into Malaysian childhoods, we explore how memory is being turned into marketing and sentiment into sales.



What does it take to pull off a successful reboot? Why does nostalgia hit harder during times of uncertainty? And how do brands walk the line between sentimental and stale?

In a world chasing innovation, why are brands looking backwards to move forward?We sit down with Lina Esa, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Cult Creative, to unpack the booming business of nostalgia. From global revivals like Care Bears to local throwbacks that tap into Malaysian childhoods, we explore how memory is being turned into marketing and sentiment into sales.What does it take to pull off a successful reboot? Why does nostalgia hit harder during times of uncertainty? And how do brands walk the line between sentimental and stale?

Nostalgia Sells: The Business of Rebooting Childhood Icons

Bookstores keep disappearing, but our love for books hasn’t gone anywhere. If people still read, why do these spaces keep shutting their doors? And why are some independent bookstores still standing strong while others vanish?



In this episode, we look beyond the headlines and nostalgia to find out what’s really keeping bookshops alive. Is it just the books? Or is it the careful curation, the sense of community, the slower pace in a fast-scrolling world? From thoughtful shelf selections to book cafés, merchandise, and cultural events, maybe the bookstore is no longer just a place to shop, but a place to belong.



Joining us are Fong Min Hun, owner of Lit Books, and Jason Chen, Executive Director of CzipLee. Together, we discuss what it really takes to keep a bookstore going, what margins look like behind the scenes, and what we all stand to lose if these spaces disappear for good.

Bookstores keep disappearing, but our love for books hasn’t gone anywhere. If people still read, why do these spaces keep shutting their doors? And why are some independent bookstores still standing strong while others vanish?In this episode, we look beyond the headlines and nostalgia to find out what’s really keeping bookshops alive. Is it just the books? Or is it the careful curation, the sense of community, the slower pace in a fast-scrolling world? From thoughtful shelf selections to book cafés, merchandise, and cultural events, maybe the bookstore is no longer just a place to shop, but a place to belong.Joining us are Fong Min Hun, owner of Lit Books, and Jason Chen, Executive Director of CzipLee. Together, we discuss what it really takes to keep a bookstore going, what margins look like behind the scenes, and what we all stand to lose if these spaces disappear for good.

Why Malaysia’s SMEs Struggle to Scale — and What Might Finally Change That

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