MCE Holdings is a homegrown automotive electronics and mechatronic components manufacturer. It is also a part of a critical network of parts suppliers to Perodua and Proton in Malaysia and is now spreading its wings to as far as the US. Dr Goh Kar Chun, its Group Managing Director, reflects on the firm's future after securing over RM120 million in new contracts, including its first entry into the US market.



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MCE Holdings is a homegrown automotive electronics and mechatronic components manufacturer. It is also a part of a critical network of parts suppliers to Perodua and Proton in Malaysia and is now spreading its wings to as far as the US. Dr Goh Kar Chun, its Group Managing Director, reflects on the firm's future after securing over RM120 million in new contracts, including its first entry into the US market.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

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MCE Holdings: EVs, Exports And Expansion

The Madani Government came into power on the promise of institutional reform and anti-corruption, with Prime Minister Dato' Sri Anwar Ibrahim pledging no compromise in tackling misconduct in state-linked entities. Why then has progress on reforms been slow to emerge? We dig deep into the roots of Malaysia's Political-GLC Complex with Prof. Emeritus Edmund Terence Gomez of Universiti Malaya. He is the author of "Misgovernance: Grand Corruption in Malaysia."

The Madani Government came into power on the promise of institutional reform and anti-corruption, with Prime Minister Dato' Sri Anwar Ibrahim pledging no compromise in tackling misconduct in state-linked entities. Why then has progress on reforms been slow to emerge? We dig deep into the roots of Malaysia's Political-GLC Complex with Prof. Emeritus Edmund Terence Gomez of Universiti Malaya. He is the author of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.penguin.sg/book/misgovernance/">"Misgovernance: Grand Corruption in Malaysia."</a>

 Reform Or Repeat? Misgovernance In Malaysia

On The Breakfast Grille this morning, we examine Venezuela’s political crisis following the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro and what it means for diplomacy, sovereignty, and bilateral ties with Malaysia. Philip See speaks with H.E Radames Gomez Azuaje, Ambassador of the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

On The Breakfast Grille this morning, we examine Venezuela’s political crisis following the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro and what it means for diplomacy, sovereignty, and bilateral ties with Malaysia. Philip See speaks with H.E Radames Gomez Azuaje, Ambassador of the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture: Sovereignty & Diplomacy

Three years ago, Fabrice Benard stood at the helm of a complex corporate marriage: the acquisition and merger of AXA Affin and MPI Generali into what is now Generali Insurance Malaysia. At the time, the priority was clear, integration.

Today, the company has secured its position as the country's fourth-largest general insurer. However, being a general insurance heavyweight isn't enough. Generali is now actively hunting for a major life insurance acquisition to match its general insurance footprint and crack the top five in the life space.

Meanwhile, the broader industry faces severe on-the-ground crises. With medical inflation hitting 15% and causing roughly 340,000 Malaysians to cancel their policies, the sector is banking on a massive, multi-stakeholder RESET project to fix private healthcare costs.


Simultaneously, rising flood risks are forcing insurers to deploy hyper-local data models, fundamentally changing how motor coverage is priced.


To unpack the shifting economics of modern risk, his M&A strategy, and the future of consumer premiums, Fabrice Benard, CEO of Generali Insurance Malaysia, returns to The Breakfast Grille.

Three years ago, Fabrice Benard stood at the helm of a complex corporate marriage: the acquisition and merger of AXA Affin and MPI Generali into what is now Generali Insurance Malaysia. At the time, the priority was clear, integration.Today, the company has secured its position as the country's fourth-largest general insurer. However, being a general insurance heavyweight isn't enough. Generali is now actively hunting for a major life insurance acquisition to match its general insurance footprint and crack the top five in the life space.Meanwhile, the broader industry faces severe on-the-ground crises. With medical inflation hitting 15% and causing roughly 340,000 Malaysians to cancel their policies, the sector is banking on a massive, multi-stakeholder RESET project to fix private healthcare costs. Simultaneously, rising flood risks are forcing insurers to deploy hyper-local data models, fundamentally changing how motor coverage is priced. To unpack the shifting economics of modern risk, his M&amp;A strategy, and the future of consumer premiums, Fabrice Benard, CEO of Generali Insurance Malaysia, returns to The Breakfast Grille.

MCE Holdings: EVs, Exports And Expansion

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