Enterprise Explores

BFM Media
  • 5.0（1）
  • ビジネスニュース
  • アップデート：毎週

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

  1. 20時間前

    SME Supply Shock Relief & Case for Consolidation

    Malaysian SMEs are being hit hard from multiple angles, now made worse by the fuel crisis and supply shock. But not all of them are facing this crisis equally. Datuk William Ng, National President of the Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA) discusses what SMEs are experiencing on the ground, whether current support measures go far enough, and what businesses may need to navigate a more uncertain operating environment. He also emphasised how businesses that have actually leveraged digitalisation and automation are now faring better than others, and why he believes SMEs need to consolidate. We discuss: The Hidden Cost Wave: Beyond fuel prices, where are SMEs actually feeling the biggest financial pressure right now? The SME Divide: Why MSMEs, SMEs and mid-sized businesses are not facing this crisis equally. The Digitalisation Divide: Why SMEs that invested early in digital tools and automation may be coping better today while businesses that delayed digitalisation are now feeling the pressure more sharply. The Support Question: Which government measures matter most right now and where businesses still see gaps. The Survival Trap: Why many SMEs remain stuck in short-term survival mode despite surviving multiple crises already. Preparing for Constant Disruption: What businesses may need to rethink if uncertainty becomes the new normal. The Consolidation Shift: Why more SMEs may need to collaborate, form consortiums or even merge to scale faster and strengthen bargaining power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33分

  2. 1日前

    Palm Oil Prices: How High If the US-Iran War Continues?

    Palm oil is already up about 11% this year. But with a US-Iran conflict reshaping energy economics, Indonesia redirecting supply into biofuels, and an 82% chance of El Niño on the horizon, where do prices go from here?  Tune in to find out:  The worst-case price scenario: What is behind the RM5,300 per tonne forecast and the specific conditions that would trigger it. El Niño risk quantified:  An 82% probability of emergence and what that means for Malaysian and Indonesian production. Countries (not) stockpiling: Why major importers are sitting on existing stocks rather than buying.  The shrinking global surplus: Projections narrowing from 3.1 million tonnes to 1.9 million tonnes, and what does that mean for CPO’s long-term price outlook?  Long-term structural challenges: Ageing plantations, limited expansion land, and why AI won't be improving yields anytime soon.Image credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31分

  3. 2日前

    Unpacking Malaysia's Business Confidence Slump

    The RAM Business Confidence Index fell by a sizable amount in the first quarter of 2026. What does that tell us about where the Malaysian economy is heading, and when will sentiment translate to real economic pain?  We discuss: Reading the Index: How is it measured, and what does a broad-based decline across all five indicators mean? The Buffer: Why government subsidies and business inventories are buying time, and what happens when both run out. SMEs Under Pressure: How smaller businesses are navigating rising costs, regulatory compliance, and tightening access to financing all at once. Who's Winning, Who's Not: Why the semiconductor industry is holding up while oil and gas face serious headwinds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33分

  4. 3日前

    Unpacking the Fall of Brand America and the Rise of Brand China

    For the first time, Brand China has overtaken Brand America in global perception. What does that mean for businesses and consumers? We discuss: The Research: How consumers across 30 countries are reassessing their trust in major world powers and what two major global studies reveal about the speed of that shift. The Fall of Brand America: Why positive perception of the US has hit one of its lowest points on record, and why even traditional allies are pulling back. The Rise of Brand China: How China overtook the US in global perception for the first time and what is driving stronger favourability across Southeast Asia. Brand Malaysia: Where Malaysia stands in the eyes of global investors and consumers, and which industries are attracting the most attention and capital right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30分

  5. 6日前

    Tax in 2026: What Businesses Must Watch

    Malaysia's tax collection hit a record RM204 billion in 2025, but what does that mean for businesses navigating an increasingly watchful compliance environment? TraTax's Thenesh Kannaa looks at what is driving the surge in tax revenue, from e-invoicing and digitalisation to the stamp duty voluntary disclosure programme. He also breaks down the tax areas that businesses and individuals need to pay attention to this year. Tune in to learn: What could have led to a record RM204 billion tax collection in 2025 E-invoicing and the government's approach to tackling the shadow economy Stamp duty compliance and the risks businesses are still underestimating The intricacies and factors to consider when it comes to paying stamp duties How individual tax filing will be simplified with e-invoicing, but the responsibility still falls on the taxpayer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40分

  6. 5月13日

    The New Energy Playbook: Security Over Climate

    Energy policies have shifted worldwide. Reliability and security are now the primary drivers of investment decisions, replacing long-term climate goals as the defining factors for what gets built and funded. We discuss:  The Policy Pivot: How the global focus has shifted from climate goals to securing reliable, scalable energy sources.  Malaysia's Energy Advantage: How Malaysia is leveraging its oil-producing strengths while positioning itself for the future with hydrogen and solar. Attracting Global Capital: Why investors are demanding immediate returns and operational credibility over long-term climate promises. Building Trust for Nuclear: Why transparency and consistency from the planning stage are essential for winning public confidence around nuclear energy.Image credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31分

  7. 5月12日

    Is 19th Century Accounting Why the ‘Bad Guy’ Wins in Capitalism?

    Is modern corporate law rigged to reward the “bad guy” in business? While we often blame greed, the real culprit might be a 150 year old legal straightjacket that forces leaders to prioritise short term returns over long term stability. According to Jason Piper of ACCA, these  19th century rules created a legal ceiling that rewards firms for externalising costs while penalising those that build genuine value. Tune In To Find Out Legal Ceiling: Why rules designed for the Industrial Revolution act as a straitjacket for modern leaders and the room you actually have to break free. Subsidising the Bad Guy: How current accounting standards allow polluting firms to externalise costs and appear more profitable than their sustainable rivals. The Six Capitals: A framework to move beyond financial data and quantify the intangible trust that actually sustains your business. Value Orchestration: Why the next generation of finance professionals must move from recording history to managing the future drivers of performance. The First Five: A practical strategy to identify the non financial factors that most directly impact your long term cash flows.Image credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36分

  8. 5月11日

    Are We Setting Middle Managers Up to Fail?

    Middle managers are often called the "heart" of the organisation, but in reality, they have become the ultimate corporate shock absorbers. As executives demand hyper-efficiency and employees demand empathy, mid-level leaders are being pushed to the breaking point.  With AI threatening to flatten corporate hierarchies and younger workers flat out refusing promotions, Michelle Ann Iking of Clarion Quest Consulting joins us to examine whether this crucial layer is fundamentally broken and how companies must radically redesign the role before their leadership pipeline dries up completely. Learn more about:  The "Frozen Middle" Accusation: Why middle managers are unfairly blamed for killing executive strategies when they are actually just doing damage control. The Promotion Trap: Why forcing brilliant technical specialists into people management is breaking the corporate talent pool. The Impossible Squeeze: How managers are expected to perfectly balance ruthless corporate cost-cutting with deep employee empathy. Conscious Unbossing: Why a growing wave of younger workers are flat out refusing promotions because the stress-to-pay ratio simply isn't worth it. The Great Flattening: How tech giants are actively using AI to wipe out the middle layer, and what a surviving, redesigned management structure actually looks like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40分
すべて見る（2,000）

番組について

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

情報

  • クリエイター
    BFM Media
  • 配信期間
    23年 - 26年
  • エピソード
    2000
  • 制限指定
    不適切な内容を含まない
  • Copyright
    © 2026 BFM Media Sdn Bhd
  • 番組のWebサイト
    Enterprise Explores

その他のおすすめ