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Are We OK? hosted by Dr. Ong Kian Ming and Peter Yong from Mr Money TV, is your indispensable Malaysian podcast delving into topics of governance, policies, politics, and the economy. It's more than just a discussion platform; we want to foster open conversations about current matters affecting Malaysians’ lives all while providing insightful analysis and engaging discussions, making complex topics accessible to all.

  1. 2일 전

    RM90 Billion Up For Grabs | Malaysia vs Singapore in Logistics | Michael Tio's Masterplan

    In this episode of Are We OK, we sit down with Datuk Seri Dr. Michael Tio, Founder and Group CEO of PKT Logistics, to unpack how he built one of Malaysia's biggest logistics companies from a RM2,000 starting salary. We go behind the story of his iconic warehouses — The Ship, The Wave, and The Lighthouse — and how a simple idea sketched on cardboard turned into a nationwide logistics empire. We also dive into the bigger picture: why logistics companies are leaving Singapore for Malaysia, how our ports are catching up fast, and why Michael believes Malaysia is sitting on a RM90 billion opportunity between now and 2030. From the automotive boom to semiconductor warehousing in Penang, to his ambitious new inland port project at the Thai border, this episode breaks down what it really takes to build Malaysia into the next big logistics hub in ASEAN. Chapter Markers: 00:00 - Intro & The Unconventional Approach to Logistics 01:25 - The Underdog Hustle: Making Millions Before Turning 21 05:58 - Life Lessons & Why EQ Matters More Than Grades 07:42 - Giving Up a Lucrative Used Car Business for a RM2,000 Salary 10:05 - How a Partnership with Japan Saved the Business in the 1998 Crisis 13:14 - Moving from Big Projects to Stable Automotive Logistics 17:11 - The Hidden Business Trick to Keeping Shipping Money in Malaysia 18:38 - The Masterplan: Building Four Logistics Hubs in Malaysia 28:13 - Peninsula College: Putting a College Campus Inside a Warehouse 33:11 - What Happens to a Warehouse When Workers Suddenly Quit? 34:00 - Riding the Semiconductor Boom in Penang35:13 - The Northern Gateway: Designing the "Blackwood Complex" at the Border 39:08 - The Trick to Turning a Border Town into a Successful Hub 42:30 - Helping Thailand Ship Faster Through Malaysia 43:58 - Partnering with UUM to Give Students Real Work Experience 47:30 - The Diesel Crisis: How Fleet Cards & Cash Flow Traps Affected Transporters 51:11 - Why Logistics Companies Are Leaving Singapore for Malaysia 53:25 - The RM90 Billion Wave: Why Daiso & IKEA are Choosing Malaysia Over Singapore 54:59 - Why PKT Chose to Bypassed Johor and Avoid Turf Wars 56:55 - Will PKT Logistics Ever List on Bursa Malaysia? 58:28 - Michael Tio's Vision for PKT by 2030 #areweok #michaeltio #pktlogistics #malaysianlogistics #malaysiavssingapore #aseanhub #logisticsindustry #malaysianeconomy #businessmalaysia #supplychain #portklang #penangsemiconductor #podcastmalaysia #malaysianbusiness #fdimalaysia

  2. 7월 28일

    Is Malaysia Ready? | DAP Meets Ex-UMNO | FDI, Reform & GE16 | EP 102

    In this episode of Are We OK, we sit down with Dr Ong Kian Ming (former Deputy Minister of MITI, DAP) and Shahril Hamdan (co-host of Keluar Sekejap) for a fireside chat at the Affin Market Outlook Conference 2026. Two former politicians from opposite sides of the aisle — break down where Malaysia really stands as an investment destination, and whether the country is ready for what's coming next. The discussion examines whether Malaysia has become too FDI-built — chasing headline foreign investment numbers without translating them into long-term, higher-income jobs at home. We unpack EPF's mandate and who it really serves, the stalemate at the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, and why the Mr DIY success story ended up with its profits parked in Singapore. Finally, we look ahead to GE16: the likely timeline, the scenarios that could play out, and what each outcome could mean for the economy and for everyday Malaysians. #AreWeOK #GE16 #MalaysiaEconomy #MalaysiaFDI #AffinMarketOutlook #InvestInMalaysia #MalaysianPolitics #PodcastMalaysia

  3. 7월 10일

    The Fight for Johor | The Johor Economic Boom | The Reality of Clean Politics | EP 101

    In this episode of Are We OK, we sit down with two young leaders, Lee Ting Han and Nor Zulaila binti Abdul Ghani (Lily), to talk about the massive changes happening in Johor right now. We take an honest look behind the scenes at what it’s really like to work in state government, how the multi-billion ringgit business boom affects everyday jobs, and why the current election is creating sudden tension between state and federal politicians. Timestamps00:00 - Teaser 00:30 - Meet Lee Ting Han: From Corporate Lawyer to Johor Leader 03:54 - The Reality Behind Johor’s Multi-Billion Ringgit Boom 12:20 - Fixing the Talent Drain & Helping Young Workers Succeed 16:48 - Can Federal and State Leaders Cooperate During Elections? 20:20 - Reviving Johor's Forgotten Towns & Bringing Jobs Back 33:07 - What It’s Really Like to Work in State Government 34:54 - Will Rival Parties Team Up to Form a New Government? 37:21 - The Big Question: Is History Repeating Itself? 47:10 - Meet Saudari Lily: Moving from Community Helper to Candidate 49:25 - Clean Politics: Saving Our Environment & Fighting Online Toxicity 55:41 - The Election Challenge: Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone 57:33 - Handling Complaints, Cutting Red Tape & Making Tough Decisions 62:01 - Facing Harsh Labels & Serving the People Win or Lose 66:34 - Changing the Future: Lily’s Final Message #AreWeOK #MalaysianPolitics #PRNJohor #JohorSEZ #LeeTingHan #DAPLily #BarisanNasional #DAP #MCA #OnnHafizGhazi #PodcastMalaysia

  4. 7월 6일

    The Plot To Oust Muhyiddin | Hamzah & Hadi's Masterplan | Inside The Bersatu Purge | EP 100

    In this episode of Are We OK, former Principal Private Secretary Dato' Dr. Marzuki opens up about the massive internal fractures shaking Bersatu and Perikatan Nasional. We dive into the behind-the-scenes drama of Tan Sri Muhyiddin's camp. We also break down the high-stakes "purge" within Bersatu and the plot led by Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. Why did PAS President Hadi Awang unilaterally sever ties, and what does this mean for the future of the coalition? Finally, we discuss the heavy constitutional battles that defined Muhyiddin's time in office, including the untold secrets of the Sheraton Move, his sudden resignation, and the surprising origins of the historic Anti-Hopping Law. Timestamps 00:00 - Teaser 00:52 - Meet Dato’ Dr. Marzuki: Inside Muhyiddin’s Camp 06:05 - The Real Job of a Political Secretary 10:10 - Bersatu Dynamics & The Sheraton Move Secrets 17:35 - Governing During a Crisis: Muhyiddin’s COVID-19 Era 20:19 - Zahid Hamidi, UMNO & Political Instability 22:20 - The Resignation & Why Bersatu Backed Ismail Sabri 32:30 - Behind Closed Doors: CSA & Anti-Hopping Law Origins 39:20 - GE15, the Hung Parliament & "Power Sharing" Rejected 45:45 - The Bersatu "Purge": Hamzah’s Move & Disciplinary Action55:30 - PAS Cuts Ties: Hadi Awang’s Masterplan Exposed 1:02:53 - The Future of PN, GE16 & Final Thoughts #AreWeOK #MalaysianPolitics #MuhyiddinYassin #Bersatu #HamzahZainudin #PerikatanNasional #SheratonMove #PodcastMalaysia

  5. 6월 23일

    How Selangor Is Building Southeast Asia's Chip Corridor | Beyond the Data Center Hype | EP 99

    In this episode of Are We OK, we sit down with YB Ng Sze Han (Selangor Exco for Investment, Trade, and Mobility) and Yong Kai Ping (CEO of SIDEC) to unpack Selangor's aggressive transformation into a regional high-tech powerhouse. We explore how the state is moving rapidly into high-value sectors, from aerospace manufacturing and autonomous transport to setting up groundbreaking tech hubs. We dive deep into the success behind Selangor's IC Design Park and the Advanced Semiconductor College of Malaysia (ASCM), detailing the massive resource investments required to train top-tier chip engineers. Finally, our guests share exclusive details on major upcoming initiatives for 2026. They break down the upcoming launch of the Rancangan Selangor Kedua (RS2) five-year plan, the expansion of the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) to Bandung, Indonesia, and Selangor's strict new 30% local content requirement and industrial water conditions for incoming data centers. Chapter Marker: 00:00 - Intro 05:07 - Selangor’s Economic Mindset: "Continuity with Evolution" 07:01 - Building an Ecosystem for the Selangor Aerospace Industry 08:10 - Yong Kai Ping & SIDEC: Driving E-Commerce & Startups to Global Standards 11:09 - The Semiconductor Leap: Scaling Fresh IC Design Engineers 12:13 - Shifting from AI Nusantara to the Advanced Semiconductor College of Malaysia (ASCM) 17:53 - Complementing Penang & Executing the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) 23:38 - Silicon Valley Mission & Leveraging Overseas Malaysian Professionals 25:28 - MB Amirrudin Shari's Visionary Leadership & "Selangor Speed" Execution 29:20 - Testing Autonomous Transport, Robot Trucks & Drone Tech 33:04 - Preparing for the Aging Society & the Care Economy via Rancangan Selangor Kedua (RS2) 35:53 - SIBS 2026: Scaling the ASEAN Talent Hub & Expanding to Bandung 40:52 - Managing Data Centers: Water Reserve Strategies & 30% Local Content (LED) Policy 45:50 - Cheap GPU Tokens & Training SMEs with the Vira AI Program 47:26 - Combating Negative Viral News Through Direct Youth Engagement 51:28 - Re-strategizing Selangor's Economy for Global Resilience with Financial Experts #AreWeOK #SelangorEconomy #YBNgSzeHan #YongKaiPing #SIDEC #ICDesign #SemiconductorMalaysia #DataCenters #MalaysianPolitics #RancanganSelangor #RS2 #SIBS2026 #AutonomousTransport #DigitalEconomy #MalaysiaTech #AmirrudinShari

  6. 6월 9일

    Is RM1.99 Petrol Over? | Why Malaysia Wins FDI | Billionaires Eye GE16

    In this episode of Are We OK, we sit down with Yun Liu, Senior ASEAN Economist at HSBC, to discuss why Malaysia is Asia’s "quiet overachiever". We break down the hard fiscal truths behind Malaysia's massive petrol subsidies as global oil prices surge past $100 , and examine what international investors are looking for ahead of the upcoming GE16 election. We also dive into "durian economics" explaining how Vietnam rapidly captured China's massive market over Malaysia —and look at the structural hurdles and shifting supply chains shaping the future of ASEAN. 00:00 - Trailer 00:26 - Intro & Guest Introduction: Meeting HSBC's Yun Liu 01:45 - From the IMF to Hong Kong: Yun Liu's Global Background 12:37 - Mapping the ASEAN Economy: Who is Leading the Race? 14:31 - The Massive Footprint of Chinese FDI in Southeast Asia 16:17 - What Does an Economist Actually Do? 21:57 - Durian Economics: Why Vietnam is Crushing Malaysia in Exports 31:04 - Diversity in ASEAN & Penang as the Silicon Valley of the East 34:10 - Deep Dive into Vietnam's Rapid Economic Rise & Energy Risks 41:10 - Malaysia: Asia's Quiet Overachiever? 43:23 - The Ticking Fiscal Cost of RM1.99 Petrol 48:32 - Prediction Time: What Global Investors Expect From GE16 52:17 - Outro: Ipoh Dreams & Unforgettable Malaysian Hospitality #AreWeOK #MalaysiaEconomy #GE16 #HSBC #YunLiu #DurianEconomics #MusangKing #Subsidies #ASEAN #FDI #PenangSiliconValley #VietnamEconomy #MalaysianPolitics #FiscalReform

  7. 6월 6일

    Why We Left Anwar’s Cabinet | Inside The PKR Drama | Bersama Takes Off | EP 97

    In this episode of Are We OK, former minister Nik Nazmi opens up about the massive internal fractures shaking the government and PKR. We dive into the behind-the-scenes drama.We also break down the high-stakes launch of Bersama, the brand-new political party founded by Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi. Why did these long-time reformists abandon the party they spent 20 years building? Finally, we discuss the heavy policy battles that defined his time in office including the shift away from blanket subsidies and how Malaysia's rare earth minerals are getting caught in a global US-China Cold War. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - The Launch of Bersama: A Political Startup 10:45 - Reality of Power: Missing the Cabinet Cut in 2018 23:30 - Breaking Stigmas: Mental Health in Malaysian Politics 48:20 - Rare Earths & Geopolitics: Navigating US vs. China 58:08 - Losing Anwar’s Inner Circle & Splitting the Ministry 1:01:20 - "Fixed" Party Polls & Resigning From Cabinet 1:20:32 - Fantasy Politics: Could KJ Ever Join Bersama? 1:34:10 - Defensive Strategies & The Battle for Pandan #AreWeOK #MalaysianPolitics #NikNazmi #RafiziRamli #AnwarIbrahim #Bersama #PKR #UnityGovernment #RareEarthMinerals #CabinetDrama #MalaysiaNews

  8. 5월 29일

    Tony Pua Said What?! | Rafizi’s New Party Drama | Early Election? | EP 96

    In this episode of Are We OK?, things get real. We’re diving straight into a massive political bombshell: Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi have officially resigned as MPs to start a brand-new political party. Is this a bold move for change, or a chaotic play that will tear the government apart? Next, we look at the sudden uproar surrounding Tony Pua. Finally, the battle lines are being drawn for an explosive election season. We talk about the tense situation on the ground in Johor , why the usual political attacks aren't working anymore , and our exact timeline for when we head back to the ballot box. 00:00 - Teaser 03:34 - The Resignation Shockwave: Rafizi’s Huge Gamble 12:01 - Tony Pua’s Post: Did He Just Cross the Line? 20:58 - Johor PH Convention: Why the Strategy is Backfiring 31:09 - Prediction Time: The Secret Election Timeline 34:02 - Outro & Next Guest Announcement #AreWeOK #MalaysianPolitics #RafiziRamli #NikNazmi #TonyPua #PakatanHarapan #BarisanNasional #JohorElections #MalaysiaNews

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Are We OK? hosted by Dr. Ong Kian Ming and Peter Yong from Mr Money TV, is your indispensable Malaysian podcast delving into topics of governance, policies, politics, and the economy. It's more than just a discussion platform; we want to foster open conversations about current matters affecting Malaysians’ lives all while providing insightful analysis and engaging discussions, making complex topics accessible to all.

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