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IKEA is arguably Sweden’s most prominent export, with a presence spanning 30 years and four outlets in Malaysia. How is the world’s largest furniture retailer navigating the challenges that come with greater competition in the online space, uncertain global economic conditions and increasing pressure to substantiate sustainability credentials? We discuss these themes with Malcolm Pruys, Retail Director of Ikea Malaysia.
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Insurance is a notorious competitive business made doubly so with the entry of the global players. Kamaludin Ahmad, Group CEO of Etiqa tells us about their regional ambitions, is Takaful their focus and how do we improve financial inclusion in Malaysia.
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The banking sector is seen an a barometer of the economy and what does a bank with a 140 year legacy have to share about the state of Malaysian consumers and businesses.  CEO of HSBC Malaysia,  Dato' Omar Siddiq tells us whilst sharing with us the current operating landscape, how it creates its own niche in a very competitive environment and the KPIs set by headquarters.
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Keyfield International Bhd made its debut on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia in April and is in the business of providing Offshore accommodation services. CEO Dato' Kee Chit Huei explains the planned use of proceeds, addresses concerns about customer concentration risk especially on Petronas, and outlines the company's growth potential.
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The US is Malaysia’s third largest trading partner and also largest contributor of foreign direct investment. However will international unease over US policies in Gaza and its long-running rivalry with China have an impact on our traditionally strong economic ties? We discuss these themes with the US Ambassador to Malaysia, H.E. Edgard Kagan.
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UNICEF recently released a report titled "Living on the Edge," which focuses on  low-income families in Kuala Lumpur. living in low cost flats. The report's authors, Dr. Juanita Vasquez Escallon, Chief of Social Policy at UNICEF, and Zouhair Rosli, Deputy Director of Research at DM Analytics, share their shocking findings and policy recommendations to assist these vulnerable households.
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