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  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Strait of Hormuz Paralysed: Will Oil Break $100?

    Geopolitical risk has spiked further. Following unprecedented military action, the Strait of Hormuz, a critical choke point handling 20% of the world's daily oil and LNG, is effectively paralysed. With the geopolitical risk premium on oil already sitting between $20 and $30 per barrel, fears are mounting that a prolonged disruption could push prices past $100. This threatens to trigger a new wave of global inflation and force central banks to abandon their rate-cutting cycles. Cedric Chehab, Chief Economist at BMI, joins BFM to unpack the macroeconomic fallout of the crisis, the US strategy of "regime reconfiguration" in Iran, and what this energy shock means for highly exposed economies in ASEAN. Learn About: The $30 Risk Premium: Why BMI estimates the "fair value" of oil is currently $55 to $65, and how panic buying and supply disruptions could drive prices even higher. "Regime Reconfiguration" vs. Regime Change: Unpacking the US strategy in Iran, the search for a moderate transitional government, and the severe risks of sectarian conflict if the plan fails. The Supply Squeeze: Why the global capacity to offset physical supply losses from the Strait of Hormuz is extremely limited, despite OPEC+ signals and US production. The Central Bank Dilemma: How a sustained oil shock could kill hopes for monetary easing, forcing central banks to adopt hawkish forward guidance or aggressively raise rates to anchor inflation expectations. The ASEAN "Triple Whammy": Why Southeast Asia is highly vulnerable to this crisis, facing deteriorating terms of trade, current account hits, and massive strain on government fiscal accounts due to energy subsidies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Beyond Coffee, What’s Brewing In Beverages?

    Malaysia’s café and beverage market is booming, but it’s also becoming one of the most competitive consumer sectors in the country. With over 5,000 cafés nationwide, rising coffee consumption, and aggressive expansion from regional and Chinese brands, café operators are navigating tighter margins, higher expectations, and a more tech-driven customer base. Gen Z demand is accelerating growth, home brewing remains strong, and loyalty apps are becoming as important as latte art. Alun Jones, Project Director of Montgomery Asia and organiser of the International Coffee & Beverage Show 2026 (ICBS), alongside Koh Wei Yang, General Manager of Barista Guild Asia, joins BFM Enterprise Explores to explore how the industry is restructuring, the role of events like ICBS, and why running a cafe is no longer just about coffee. Learn about: The Competitive Reset: Why Malaysia’s buoyant coffee market is also forcing operators to rethink efficiency, pricing and scale. The Gen Z Effect: How younger consumers are driving consumption growth and shifting expectations. Technology as a Survival Tool: Why loyalty apps, POS systems and data-driven engagement are no longer optional. Beyond Coffee: The rapid rise of tea, kombucha and alternative beverages as differentiation strategies. The Hard Truth for New Entrants: Why romanticising café ownership is risky and what aspiring operators need to understand before investing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Why Tariffs And Protectionism Kill Innovation

    Tariffs don’t actually protect an economy, they slowly suffocate innovation. Economies need "Creative Destruction”. Dr. Carmelo Ferlito, CEO of the Center For Market Education, joins BFM Enterprise to unpack the macroeconomic consequences of building economic walls. Looking through the lens of Joseph Schumpeter’s theory of "creative destruction," Dr. Ferlito argues that tariffs distort entrepreneurial calculation, breed rent-seeking behavior, and artificially keep inefficient "zombie firms" on life support at the expense of true innovation. Learn about: The Illusion of Protection: Why constantly shifting tariffs erode institutional predictability, causing businesses to freeze their hiring and investment decisions. The "Zombie Firm" Epidemic: How protectionism traps valuable capital and talent in outdated legacy businesses rather than allowing them to flow to new, better opportunities. Invention vs. Innovation: Why an idea created in isolation is just an "invention" until it gets the scale, human capital, and financial backing to hit the market as an "innovation." The Government's True Role: Why the state must act purely as a referee ensuring fair play and contestable markets, rather than a player trying to pick winners. A Playbook for Malaysia: Why a highly integrated economy like Malaysia must double down on unilateral openness, genuine zero-tariff trade agreements, and protecting people (via social safety nets and reskilling) rather than protecting firms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    Are Your Bosses Really Untouchable?

    Global headlines have once again put powerful individuals under scrutiny, raising broader questions about accountability at the very top. In this episode, we explore CEO misconduct in Malaysia, from legal duties and fiduciary responsibilities to the operational and cultural impact on organisations. Are chief executives overly shielded by their status? Do public listed companies face stricter oversight than private firms? And what protections exist for employees when misconduct happens at the leadership level? Joining us for this conversation is Sheba Gumis, Partner at Skrine, to give us a sense of the legal safeguards, governance frameworks, and whether Malaysia’s system is robust enough to keep power in check. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  5. 25 FEB

    Cyber Breaches At AI Speed: What Needs To Change

    If a cyber breach can happen in 25 minutes but it takes days to contain, are organisations already too late? New cloud security findings from Palo Alto Networks point to a stark reality: attackers are now operating at machine speed, fuelled by AI. Nearly every organisation surveyed reported at least one attack on its AI systems in the past year. APIs are becoming key entry points. Identity weaknesses are driving incidents. And security teams are still juggling an average of 17 tools while trying to respond in real time. As companies race to deploy faster using AI and automated development tools, they may be expanding their exposure just as quickly. Prevention remains critical. But resilience and response speed are fast becoming the true differentiators. Elad Koren, Vice President of Product Management for Cortex Cloud at Palo Alto Networks, joins us to examine what breaks first under machine-speed attacks and what needs to change to keep up. We explore: Why the shift from prevention to response speed is becoming the new baseline. What AI poisoning really means, and how intentional sabotage of AI systems could play out. Why APIs have become both the connective tissue and a growing vulnerability in modern cloud environments. The identity challenge in cloud and AI systems, and why identity now functions as the last line of defence. Why manual data reviews are becoming a liability at cloud scale. Whether the traditional separation between cloud security and the SOC still makes sense in the AI era. This is not just about stronger tools. It is about whether organisational design, security workflows, and accountability structures are built for threats that now move at machine speed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 min

  6. 24 FEB

    RTO, AI And The Leadership Gap

    Are organisations becoming more efficient, but more fragile? As companies mandate return-to-office, flatten structures and automate roles, leadership depth, trust and internal mobility may be quietly eroding. Anthony Raja Devadoss, Country Managing Director of Korn Ferry Malaysia, examines how return-to-office is reshaping the employee deal, the unintended risks of removing middle managers, and why AI-driven restructuring demands more than cost discipline. The conversation also turns to HR’s own credibility test — whether AI ambition is outpacing capability, and what CHROs must do to earn and sustain a truly strategic seat at the table. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min

  7. 23 FEB

    From Prime Time To Scroll Time

    Prime time once dictated how we watched entertainment. Today, algorithms and endless feeds have replaced schedules, and audiences are consuming more content than ever, yet often feeling more fatigued by choice. As studios consolidate their content and short-form platforms reshape attention spans, what does this shift mean for the future of storytelling and the business of media? We explore the move from “prime time” to “scroll time” with Amin Ashaari, Co-Founder of SoyaCincau. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min

  8. 22 FEB

    Zombie Shops: Why 50% Of TikTok Merchants Have 0 Sales

    On TikTok Shop, if your content doesn’t convert, you don’t exist. TikTok Shop in the U.S. jumped from $9 billion in GMV in 2024 to $15.1 billion in 2025. But this growth didn’t come from charismatic live hosts or viral "Shoppertainment." It was powered by the static, boring "Shop Tab", good old search-based shopping. Teng Ian Wong, Insights Manager at Momentum Works, joins BFM to dive into why American consumers are favouring traditional search over live streams, and compares this to Southeast Asia’s $45.6 billion mature ecosystem. We discuss: The Shop Tab Takeover: Why the static marketplace now outpaces live shopping (only 14% of US GMV) and why Americans prefer to "search and compare." The "Zombie Store" Plague: Why over 50% of the 800,000+ U.S. TikTok Shops recorded zero sales, and the high barrier to algorithmic success. Southeast Asia vs. The US: A look at Thailand’s outsized performance ($11.5B) compared to Malaysia ($6.2B), and the structural differences in labour costs that make US live streaming expensive. The "Horse Racing" Strategy: How smart brands are surviving high influencer churn by betting on multiple accounts rather than a single "mega-influencer." Logistics & Pricing: The move toward a "Fulfilled by TikTok" model to rival Amazon, and why prices dropped in 15 out of 27 categories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
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