Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Snowflake
The retail industry in Malaysia registered its worst performance in two decades last year. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Geoff Soon, Managing Director, South Asia, Snowflake on how companies like these could help SMEs weather the storm by digitizing itself.
23m Jun 15, 2021
23m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Finance For Change
The Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3) will host its flagship event on climate change, FinanceforChange Virtual Conference, from 23 to 25 June 2021. The conference aims to share knowledge, best practices and solutions in tackling climate change. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Bursa Malaysia Chairman, Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar on his thoughts on financial sustainability.
27m Jun 11, 2021
27m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Business' Impact From Rising Political Risk
With the flurry of activities surrounding the palace, plenty has speculated that the political risk in the country is rising rapidly. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Prof. James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies, University of Tasmania to unpack these developments. They discuss if there is even a possibility of a change of government, its impact on businesses, and the continuing saga of the political l...
22m Jun 10, 2021
22m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Global Minimum Corporate Tax
G7 finance ministers are taking aim at some of the world's "most profitable multinational enterprises" by agreeing to set a global minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15%. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Deputy Tax Leader of Deloitte Malaysia, Tan Hooi Beng if Malaysia could benefit from such a move.
29m Jun 09, 2021
29m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Sedania Innovator
Sedania has been attracting attention since they posted record quarterly profits since IPO. It also emerged that Datuk Seri Faroz Jakel is now a substantial shareholder. Recent events also showed drastic share price movement of the company. Ibrahim Sani speaks with SEDANIA Innovator's founder and managing director Datuk Azrin Mohd Noor on this and more.
28m Jun 08, 2021
28m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Reforming GLCs
Ibrahim Sani speaks with Prof. Terence Gomez, author of 'Minister of Finance Incorporated' of University Malaya, on reforming Government-linked Companies (GLCs).
26m Jun 07, 2021
26m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Pemerkasa+ Impact?
The PEMERKASA+ stimulus package was announced to resolve the economic woes that will arise following the full lockdown. Some key initiatives include a three-month loan moratorium for B40 households and SMEs, additional one-off assistance for B40 households, and a continuation of the Wage Subsidy Programme. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Raja Ahmad Iskandar Fareez, Communications Director of Research ...
27m Jun 04, 2021
27m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: ECG App Now In Malaysia
The Ministry of Health's Medical Device Authority (MDA) has given regulatory approval for the ECG app and the irregular rhythm notification feature on the Apple Watch to be able to be used in Malaysia. MDA has classified the Apple Watch as a Class B software medical device. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Prof Dato Dr Mohamed Ezani on how this could help Malaysians understand better about their own he...
26m Jun 01, 2021
26m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: ADA's SoftBank Deal
SoftBank Corp is investing RM250 million (US$60 million) in Axiata Group Bhd’s digital marketing subsidiary ADA for a 23.07% stake in the company, establishing ADA’s RM1.07 billion (US$260 million) valuation. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Srinivas Gattamneni, CEO of ADA on this.
27m May 28, 2021
27m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: RHB's Jewel 20
RHB Investment Bank launched its Top 20 Malaysia Small Cap Companies Jewels 2021. It features new small cap stock ideas for investors to consider. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Lee Meng Horng, Head of Small Cap Research, to find out more.
27m May 27, 2021
27m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: POS In A Post Pandemic World
Web Bytes is the company behind Xilnex, a cloud-based retail point-of-sale (POS) solution used by Tealive, Marrybrown, Texas Chicken, Tacos Bell, La Juiceria, Air Asia’s Santan and many other major F&B chains. Ibrahim Sani speaks to their CEO about how retailers should manage their risks in a post-pandemic environment
16m May 26, 2021
16m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Serving SMEs MacOS
Secondlifeasia is serving the Small and Medium Sized Enterprise sector by providing solutions to its MacOS problems. This include refurbishing, repairing, and up keeping these devices. Ibrahim Sani speaks to their CEO and Founder on the company's journey and experience, and their partnership with Cradle and Malaysian Debt Venture.
10m May 26, 2021
10m
Ibrahim Sani's Hari Raya Special: Consumer Sentiments
As we celebrate our second Hari Raya under MCO, we explore what the consumer market demand and sentiment is during this period. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Jeffrey Gan, MD of Sime Darby Motors and Shamsul Amree, CEO of Domino's Malaysia on this.
23m May 13, 2021
23m
Ibrahim Sani's Raya Special: The Hari Raya Consumer Segments
Hari Raya is a celebration for the community. But it is also a time when consumer spending normally peaks during the year. However, with the pandemic still raging on, how has the consumer segment changed to help businesses address consumer demand? Ibrahim Sani speaks with Ashran Ghazi, CEO of Dattel Asia to find out more
27m May 12, 2021
27m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: StashAway's Series D
Investment app StashAway has raised a $25 million Series D led by Sequoia Capital India, with participation from returning investors Eight Roads Ventures and Square Peg. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Malaysian head of the firm, Wong Wai Ken on what's next for them.
28m May 10, 2021
28m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Adobe's Personalisation Push
Personalisation is driving Adobe's digital strategy. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Simon Dale, Managing Director of Southeast Asia Adobe on this. They also discuss privacy, integration, and the big productivity question that pertains to the tech ecosystem: Coopetition.
21m May 07, 2021
21m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Vaccine Passport Acceptance
Ipsos' survey on market acceptance on 'vaccine passports' show Malaysians generally endorse this idea. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Arun Menon, the Managing Director of Ipsos Malaysia on what this means, and how governments can move ahead knowing this information.
26m May 06, 2021
26m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Nokia & 5G Rollout In Malaysia
Nokia, along with other players including the Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) is currently in the midst of rolling out the 5G network in the country. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Daniel Jaeger, the Head of Southeast Asia of Nokia on their plans and the status of the rollouts.
27m May 04, 2021
27m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Tuju Setia IPO
Construction services company Tuju Setia Bhd will list on Bursa Malaysia's Main Market on May 19. They plan to raise RM56 million from its initial public offering (IPO) for its growth plans. This will be the first company to be listed on the Main Market in 2021. Ibrahim Sani speaks to Wee Eng Kong and Wee Beng Chuan on their growth plans, as well as the construction sector outlook.
19m May 03, 2021
19m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Open Letter To Biden
The MP of Bangi, YB Dr. Ong Kian Ming wrote an Open Letter to the US President. In it, he argues that the United States should rethink its bilateral strategy with Southeast Asian nations. Ibrahim Sani speaks with him to unravel this, and other items in this rather fascinating letter to the 46th President.
21m Apr 30, 2021
21m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Will SC's Code Reserve Political Appointments?
The Securities Commission's Code of Good Corporate Governance seems to be at odds with the practice of political appointments in Government-linked companies. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Lawyer Lim Wei Jiet on how appointing 'active' politicians to boards of GLCs may impact good Corporate Governance
7m Apr 30, 2021
7m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Intel Malaysia
Intel has been in Malaysia for decades. Throughout the years, they've invested billions of ringgit and countless hours of training and upskilling Malaysians. But the world of technology is fast changing. Ibrahim Sani speaks to Robin Martin, Intel Malaysia's Corporate Vice President on how the company intends to stay ahead
26m Apr 29, 2021
26m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Predicting The Next Pandemic Using A.I
How will the International Pandemic Preparedness Centre (IPCC) change the Global Health landscape in combating infectious disease with AI-driven prediction & mitigation plan. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Dr Dhesi Baha Raja, Chief Medical Innovation Officer, AINQA Health Group on this.
26m Apr 27, 2021
26m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: The Case For Outdoor Sporting Events
A group of Marathon and Ironman organisers, called the Sports Industry Coalition (SIC) makes the case to start having outdoor sporting events again, but under strict standard operating procedures as set by the National Security Council (MKN). Ibrahim Sani asks CG Lim, Regional Director, World Endurance Malaysia; and Karen Loh, Event Owner, Malaysia Women’s Marathon why should it even take place...
24m Apr 26, 2021
24m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: AKPK Turns 15!
Agensi Kaunselling dan Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK) or the Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency celebrates their 15th anniversary. Throughout the years, they've assisted 1.2 million individuals through financial advisory, of which more than 330,000 have participated in debt management programme (DMP). Ibrahim Sani speaks with Nirmala Subramaniam, Head of Financial Education Household AKPK ...
28m Apr 23, 2021
28m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Electric Vehicles For Earth Day
Maybank IB Research says that electric vehicles are set to reach sales parity with internal combustion engine vehicles by 2030 and outsell from 2035. In conjunction with Earth Day, Ibrahim Sani speaks with Liaw Thong Jung, Associate Director, Maybank Investment Bank Research on this and more.
28m Apr 22, 2021
28m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Maybank's ESG Compendium
Maybank Investment Bank has published their ESG Compendium. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Anand Pathmakanthan as he shares more about the thinking behind the ESG Compendium, Maybank IB's maiden ESG Portfolio, and how they are helping their clients' ESG investing journey.
27m Apr 19, 2021
27m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Improving Tax Framework
Many countries are thinking hard on how to revamp their tax policy. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, Non-Executive Chairman of Tricor Malaysia and President of MICPA, on how Malaysia can rethink on our own tax structure, and perhaps build a more sustainable tax framework.
25m Apr 16, 2021
25m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Oracle Malaysia & Healthcare
Pharmaniaga has adopted the Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing to improve logistics processes in preparation for COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Malaysia. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Jasbir Singh, VP of Applications at Oracle Malaysia on this.
28m Apr 12, 2021
28m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Standard Chartered's Borderless Business Survey
According to a Standard Chartered study, Malaysia is the second most favourable Southeast Asian country for foreign investors. @ibrahimsaninet speaks with Abrar A Anwar, Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Malaysia on this tonight on @501Awani.
25m Apr 09, 2021
25m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Round 2 Of An Axiata-Telenor Merger
Axiata and Telenor are in advanced discussions to merge Celcom and Digi. Both to have equal shareholding at 33.1% each. Axiata and Malaysian investors will own over 51 percent. As part of the merger transaction, Axiata will receive newly issued shares in Digi representing 33.1 percent post-transaction shareholding and cash equalisation amount of around RM2 billion, of which RM1.7 billion to com...
4m Apr 08, 2021
4m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: (Part 2) Soya Cincau On Cabotage
The cabotage reversal decision is a long standing issue. Ibrahim Sani speaks with the Managing Editor of Soya Cincau, Alexander Wong on their coverage on this issue.
7m Apr 08, 2021
7m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: (Part 1) Soya Cincau On Cabotage
The cabotage reversal decision is a long standing issue. Ibrahim Sani speaks with the Managing Editor of Soya Cincau, Alexander Wong on their coverage on this issue.
16m Apr 08, 2021
16m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: What Is Cabotage?
The subsea cables built by Facebook have reignited the debate on Malaysia’s Cabotage policy. Is this protectionism or is it meant to stimulate domestic shipping growth? Ibrahim Sani speak with Nabila Hussain, Tech Policy Fellow, Social & Economic Research Initiative (SERI) on this
22m Apr 07, 2021
22m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Bursa Malaysia's Record Earnings
Bursa Malaysia Berhad has posted record earnings for their Financial Year 2020. Registering a Profit After Tax, Zakat and Minority Interest of RM377.7 million (2019 RM185.9 million). Ibrahim Sani shares his commentary on what this means for the capital markets in particular, and outright capitalism in general.
24m Feb 03, 2021
24m
Did the pandemic change how people trust companies?
Trust has always been the holy grail from brands. But how do brands build, and lose, trust amongst their stakeholders, especially in moments of a pandemic? @ibrahimsaninet speaks with @IpsosMalaysia on their Trust Track survey to find out the answer.
26m Jan 28, 2021
26m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Biden's Inauguration Day's Impact On Markets
Today's the day Biden becomes the 46th President of the United States. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Jameel Ahmad in London about what this means to the global markets. Jameel is the Director of Investment Strategy at NAGA, a German founded and Public Listed Fin tech based in Germany.
17m Jan 21, 2021
17m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Merck Malaysia
Merck offers chemicals for applications in laboratories and industry. Industries in biosciences, biopharma, food, cosmetics, LCDs, pharmaceuticals, printing, plastics and more have their applications in all our daily lives. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Chris Hammann, President & CEO of Merck Malaysia on this and more.
29m Jan 06, 2021
29m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Providing Quality Education For All
@ibrahimsaninet speaks with Samuel Isaiah, the top 10 finalist for the Global Teacher Prize 2020 and with Hawati Abdul Hamid of Khazanah Research Institute on how to bring about quality education for all. Tonight, on @501Awani
26m Dec 20, 2020
26m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: FoodPanda Malaysia
Everyone knows the brand, now find out who's behind it here in Malaysia. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Sayantan Das, the MD of Foodpanda Malaysia on how 2020 has been for the company, and what 2021 has in store for them. They also spoke about how the gig economy should be treated in the eyes of the law.
26m Dec 16, 2020
26m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Investing in the Construction Sector
It is budget season, and all eyes are on major announcement of infrastructure projects. Is this the right time to be investing in the construction sector? Loong Chee Wei, Senior Associate Director of Research, Affin Hwang speaker to Ibrahim Sani on this.
26m Nov 05, 2020
26m
World Stroke Day: Remembering Fast
World Stroke Day is observed on October 29 to underscore the serious nature and high rates of stroke. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Assoc Prof Dr Hoo Fan Kee, Consultant Neurologist HPUPM and Dr Wan Asyraf Wan Zaidi, Neurologist from HCTM on this.
27m Sep 17, 2020
27m
INSKEN & The Lorry Tell Their Story on COVID-19
The global pandemic has hit entrepreneurs hard. In this exclusive talk series by Yayasan Peneraju, we speak with Muhd Firdaus Azharuddin, CEO of INSKEN, and with Nadhir Ashafiq Zainal Abidin, Co-Founder & ED of The Lorry. They discuss with Ibrahim Sani on how entrepreneurs can cope with COVID-19 for small businesses, and the need for us to reshape entrepreneurship minds in the new norms.
29m Sep 15, 2020
29m
Philips Malaysia On Innovating Medical Technology
The healthcare industry, and the medical technology industry, is under great scrutiny for 2020. Ali Jaleel, Chairman & CEO of Philips Malaysia knows that this is the time for players in this sector to rise to the challenge. Ibrahim Sani asks what holds for this company in the years to come.
26m Sep 15, 2020
26m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Healthcare Tourism During COVID-19
30m Aug 12, 2020
30m
Why Finance Leaders Are Needed Now More Than Ever
Ibrahim Sani speaks with Venkkat Ramanan on the need for finance leaders to rise to the challenge of managing businesses in a Post COVID-19 era. Venkkat Ramanan FCMA, CGMA is the Regional Vice President - Asia Pacific of The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association), the unified voice of AICPA and CIMA.
28m Jul 09, 2020
28m
Ibrahim Sani's Notepad: Wahed Invest
Muhammad Syakir Hashim, Head of APAC of Wahed Invest, describes the company’s journey, from being a start up in the US to where they are today.
27m Jul 06, 2020
27m
Nokia's 5G story in Malaysia
Nokia, a global player in technological connectivity, are amongst the firms delivering 5G in Malaysia. Being the only vendor present in all the leading 5G nations - including USA, Australia, Japan and Korea, Ibrahim Sani speaks with Nokia’s Country Head for Malaysia, Dato’ Siva Shanmugam, on how Malaysia stacks up against the rest.
25m Jun 24, 2020
25m
Car Industry with Frost & Sullivan
In this annual Mobility Outlook, Vivek Vaidya, Associate Partner and Senior Vice President of Mobility at Frost & Sullivan shares his views and predictions for the Malaysian Automotive Industry in 2020.
26m Feb 19, 2020
26m
Apple Financials Driven By Services
Apple today announced its financial results for its fiscal year 2020 ended 28 Dec 2019. Its growth in Services is notable and interesting. But loses ground in Greater China and Japan.
9m Feb 04, 2020
9m