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Resource Centre
by BFM Media
Where industry experts, business owners and hands-on entrepreneurs compare useful notes on conceptualizing, creating, managing, and growing their businesses. Featuring interviews that equip the enterprise to boldly go forth and prosper, let Resource Centre help you take charge of your business and be a trendsetter in your industry.
Episodes
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MSP277. Weird Science. Demonic Conspiracy Comets
This week Matt and Rich take another look at the weirder side of science and technology. Elon Musk’s Neuralink evokes The Force, enabling a quadriplegic man to play computer chess through thought alone, illustrating the technology’s potential for enhancing human interaction in digital…
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Take That Leap Now: Digitising Small Businesses
2024 - We are almost at the end of the first quarter of the year! Now is a suitable time to reevaluate how small and medium-sized businesses are “feeling” about the economy. Malaysian SMEs enter 2024 with a mix of optimism and caution. A recent report by Employment Hero found that an impressive…
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Technology Meets Tradition: Transforming Agriculture in Malaysia
The agriculture sector in Malaysia stands as an important pillar of the nation's economy, contributing significantly to its GDP and employment of a large workforce as well. With a rich diversity of crops ranging from palm oil and rubber to tropical fruits and vegetables, the industry is vital for...
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MSP276. Brainwaves. Sleep, Creativity and Cognitive Performance.
Rich and Matt delve into the intricacies of the human brain, exploring how our brains manage energy, creativity, and memory. While fresh brains are undoubtedly faster and sharper, youth doesn’t always guarantee first place: older brains may be better when it comes to cognitive performance. As…
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Insights on Education and Career Advice in Malaysia
On this episode of Resource Center, we speak with Dr. Prashun Kumar Choudhury from MindBeez Consulting to discuss the multifaceted landscape of career guidance in Malaysia. We delve into the evolution of career guidance in the nation, particularly against the backdrop of Malaysia's transition...
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Key Trends Shaping Data Centres and Digital Hubs
Malaysia is rapidly emerging as a key digital hub in the ASEAN region, with its thriving data centre ecosystem, thanks to its strategic geographic location, political stability, and government initiatives aimed at boosting the digital economy. Ranked 22nd globally and 2nd in ASEAN by the Arcadis...
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Empowering Businesses with Hackathons: Talent Acquisition, Product Innovation, and Market Insights
Today, we will delve into the world of corporate innovation programs, specifically hackathons and how they can help businesses with their product innovation, talent acquisition, and acquiring market insights with Inbaraj Suppiah, Founder of JomHack Malaysia. JomHack Malaysia organizes hackathons...
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How To Avoid Being An Uninvestable Startup and the 'Poison Pill’ Pitfall
Raising funding can be very powerful for startups as they grow, but if structured badly, this can end up being a ‘poison pill’ and kill your startups ability to grow by limiting how large a startup can possibly get. In short, making your startup “uninvestable" Kevin Brockland, Founder & Managing...
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Common Income Tax Issues and Mistakes C-Suites and High-Paid Employees Face
It’s tax season, so today in Resource Centre instead of focusing on the needs of businesses you run, manage, or work in, we’re focusing on you and breaking down the common mistakes that C-Suites, managers, and high-paid employees make when it comes to personal income taxes, the risk of audits…
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The Future of Business Insights: HI vs AI
In this episode, we take a look at the future of human insights and how generative AI will impact the state of business insights, whether it's by humans or AI with Jacquie Matthews, Global CEO at Ipsos UU (Understanding Unlimited). Along the course of the conversation, Jacquie helped us get a...
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Reputational Risk Management: 4 Critical Stakeholders to Manage and How Gen AI Has Changed the Game
In the fast-paced digital landscape, information travels rapidly which makes corporate communication a crucial aspect of running a business especially in strategic crisis management. Events such as Lazada’s layoffs or the controversy around Foodpanda’s CEO highlights that tech companies and...
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How To Foster a More Inclusive Corporate Ecosystem
In today's evolving business landscape, the pursuit of gender equality has emerged as a crucial agenda. It is not only for the progression of society but as an essential of corporate responsibility especially in Malaysia, where diverse cultures intersect with dynamic economic aspirations, playing…
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What Makes a Company ‘Future Ready’? Lessons From NVIDIA, Hermès, and Pfizer
Future Ready Companies Win More and Lose Less. In this edition of Resource Centre, we explore insights from IMD’s 2023 Future Readiness Indicator what helps companies like Microsoft, NVIDIA, Nike, Hermès, Pfizer and AstraZeneca stay ahead of the curve. Professor Howard Yu, LEGO® Professor of...
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Resisting AI is Futile
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of technology, predicting trends and staying abreast with happenings in the tech world has become essential for businesses and individuals alike. Globally, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity, and sustainability…
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The Leadership Mosaic and Navigating the Gender Divide
Robin Sharma, the author of The Leader Who Had No Title, emphasises the significance of leading without a title and that great leaders are those who do not require titles to lead effectively. He advocates that to lead without a title is to derive your power within the organisation, not from your...
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The ‘Good Enough’ Entrepreneur
In a world obsessed with scale and speed, Dash's philosophy of 'doing more with less' and the concept of the 'Good Enough Entrepreneur'—inspired by Donald Winnicott's notion of the 'good enough parent'—offers a refreshing perspective on venture building. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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MSP274 Weird Science: Faking It
Rich and Matt tackle the truth, complexities and disconnections brought on by rapid technological advancements. In this episode, they look at our declining ability to understand technology, questioning whether knowing how technology works is as crucial as comprehending its applications. They also...
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The Importance of Mental Health Wellness at the Workplace
Mental health at the workplace has become a top priority for businesses looking to hire high-performing talents and it has now been made a necessity for employers to create wellness solutions to help employees thrive at work. Some negative impacts of poor mental health include: Stress Burnout Low...
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Transfer Pricing: Understanding the Big Changes for This Year’s Tax Season and Beyond
Transfer Pricing Is Going To Get Harder, But There’s No Running Away. Transfer pricing is something else in the tax space that businesses need to keep in mind, especially with changes made in May last year when the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) published the Income Tax (Transfer…
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The New Frontier of HR: Talent, Technology, and Transformation
HR practitioners in Malaysia are facing a multifaceted set of challenges as they navigate the current landscape of the workplace and workforce dynamics. Shaped by both global trends and local nuances, some of these challenges include talent management, retention as well as skills mismatch, and...
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MSP273 Weird Science: Cyborg Locusts, Generative Video & Electronic Beats
Rich and Matt embark on an unconventional journey through the realms of weird science, touching on advancements in clean energy and forensic science before delving into the heart of the episode: cyborg locusts. Matt shares his fascination with the idea that scientists are implanting electrodes in...
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The Data Shows It: Push Marketing Works
Have you ever been bothered with marketing messages sent through SMSes and emails and considered them as spam, especially those that you don’t remember opting in for. Do you usually ignore or delete them? Now, according to a report by Omnisend, an email and SMS marketing platform, the…
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Optimism in the Air: Asia's Marcom Industry Sees Robust Growth
The marketing communications landscape in Asia, as with all things, is evolving, with its share of challenges and opportunities shaping its future. Technological advancements and shifting consumer expectations are at the forefront, with AI coming into the fold in content creation, targeting, and...
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Investors to Startups: Why You, Why Now?
What makes a good startup investment pitch? That is the question. Coming up with a good investment pitch can be tricky. In some ways, it’s an art form that requires the perfect balance of storytelling, data-driven insights, as well as persuasive communication to entice your potential investors to...
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Beyond Analytics: Empowering E-commerce with Market Intelligence Tools
The e-commerce landscape is rapidly transforming, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer behaviours. In this dynamic environment, market intelligence has emerged as a critical tool for businesses. It enables organisations to understand market trends, consumer preferences, and...
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Defining Neuroleadership and How It Will Improve Leadership Effectiveness
Neuroscience and leadership in business, often termed “neuroleadership”, seeks to apply findings from neuroscience to improve leadership practices, decision-making, and organisational culture. Neuroleadership focuses on understanding how the brain works and applying this knowledge to various...
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2024 AI predictions for Malaysia: Doomers vs Boomers
Now, the future of AI is marked by two contrasting perspectives - On one hand, there are the techno-optimists, or AI boomers, who envision rapid and groundbreaking advancements in various related fields like financial services, healthcare or entertainment just to name a few. On the other hand…
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MSP272 Weird Science: Chatbots Of The Apocalypse
In today's episode, Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage embark on a cosmic journey through the universe's habitable belt planets, with Matt sharing his peculiar hobby of halting emergent lifeforms. They journey into the complex world of artificial intelligence, debunking myths about AI's inherent...
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What The Firing Process Should Look Like
Layoffs were a key trend in 2023 particularly for the tech sector, and it looks like this has continued into 2024. Tech industry tracker Layoffs.fyi estimates more than 30,000 employees have been let go this year so far, and while that is a far cry from the nearly 90,000 laid off in January 2023,...
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Green Skills for A Green Future: The Rise of the Green Collar Workforce
A recent report released by the Deloitte Economics Institute (entitled “Work Towards Net Zero in Asia Pacific -- The Rise of the Green Collar Workforce in a Just Transition”) highlights the potential rise of a new Green Collar workforce in the Asia Pacific region, estimating that 80% of skills...
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Foundation for Success: Crafting Sustainability Strategies
In recent years, the concept of sustainability has taken centre stage in the corporate world, transcending beyond a mere buzzword to become a cornerstone of modern business practices. This shift is largely attributed to the escalating environmental and social challenges that have emerged in the...
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Redefining CRM: Trends and Strategies for 2024
In the rapidly evolving world of business technology, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems have become essential for businesses seeking to enhance their customer engagement and sales efficiency. Moving into 2024, the landscape of CRM is being reshaped by several key trends and...
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Speed-Dating For Entrepreneurs?
While seeking help may be perceived as a sign of weakness by some, it is a misconception. Entrepreneurship is a complex journey filled with challenges, and guidance from experienced mentors can offer invaluable insights, saving fellow budding entrepreneurs from unnecessarily spending in terms of...
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3 Key Innovation And Transformation Avenues For Enterprises
Digitalisation continues to be a key area of focus for enterprises in Malaysia as businesses look to tap into the next phase of economic growth. Innovations such as AI can help lower costs and improve productivity, while advancements in cybersecurity will help businesses better fend off key…
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Understanding AI Governance and Policies for Data Professionals in 2024
According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), there are currently more than 1,600 AI policies globally and this is likely to increase as AI continues to develop and transform the business landscape. In line with that, the AI Governance market is also expected to...
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MSP271. A Human Face For The Robot Race
Richard and Matt explore society's perceptions and expectations of humanoid robots. Why put a human face on a machine? The show delves into the technical challenges of creating humanoid robots, such as balance and fine motor control, and the evolving nature of technology that's making it feasible...
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Shaping AI's Future: Ethics and Innovation in Asia
We dive into the world of ethical artificial intelligence with Lee Hickin, AI Technology & Policy Lead for Microsoft Asia, and Adilah Junid, Director of Legal & Government Affairs, Microsoft Malaysia. We explore how Microsoft integrates responsible AI governance into its operations, with a...
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Lessons From 2023 Holiday Shopping Season And 2024 Payment Trends
There are a few key prime shopping times of the year, and the end-of-year holiday season is generally considered one of them, filled with sales, promotions, and consumers rushing to get gifts for Christmas time. Recent data from the US National Retail Federation (NRF), retail trade group, shows...
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Guardians of the Internet: Cybersecurity for Business Leaders
On this episode of Resource Centre, we zero in on the crucial topic of cybersecurity in the business world. With the Malaysian government's RM1.8 billion initiative for the Malaysia Cyber Security Strategy (MCSS) 2020-2024, the urgency is clear. We discuss alarming statistics from Cyber Security...
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MSP270 Weird Science: Robot Pain, Tetris & Trombones
In this Weird Science edition, we look at the achievements of 13-year-old Willis Gibson, the first human player to complete the classic game Tetris. Technology and nature intersect as our hosts discuss the potential use of plants to create supercapacitors for energy storage, opening possibilities...
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What Gets Rewarded Gets Done: Navigating Salary and Compensation Expectations
The "Mercer 2023 Malaysia Total Remuneration Survey" provides a comprehensive analysis of the current compensation and benefits trends in Malaysia. This report would be useful to HR professionals and business leaders in understanding the remuneration landscape, helping them make informed…
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Tech Tuesday: EV Sales, Unique Fingerprints, and Creator Rights
Staying current with tech news and trends is crucial for any business or enterprise as it ensures you remain competitive and innovative. It allows for early adoption of emerging technologies, potentially giving a competitive edge. Awareness of new trends helps in anticipating market shifts,...
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Venture Meets Mission
Today on Resource Centre, we delve into the thought-provoking world of "Venture Meets Mission", a new book that challenges traditional perspectives on the role of businesses. This book is co-authored by Arun Gupta, Thomas J. Fewer, and Gerard George. While many may believe that businesses should...
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CIMB’s Innovative Pathway for Empowering SME Growth
On this special edition of Resource Centre we take a look at how CIMB revolutionises SME support, focusing on growth financing and the GreenBizReady sustainability initiative. We also explore CIMB's tailored services for diverse SME needs, from startups to established businesses, and how they...
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The People Profession On A Post-Pandemic Planet: Trends, Challenges, And 2024 Outlook
In the past few years, HR or People professionals in Malaysia faced unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic. The most notable trends in HR during 2021 were related to the pandemic and its effects on the workforce and economy. These include a shift towards remote and hybrid work models,...
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Mind Your News, Build Your Brand And Reputation
Have you wondered what stories dominated headlines across Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia in 2023? CARMA's Top 10 Stories for 2023 report reveals the biggest news that captivated audiences and shaped the narratives for these key markets. Delving into these top stories can provide relevant and...
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Tackling Adversaries with Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is often said to be the ‘defensive system’ for businesses to safeguard their digital assets from eCrime actors, commonly known for conducting malicious campaigns that range from payment-system attacks to data theft. But, what happens if this ‘defence system’ is breached? Today on…
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7 Business Growth Strategies, Where SMEs Typically Fall Short, And the Importance of Systemisation
On this edition of Resource Centre, you will learn about venture building, key strategies, lessons, and insights for businesses to grow in 2024, and more with Harvey Foo and Dylan Woon, Co-Founders and Directors at Sparta Haus. Sparta Haus is a venture builder established in 2019 that has worked...
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What To Watch When Reorganising Leaders and Employees
In December Prime Minister Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim made major changes to his cabinet, including the appointment of EPF’s CEO Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan as second finance minister, promoting Steven Sim from deputy finance minister to human resources minister, and bringing back Gobind Singh Deo...
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MSP269. What We Learned in 2023
Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage offer a satirical and insightful review of technology in 2023. Alongside Matt’s obsession with creating conspiracy theories, we look at the proliferation of disinformation and the continued polarization of social media and broadcast platforms. We cover the...
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Where industry experts, business owners and hands-on entrepreneurs compare useful notes on conceptualizing, creating, managing, and growing their businesses. Featuring interviews that equip the enterprise to boldly go forth and prosper, let Resource Centre help you take charge of your business and be a trendsetter in your industry.
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