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By June Ramli In this episode of DailyStraits.com, host June Ramli speaks to Aswara vice rector Professor Azril Ismail about Malaysia's only higher learning institution for the performing arts, including the courses offered, benefits of getting a qualification from Aswara, and plans for the institution's future. The conversation also touches on issues such as employability rates of Aswara graduates, the lack of accredited acting schools in Malaysia, and the proportion of students by race. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By June Ramli Welcome to this episode of DailyStraits.com's 30 Minutes podcast. Today, we have an exciting guest, David Chiem, the founder of MindChamps, a leading education movement that has taken the world by storm. David's inspiring journey from rags to riches has made him a highly sought-after speaker and leader in the education industry. In this episode, we delve into the story of how David's champion mindset and background in the arts inspired him to create MindChamps, which has now expanded to over eight countries. We explore how he managed to build a successful brand in the highly competitive Singapore preschool space and what sets MindChamps apart from other preschool and enrichment centers in the market. David takes us through how MindChamps has evolved since its inception in 2008, and shares his plans for its future growth. He also walks us through his unique approach to education and the philosophy behind the MindChamps movement. As someone with a background in the arts, David explains how it has influenced his work in education and how he incorporates it into the MindChamps curriculum. We also discuss some of the challenges he faced while building and expanding MindChamps and how he overcame them. Finally, we talk about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the education industry and what steps MindChamps has taken to adapt to the new normal. This is a fascinating episode that is sure to inspire and enlighten anyone interested in education, entrepreneurship, and the power of a champion mindset. Tune in to hear from David Chiem and learn more about the MindChamps movement. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By June Ramli The Maldives Minister of Tourism, Dr. Abdulla Mausoom, has confirmed in an exclusive interview with DailyStraits.com that the country is safe to visit and welcomes visitors from all backgrounds, including those on a budget. He assured the publication that even college students can experience the Maldives. In terms of connectivity from Australia, Dr. Mausoom hopes to have some positive news for those wanting to visit his country by next year. Currently, Malaysia’s Batik Air would start offering direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to the Maldives starting from June 23 this year. Tune into the entire interview here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By June Ramli Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we interview Peter Petroulas, a seasoned restaurateur with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Peter was previously the owner of the GPO Grand stable of restaurants, which were popular hotspots in Sydney's food scene. Today, we'll be discussing Peter's latest venture, WizButler, a unique digital restaurant booking system that streamlines operations and enhances customers' experiences. During the show, Peter shared insights into how restaurants can increase their revenue despite the current headwinds. He also discussed the concept of autonomous automation and how it can benefit restaurants, as well as how WizButler's booking system manages a restaurant's space. Additionally, Peter offered advice for restaurateurs looking to stay ahead of their competition and better meet customer requirements. Some of the questions that we asked Peter during the show included: Tune in to hear Peter's insightful responses and learn more about the innovative solutions that WizButler offers for the hospitality industry. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to 30 minutes with DailyStraits.com. In today's episode, we are excited to be joined by Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, a pioneer of community tourism, and executive producer of the critically acclaimed documentary "The Last Tourist." "The Last Tourist" is an eye-opening and thought-provoking documentary that highlights the consequences of mass tourism on the environment, wildlife, and local communities in 16 countries worldwide. As travel restrictions gradually ease up in the post-pandemic era, it's more important than ever to have a deeper understanding of the impact of travel on the destinations we visit. In this conversation, we explore how the documentary came to be, the challenges faced during production, the funding sources, and the age of the images used in the film. We also get to hear Bruce's perspective on why he, as a businessman in the travel industry, decided to produce a documentary that addresses the negative impacts of tourism. He shares his insights on how to be a responsible traveler, what role the tourism industry can play in promoting sustainable tourism practices, and how we can all make a positive impact on the places we visit. Finally, we ask Bruce to describe his vision of an ideal tourist and why every traveler should strive to be one. Tune in to hear a fascinating and insightful conversation with Bruce Poon Tip on responsible tourism, the future of travel, and how we can make a positive impact in the world." Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mama Movement Australia is a clothing line that creates fashionable exercise outfits designed to help women feel confident and beautiful while they exercise. Founded by Faye Tan, the brand has gained popularity for its vibrant, colourful, and comfortable activewear. In this podcast, we delve into how Mama Movement Australia got started, the inspiration behind the brand's colourful activewear, how the company is making an impact in the fashion industry, and much more. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia is currently the most vulnerable country in the developed world to the crime of money laundering. Alongside Haiti and Madagascar, Australia is one of the three countries worldwide that have not implemented Tranche 2, a tightening of anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing laws that will regulate the law, accounting and real estate industries. With no regulatory framework or government support many Australian businesses don’t know how to best protect themselves and most importantly still don’t realise the risky nature of current processes. Our chat today is going to be with Auckland-based First AML founder and CEO Milan Cooper, whose global company offers a technology solution that helps businesses to protect themselves against crime now. In this podcast, we discuss: What is Tranche 2? Why is Australia lagging behind the rest of the developed world? Some money laundering scandals that have taken place in Australia and what could have been done to avoid it and much more. Without further ado, listen to the full interview here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of 30 minutes with DailyStraits.com. Our guest today is Chef Mel Alafaci, a Brisbane-based chef and author is taking on the world, transforming unhappy domestic chefs who are frustrated and failing in their kitchens, to confident, happy foodies. Her unique cooking style and culinary lingo has even experienced foodies adapting her shortcuts and hacks in the kitchen transforming everyday local produce into show stopping meals. Best of all she loves upcycling seasonal produce and budget basics into sensational masterpieces, boasting that she can make any ingredient or plate of food look 'then bucks more expensive.’ Alafaci’s love of cooking stems from her African roots. She lived in remote areas of Zimbabwe and South Africa where cooking was her only source of entertainment. If she found a recipe in a book, there were no shopping centres, so she had to improvise. This is where Alafaci learnt to do amazing things with basic ingredients. She loves to make things look more expensive than they really are… With one cookbook published and another two on the way, our chat with Mel today is going to revolve around how to cook and save thousands on groceries, plus other cheffy tips. Without further ado, let’s welcome Chef Alafaci to the show. In this podcast, we discuss: What are some of the top cheffy skills that you can dish out to our listeners to keep things fresh which can inevitably save one thousands of dollars each year. How does one shop like a chef and grab the bargains and know what to do with them? What is the best way to devise a meal plan or a list of mix and match recipes that is quick and easy to make and much more. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By June Ramli Explained: Role of Business Coaches Welcome to another episode of 30 minutes with DailyStraits.com. Today we have not one but two special guests sitting in with us from business coaching firm Greaterthan​. Greaterthan is a business coaching firm based in Bristol, UK with offices around the world including Australia and New Zealand. Reps from both sides of the Tasman sat down with DailyStraits.com recently to give us a better understanding of the organisation and how they can help your business thrive through their involvement. Lina Patel of Melbourne, Australia and Wellington-based Mary O'Keeffe of Greaterthan are both business coaches from the organisation and they sat down recently for an in depth interview explaining to us about the benefits of engaging a business coach for your organisation. Both ladies gave us a better understanding on what companies can expect including the costs when engaging the services from their firm. Without further ado, let’s watch and listen to the interview here: In this podcast we discuss: Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of 30 minutes of DailyStraits.com. Our guest today Brodie Haupt who is the co-founder of a Brisbane-based digital lending and payments provider - WLTH. As an entrepreneur, Brodie boasts 12 years of working experience, having successfully founded and developed numerous businesses in the finance, fintech, and proptech industries. He is also an alumnus of Oxford University, Saïd Business School, and Harvard Business School, and is recognised as a thought leader in the e-payments and lending space in Australia. Our chat with Brodie today is going to be centered on a bit about everything including how one can bag a loan with his lending company - WLTH. Without further ado, let’s welcome Brodie to the show. In this podcast, we discuss: How WLTH got its start? His personal experience in building a startup? Why should someone bank with WLTH? #dailystraits #dailystraitsdotcom #podcasting #podcasting #BrodieHaupt #Brisbane #Sydney #Australia #Startup Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of 30 minutes of DailyStraits.com. Our guest today, is New Zeland-based entrepreneur Kim Rae. Kim is a former New Yorker who worked in the fashion industry, at the likes of Ralph Lauren, before starting her wholesale clothing design and manufacturing business at the age of 23. Her business worked for large American retailers, Saks, Macy's, Nordstrom, Brooks Brothers etc to design and produce items or collections specific to their markets under their own ‘private labels. From there, Kim bought a round-the-world plane ticket with her husband, got married in Las Vegas, and decided to move to Waiheke Island to raise a family. She bought a vineyard and olive grow, Cypress Ridge, on Waiheke and was meant to slow down but once an entrepreneur, always an entrepreneur, and so in 2011 she set up Stay Waiheke. Stay Waiheke is ‘the’ accommodation booking agency team with a portfolio featuring some of the island's most luxurious lodges, romantic hideaways, and boutique beachside baches to cover all price points. Our chat with Kim today would revolve around her business and much more. In this podcast, we discuss why she left NYC for Waiheke Island in NZ, the challenges she faced as starting a business as a foreigner in New Zealand and her advice for Americans wanting to follow in her footsteps and much more. Without further ado, let’s watch and listen to the podcast here. #StayWaiheke #Waiheke #newzealand #dailystraits #dailystraitsdotcom Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of 30 minutes with DailyStraits.com. Our guest today is Auckland-based entrepreneur Jessica Agoston Cleary who started Artfull along with her business partner John Barnett. Artfull is a New Zealand marketplace that was created to connect Kiwi artists and galleries with buyers in an online space in Aotearoa and around the world. Its innovative digital technology even enables collectors to see a visual representation of artworks for sale in their own homes before they buy. Our chat with Jessica today would revolve around the art space in New Zealand and much more. In this podcast we discuss: How did the platform get its start? Why would anyone want to invest in New Zealand-based artists? How does an artiste get to trade with Artfull and much more? Without further ado, let’s watch the interview here: #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #NewZealand #Podcast #Interview #exclusive #Artfull #dailystraits #dailystraitsdotcom #juneramli #Podcasting #Sydney #Australia Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helping The Underdogs By June Ramli Welcome to another episode of 30 minutes with DailyStraits.com. Our guest today is Kuala Lumpur-based Bikesh Lakhmichand the founding partner of 1337 Ventures - Malaysia’s first Accelerator programme that has invested in over 60 innovative digital startups to date. Besides helping to discover, validate and transform high-potential startups into businesses of the future, Bikesh is also actively involved in helping Malaysian corporates digital transform their organizations and advance the professional careers of their employees. Besides 1337 Ventures, Bikesh is also the co-founder of iTrain, Southeast Asia’s leading digital technology powerhouse that has empowered over 3,000 corporate employees in advanced digital technologies and Leet Capital, one of the 10 licensed equity crowdfunding platforms that are helping SMEs and startups grow via alternative funding. Our chat with Bikesh would revolve around where and how Malaysian early-stage startups and companies can access funding in Malaysia. In this podcast we discuss: Why did Bikesh make it his mission in life to help Malaysian startups to seek funding? How or where do 1337 Ventures get the funding to give out early-stage funds to Malaysian startups? And how much can you fund each applicant/startups? Who or what some companies/ sectors have 1337 Ventures provided funding for to date? Without further ado, let’s watch and listen to the interview here. #Startups #Malaysia #Business #Career #Entrepreneurship #Entrepreneurs #Jobs #Funding #KualaLumpur #1337Ventures #DailyStraits #Money #BikeshLakhmichard #JuneRamli #Podcast #Podcasting #Sydney #Australia #Interviews Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Australian Made Week to cash in on economic benefits During Australian Made Week (6–12 June), shoppers and businesses will be urged to seek out and buy genuine Aussie products bearing the trusted green-and-gold kangaroo logo to support the country’s makers and growers, as well as safeguard against access and supply issues illuminated by the pandemic. A new advertising campaign will highlight how choosing local products and produce makes a huge difference for local employment and businesses, including family-owned commercial catering equipment manufacturer Luus Industries in Melbourne’s west, where part of the Australian Made Week television commercial was filmed. According to KPMG’s 2021 Family Business Survey, 67 per cent of all businesses in Australia are family-owned and operated, with more than half of the nation’s workforce employed by a family business. Australian Made Week 2022 follows on from the huge success of last year’s inaugural campaign that prompted more than 70 per cent of Aussies to increase their efforts to prioritise local product purchases. The same Roy Morgan survey found that nearly three-quarters (74 per cent) of participants are concerned about the number of products sold in Australia that are made overseas. Australian Made Chief Executive, Ben Lazzaro, said Australian Made Week was a great time to draw attention to the benefits of buying local. Consumers can learn more about Australian Made Week and find genuine Aussie products at www.australianmadeweek.com.au. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of 30 minutes with DailyStraits.com. Our guest this time around is Paris-based gaming industry veteran Sami Chlagou who is the CEO and founder of five international game development studios, including Pixel Heart, which has produced more than 50 video games for various platforms such as Nintendo, Sony, XBOX, Steam and Android. Some of these games include popular titles such as Guns of Mercy, Finding Teddy and Playroom Racer, which alone has reached more than 1.5 million downloads. Chlagou is a lifelong fan of trading cards and collectables and has expanded this passion into the NFT space with both his collections and the integral design of Cross the Ages. Our chat with Chlagou today would revolve around the topic of creating best selling video games from the paper concept right up to a finished product. #SamiChlagou #CrossTheAges #PixelHeart #FindingTeddy #Playroom #GunsOfMercy #Nintendo #Sony #XBOX #Steam #Android #iOs #Gaming #Games #Paris #France #America #Asia #Australia #Sydney #JuneRamli #DailyStraits Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of 30 minutes with DailyStraits.com. Our guest is Auckland-based Richard Conway who is an entrepreneur, mentor and investor and advisor for a range of high tech businesses. Having founded Pure SEO in 2009, as an ethical SEO specialist search agency tailored toward SME businesses, it is now one of the fastest-growing independent digital specialist search agencies in New Zealand. Pure SEO started with $200 and 13 years later has since been named in Deloitte’s Asia Pacific fastest-growing 500 technology companies for seven consecutive years and Deloitte’s Fast 50 2014 and 2015. Conway has grown the company to three Pure SEO offices across New Zealand, Australia and The Philippines. In 2012 wanting to connect with like-minded business owners and entrepreneurs, Conway joined the Accelerator Programme, through the Entrepreneurs Organisation NZ. Through the organisation, Conway had the opportunity to join other tech professionals for a weekend with Richard Branson on Necker Island. In 2014, Conway sold a share of Pure SEO to Ian Malcolm and Tony Falkenstein affording business growth. So, without further ado, let's watch this interview which was recorded on May 6, 2022. #SEO #PureSEO #RichardConway #Auckland #NewZealand #Entrepreneur #Business #Businessman #Leader #RichardBranson #NeckerIsland #NZ #Career #UnitedKingdom #British #JuneRamli #DailyStraits #Sydney #Australia Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climbing To The Top In Stilettos Welcome to another episode of 30 minutes with DailyStraits.com. Our guest today is Kuala Lumpur-based Datuk Yasmin Mahmood. Yasmin has a highly distinguished career, spanning three decades, during which time she has worked with various technology giants including Hewlett Packard and Dell. In 2006, she became Microsoft Malaysia’s Managing Director and in 2014, was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Digital Economy Corp Sdn Bhd (MDEC) and was instrumental in the region’s digital economic transformation. She also served in various non-executive roles in prominent establishments including the national postal and courier company, POS Malaysia as Chairperson and much more. Apart from being Chair of Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Board of Directors, Yasmin is also the Managing Partner of FutureReady Consulting. Among the things discuss in this podcast are: Without further ado, let’s listen to the interview here: #STEM #tech #MDEC #WomenInTech #Malaysia #KualaLumpur #CareerAdvice #YasminMahmood #DailyStraits #Podcast #Podcasting #Interview #CareerAdvice #CareerTips #HowToAceThatJob #HerriottWattUniversity #HWUM #Scotland #Dubai Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of 30 minutes with DailyStraits.com. Our guest today is Malaysian businessman Datuk Dr Vinod Sekhar who is the Chairman and CEO of PETRA Group, a global conglomerate involved in sustainable technologies, manufacturing, infrastructure, media, entertainment, agriculture, lifestyle, research and philanthropy. Through his vision and leadership, the PETRA Group applies the concept of social capitalism to all of its businesses – being profitable whilst ensuring sustainable wealth creation for the betterment of all. To date, Datuk Vinod has successfully developed Green Rubber which uses globally patented DeLink technology, and for the first time ever, allows tyres to become a renewable resource. With over 1.5 billion rubber tyres being discarded each year, Green Rubber is capable of erasing one of the world’s biggest environmental threats. Besides these businesses, Datuk Vinod is also a big boss for Malaysia's fastest growing news website -The Vibes. In this podcast we discuss: How did his journey in entrepreneurship begin? How does he do his due diligence before venturing into any businesses? Why he got into the news business and started Vibes and more. Without further ado, let’s watch and listen to the no holds barred interview here. #PetraGroup #DatukVinodSekhar #VinodSekhar #GreenRubber #TheVibes #Malaysia #Malaysian #Millionaire #BruceWillis #Entrepreneur #Businessman #Petra #Podcast #Podcasting #DailyStraits #DailyStraitsDotCom #JuneRamli #KualaLumpur #interview #business #ceo Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of 30 minutes with DailyStraits.com. Our guests today are Canadian authors Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung of the book 'Quit Like A Millionaire.’ Published in 2019, Kristy and Bryce's maiden book has taught many on how one can ditch the rat race and retire early all by investing their earnings in what is known as ETFs or exchange-traded funds. This couple made world headlines for doing just that and subsequently quitting their full-time jobs at 31 to travel the world as millionaires whilst at the same time rejecting homeownership. They are also huge advocates of the financial independence retire early (FIRE) movement. FIRE is a movement consisting of people who are devoted to a program of extreme savings and investments which then allows the follower to retire far earlier than traditional budgets or retirement plans would permit them to do. Without further ado, let's watch the pre-recorded interview here. #FIRE #FireMovement #FinancialIndependence #RetireEarly #FI #PersonalFinance #Finance #Authors #Canada #Australia #Malaysia #Thailand #Croatia #Podcast #Podcasting #StockMarkets #ETFs #Funds #ExchangeTradedFunds #ShareMarkets #Money #Millionaire #CashIsKing #China #Blogger #KristyAndBryce #KristyShen #BryceLeung #JuneRamli #DailyStraits #DailyStraitsDotCom Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By June Ramli Welcome to another episode of 30 minutes with DailyStraits.com. Our guest today is Tehran-based journalist and travel writer Simin Saghafi. I met Simin several years ago as a reporter during a work to Iran. My first impression of the country was that its people were stunning and that its tourist areas such as Persepolis had a lot to offer. So, our topic today is going to be about turning a passion such as travel into a business. If you follow Simin’s social media pages like I do, you’d know that she is a successful travel writer as well as an accomplished travel agent who specialises in the Iranian market both inbound and outbound wise. Before COVID hit, Simin was employed by a Balinese travel agency whose job was to specialise in bringing Iranian tourism to Bali. But our discussion today is going to be solely centred around Simin as a businesswoman and her tips to those wanting to make their first trip to Iran. Without further ado, let’s invite Simin to the show. In this podcast, we discuss: Without further ado, let’s watch the interview here that was recorded on March 31 this year: Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dailystraitsdotcom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.