BizTalk With Shazzer: Recent Episodes
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BizTalk With Shazzer explores everything about career opportunities, business trends, politics, arts in Malaysia. We interview individuals with interesting insights on a broad range of topics, with some value added humour thrown in. Hosted by Shahrul Hamdan. Enjoy listening!
Ep 35: Google's AI Blunder, Indo EV Plans, Masan Group's Credit Scoring Bet, Overconsumption of Knowledge
Shahrul talks about the potential of sports to unify the country and how to achieve that amazing fleeting moment when all of us were behind Aaron and Wooi Yik again in other areas of life.
Shahrul explores some psychotherapy methods to find ways to manage anxiety and depression in Lockdown.
Shahrul explores the worrying themes surrounding Malaysia in terms of COVID response and lockdown measures.
Ep 27: Total Lockdown - Kerajaan Gagal/Rakyat Gagal? Shahrul discusses a trending debate on social media.
Shahrul talks about his experience in sales and structures the process in an understandable way for anyone looking to make a killing in any industry!
Shahrul speaks about the challenges of 2020 and the things to look out for in 2021. Happy New Year!
Shahrul talks about wealth accumulation and the pursuit of elite financial goals - how much is too much?
Shahrul gives some personal tips on how to present well and speak to a public audience in a corporate setting.
Shahrul discusses foreign portfolio outflow from Bursa Malaysia - what are the key reasons for this? / Education - degree and jobs mismatch.
We discuss some potential IPOs in Malaysia, with a run through of good vs bad debt for personal finance. DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A LICENSED STOCK ANALYST, BEST TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH, ALL VIEWS ARE ENTIRELY PERSONAL AND DO NOT REPRESENT ANY ORGANISATION.
Shahrul talks about the Pharma names that have moved on the back of vaccine hopes. Trials have been successful, but still at early stage, the world watches on.. DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A LICENSED STOCK ANALYST, BEST TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH, ALL VIEWS ARE ENTIRELY PERSONAL AND DO NOT REPRESENT ANY ORGANISATION.
Shahrul talks about the Covid impact on financial institutions and the Proton transformation. DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A LICENSED STOCK ANALYST, BEST TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH, ALL VIEWS ARE ENTIRELY PERSONAL AND DO NOT REPRESENT ANY ORGANISATION.
Shahrul speaks about AirAsia going concern problems as highlighted by auditors, political problems, co working dying? DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A LICENSED STOCK ANALYST, BEST TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH, ALL VIEWS ARE ENTIRELY PERSONAL AND DO NOT REPRESENT ANY ORGANISATION.
Shahrul talks about keeping a sane mind while investing and running in the rat race. Minimalism, FIRE movements are great avenues to calm those frustrations. DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A LICENSED STOCK ANALYST, BEST TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH, ALL VIEWS ARE ENTIRELY PERSONAL AND DO NOT REPRESENT ANY ORGANISATION.
Shahrul discusses the glove manufacturers share prices' crazy run in the market. Public Bank seeing a slight recovery, should you chase? Property - booked a unit finally, crazy deals by developers! DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A LICENSED STOCK ANALYST, BEST TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH, ALL VIEWS ARE ENTIRELY PERSONAL AND DO NOT REPRESENT ANY ORGANISATION.
Shahrul talks about the gloves, was he wrong there? We also explore automakers, tech, manufacturers as PMI numbers improve. Dividend yield names - Bermaz and Magnum? DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A LICENSED STOCK ANALYST, BEST TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH, ALL VIEWS ARE ENTIRELY PERSONAL AND DO NOT REPRESENT ANY ORGANISATION.
Shahrul catches up with listeners with an episode on investment opportunities in Malaysia in the Recovery Movement Control Order phase. Has the government done a good job? What stocks to look at? Good time to buy property? Bitcoin? DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A LICENSED STOCK ANALYST, BEST TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH, ALL VIEWS ARE ENTIRELY PERSONAL AND DO NOT REPRESENT ANY ORGANISATION.
Today we talk to Setiawangsa MP YB Nik Nazmi on his political beginnings studying law in Kings College London, his political aspirations and also a behind the scenes look at PKR's strategy in a new government moving forward.
We speak to Aliff Omar, Director at Ekuinas (Ekuiti Nasional Berhad) and ex Director at UBS Investment Bank. We dive deep into the finance industry, starting off with the state of investment banking in a low rates environment. With falling fees and higher demand for automation, is this a sunset industry? We also explore moving into the buy side specifically Private Equity, which industries are on the decline and which industries are relatively sheltered in a pandemic?
Today’s episode features Shahril Hamdan, UMNO Information Chief. We spoke about his party politics, running for a parliamentary seat, bipartisan efforts in Malaysia. Shahril pursued his Economics degree in University of Manchester and then continued with a Masters in Race, Ethnicity and Colonialism from the London School of Economics. Upon graduation he worked for YB Khairy Jamaluddin as a speech writer and then moved to a global management consulting firm McKinsey, before becoming the CEO of a midsized oil and gas servicing company. He is currently the General Partner of SX Capital, a venture capital firm. In politics, he was elected as the Deputy Umno Youth Chief and recently was appointed to the Supreme Council as UMNO’s Information Chief. He was also a candidate for the parliamentary seat in Kuala Langat in the previous general election, which he unfortunately lost, but we will be asking a lot of questions on the challenges of politics and his journey thus far.
Today on the pod we have Fuad Alhabshi, the lead singer of Kyoto Protocol and also a fund manager at a fixed income asset management house. This episode’s theme will be on the status of the arts scene in Malaysia, we will also explore balancing a day job and expressing your art – is that possible and what are the main challenges in making it here in Malaysia. Kyoto Protocol has taken the local music scene by storm, I have been following their progress since their debut album An Album. They’ve opened for huge international acts like MGMT, We The Kings - Since then, they adapted quickly and in the process racked up impressive accolades including coveted slots at Future Music Festival Asia, Rockaway and Urbanscapes.
We talk to Imran Khan, a consumer specialist - his work experience include working as a corporate finance manager for one of the world's largest consumer companies, British American Tobacco before pursuing his MBA at the University of Manchester. He has also worked for the Prime Minister's Office under PEMANDU - Performance Management and Delivery Unit where he was attached Oil, Gas and Renewables department. We talk about the ever changing landscape of the tobacco industry here in Malaysia, regulatory challenges and also touched upon consumption patterns of the rich vs the less well off.
Vox Industry explores everything about career opportunities, business trends, politics, arts in Malaysia. We interview individuals with interesting insights on a broad range of topics, with some value added humour thrown in. Hosted by Shahrul Hamdan. Enjoy listening!
We are pleased to host Wai Ken, the Country Manager of Stashaway, an amazing robo advisor app that has hit the streets of Malaysia with great momentum and innovative products. I first met Wai Ken when we was working at an investment bank as the vice-president of equity capital markets at Affin Hwang Capital to join StashAway, a two-year-old Singapore-based digital wealth manager that was just setting up its office in Kuala Lumpur. We talk about the fintech space in Malaysia, investment ideas and sustainability of old school banking products in a changing landscape.
Vox Industry explores everything about career opportunities, business trends, politics, arts in Malaysia. We interview individuals with interesting insights on a broad range of topics, with some value added humour thrown in. Hosted by Shahrul Hamdan. Enjoy listening!
Dr. Roshan, a certified chiropractor shares his thoughts on interracial marriages (married to a Chinese) and societal pressures especially in this time of crisis. We talk about challenges in accepting different cultures, getting stares in public and dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic together. We also explore the growth of the chiropractic industry in Malaysia and other treatment facilities. We highlight the need to have an open mind and get reliable information when dealing with any health issues. The Vox Industry Podcast explores everything about career opportunities, business trends, politics, arts in Malaysia. We interview individuals with interesting insights on a broad range of topics, with some value added humour thrown in. Hosted by Shahrul Hamdan. Enjoy listening!
Leon Lee, an Institutional Equity Sales professional and a dear friend shares his thoughts on our current Movement Control Order in Malaysia. We talk about new working arrangements - benefits and challenges arising from that. We also explore industries that may take a hit from the looming recession - commercial spaces, office leases, tertiary education. The Vox Industry Podcast explores everything about career opportunities, business trends, politics, arts in Malaysia. We interview individuals with interesting insights on a broad range of topics, with some value added humour thrown in. Hosted by Shahrul Hamdan. Enjoy listening!