{"podcast":{"title":"The Financial Coconut Podcast","slug":"the-financial-coconut-podcast-623458","podcast_index_feed_id":623458,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59","website_url":"https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1701323372611-61ee678943ae58b8fe4381e2014f6b1d.jpeg","author":"The Financial Coconut","episode_count":815,"summary":"The Financial Coconut is Singapore’s First Finance Podcast Network. We are focused on covering insights, stories and frameworks around Retirement, Financial Wellness and Income anywhere. If you love what we do, join our email list to stay connected. Feel free to join our community Telegram group ! Whatsapp channel Exclusive Investors Meet Up More of what we do: Link in bio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-25T10:20:59.090089+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-financial-coconut-podcast-623458"},"episode":{"title":"Why Malaysia is the Next Big Thing in Franchising [TBS 56, Sponsored by MFA]","slug":"why-malaysia-is-the-next-big-thing-in-franchising-tbs-56-sponsored-by-mfa","published_at":"2026-05-05T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-financial-coconut-podcast-623458/why-malaysia-is-the-next-big-thing-in-franchising-tbs-56-sponsored-by-mfa","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-financial-coconut-podcast-623458","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-financial-coconut-podcast/episodes/why-malaysia-is-the-next-big-thing-in-franchising","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62ff408997021c0012935e59/e/69f9d56879d314932a3340ac/media.mp3","summary":"Most Singaporeans don't realise our neighbour up north has been quietly building a franchise empire for over three decades, and 2026 might be the biggest edition yet. We sit down with Kairul Azman Mohd Yusoh, Secretary General of the Malaysia Franchise Association, at the Marrybrown Sentosa flagship to unpack why FIM (Franchising International Malaysia) 2026, happening 21–23 May at KLCC, is officially the longest-running franchise event in the region.  We're talking 150+ companies, 250+ exhibitors, and a 70/30 local-international mix. From homegrown icons like Marrybrown (45 years strong), Manhattan Fish Market, US Pizza, Global Art and Smart Readers, to the National Franchise Policy 2030 with its five strategic pillars, this is a masterclass in how a country systematically scales SMEs into global brands. If you've ever wondered whether franchising is a smart, lower-risk way to start a business, this conversation is your starter pack. Watch now. --- 🎧 The Financial Coconut: Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more. Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut 📍 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Spotify Apple Podcast YouTube 🔗 CONNECT WITH US Get daily tips, insights, and community: Instagram TikTok Telegram Whatsapp Newsletter 📺 MORE FROM OUR NETWORK Discover our other shows and deep dives on YouTube ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding…","meta_description":"Most Singaporeans don't realise our neighbour up north has been quietly building a franchise empire for over three decades, and 2026 might be the biggest…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1149,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-financial-coconut-podcast-623458/episodes/why-malaysia-is-the-next-big-thing-in-franchising-tbs-56-sponsored-by-mfa/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-financial-coconut-podcast-623458/why-malaysia-is-the-next-big-thing-in-franchising-tbs-56-sponsored-by-mfa.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}