The Building Blocks of AI Sovereignty: Lessons from the MVP Group and Palo Alto Networks

Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s “Invisible Architect”: Building a Resilient, Data-Driven National Grid

In this episode, Ir Ts. Mohammed Jundi Abdullah, Lead of Analytics at Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), joins us to explore how Malaysia's national utility is leveraging AI and advanced analytics to transform grid management — prioritising optimisation and reliability over asset expansion, enabling faster operational decisions, and deploying behavioral energy analysis to identify illicit activities such as cryptocurrency mining, all while positioning AI as a tool to augment, not displace, its workforce. Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is Malaysia's largest electricity utility and the largest publicly listed power company in Southeast Asia, supplying electricity to over 11 million customers across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Labuan. Listed on Bursa Malaysia, TNB carries a market capitalisation of approximately USD 20.8 billion, with trailing 12-month revenue of USD 14.8 billion.

The Building Blocks of AI Sovereignty: Lessons from the MVP Group and Palo Alto Networks

In this episode, we sit down with Sir Jojo Gendrano, President and CEO of Kayana Solutions (part of the Philippines’ MVP Group), and Siddharth Deshpande, Director of Industry Solutions, JAPAC at Palo Alto Networks. The conversation explores the critical path toward AI sovereignty in the Philippines and the essential role of executive sponsorship in driving large-scale digital transformation. They dive into the "Secure AI by Design" framework, discussing how organizations can balance "unhinged" innovation with uncompromising governance to stay ahead of machine-speed threats. Tune in to learn how Philippine leaders are turning cybersecurity from a defensive necessity into a top-line growth engine for the AI era. Kayana Solutions is a data-powered digital experience company and a strategic subsidiary of the MVP Group, one of the Philippines' largest and most diversified conglomerates. Backed by the combined infrastructure of PLDT, Meralco, and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, Kayana harnesses massive multi-sectoral data assets to deliver hyper-personalized customer experiences. By integrating Gen AI, payments, and identity management, the company is spearheading a "digital factory" approach to bridge the digital divide and drive generational progress for millions of Filipinos. Palo Alto Networks is the world’s leading cybersecurity partner, dedicated to protecting the digital way of life in an increasingly complex threat landscape. Through its "Secure AI by Design" framework, the company provides global enterprises with the visibility and governance necessary to innovate at "machine speed" while remaining resilient against AI-driven attacks. By platformizing security across cloud, network, and operations, Palo Alto Networks enables organizations across ASEAN to navigate the risks of the AI era with home-turf advantage and uncompromising safety standards.

Trust, Talent, and Transformation: Inside Indonesia’s AI Revolution (featuring Astra, Bank Central Asia, Bank Mandiri and Pertamina)

In this episode, we feature a panel from the AIBP Conference in Jakarta with Lily Wongso, EVP Enterprise IT Architecture, Data Management & Service Quality, Bank Central Asia (BCA); Kurnia Sofia Rosyada, Group Head of Enterprise Data Analytics, Bank Mandiri; Paul Soegianto, Chief of Group Digital Strategy, Astra International; and Sigit Pratopo, Senior Vice President, Integrated Enterprise Data and Command Center, Pertamina. Together, they discuss how Indonesia’s leading enterprises are scaling AI in practical, people-focused ways while managing cost, culture and governance.  BCA talks about building trust in AI through explainable models and real business use cases. Bank Mandiri focuses on impact, using AI to boost revenue, improve productivity, and manage risk. Astra highlights localisation and the need for Indonesia to build its own capabilities rather than depend on global tools. Pertamina shares its “build the plane while flying” approach as it accelerates digital transformation through its Digital Factory.

AI, Data and Sustainability: Lessons from Malaysia’s Enterprises (featuring MIGHT, PETRONAS Digital, PayNet and Sandisk)

In this episode, we feature a panel from the AIBP Conference in Kuala Lumpur with Rushdi Abdul Rahim, President & CEO, Malaysian Industry–Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT); Ts. Shaharuddin Hamid Mustapha, CEO, PETRONAS Digital Sdn Bhd (PDSB); Azleena Idris, Senior Director and Head of Strategy & ESG Office, Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet); and Joseph Fernandez, Senior Director (Chief of Staff, Sustainability & Strategy), SanDisk. Together, they share their perspectives on how Malaysia’s enterprises are aligning digital transformation with sustainability objectives. MIGHT, a public–private partnership focused on Malaysia’s high technology and innovation agenda, underscores the importance of cross-sector collaboration in building a sustainable economy. PETRONAS Digital, the digital and AI arm of PETRONAS, explains how technology is driving efficiency, reducing emissions, and building resilience in the energy sector. PayNet, Malaysia’s national provider of financial market infrastructure, highlights how digital payments and trusted financial systems support inclusive and sustainable economic development. SanDisk, a global leader in data storage solutions, emphasises the critical role of data infrastructure as the foundation for enterprises on their sustainability journey. The discussion captures both the opportunities and challenges facing enterprises as they balance innovation, resilience, and environmental responsibility while preparing for the next phase of sustainable growth.

Scaling Artificial Intelligence in Malaysia (featuring: Maybank, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, CIMB and National Artificial Intelligence Office)

In this episode, we feature a panel from the AIBP Conference in Kuala Lumpur with Datuk Ir. Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan, President & CEO, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB); Dr. Siew Chan Cheong, Chief Strategy Officer, Maybank; Pedro Uria-Recio, Chief Data and AI Officer, CIMB; and Shamsul Majid, CEO, National AI Office (NAIO). Together, they share their perspectives on how Malaysia can scale artificial intelligence responsibly while remaining globally competitive. TNB, Malaysia’s largest electricity utility, has been embedding AI into energy operations to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. Maybank, one of ASEAN’s leading financial services groups, highlights how data fundamentals, not just access to technology  are the real differentiator, and why AI will become a basic requirement rather than a competitive edge within five years. CIMB, another major regional bank, outlines a progression of AI maturity from productivity tools to copilots, autonomous agents, and eventually AI teams. From the policy side, the National AI Office discusses Malaysia’s framework for responsible AI and the importance of ethics and standards. The discussion captures both the opportunities and challenges facing enterprises as they prepare for the next S-curve of digital transformation, balancing innovation, compliance, and workforce readiness.