"I was a janitor before I started AirAsia..." | Apa Cerita? Datuk Kamarudin Meranun | Episode 71

"I was a janitor before I started AirAsia..." | Apa Cerita? Datuk Kamarudin Meranun | Episode 71

From Apa Cerita? by Asyraf Khalid dan Ishraq Kamarudin

January 28, 2026 · 1h 60m

About this episode

Datuk Kamarudin Meranun shares his inspiring journey from being a janitor to the mastermind behind AirAsia's financial architecture.

Join us for another inspiring episode of Apa Cerita? Podcast, in this episode of Apa Cerita?, we sit down with the mastermind behind the financial architecture of AirAsia, Datuk Kamarudin Meranun. From his early days in Kampung Baru to cleaning floors as a janitor in Michigan, Datuk Kamarudin’s journey is a masterclass in grit, "I CAN" mentality, and the audacity to choose the hardest path. If you value depth over noise and real stories over surface-level success, this episode is for you.00:00 Intro05:29 Segment 1: The Making of a Genius (Early Years)34:12 Segment 2: The Pre-AirAsia Masterclass1:01:07 Segment 3: The Architecture of AirAsia1:27:56 Segment 4: The Corporate Finance Masterclass & Partnership1:56:05 OutroDon’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. New conversations drop every Wednesday at 6PM! #nakubahmember For collaboration inquiries, contact us at:+6012 999 9011Or;apacerita@meranun.com——————————————-Sertai kami untuk satu lagi episod inspirasi Apa Cerita? Podcast, dalam episod Apa Cerita?,bersama kita menyelami kehidupan seorang insan di sebalik seni bina kewangan AirAsia, Datuk Kamarudin Meranun. Dari hari-hari…

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