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Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

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8:52

Highways that Go No Where

Morning Brief ·

2025/11/27

The Deputy Works Minister has revealed that twelve out of thirty-three highway concessions recorded losses in 2024, spanning both newer expressways and some long-established routes. We speak to independent business writer, P. Gunasegaran as to whether the BOT model that Malaysia employs is flawed and what we can do to prevent loss makinghighways.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:41

UK Tax Raising Budget

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2025/11/27

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her first full UK Budget, presenting a £26 billion package aimed at balancing fiscal responsibility with support for households and businesses. How will it affect the UK’s economy, as well as citizens on the ground? We find out from Andy Williams, Managing Director of Corporate Affairs,PentaGroup. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:51

Is The Upgraded MyKad Well Thought Through?

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2025/11/27

The government will introduce next-generation MyKad equipped with security upgrades to curb forgery and misuse. This upgrade includes a QR code to verify their authenticity. Given MyKad’s integration with aid initiatives and Malaysia’s anxiety with data security, we discussed the safety and necessity of this upgrade with Amin Ashaari, CEO & Co-founder of SoyaCincau.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:10

The Investment Strategies to Adopt in 2026

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2025/11/26

On a year to date basis, the FBMKLCI is still in negative territory yet the outlook for 2026 still remains positive. We ask Munirah Khairuddin, CEO Principal Asset Management Berhad what investment strategy to adopt globally and in Malaysia in light of this cautiousoptimism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:00

The Future of e-Hailing Amid Rising Insurance & Fees

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2025/11/26

Regular users of e-hailing services have been noticing fewer cars on the road and higher charges, as drivers themselves experience rising insurance premiums, mounting costs, and platform pressures. Jose Rizal from the Malaysia E-Hailing Coalition shares insights about what’s happening on the ground and why drivers are struggling today.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:19

Sarawak 2026 Budget

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2025/11/26

The 2026 Sarawak Budget that was just tabled is focused on development spending, rural uplift, and human capital, while also marking a shift toward new forms of revenue generation as the state positions itself for a lower-carbon future. We ask Zafri Zulkeffeli, Deputy Chief Economist of BIMB Securities as to what this means for growth and fiscalposition.This episode of The First Look was brought to you by Emirates. Fly better,flyEmirates.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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9:29

Rebuilding Gaza : A Daunting Task

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2025/11/26

The United Nations has estimated that rebuilding Gaza will cost at least US$70 billion, which is now in ruins after Israel destroyed homes, schools, hospitals, and essential public services over the past 2 years. Dr Anas Iqtait, of the Middle Eastern & Central Asia Studies at Australian National University, shares his view on what reconstructing Gazamightentail.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:13

Bersih On Sabah

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2025/11/25

As Sabah goes to the polls this weekend, the focus is on ensuring a clean and fair election. From money politics to threats or misuse of government resources, what violations have emerged so far? We discuss this with Faisal Aziz, Bersih Chairman.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:23

Malaysia’s New Age-16 Social Media Rule

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2025/11/25

Malaysia plans to ban children under 16 from signing up for social media accounts starting next year, using strict eKYC verification, hoping to address rising school violence. Dr Benjamin Loh, Course Director for the Bachelor of Digital Media and Communication, Monash University Malaysia, shares his take on this seemingly hurried put togetherlegislation.This episode of The First Look was brought to you by Emirates. Fly better,flyEmirates.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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9:50

Taiwan, Caught between Powers

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2025/11/25

Tensions in the Indo-Pacific have been rising steadily but in recent months, Taiwan has become the focal point of both geopolitical friction and economic concern. Dr. Adrian Ang, Research Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies tells us what the consequences of this is for Asia and if the rift between Japan and China will escalate.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:17

The Next Wave in US Media

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2025/11/25

With Donald Trump back in power, broadcasting and publishing companies in the US are expecting a different environment next year, including a more deregulated landscape. We speak to Geetha Ranganathan, Senior Media Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence on what 2026 will look like for these companies.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:10

SC Looks to Revise Listing Rules

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2025/11/24

The Securities Commission has released a consultation paper proposing a major update to Malaysia’s listing requirements for both the Main and ACE Markets. We ask Pankaj Kumar, Managing Director of Datametrics Research & Information Centre as to what these revisions means for capital markets and if it enhances Malaysia as a destinationforIPOs.This episode of The First Look was brought to you by Emirates. Fly better,flyEmirates.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:08

On the Ground in Flood-Hit States

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2025/11/24

Heavy rainfall has triggered widespread flooding across seven Malaysian states, displacing nearly 17,000 people. Dato’ Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus, President of Mercy Malaysia, shares his insights about the situation on the ground, ongoing relief efforts, and the challenges of cross-border evacuations.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:47

Unpacking the Real Outcomes of COP30

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2025/11/24

COP30 in Belém, Brazil, which brought together 194 countries to discuss climate action, has concluded with the summit falling short of binding fossil-fuel reduction commitments. Climate change and sustainability expert, Dr Renard Siew, who was at the event, shares his take on whether or not the COP process is still effective in driving global climate solutions.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:27

Is the End of the Russia-Ukraine War Near?

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2025/11/24

US President Donald Trump has posted that "something good may be happening" following news of a 28-point peace plan for Ukraine put forward by Washington and Moscow which requires a decision by Nov 27. Dr Sonia Mycak, a research fellow at the ANU Centre for European Studies discusses this along with a new counter peace plan suggested by Ukraine and Europeanleaders.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:41

Will Crypto markets in 2026 be any different from 2025?

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2025/11/23

Crypto markets are seeing major developments as the Singapore Exchange (SGX) launches perpetual futures for Bitcoin and Ethereum today. At the same time, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is easing its exam focus on crypto for 2026. We speak with Varun Mittal, Founder of Fintech Nation, on these developments and the outlook of cryptos.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:35

Proposed Changes to the LPQB, Clouding the Profession

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2025/11/23

The structure and independence of Malaysia’s legal profession have come under renewed national attention as the government has proposed amendments to the Legal Profession Act that would give the Law Minister new powers over the Legal Profession Qualifying Board. Anand Raj, Vice President of the Malaysian Bar Council explains why there are concerns over this and also the lack of transparency over JAC appointments.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:32

G20 remains relevant in a divided world

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2025/11/23

The annual G20 Summit was held in Johannesburg, South Africa over the weekend. The event, meant to be a gathering of the world's biggest economies, was boycotted by the United States. Bunn Nagara, Director and Senior Fellow at the Renaissance Strategic Research Institute and Honorary Fellow of the Perak Academy, walks us through the events of the summitImage Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:28

Sabah Elections, A very Crowded Race with an...

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2025/11/23

The halfway mark for the Sabah polls has been crossed with 5 days left till polling day on 29 November. We check in with Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser, Pacific Research Centre for an update on the campaign strategies of the different parties and if policies matter more than loyalties and familial ties.This episode of The First Look was brought to you by Emirates. Fly better, fly EmiratesImage Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:37

Aluminum Markets in a State of Flux

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2025/11/20

Aluminum prices have surged to about 2,800 US dollars a ton since April, a 3-year high. What is driving prices and will this rally continue in 2026? For some insight into this metal, we speak to Michelle Leung, Head of Asia Metals & Mining, BloombergIntelligenceImage Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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