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11:35

Can the US Take Greenland?

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2026/01/07

After the US’s dramatic abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump has reiterated his ambition to acquire Greenland, citing strategic and security reasons, and not ruling out military action to achieve that. Dr Frederick Kliem, Director for Southeast Asia at the Corporate Network of The Economist, shares his views.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:32

E-Invoicing, Policy Flip Flop?

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2026/01/06

The government has delayed e-invoicing requirements by a year for small and medium enterprises with sales between RM1mn to RM 5mn a year, citing high costs and difficult compliance rules. Chin Chee Seong, National President of the SME Association of Malaysia tells us if the policy flip-flopping frustates their members or if they welcome this move.This episode of The First Look was brought to you by Emirates. Fly better, fly EmiratesImage Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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11:43

Unrest in Iran & Its Implications

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2026/01/06

Iran has been facing widespread unrest since Dec 28, with economic hardship sparking protests across the country and policymakers attempting reforms amid US sanctions and a faltering currency. Dr James Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, shares his analysis on the situation.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:11

Venezuela’s Uncertain Future

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2026/01/06

Three days after the US operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, questions now arise over what comes next and what the dynamics of power might look like going forward. Julia Sinitsky, a country risk analyst at BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, shares her insights.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:59

The Legality of Charging Venezuela's President in the US

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2026/01/05

Following the United States' military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and transferring him to New York to drug and terrorism charges, questions about its legality arise. Dr Juliette McIntyre, Senior Law Lecturer at the University of South Australia, unpacks what the law allows, and what this moment could mean for the international order.This episode of The First Look was brought to you by Emirates. Fly better, fly EmiratesImage Credit: Shutterstock.comSee

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9:47

CES Reaffirms that The AI Revolution Is Here

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2026/01/05

CES, the biggest tech trade show started yesterday in Las Vegas. This annual event is expected to showcase the latest bells and whistles of the industry with a focus on all things related to AI. We ask Dan Ives, Managing Director, Wedbush Securities for his observations of this event and which companies will be the winners in the AI revolution.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:09

EPF, Some Changes but its Laws That Need to Be...

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2026/01/05

Since January 1st, new changes to Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund (or EPF) have come into effect. These include the Retirement Income Adequacy (or RIA) framework, new policies for high balance accounts,and expanded coverage for gig workers and homemakers through i Saraan Plus and i Suri. Dr Paul Anthony Maria Das, Senior Lecturer, School of Accounting and Finance Faculty of Business and Law, Taylor’s University tells us if the impact of these changes are cosmetic or if legislative changes are

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11:38

What’s Next for Malaysian Politics

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2026/01/05

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim unveiled a new slate of institutional reforms, most of which had been GE15 manifesto promises anyway. Meanwhile, Malaysia’s opposition is in flux, with leadership changes in Perikatan Nasional and renewed calls to revive Muafakat Nasional. Dr Azmil Tayeb, Associate Professor at Universiti Sains Malaysia shares his insights.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:39

Winners of Malaysia's RE Agenda

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2026/01/04

Malaysia has RE goals of 31% capacity by 2025, 40% by 2035, and 70% by 2050. To achieve this there are a myriad of initiatives and policies by different government agencies. We ask Royce Tan, Senior Analyst, MBSB Research for details of these initiatives and which listed companies stand to benefit.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:21

Clear Mandates and Governance Key to Malaysia's...

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2026/01/04

Malaysia’s sovereign wealth landscape is shifting. Khazanah Nasional remains the federal anchor, Sarawak has legislated its own fund with approval to invest globally, and Sabah has renewed plans for a state sovereign fund after years of discussion. What are the gold standards for governance, accountability and the importance of clear mandates ? We speak to Dr Elsa Satkunasingam, Director and Senior Lecturer at Iclif, Asia School of Business.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener

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12:46

The Implications of US Capturing Venezuela President...

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2026/01/04

After months of mounting tensions, the United States launched a military strike in Venezuela capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Dr Kathryn Robison, Lecturer in American Studies, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney tells us what the implications and legality of this action is.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:17

A Reform Agenda Benefits All Including the Politicians

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2026/01/04

With the clock ticking, the Madani Government has less than two years to implement reforms that strengthen Malaysia’s institutions. Dr. Wong Chin Huat, Political Scientist, Sunway University tells us the best way to ensure that this Government takes so that reforms are implemented effectively and also quickly.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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10:32

China's Long Term Economic Strategy

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2026/01/03

In his New Year Eve speech to the top political consultative body, President Xi Jinping reiterated that China’s economy is expected to grow at 5% in 2025. Experts widely anticipate a similar growth target in 2026. Chen Zheng, Vice President and China Policy Analyst at CITIC Securities gives us his perspective on whether this is achievable and what the engines of growth will be.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:26

Perak, the Silver State with a Growth Agenda

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2026/01/01

Perak is Malaysia’s sixth largest state economy, contributing just over five percent of national GDP. It is not a traditional growth engine, nor a default destination for capital. Yet the composition of that economy is changing. Adam Mohamed Rahim, Equity Research Analyst, RHB Research Sdn Bhd tells us what is the investment strategy to adopt for the state and the top equity buy ideas.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:30

Focus on Quality in the Property Sector in 2026

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2026/01/01

As part of our industry outlook series, today we explore the trends that defined the property sector last year. Amy Wong Siew Fong, Executive Director of Research & Consultancy at Knight Frank Malaysia walks us through the sector’s 2025 performance as well as the key things to look out for in 2026Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:00

Will PAS be at the driving seat of PN?

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2026/01/01

PAS looks set to take the lead in Perikatan Nasional following the resignation of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and several other senior leaders. But who will step up to guide the coalition, and can they keep the party united ahead of GE-16? For analysis, we speak with Dr. Lau Zhe Wei, Assistant Professor with the Department of Political Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)This episode of The First Look was brought to you by Emirates. Fly better, fly EmiratesImage Credit:

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11:45

GST Back In The Spotlight

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2025/12/30

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is back in discussion to replace the Sales and Service Tax (SST) tax regime. Could this signal that GST will be reintroduced eventually? We speak to Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, Senior Advisor on Tax Policy, KPMG in Malaysia to discuss the potential return of GST.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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9:42

FX and Fixed Income Outlook for 2026

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2025/12/30

Three Fed rate cuts and geopolitical tensions have meant volatile Fixed Income markets in the US. We ask Ang Beng Kuan, Head of Investment Strategy, Opus Islamic Asset Management for his 2026 outlook and if Malaysia will continue to see strong demand for MGS and GII after a record RM22.6bn inflow.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:51

Can SMEs Bounce Back in 2026?

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2025/12/29

2025 was a challenging year for Malaysia's SMEs, as businesses grappled with higher operating costs, global trade uncertainty, and expanded compliance requirements. Chin Chee Seong, National President of the SME Association of Malaysia, reflects on the year that was and looks ahead to 2026 which brings with it the expansion of the SST framework, new digitalisation incentives and others.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:27

Global E-Commerce, A Tougher 2026

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2025/12/29

Global e-commerce is entering a more demanding phase with platforms having to deal with higher costs, tighter margins, tougher competition, and growing pressure to show not just scale, but sustainability. Poonam Goyal, Senior Equity Research Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence tells us how companies intend to navigate this landscape and the companies better able to deal with the challenges ahead.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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