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10:59

Will Ewon Benedict upend Sabah Elections?

Morning Brief ·

2025/11/09

It's never a dull weekend in politics. Upko President Ewon Benedict resigned as Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development. We also saw some tense scenes at the Amanah party conference yesterday. Ibrahim Suffian, Co-Founder & Programme Director at the Merdeka Center, gives us his take on these events, what it means for Sabah state elections and who could be the new ministers.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:32

COP30, Still Relevant?

Morning Brief ·

2025/11/06

COP30 is taking place in Belem, Brazil this year with the notable absence of many world leaders. We ask Dr Renato Lima de Oliveira, Faculty Director of the Center for Technology, Strategy & Sustainability, Asia School of Business if this means that this UN Climate Change Conference is still relevant and do the commitments of 1.5-degree target still matter.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:43

BNM Maintains Rates for Now

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2025/11/06

As expected, Bank Negara Malaysia kept the overnight policy rate at 2.75%. We ask Lavanya Venkateswaran, Senior ASEAN Economist, OCBC for her views on this decision and what could be gleaned from their statement as to the broader economy.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:28

Will US Flight Cuts Have Long Term Ramifications?

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2025/11/06

The US government shutdown now in its second month, forcing the Federal Aviation Administration to consider cutting flights at major airports by up to 10%. Could these disruptions ripple through Asia’s aviation sector? We discuss the implications with Shukor Yusof, Founder and Primary Analyst, Endau Analytics. Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:53

The Difficulties of Identifying Illicit Fund Flows in...

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2025/11/05

Cliff Lim, Director of Risk & Compliance for Southeast Asia at Dow Jones, explains how transnational scam networks and money laundering operations exploit gaps in cross-border regulations. His insights underscore the urgent need for stronger government-to-government (G2G) cooperation and greater regulatory harmonisation to keep pace with kingpins and scammers who increasingly take advantage of digital finance systems.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:00

Dire Conditions Persist in Gaza and Sudan

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2025/11/05

Polly Cunanan, Communications Manager for Asia Pacific at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), says that despite the ceasefire, the situation in Gaza remains dire, with almost no functioning medical facilities and far less humanitarian aid entering than what was agreed upon with Israel. She adds that conditions in Sudan are equally alarming, with large numbers of people still unaccounted for since the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized control of El Fasher on October 26.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee

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9:54

Good Times for Hong Kong Ahead

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2025/11/05

Hong Kong’s economy grew 3.8% in the third quarter, outpacing expectations and keeping the city on track to meet its annual growth target of 2–3%. What does this mean for equity markets and who are the winners? Peter Lewis, Director, Peter Lewis Consulting Limited tells us whilst telling us what could be some of the speedbumps ahead.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:10

States and federal government to tackle healthcare cost

Morning Brief ·

2025/11/04

States can help ease the burden of rising healthcare costs currently shouldered by the federal government, says Dr. Kelvin Yii, Member of Parliament for Bandar Kuching. In the near term, this support could come in the form of covering housing and allowances for healthcare professionals, while in the longer term, states could co-fund the development of hospitals and medical infrastructure.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:42

What Malaysia’s New Trade Pact with the US Really Means

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2025/11/04

Malaysia’s new Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with the US promises deeper economic ties and supply chain resilience, but critics have warned that it could compromise sovereignty and tilt in favour of Washington. Liew Chin Tong, the Deputy Investment, Trade & Industry Minister, joins us to unpack what the deal really entails and why it matters for local industries.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:16

From New York to Virginia : A Trump Referendum?

Morning Brief ·

2025/11/04

Polls are happening in New York City (for its mayor) and the states of Virginia and New Jersey (for their governors), and Democrats appear to be regaining some momentum. Wendy Schiller, a professor of political science at Brown University, breaks down what these potential results might say about America’s political mood and maybe an assessment of the current Trump administration.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:26

How Can Malaysia Fix Its Migrant Labour System?

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2025/11/03

A recent landmark court ruling has awarded RM760,000 in compensation to 93 migrant workers stranded in Malaysia after falling victim to a worker quota fraud. This comes as Malaysia signed a new trade agreement with the US that includes stronger labour protection standards aligned with the ILO. Adrian Pereira, Executive Director of the North-South Initiative, explains what all this could mean for migrant justice.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:49

How to Make Malaysian Roads Safer

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2025/11/03

The northeast monsoon is expected to begin this month and last until March next year, and with it, the risk of floods and landslides disrupting major transport routes once again. Dr. Choy Peng Ng, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia tells us what changes need to be done to ensure safety on the roads.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:20

From Bersatu to Umno : Malaysia's Political Landscape...

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2025/11/03

Malaysia’s political scene is heating up again, this time with Khairy Jamaluddin's possible return to Umno, two years after his sacking. Meanwhile, Bersatu's continued internal dissent continues to make headlines. Dr Azmi Hassan from the Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research breaks down how this may or may not reshape the balance of power.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:31

The AI Party is Going Strong

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2025/11/03

Over the past two years, AI-linked firms have driven much of the global equity rally, while earnings from other sectors have lagged behind. Do the recent tech earnings flash any signs that the AI rally might be over? Dan Ives, Managing Director, Wedbush Securities gives us his perspective whilst giving us his top tech buy ideas.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:26

Big Brother in the Classroom: A Band-Aid for School...

Morning Brief ·

2025/11/02

The string of crimes involving underaged perpetrators is still fresh in our minds, as well as the government’s, because they are mulling several measures to regulate online games, as well as the installation of CCTVs in schools. Sharmila Sekaran, Chairperson, Voice of the Children - this is a local NGO that advocates for children’s rights - gives us her perspective on whether these measures will be effective.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:11

The South China Sea: Shared Waters, Separate Agendas

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2025/11/02

The 19th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) wraps up as Malaysia hands over the chair to the Philippines. With regional defence and cyber threats on the agenda and US support offered on South China Sea issues, can ASEAN maintain its core value of centrality? We’ll discuss this with Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, National University of Singapore.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:54

Social Pension Gaps in Malaysia

Morning Brief ·

2025/11/02

Malaysia is on the cusp of becoming an aged society, and it’s happening faster than many expected. Are we ready for this silver tsunami? Questions we pose to Philip O’Keefe, Professor of Practice at the University of New South Wales and Director of the Ageing Asia Research Hub at the Centre for Population Ageing Research (CEPAR), lead author of a recently release report by the World Bank entitled, “Should Malaysia Expand Its Social Pension?”Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener

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10:45

US–China: The Truce Before the Next Trade War?

Morning Brief ·

2025/10/30

Yesterday, Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in South Korea for their long awaited trade talks - and parted ways in what both sides are calling a breakthrough. Sarah Tan, Economist, Moody's Analytics gives us her perspective on the outcome from the meeting and what it means for both their economies.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:01

Bright Spots Still Shine in Asian Market

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2025/10/30

Markets were disappointed with the anticipated Federal Reserve Rate cut of 25 bps with declines across Asia and the US. This despite the conclusion of US-China trade talks where President Donald Trump claimed a victory of sorts. Aidan YAO, Senior Investment Strategist, Asia, Amundi tells us how investors can navigate these crosswinds and what investment strategytoadopt.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:51

How Long Can the US Government Stay Closed?

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2025/10/29

The US government shutdown has entered its 29th day, paralysing federal agencies, delaying pay for hundreds of thousands of workers, and threatening key welfare programmes. Bryan DeAngelis, Partner & Head of the Washington Office at Penta Group, talks about the political stalemate gripping Capitol Hill as well as the economic and social fallout.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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