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9:42

Australia's Economy Keeps Going

Morning Brief ·

2025/12/05

Australia’s economy posted a softer-than-expected expansion in the third quarter, with GDP rising 0.4%, yet the annual pace accelerated to 2.1% — the fastest in three years. What explains these mixed signals, and what does this mean for the Lucky Country’s economy in 2026? Sophia Angala, Economist, ANZ Research sharesherinsightsImage Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:13

Airbus Technical Glitches a Temporary Turbulence

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2025/12/04

Airbus has hit turbulence as its A320 jets face a software glitch in the ELAC flight-control system and fuselage panels that don’t meet specifications. How will these issues impact its operations and deliveries? Shantanu Gangakhedkar, Senior Aviation Consultant at Frost & Sullivan, explains how this has impacted passenger safety and Airbus’s reputation.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:31

Time for New Malaysia Household Income Classifications

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2025/12/04

Under the 13th Malaysia Plan, the government is reviewing Malaysia’s household income classifications. Calvin Cheng, Director of the Economics, Trade, and Regional Integration Division, Institute of Strategic and International Studies tells us if and how this system should be changed.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:45

Underemployment, Not Unemployment is Malaysia's Problem

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2025/12/04

DOSM has revealed that skill-related underemployment, where graduates work in positions below the level of their qualification, has increased by 3.9% to 1.6 million. Wan Amirah Wan Usamah, Research Associate, Khazanah Research Institute tells us the reasons for this and some of the policysolutions.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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12:13

Behind the Chow Kit Raid: A Legal Breakdown

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2025/12/03

The recent raid on a health club in Chow Kit, which resulted in 208 arrests, has raised concerns over privacy and law enforcement protocols in Malaysia, with the Home Ministry insisting that all procedures had been followed. Criminal lawyer Goh Cia Yee, who had also aided those who were detained, speaks to us about the legality of PDRM's actions.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:48

Lessons in Disaster Response

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2025/12/03

Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia are facing one of its deadliest waves of floods and landslides in recent memory. Nusrat Hassan, Operation Coordinator at the International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), shares what's happening on the ground, the challenges of providing aid, and urgent lessons for disaster preparedness and prevention.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:17

Local Planning: Who Decides Your City's Future?

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2025/12/03

We’re taking a closer look at a document that will shape Subang Jaya for the next decade, that is, the Subang Jaya Local Plan 2035. It decides what gets built, how dense neighborhoods can be, and how the city evolves as it grows. We’ll be asking Michelle Ng Mei Sze, Assemblywoman for Subang Jaya, about what’s at stake, what rights residents have, and how transparent the process really is.This episode of The First Look was brought to you by Emirates. Fly better, fly EmiratesImage Credit:

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8:23

The Economic Impact of the Row Between China And Japan

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2025/12/03

Recent tensions between China and Japan have led to fewer tourists numbers from the Mainland . This might have a signifcant effect as 24% of all tourists to the Japan for the first nine months of 2025 were from China. Catherine Lim, Senior Industry Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence tells us what impact it has on retail and tourism names. We also look if consumer sentiment has improved in China using the Single Day sales asanindicator.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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9:56

Is the New Sabah Administration Stable?

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2025/12/02

Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, Chief Minister of Sabah, unveiled his new cabinet, but some local assemblypersons have expressed anger over key appointments due to the inclusion of national party leaders, which they see as a betrayal of the “Sabah first” promise. We’ll discuss the stability of this new administration with Dr Vilashini Somiah, Senior Lecturer at University MalayaThis episode of The First Look was brought to you by Emirates. Fly better, fly EmiratesImage Credit: Shutterstock.comSee

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8:00

Global Growth Slowing but Not Stalling

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2025/12/02

2026 appears to be a year of transition as the impact of tariffs and geopolitical tensions take hold with global growth slowing. However are there still bring spots in Asia's economy ? Lavanya Venkateswaran, Senior ASEAN Economist, OCBC gives us herperspective.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:28

What Are The Changes from Finance Bill 2025?

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2025/12/02

The Finance Bill 2025 introduces new taxes that will directly affect business owners, professionals, and higher-income earners. We’ll speak with Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, senior advisor on tax policy from KPMG, on what these changes mean in practical terms, who will feel them most, and what you should be preparing for ahead of the assessment year 2026.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:06

Banner year for the fintech industry

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2025/12/02

We speak to Vincent Fong, Chief Editor, Fintech News Network to discuss Malaysia's fintech industry, zeroing into critical segments like digital banks, cross-border payments and BNPL. As industry players seek to improve resilience of infrastructure and policymakers amending the Consumer Credit Act 2025, we discuss how these developments may impact the fintech industry.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:11

Freer, Free Trade Agreements Are Needed

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2025/12/01

The government highlights that a third of Malaysia’s FDI now comes from the CPTPP economies. Is this genuinely improving Malaysia’s trade and investment outlook or is the CPTPP effect overstated? Dr. Carmelo Ferlito, CEO of the Center for Market Education answers this questions whilst we also look at the recent PMI figures for clues as Malaysia's trade outlook.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:51

DAP, Soul Searching Begins After Sabah Election Wipeout

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2025/12/01

DAP faced a wipeout in the Sabah state elections over the weekend, losing all 8 seats they contested in. Is this a trend that will be repeated in other state elections and GE16? And how can DAP win back its supporters? Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, DAP member and Adjunct Professor at Taylor's University gives us hisperspective.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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9:51

Ignore Fixed Income at Your Peril for 2026

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2025/12/01

After a volatile year for bonds in 2024, returns have been good for this asset this year especially Malaysia where there was the additional forex gains. However what is the outlook for bonds in 2026, will this rally continue or is the uncertain US monetary policy a headwind. Winson Phoon, Head of Fixed Income Research, Maybank Investment Bank gives us his perspective and investment strategytoadopt.Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:12

Latin America in Trump’s Spotlight: Is There a Plan?

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2025/12/01

There is a rising wave of US involvement in Latin America, where public endorsements in Honduras’ election and military deployments near Venezuela might be reshaping regional dynamics. John Zogby, founder of Zogby Strategies, helps us understand the implications for stability, democracy, and the legality of it all.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:20

Malaysia’s Perennial Fight Against Corruption

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2025/11/30

Malaysia has been rocked by high-profile corruption scandals, from the Sabah mining to the FAM naturalisation of players - all this under the current Madani government. Pushpan Murugiah, CEO of the Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4), breaks down what these scandals reveal about the rule of law, the independence of the bfmMACC, and the urgent reforms needed to restore public trust.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:37

Lessons From Hong Kong's Apartment Fire

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2025/11/30

Last week's high-rise fire in Hong Kong which has claimed more than 140 lives has prompted difficult questions about the safety of densely populated urban living, which applies to Malaysia as well. Edison Beh, a registered fire safety engineer from Safety Services and Logistics, shares insights into fire safety preparedness and how we can improve.Check out also : https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/we-need-to-take-fire-safety-seriouslyThis episode of The First Look was brought to you by Emirates. Fly

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10:37

King Dollar Has Not Abdicated

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2025/11/30

Asian currencies have had a mixed year with low-yielders like the Taiwan dollar, Korean won and Singapore dollar holding up relatively well, while several high-yielders such as the rupee, rupiah and peso have struggled. Stephen Chiu, Chief Asia FX and Rates Strategist, Bloomberg Intelligence explains why whilst giving us an outlook for Asia FX for 2026 and if talk of the dedollarisation is premature.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:19

Sabah Elections, Pivotal Time in State's History

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2025/11/27

With just twenty four hours to go before polling begins for the 17th Sabah state elections, all the major political parties have been out in force to win over the hearts of nearly 1.8mn registered voters. But what are the main campaign issues and who might emerge victorious? James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies, University of Tasmania gives us his perspective.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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