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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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    Global Funds Turn Positive on Malaysia

    Investors are being selective about their portfolio positioning amid inflamed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Within Asia, that has started to translate into renewed interest in markets like Malaysia, where relative stability, yield, and diversification are coming back into focus. But can this investment momentum be sustained? We discuss this with Dr. Calvin Cheong, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting at HELP University. Image Credit: Shutterstock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min

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    How Global Shocks Are Driving Up Malaysia’s Food Prices

    Malaysia’s food prices are under pressure as global tensions in West Asia disrupt fertiliser supplies and push up energy costs. How will these global shocks affect the prices of everyday essentials? We discuss these issues with Professor Datin Paduka Dr Fatimah Mohamed Arshad, Food Security Chair at the Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security of UPM. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min

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    Cuba at Political Crossroads Amid US Pressure

    Even as the war in Iran continues with no clear end, President Donald Trump already has his sights on another country: Cuba. The island state is undergoing a severe energy crisis as a result of a US blockade on oil supplies to Havana. Why is Trump threatening to take over Cuba? We discuss Cuba-US relations with Prof. Raul Hinojosa-Ojeda from UCLA. Image Credit: Shutterstock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min

  4. -5 J

    EV Momentum Picks Up in Malaysia

    As countries grapple with rising pump prices resulting from the war in Iran, an unwitting beneficiary could be electric vehicles or EVs. What is the consumer appetite for EVs in the current economy and what policies could spur a higher take-up rate? We discuss the industry landscape with Datuk Dennis Chuah, President of the Electric Vehicle Association of Malaysia (EVAM). Image credit: Shutterstock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min

  5. -5 J

    Dire Straits For Oil Amid Hormuz Blockade

    The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed to traffic for over two weeks since the start of the US-Israel-Iran war and creating an unprecedented global energy crisis. What does a prolonged war mean for oil markets? We discuss the implications of the disruption in oil supply with Muyu Xu, Senior Crude Oil Analyst with data analytics firm Kpler. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min

  6. -5 J

    The Sabah Revenue Debate

    The federal government has reaffirmed Sabah’s right to a 40% revenue share under MA63, but legal appeals, technical challenges, and political realities continue to complicate its implementation. Ariff Adi Putera Anwar from the Institute for Development Studies Sabah discusses this issue. The First Look is brought to you by HLB Priority. We know what your real priorities are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min

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    The Malaysia-US ART That Fell Apart

    The Malaysia-US Agreement for Reciprocal Trade (ART) is up in the air after the US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs in February. What lessons should Malaysia learn from negotiating the controversial deal? Trade expert Dr. Jayant Menon of the ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute weighs in. Image Credit: Shutterstock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  8. -6 J

    Malaysia’s Political Realignment : Gearing Up For GE16

    In recent days, Malaysia’s political landscape is entering a new phase of realignment as UMNO welcomes back prodigal members, MUDA has a new president and Perikatan Nasional has a new chairman. Azmi Hassan, senior fellow at the Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research, shares his views on how these developments might shape the landscape heading into GE16. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min
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