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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.

  1. 3D AGO

    SC Moves to Rein In Cash Trusts

    The Securities Commission Malaysia is finalising a new framework to clarify when cash trust schemes investing in capital market products must be licensed, amid growing concerns over investor protection and market confidence. Business commentator Pankaj C Kumar gives us some perspective about how cash trust structures actually work and the risks they carry. This episode of The First Look was brought to you by Emirates. Fly better, fly Emirates. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Azam Baki : Can The MACC Still Be Trusted?

    Malaysia’s anti-corruption chief Tan Sri Azam Baki is once again under scrutiny following fresh allegations reported by Bloomberg linking MACC officers to possible collusion in corporate control matters, alongside renewed questions over his shareholdings. Independent business writer P Gunasegaram shares his thoughts on the government's response so far. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min

  3. 3D AGO

    F&B Sector Poised for Festive Season

    2026 sees Chinese New Year falling on the heels of Ramadan. How is Malaysia’s F&B sector gearing up for these back-to-back peak periods? We discuss what’s ahead with Jeremy Lim, Vice-President & Media Liaisons, Persatuan Pemilik Restoran & Bistro. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Bersatu Purge Raises Questions of Survival

    The infighting within Bersatu reached a head last Friday, when party President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin expelled his deputy, Dato’ Sri Hamzah Zainuddin and other supporters in a shock move. What does this mean for the future of Bersatu? We get analysis from Ibrahim Suffian, Programme Director of the Merdeka Centre. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  5. 6D AGO

    The Investment Strategy to Adopt in a Fragmented World

    US markets have begun to lag parts of Asia, after outperforming on the back of mega cap tech and the AI trade in 2025. We ask Rika Naito, Senior Portfolio Manager of the Global Growth Equity Team at Nomura Asset Management Tokyo, if this is the beginning of a trend and what are the investment themes we can adopt for the year.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min

  6. 6D AGO

    Making Our Roads Safer This Festive Season

    Up to 2.8 million vehicles are expected to hit the roads for CNY and the start of Ramadan. What regulations is the government going to enforce to ensure the safety of Malaysians on the road? We speak to Dr. Ng Choy Peng, Associate Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, National Defence University of Malaysia, on the safety measures taken by authorities, as well as road improvements Malaysia might benefit from. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  7. 6D AGO

    Landmark Ruling on JMBs for Mixed Developments

    A recent Court of Appeal ruling held that a single Joint Management Body must oversee the entire developments, even mixed ones, which is a departure from previous practices. What does this mean for developers, parcel owners, and existing mixed-use projects? Questions we pose to Alliff Benjamin Suhaimi, Partner, Thomas Philip.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min

  8. FEB 11

    Corruption, Walk the Talk, Not Just Talk

    Malaysia has inched up three spots in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index, from 57th to 54th. It’s a modest gain against a bold pledge to crack the global top 25 by 2033. Pushpan Murugiah, Chief Executive Officer of Center to Combat Corruption & Cronyism (C4) tell us what serious reform is needed whilst we discuss share ownership linked to the MACC Chief Commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki. This episode of The First Look was brought to you by Emirates. Fly better, fly Emirates. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
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