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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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    Malaysian IPOs: Volume Over Value?

    Global IPO markets are stabilising, with proceeds rising even as volumes remain flat, pointing to capital concentrating in fewer, larger deals. In Malaysia, close to 60 IPOs in 2025 and over 50 in the pipeline contrast with smaller deal sizes, raising questions about market depth and investor demand. To unpack this, we speak with Kevin Chew, Senior Executive Director, Strategy and Transactions at Ernst & Young. Image Credit: Shutterstock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

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    Foreign Worker Hiring System Faces Fresh Scrutiny

    Malaysia’s plan to centralise migrant worker recruitment through a single digital platform has sparked concerns over transparency, competition, and worker protection. As the government pushes for efficiency and cost savings, what are the risks of relying on one system, and how can policymakers strike the right balance between streamlined hiring and proper oversight? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

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    North Korea Raises the Stakes in East Asia

    North Korea’s latest missile launches have heightened security concerns in East Asia, coming amid warnings over its advancing nuclear programme and a shifting regional political landscape. As Seoul and Tokyo respond with stronger rhetoric and closer coordination, what signals is Pyongyang sending, and how might these developments reshape security dynamics across the region? Image Credits: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min

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    Insurance: Uncertainty On the High Seas

    In the past 48 hours, activity through the Strait of Hormuz has been highly unstable. Some tankers have exited the Gulf in groups, while others have turned back mid-transit, with reports of ships coming under fire and restrictions reimposed after brief reopening signals. For the maritime industry, the impact is now showing up in insurance in tighter contract terms, sharply higher premiums, and in some cases the need for government-backed support to keep cover in place. Set against that backdrop, how has the insurance landscape for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz changed since the conflict began? Image Credit: Shutterstock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min

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    Jobs Gap Widens Despite Rising Vacancies

    Malaysia’s labour market is sending mixed signals, with retrenchments easing even as job vacancies rise and employers struggle to find suitable talent. As layoffs remain concentrated in key urban centres and hiring gaps persist, what is driving this mismatch, and what structural changes are needed to better align workforce skills with demand? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min

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    Lebanon: Is Peace Possible Without Hezbollah At The Table?

    Tensions in the Middle East are entering a new phase following a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that began on 16 April. The agreement is intended as a temporary pause to allow negotiations towards a longer term arrangement. However, key issues remain unresolved, particularly the future of Hezbollah and Israel’s continued occupation of southern Lebanon. The situation is further complicated by its connection to uncertainty in peace negotiations between the US and Iran. What would it take for the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire to lead to a lasting resolution? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

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    Perikatan’s Choice: Muhyiddin or Hamzah?

    The coalition is once again dealing with internal tension, this time over how the Opposition Leader should be chosen. A plan to let MPs decide the role sounds procedural, but it is really turning into a question of who actually holds influence inside the coalition. The issue is closely tied to the split between Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, with Hamzah now leading a group of 18 ex-Bersatu MPs seeking recognition in PN’s leadership structure. According to PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, it will not be hasty in making a decision. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

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    Australia-Malaysia: Keeping Ties and Supplies Secure

    Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in Malaysia this week, although the visit has been cut short by a day after an emergency back home linked to fuel supply concerns. He met Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Anwar Ibrahim, with talks centered on trade, energy and supply chains at a time of growing global disruption. Australia is Malaysia’s 12th largest trading partner, with bilateral trade at RM78-and-a-half billion ringgit in 2025. Malaysia exported RM48-and-a-half billion ringgit, while imports stood at just under RM30 billion ringgit. Beyond trade, the relationship runs deep in energy. We explore our mutual interests. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
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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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    BFM Media
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    2019 - 2026
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