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Morning Brief

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. 1 DAY AGO

    Turbulent Skies In 2025 For Aviation Sector?

    Global airfares are projected to continue climbing in 2025, amid ongoing supply chain disruptions and cost pressures on airlines. Could this dampen demand for air travel in the coming year? We discuss the outlook for global aviation with Shantanu Gangakhedkar, Senior Aviation Consultant, Frost & Sullivan. Image Credit: shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Guidelines For Short-Term Rentals Long Overdue

    Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid announced that new guidelines regulating short-term rental accommodation activities would be presented to the Cabinet. He acknowledged its significant contribution to the growth of Malaysia’s tourism industry and emphasised the need for proper compliance. For a better understanding of this sector and what legislation to expect, we speak to Chan Ai Cheng, the Immediate Past President of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Ishiba Government Unleashes Stimulus Plan

    The minority government in Japan led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba signed off on a new stimulus package worth $140 billion US dollars last Friday in a bid to boost domestic consumption and bolster the economy. How might this affect the growth prospects of Japan at a time when the world is bracing for a return of Donald Trump to the White House? We get analysis from Stefan Angrick of Moody’s Analytics.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  4. 2 DAYS AGO

    Greater Efforts To Cut Red Tape 

    With the government announcing a slew of reforms to cut bureaucratic red tape, we speak to Chin Chee Seong, the National President of the SME Association of Malaysia, about the progress of these efforts to date and what else is needed to make it much easier to do business in Malaysia. Image Credit: shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  5. 3 DAYS AGO

    Who Pays For PM's Travels?

    Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim created a stir when he stated that the private sector financed 70% to 80% of his recent overseas visits. Why was this comment controversial and can private sector financing of government travel be rationalised as a cost-cutting measure? We discuss ways to improve budget transparency with Aira Azhari of IDEAS.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  6. 3 DAYS AGO

    COP29: Progress On Climate Finance And Carbon Markets

    COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan ended in dramatic fashion - negotiations were held until the wee hours of Sunday morning before an agreement was reached on a new climate financing goal of $300 billion US dollars. How will the outcome of COP29 shape the climate agenda moving forward, especially in ASEAN? We discuss this with climate expert Dr. Renard Siew. Image Credit: shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  7. 3 DAYS AGO

    Bestinet: Does It Disadvantage The Government?

    The Public Accounts Committee's recent report has revealed that the government may have to pay Bestinet Sdn Bhd RM3.22 billion ringgit for the Foreign Worker Centralised Management System. This is likely due to the fact that the government has been operating the foreign worker recruitment platform without a finalised contract for six years. Alex Ong, Country Representative, Migrant CARE, shares his insights. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  8. 6 DAYS AGO

    IDA 21, Can USD100bn Be Raised?

    The World Bank has an International Development Association that provides grants and low-interest loans for the 78 poorest countries in the world. The fund which is replenished every 3 years has a target of USD100 billion this year. We ask Clemence Landers, Senior Policy Fellow at the Center for Global Development if rich countries will provide the funding and the consequences if that goal is not achieved. Image Credit: shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 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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    2019 - 2024
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