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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. 2 DAYS AGO

    Consider Reconciliation Commission For National Harmony

    National Unity Minister Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang recently told Parliament that Malaysia has enough laws to tackle racial discrimination. Yet incidents continue to crop up that test the fabric of our multi-racial society, exacerbated by the reach of social media. What policies are needed to strengthen national harmony? We discuss this with Jerald Joseph of Pusat KOMAS. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    SOSMA Falls Short

    The Malaysian government is urged to review SOSMA to ensure fairness while maintaining national security. Lawmakers and Civil Rights groups stress balancing security needs with human rights in proposed amendments. We’ll be speaking with Sevan Doraisamy, Executive Director of Suaram (Suara Rakyat Malaysia), a Human Rights Organisation, for his insights. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Will Trump Trigger US Constitutional Crisis?

    The US could be teetering on the brink of a constitutional crisis as a result of President Donald Trump's executive actions that have challenged the limits of presidential powers. What does this mean for the balance of democratic institutions and the rule of law in the US? We discuss this with Prof. Cheryl Saunders of the University of Melbourne. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    German Elections : What Are The Issues At Play?

    Snap elections are happening this Sunday in Germany after the ruling "traffic light" coalition led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz collapsed last November. Dr Frederick Kliem, Southeast Asia Director at the Economist Intelligence Corporate Network shares his insights into the issues at play, everything from immigration to climate and will comments from the Trump administration have an effect. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min

  5. 3 DAYS AGO

    Policy Prescriptions For Affordable Housing Pressure Points

    The latest parliamentary session saw the government reaffirm its commitment to housing affordability, highlighting the 10 billion ringgit Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme (HCGS) and tax relief for first-time homebuyers. With urban migration set to rise by millions by 2030, is Malaysia ready to meet the demand for affordable homes? Joining us to discuss this is Dr. Nur Fareza Mustapha, Research Associate from the Khazanah Research Institute. Image Credit: SHutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min

  6. 4 DAYS AGO

    Malaysians Caught In Scam Networks

    We are increasingly seeing more cases of Malaysians being lured by lucrative job opportunities abroad, only to awaken to a much darker reality of human trafficking and being forced to commit online scams. Do governments have the right tools to tackle this transnational crime? We get insights from Datuk Hishamuddin Hashim of the Malaysian International Humanitarian Organisation or MHO, a group advocating for the rescue of overseas scam victims. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min

  7. 4 DAYS AGO

    Sarawak's Plan To Be A Renewable Energy Exporter

    Recognising Sarawak's energy supply potential - both renewable and conventional - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has requested the state to begin supplying its excess electricity to the southern Philippines through Sabah, starting next year. Dr Renard Siew, Climate change and sustainability expert, shares his views on this development. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  8. 4 DAYS AGO

    Overcrowded Schools Weigh On Education

    The government allocated funds under Budget 2025 to build 44 new schools, the highest in four years. How much would this alleviate overcrowding in public schools, especially in urban centers? We discuss the policy measures to tackle overcrowding in the education system with Chan Soon Seng of Teach For Malaysia. Image Credits: 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 - 2025
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