Morning Brief

00:43 - Bloomberg sources say that Khazanah and Telenor have revived talks on a potential Axiata-Telenor merger, which fell through originally in September last year. 05:25 - The Cabinet has decided it will not sell PLUS Malaysia- but rather, present tolls will be reduced by 18%, and the toll concession will run for an extra 20 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A resurgent Ringgit and an overvalued Dollar is either a godsend or a nightmare, depending on who you talk to. Meanwhile, what will Brexit mean for the Sterling? Saktiandi Supaat, Head of FX Research and Strategy, Global Markets, Maybank Group might have some answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A resurgent Ringgit and an overvalued Dollar is either a godsend or a nightmare, depending on who you talk to. Meanwhile, what will Brexit mean for the Sterling? Saktiandi Supaat, Head of FX Research and Strategy, Global Markets, Maybank Group might have some answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia’s auto sector has grown anaemically (read: 1%) last and probably this year. Policy direction and a long-delayed National Auto Policy will prove crucial to the sector in 2020, as will an improvement in sentiment. Vivek Vaidya, Associate Partner and Senior Vice President of Mobility, Frost & Sullivan, discusses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia’s auto sector has grown anaemically (read: 1%) last and probably this year. Policy direction and a long-delayed National Auto Policy will prove crucial to the sector in 2020, as will an improvement in sentiment. Vivek Vaidya, Associate Partner and Senior Vice President of Mobility, Frost & Sullivan, discusses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two weeks into the new year, and with a ink still wet on a phase one trade deal, what will be in store for equity markets? To discuss this, we speak to Peter Berezin, Chief Global Investment Strategist at BCA Research, about what are the catalysts and risks to equities that we need to watch out for, as well as his thoughts on emerging markets like ASEAN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Two weeks into the new year, and with a ink still wet on a phase one trade deal, what will be in store for equity markets? To discuss this, we speak to Peter Berezin, Chief Global Investment Strategist at BCA Research, about what are the catalysts and risks to equities that we need to watch out for, as well as his thoughts on emerging markets like ASEAN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

To sell or not to sell PLUS? 00:30 - According to a source report from the Edge, the Cabinet has made the final decision not to sell PLUS Malaysia- which, if true, raises questions over whether we will see a freeze in toll hikes along the PLUS Highway. 06:38 - The Securities Commission Malaysia has released its Guidelines on Digital Assets, outlining the framework for digital token offerings in Ma...

To sell or not to sell PLUS? 00:30 - According to a source report from the Edge, the Cabinet has made the final decision not to sell PLUS Malaysia- which, if true, raises questions over whether we will see a freeze in toll hikes along the PLUS Highway. 06:38 - The Securities Commission Malaysia has released its Guidelines on Digital Assets, outlining the framework for digital token offerings in Ma...

Professor Capri Cafaro, Executive in Residence at the American University explains the difference between a primary and caucus and why the Iowa is important as it sets the trend and builds momentum till the run up to the Presidential elections in November. She also tells us that the 4 main democratic candidates are very different and weighs in who might actually represent the party. See omnystudio...

The very intention of tech is to disrupt. So are "digital banks" an oxymoron since the role of the regulators is also to maintain the stability of the banking system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The very intention of tech is to disrupt. So are "digital banks" an oxymoron since the role of the regulators is also to maintain the stability of the banking system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transparent and accountable policy frameworks are a better route than golden shares for the government to exert control over corporations. Golden shares open the door to opaque, behind the scene dealings. On that note, the policy signals from the buying (or selling?) of toll roads have not been clear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a lot of buzz around plant-based meat. We speak with Rebecca Scheuneman, Equity Analyst at Morningstar on her outlook for the industry and Beyond Meat and whether the stock is over-valued. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a lot of buzz around plant-based meat. We speak with Rebecca Scheuneman, Equity Analyst at Morningstar on her outlook for the industry and Beyond Meat and whether the stock is over-valued. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more and more people turn to the gig economy for extra cash, or even a full time job, the question is: what social protections do they have? Following a recent report surveying gig economy workers published by research organisation, The Centre, we speak to Nell Omar, Research Director at The Centre, about their survey results and policy recommendations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

As more and more people turn to the gig economy for extra cash, or even a full time job, the question is: what social protections do they have? Following a recent report surveying gig economy workers published by research organisation, The Centre, we speak to Nell Omar, Research Director at The Centre, about their survey results and policy recommendations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

02.27 - Reuters has reported that the Indian government was privately urging refiners and traders to boycott Malaysia’s palm oil. 05.22 - Bursa has kicked off a round of public consultation on the reporting framework that is currently requires companies to report their results every quarter. Is half yearly reporting the better option for corporate Malaysia? See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Are cars getting cheaper or more expensive? 0.19 - Malaysia awaits for the unveiling of the National Auto Policy that has been delayed to find out if car prices are going up or down with confusing news reports. 5.22 - Going cashless is increasing common especially with the Government's e-tunai initiatives but Finance minister is aware that not everyone has adopted this disruption including himself...

Are cars getting cheaper or more expensive? 0:19 - Malaysia awaits for the unveiling of the National Auto Policy that has been delayed to find out if car prices are going up or down with confusing news reports. 5:22 - Going cashless is increasing common especially with the Government's e-tunai initiatives but Finance minister is aware that not everyone has adopted this disruption including himself...

Putrajaya has announced, it is targeting tax collections of RM155 billion in 2020, a 5% increase from 2019. For more insight, we speak to Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, Chairman of AxcelAsia and President of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants, about how achievable these targets are, as well as the IRB's new 'softer and friendlier' collection approach. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Putrajaya has announced, it is targeting tax collections of RM155 billion in 2020, a 5% increase from 2019. For more insight, we speak to Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, Chairman of AxcelAsia and President of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants, about how achievable these targets are, as well as the IRB's new 'softer and friendlier' collection approach. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

1:00 - Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-Wen has won herself a second four-year term, as the Taiwanese people reject China's one country, two systems policy. 07:28 - China has recorded its first death from pneumonia, during a mysterious viral outbreak in Wuhan city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the key revelations from the recent release of 9 audio recordings by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, was that senior officials in the Attorney-General's Chambers appeared to be complicit in covering up corruption allegations against ex-Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. This has since raised questions about the power of the PM to appoint people to these key independent posts....

One of the key revelations from the recent release of 9 audio recordings by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, was that senior officials in the Attorney-General's Chambers appeared to be complicit in covering up corruption allegations against ex-Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. This has since raised questions about the power of the PM to appoint people to these key independent posts....