Morning Brief

President Donald Trump became only the third US President to be impeached, after the House of Representatives charged him for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, following a hyper-partisan debate and vote. We discuss the reactions and implications of this, as well as a look forward to the potential Senate trial and Trump's Republican support base. Also with this, have the Democrats ha...

00:05 - Following yesterday's report by Malaysiakini (which has since been taken down) on the cabinet's use of development budgets, we speak to Laurence Todd, Head of Research and Development at the Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs, for his thoughts on budget allocations and what they're used for. 06:35 - The Wall Street Journal has published an exclusive report that Goldman Sachs is in...

00:05 - Following yesterday's report by Malaysiakini (which has since been taken down) on the cabinet's use of development budgets, we speak to Laurence Todd, Head of Research and Development at the Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs, for his thoughts on budget allocations and what they're used for. 06:35 - The Wall Street Journal has published an exclusive report that Goldman Sachs is in...

Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) has announced a 5.5 sen per unit distribution for for Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) unit holders for the year ending 31 December 2019 which is the lowest since the fund's inception in 1990. In search for better returns, PNB will also diversify their foreign investments to 30% and also initiate an new strategy to improve risk management and pursue ESG investments. S...

Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) has announced a 5.5 sen per unit distribution for for Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) unit holders for the year ending 31 December 2019 which is the lowest since the fund's inception in 1990. In search for better returns, PNB will also diversify their foreign investments to 30% and also initiate an new strategy to improve risk management and pursue ESG investments. S...

Malaysia's disconnect between low inflation rates, economic growth, and chronic cost of living complaints, is a source of confusion to many. Following the recent publication of the World Bank's Malaysia Economic Monitor, we speak to Richard Record, lead economist for the World Bank, about finding the right policy mix to address the issue, and what are the lessons we can learn from elsewhere. See o...

Malaysia's disconnect between low inflation rates, economic growth, and chronic cost of living complaints, is a source of confusion to many. Following the recent publication of the World Bank's Malaysia Economic Monitor, we speak to Richard Record, lead economist for the World Bank, about finding the right policy mix to address the issue, and what are the lessons we can learn from elsewhere. See o...

India's Supreme Court has announced it will scrutinise a controversial religion-based citizenship act, recently passed by Parliament. Protests have since broken out over the Act, on concerns it could jeopardise India's secular values, and lead to religious discrimination. For more on this, we speak to Michael Kugelman, Deputy Director of the Asia Program, at the Wilson Centre. See omnystudio.com/l...

India's Supreme Court has announced it will scrutinise a controversial religion-based citizenship act, recently passed by Parliament. Protests have since broken out over the Act, on concerns it could jeopardise India's secular values, and lead to religious discrimination. For more on this, we speak to Michael Kugelman, Deputy Director of the Asia Program, at the Wilson Centre. See omnystudio.com/l...

The PH government will be under pressure to do well in yet another by-election after the disastrous results of Tg Piai. Kimanis, being in Sabah however, is not necessarily the same ball game as Tg Piai although there's a similar groundswell of dissatisfaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PH government will be under pressure to do well in yet another by-election after the disastrous results of Tg Piai. Kimanis, being in Sabah however, is not necessarily the same ball game as Tg Piai although there's a similar groundswell of dissatisfaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the protest in Hong Kong continues, its ability to hang onto its crown as Asia's financial hub is put into question. Unsurprisingly, China may be looking to Macau as the next alternative but we ask if that is viable and can this island diversify from gaming and tourism to financial services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the protest in Hong Kong continues, its ability to hang onto its crown as Asia's financial hub is put into question. Unsurprisingly, China may be looking to Macau as the next alternative but we ask if that is viable and can this island diversify from gaming and tourism to financial services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:05 - We speak to Datuk M. Ali, Deputy Chairman of Save KL on the DBKL's new budget. 07:35 - The Bandar Malaysia project has been revived, it's bigger but is it better? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Run discusses the challenging media landscape locally, starting with job cuts at Media Prima, possibly the largest retrenchment exercise in the media industry, but also Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng's tax exemptions suggestion to media companies on the condition that the try to avoid retrenchment. Also the cabinet has agreed in principle to establish the Malaysian Media Council (M...

This week, five ministries will see the transfer of senior civil servants following requests by the ministers. The transfers involve the secretary-generals from the Rural and Regional Development, Human Resources and Entrepreneur Development Ministries and is seen as Pakatan Harapan’s move to deal with an alleged “deep state” within the civil service. See omnystudio.com/listener...

This week, five ministries will see the transfer of senior civil servants following requests by the ministers. The transfers involve the secretary-generals from the Rural and Regional Development, Human Resources and Entrepreneur Development Ministries and is seen as Pakatan Harapan’s move to deal with an alleged “deep state” within the civil service. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Vincent Khoo, Head of Research at UOB KayHian Malaysia tells us that the lack of policy clarity which has led to weak earnings is in part the reason for the weak FBMKLCI performance. However the million dollar question is 2020 going to be a better year? Vincent weighs in with his views and also the best investment strategy to navigate the challenging markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Vincent Khoo, Head of Research at UOB KayHian Malaysia tells us that the lack of policy clarity which has led to weak earnings is in part the reason for the weak FBMKLCI performance. However the million dollar question is 2020 going to be a better year? Vincent weighs in with his views and also the best investment strategy to navigate the challenging markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Last Friday saw Boris Johnson win resoundingly in the UK’s General Election and his victory has brought a stable of new Conservative MPs into parliament, who took seats traditionally held by Labour candidates. So what does this mean for the new administration and will we finally see an end to the Brexit issue? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Friday saw Boris Johnson win resoundingly in the UK’s General Election and his victory has brought a stable of new Conservative MPs into parliament, who took seats traditionally held by Labour candidates. So what does this mean for the new administration and will we finally see an end to the Brexit issue? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ana Nicholls, Director of Industry Operations at the Economist Intelligence Unit tells us why the auto industry faced a tough time in 2019. She however sounds more optimistic as the outlook is slightly better for 2020 with growth coming from Asia but Malaysia not being one of the countries seeing good times ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has announced, it is drafting a National Social Protection Policy, spearheaded by the Malaysian Social Protection Council. For insight into the current social protection framework and what a national policy should look like, we speak to Datuk Dr Norm Mansor, Emeritus Professor at the Social Wellbeing Research Centre, of Universiti Malaya.   See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The government has announced, it is drafting a National Social Protection Policy, spearheaded by the Malaysian Social Protection Council. For insight into the current social protection framework and what a national policy should look like, we speak to Datuk Dr Norm Mansor, Emeritus Professor at the Social Wellbeing Research Centre, of Universiti Malaya.   See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The government is taking more measures to ensure a more transparent business environment with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM) announcing that it will enforce the guidelines for reporting beneficial ownership by March next year. We speak to Lee Shih to better understand what this means and its possible implications.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.