Morning Brief

Sources say the cabinet has scrapped the PDP model for the RM16.5 billion Pan-Borneo Highway, which means that the RM907 million that would have flowed to Najib Razak confidante Tan Sri Bustari Yusof no longer accrues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sources say the cabinet has scrapped the PDP model for the RM16.5 billion Pan-Borneo Highway, which means that the RM907 million that would have flowed to Najib Razak confidante Tan Sri Bustari Yusof no longer accrues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is the duty of the government to create employment for the nation regardless of age according to the MTUC. In this vein, the lifting of the retirement age should not cannibalise jobs for the young. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump administration began collecting 15 percent tariffs on more than 125 billion dollars worth of Chinese imports.  China on the other hand increased duties of between 5 percent to 10 percent on a variety of major American exports.  As both sides continue to fan the flames, is there still a chance we will see deescalation any time soon? And how does this affect the rest of us in Asi...

The Trump administration began collecting 15 percent tariffs on more than 125 billion dollars worth of Chinese imports.  China on the other hand increased duties of between 5 percent to 10 percent on a variety of major American exports.  As both sides continue to fan the flames, is there still a chance we will see deescalation any time soon? And how does this affect the rest of us in Asi...

A Nielsen Global Consumer Loyalty Survey has found that consumer trends are changing, with more options now in the market to choose from coupled with rising cost of living. For more on this, we speak to Luca De Nard, Managing Director of Nielsen Malaysia, about how Malaysian consumer loyalty compares to the rest of the region.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Nielsen Global Consumer Loyalty Survey has found that consumer trends are changing, with more options now in the market to choose from coupled with rising cost of living. For more on this, we speak to Luca De Nard, Managing Director of Nielsen Malaysia, about how Malaysian consumer loyalty compares to the rest of the region.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson's grip is slipping on his own party, as 21 Tory MPs sided with the opposition to take control of the parliamentary agenda. This means, they can now bring forward a bill seeking to delay the UK's exit date from the EU. For more insight, we speak to Patrick Diamond, Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Queen Mary University of London, about the potential outcome of a snap electi...

2019 UPSR or the national Standard 6 exams kicks off and the Education Ministry has stated that a total of about 445,000 candidates have registered to sit for the exam . Earlier in August, the National Union of the Teaching Profession Peninsular Malaysia (NUTP) renewed calls for the examination to be abolished, as part of an effort to move away from an exam-oriented education system. Its secretary...

With the impending start of construction for Indonesia’s new capital in Kalimantan, we speak to  Alden Iswanto, Analyst, KRA Group about the cost of the project, and what it will mean for Malaysia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the impending start of construction for Indonesia’s new capital in Kalimantan, we speak to  Alden Iswanto, Analyst, KRA Group about the cost of the project, and what it will mean for Malaysia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Indonesia’s population expected to grow to 269 million by 2030, millennials will become an increasingly important segment of consumers. For more insight, we speak to Enrico Tanuwidjaja, Economist, UOB Indonesia, about Indonesian private consumption, millennial spending patterns, and what goes into IMHENRY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Indonesia’s population expected to grow to 269 million by 2030, millennials will become an increasingly important segment of consumers. For more insight, we speak to Enrico Tanuwidjaja, Economist, UOB Indonesia, about Indonesian private consumption, millennial spending patterns, and what goes into IMHENRY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Indonesia’s population expected to grow to 269 million by 2030, millennials will become an increasingly important segment of consumers. For more insight, we speak to Enrico Tanuwidjaja, Economist, UOB Indonesia, about Indonesian private consumption, millennial spending patterns, and what goes into IMHENRY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:05 - The Selangor state government has decided to withhold necessary approvals for developers who do not meet its affordable housing quota. According to the state government, any developments approved by its local councils, are required to prioritise the construction of affordable units.  The state government has said that the option has always been available, adding that this action is a &...

0:05 - The Selangor state government has decided to withhold necessary approvals for developers who do not meet its affordable housing quota. According to the state government, any developments approved by its local councils, are required to prioritise the construction of affordable units.  The state government has said that the option has always been available, adding that this action is a &...

RapidKL's announcement that mini buses will be brought back to address  last mile connectivity to transportation nodes like the MRT is good news. This will be minus the life endangerment of minibuses of old because it will be more pleasant apart from being more efficient. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2019 Hays Asia Returnee Report conducted by Hays Asia showed that Malaysians who have studied or worked overseas usually return home to be closer to their families. The report said the biggest challenge that most employers face in recruiting such candidates is a mismatch in expectations in terms of offer packages.  This plays into a larger issue of the brain drain problem in Malaysia and...

00:05 - Nitish Bhojnagarwala , Vice President - Senior Credit Officer of Moodys tells us the latest trends with the emergence of new issuers and green sukuk whilst taking a deeper dive on whether Malaysia is at risk of losing its market share. 09:02 - Axiata-Telenor merger still on the cards but roadblocks exist over questions of national self-interest and human resource arise. See omnystudio.com/...

Brazil shouldn't reject global efforts to help put out the fires in the Amazon. This is because Amazon rainfalls are essential to the local industry. Longer term efforts should focus on more efficient usage of already cleared land to avoid further clearance of the rain forests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coalition for the International Criminal Court  has been relaunched in a push to get Putrajaya to ratify the Rome Statute. We speak to Andrew Khoo, Human Rights Lawyer, for more on this as well as the effects of pulling out from these international treaties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has asked the Queen to suspend Parliament. As the Queen has now granted that request, Parliament will now have less time to decide on what to do about Brexit— only two and a half weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Erlin Salim, Director of Fitch Ratings, to understand why it revised the outlook on Genting Berhad    from stable to negative. Fitch tells us that with a more aggressive investment strategy, the risk is higher-than-expected leverage and weaker earnings performance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa’s calls for a hate speech amendment to be made to the Sedition Act, we speak to Kua Kia Soong, Adviser from SUARAM, about how one legislates against hate speech, as well as the problem of too-broad legislation here in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:05 - The recent glitch in KL International Airport's Total Airport Management System is estimated to have cost millions of ringgit worth of delays. A six member task force has since been created, including members of MAVCOM and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, to investigate. 04:01 - PTPTN has set up incentives for employers to repay PTPTN loans of its employees - we speak to Mastura M...