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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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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global supply chains, sharply raising the cost of energy and petrochemical-derived raw materials. As a result, Malaysia’s rubber glove industry, which produces nearly 45% of the wo... more

The World Bank Group is projecting economic growth for Malaysia this year coming in at 4.4%, slower than the robust 2025, where real GDP outperformed expectations at 5.2%. Dr Afzanizam Abdul Rashid, Chief Economist, Bank Muamalat, discusses this late... more

After nearly a year of deflation, Thailand’s headline inflation is edging back toward positive territory. Sathit Talaengsatya, an economist at UOB Thailand, shares perspectives on how price pressures are being driven by energy and selected food items... more

The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, but key issues like sanctions, nuclear enrichment, and control of the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved. Can both sides bridge their differences and prevent a return to conflict? Dr James Dorsey, ... more

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Hnapi Mohamad Noor
Vice Chairman, Malaysian Water Partnership
Malaysian Water Partnership
Episode: Water Security: Are We Investing Enough in Solutions?
Dr. Kong Tak Lun
Consultant colorectal and general surgeon
Subang Jaya Medical Centre
Episode: Iran War: Off-Ramp or Ground Troops?
Dr. Winnie Ng
Consultant clinical oncologist
Subang Jaya Medical Centre
Episode: Iran War: Off-Ramp or Ground Troops?
Shahrood Insaeed
Executive Director of the Malaysian Association of Hotel Owners (MAHO)
Malaysian Association of Hotel Owners (MAHO)
Episode: Tourism Turbulence: Can Malaysia’s Hotels Weather War?
Rich Nuzum
Head of OCIO, Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions
Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions
Episode: Franklin Templeton: Broadening Thesis Holds
Cha-ly Koh
Chief Executive Officer at UrbanMetry
UrbanMetry
Episode: Assessing the thirteen reforms for KL governance
Dr Abed Onn
Vice President at the Academy of Occupational & Environmental Medicine Malaysia
Academy of Occupational & Environmental Medicine Malaysia
Episode: Malaysia’s Heatwave Challenge
Renato Lima de Oliveira
Associate Professor of Business and Society at the Asia School of Business
Asia School of Business
Episode: Higher Energy Costs Fuel RE Transition Momentum
Ed Parker
Managing Director, Global Head of Research, Sovereign and Supernaturals at Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings
Episode: Emerging Markets Brace for Iran War Credit Shocks

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Wong Shao Ning
Co-host of The Morning Run

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Oil Crisis Boosts EV Demand
Q: Has the geopolitical shock effectively decoupled EV demand from government support?
The guest explains that government support remains foundational, and the shock adds momentum to consumer interest due to energy and price dynamics, but decoupling is not complete; policy remains important alongside market-driven incentives.
From Rap to Rule: Nepal’s New Political Era
Q: Good morning, Amit. Now, who is the new Prime Minister Balendra Shah?
Dr. Amit Ranjan explains that Shah is a rising political figure with a varied background—from engineering to mayoralty—and that his leadership blends populism with a pragmatic, if unsure, ideological stance, which helped him gain broad support. He also notes Shah's independence from a fixed party ideology, which has allowed flexible alliances.
Tourism Turbulence: Can Malaysia’s Hotels Weather War?
Q: How are MAHO and hotels recalibrating strategies to protect margins—can prices be increased in a weak demand environment?
Hotels are preserving room rates while adding value-added services, and seeking partnerships to secure cost-efficient services to protect margins as costs rise.
Tourism Turbulence: Can Malaysia’s Hotels Weather War?
Q: Which hotel segments are most affected by these disruptions and which show resilience?
High-end hotels catering to Middle East tourists are most impacted; some five-star properties are feeling the bite, while domestic and shorter-haul segments may offer some resilience.
Tourism Turbulence: Can Malaysia’s Hotels Weather War?
Q: What would you say have been the trends in hotel bookings and cancellations amongst your members as a result of the war in Iran?
Hotels reported softer demand with some cancellations, though it's early to tell how months will unfold as the war continues; the Middle East and Europe are affected due to disrupted travel routes.

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