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Morning Brief

BFM Media
Malaysia
China
United States
Budget 2027
UMNO
Barisan Nasional
Pakatan Harapan
Perikatan Nasional
PAS
Tabung Haji
Iran
Singapore
ASEAN
Artificial Intelligence
Negeri Sembilan
Japan
PKR
India
Bank Negara Malaysia
Freedom Of Information Bill 2026

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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ASEAN stock markets have struggled to keep pace with their North Asian peers, with the MSCI ASEAN index underperforming the broader Asia ex-Japan benchmark by more than 10% this year. Yet performance across the region has been sharply divided, with T... more

Malaysia's worsening haze is beginning to affect tourism, with inbound operators reporting cancelled trips, fewer group bookings and growing concerns among overseas travel agents. As unhealthy air quality disrupts outdoor activities and threatens vis... more

The government has set up a task force led by the Attorney General to probe alleged “corporate mafia” activity, with a public report promised in three months. It brings together the MACC, police, Bank Negara, the SC and LHDN, though some of these age... more

The World Food Programme is cutting monthly food aid for 500,000 people in Gaza as funding runs dry. A year into the ceasefire, families still depend heavily on aid, and getting supplies in remains a struggle. With the WFP warning it needs US$450 mil... more

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Recent Guests

Suhaimi Ilias
Group Chief Economist
Maybank Investment Bank
Episode: Malaysia's Pension Bill Hits RM45 Billion: What Happens Next?
Dr. Khor Swee Kheng
CEO of Angsana Health; Health Systems Specialist
Angsana Health
Episode: Budget 2027: Are We Spending Enough on Healthcare?
Datin Paduka Azalina Adham
Managing Director of the Securities Commission Malaysia
Securities Commission Malaysia
Episode: SC on The Funding Escalator: Bridging the MSME & MTC Capital Gap
William Chang
Senior Client Portfolio Manager
Franklin Equity
Episode: US Q3 Earnings Preview: Can AI Justify High Valuations?
Alexander Chia
Head of Regional Equity Research at RHB Investment Bank
RHB Investment Bank
Episode: Budget 2027 : Which Sectors Will Outperform?
Professor Haim Hilman Abdullah
Kedah State Executive Councillor and Jitra Assemblyman
Kedah State Government
Episode: Budget 2027 Through the Opposition’s Lens
Tan Sri Johan Merikan
Secretary General of the Treasury at the Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
Episode: The Politics of Budget 2027
Ibrahim Suffian
Co-founder and programs director of the Merdeka Center for Opinion Research
Merdeka Center for Opinion Research
Episode: The Politics of Budget 2027
Sim Kwang Gek
Country tax leader at Deloitte Malaysia
Deloitte Malaysia
Episode: Budget 2027 Tax: M40 Reliefs, Top Rates & SST

Hosts

Rich Bradbury
Host with multiple segments including Morning Run and Morning Brief; long-running business and current affairs presenter.
Roshan Kanesan
Co-host and correspondent on multiple segments, focusing on business, politics, and news analysis.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
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    I enjoy listening to this podcast and like the way they cover stories.

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    United States7 years ago

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Electricity Bills, Subsidies and the Cost of Relief
Q: What reforms are needed to build a more sustainable subsidy framework for electricity in Malaysia going forward?
He recommends targeted subsidies, greater awareness and practice of energy efficiency, and alternative energy sources such as nuclear power.
Electricity Bills, Subsidies and the Cost of Relief
Q: How do you assess this decision? And is it delivering meaningful relief to households?
He says the higher threshold provides immediate relief to family budgets but is only a temporary measure, and argues that long-term solutions are needed.
Houthi-Saudi Escalation, Red Sea Blockade, & US Stance
Q: Saudi Arabia reportedly asked Washington for direct strikes against the Houthis, but the US refused. Why do you think the US refused to do so?
Othman gives three reasons: the United States did not want a second front while fighting Iran, the Houthis said they would not target American ships, and a previous US bombing campaign had not removed the threat.
Houthi-Saudi Escalation, Red Sea Blockade, & US Stance
Q: Would it be fair to say that the attack on Sana'a airport marked the beginning of this latest round of hostilities?
Othman says the strike was the spark, but points to earlier tensions over an Iranian flight and the wider struggle over access to Sana'a by air and sea as deeper causes.
Malaysian Wages: Slower Growth, Gender Gap, Youth Unemployment
Q: What can policy makers do to improve outcomes for young job seekers then?
She recommends strengthening the transition from education to productive employment through employer-linked training, better internships and apprenticeships, and skills programs aligned with labour-market demand. Structured starting-wage guidelines and progressive pay policies could also help young workers advance as their skills and responsibilities grow.

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What is Morning Brief about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A concise, data-driven take on current affairs and business-related topics relevant to Malaysia, with a strong focus on political party dynamics, regional diplomacy, economics, and market trends. Episodes typically feature expert guests who provide policy analysis, market insights, or historical context, paired with hosts who frame implications for business leaders, investors, and decision-makers. Notably, the show frequently tackles coalition politics, electoral strategy, and macro-economic policy, often pairing on-the-ground voices with established analysts to illuminate how regional developments affect commerce and public policy.

Distinctive strengths include high-caliber guests from politics, economics, and think tanks, plus a willingn... more

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1. Suhaimi Ilias
2. Dr. Khor Swee Kheng
3. Datin Paduka Azalina Adham
4. William Chang
5. Alexander Chia
6. Professor Haim Hilman Abdullah
7. Tan Sri Johan Merikan
8. Ibrahim Suffian

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