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Morning Brief

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Malaysia
United States
China
Bersatu
Iran
Perikatan Nasional
Singapore
Oil Prices
ASEAN
Donald Trump
Artificial Intelligence
UMNO
Strait Of Hormuz
MACC
Japan
Tariffs
Electric Vehicles
Kuala Lumpur
Food and Beverage Sector
Ukraine

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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Dr. Malati Nengsari
Associate Economics Professor at the Asia School of Business
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Dr Mo Toozah
Senior fellow at the ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute
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Wong Shao Ning
Co-host of The Morning Run

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Bank Negara: OPR Holds, GDP Outlook Cautious But Positive
Q: What could cause a change in the policy outlook?
A surprise downside in growth or a significant collapse in exports could prompt a rate cut, though the probability is currently considered low.
Bank Negara: OPR Holds, GDP Outlook Cautious But Positive
Q: What are the main domestic drivers of growth amidst external risks?
Domestic investment and household consumption remain the core drivers, supported by ongoing reform momentum, government spending, and protective fiscal measures like Bhuri 95 that help cushion households from oil-price volatility.
Bank Negara: OPR Holds, GDP Outlook Cautious But Positive
Q: Did the decision come largely as expected?
Yes, the decision was largely expected, with the MPC maintaining the policy rate as appropriate given price stability and sustainable growth, while adopting a cautious view on the external environment.
Cheap Fuel: An Eternal Entitlement?
Q: Malati, how would you define the thresholds and who should pay what, to balance fairness and effectiveness?
Thresholds should be lowered from the current level, and a tiered approach should apply, where the lowest earners get the most subsidy relief and higher earners gradually pay the full or near-full price, supported by data from PADU and careful piloting to minimize disruption.
Cheap Fuel: An Eternal Entitlement?
Q: Malati, what would a fair, equitable and effective targeted subsidy program for RON95 look like?
A program that lowers the threshold from 200 liters, introduces some price paid by lower incomes, and uses a tiered structure where lower earners pay more than now but not the full unsubsidized price, with careful targeting and phasing to avoid abrupt hardship.

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