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Malaysia
China
Singapore
Pakatan Harapan
Perikatan Nasional
United States
ASEAN
Oil Prices
Barisan Nasional
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Indonesia
Iran
South Korea
Negeri Sembilan
Kuala Lumpur
Energy Security
European Union
Bangkok
Semiconductors
Myanmar

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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Malaysia's shelters and rescue groups are stretched thin as costs are rising, and there are too many strays around. Now the government is weighing a special fund and tax incentives to ease the burden on both rescuers and pet owners. But will money al... more

The US House has narrowly passed its version of the $1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorising the largest military budget in US history. Is Congress simply funding today's conflicts, or is it preparing for a fundamentally ... more

Starting today, China will stop offering retail paper gold and leveraged gold trading. Physical gold is untouched — but millions of retail traders now have to close their positions, sell up, or take delivery. Beijing calls it investor protection, aft... more

Sabah's just added RM1.6 billion to its spending for the year, with more of it going towards development and infrastructure. We talk to Dr. Saizal Pinjaman of Universiti Malaysia Sabah about what that tells us about the state's finances — and what sh... more

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Gerald Joseph
Co-chair of CSO Platform for Reform and Director of Pusat Komas
CSO Platform for Reform / Pusat Komas
Episode: Term Limit Delay Raises Reform Questions
Professor Fatima Mohammed Arshad
Professor, Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, University Putra Malaysia
University Putra Malaysia
Episode: Malaysia Tightens Rice Supply Laws
Joanne Lim
Digital Media, Communications and Cultural Studies lecturer; Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Nottingham Malaysia
University of Nottingham Malaysia
Episode: What Changes Under the MCMC (Amendment) Bill?
Dr Hasti Haron
Council Member, Malaysian Society of Transplantation
Malaysian Society of Transplantation
Episode: Malaysia's Organ Donation Crisis Deepens
Azmi Hassan
Senior Fellow at the Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research
Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research
Episode: Will Negeri Sembilan Turn Blue?
Mark Abansur
Ambassador of France to Malaysia
French Embassy / Government of France
Episode: Will Negeri Sembilan Turn Blue?
Kelly Mayman-Hawk
Former US trade negotiator and adjunct professor at Georgetown University
Episode: Trump Puts North American Trade on Notice
Phar Kim Beng
Professor of ASEAN Studies
International Islamic University of Malaysia
Episode: Malaysia-Thailand: Neighbours in Harmony?
Datuk Iskandar Ismail
CEO of the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC)
Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC)
Episode: MyCC Gets Stronger Enforcement Powers

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Rich Bradbury
Host of The Morning Run and related segments on a business-focused Malayasian station; frequent presenter on economics and policy segments.
Shazana Mokhtar
Co-host with roles across the Morning Run and related segments; frequent contributor on regional policy and market analysis.
Keith Kam
Co-host noted for market commentary and policy discussions; appears across multiple show segments.

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Regular guests provide strong expertise across economics, politics, and finance.
Insightful discussion of Southeast Asia policy and markets.
Engaging hosts who connect macro trends to local implications.

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Malaysia's Organ Donation Crisis Deepens
Q: Could you walk us through how the organ donation process works from someone registering as a donor to an organ being matched and transplanted into a recipient?
Dr. Hasti Haron explains that the process begins with donor registration or alignment with the Human Tissue Act, followed by hospital-level detection and assessment of suitability, obtaining consent from families, medical-legal clearance, and mobilizing a procurement team to retrieve organs for matching with recipients, with matching including blood and tissue cross-matches before transplantation.
MyCC Gets Stronger Enforcement Powers
Q: Okay, so the powers of investigation, enforcement and governance of the MyCC were also strengthened by the amendment bills. Walk us through some of the key enhancements of how this will make MyCC a more effective regulatory body.
Datuk Iskandar outlines multiple enhancements: introduction of warning letters to educate enterprises for minor issues; a new obligation to respond to market information requests; ability to offer undertakings during investigations; the option to reopen cases if new evidence or false information emerges; strengthening the process around proposed decisions and enabling a fast-track settlement with substantial penalties discounts for admitted infringement.
Can ASEAN Weather Another Energy Shock?
Q: What is the state of energy supplies in the region currently, and have countries been able to adequately source alternative stocks?
The region has been diversifying energy sources, with some countries bringing in more from Russia and seeking partners in Australia and Japan to build resilience, though stock levels remain uncertain due to limited official data.
El Niño Threatens Palm Oil Outlook
Q: TC, can we use historical data, and to what extent can the historical impact of El Niño on the oil palm sector serve as a guide for the future?
Historical patterns show that palm trees are generally resilient, but very strong El Niño events with prolonged dryness tend to press production down; thus, forecasts must factor in strength and duration, with cautious expectations for production and price dynamics.
Bank of Korea Rate Hike — Is it Chasing Its Own Economy?
Q: What is the outlook for further rate moves, given the current data and geopolitics?
Forecasts suggest likely additional rate hikes, as growth continues to outperform and inflation pressures remain; the path depends on how AI-driven demand, housing, and energy shocks evolve.

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A concise, broadly scoped look at regional economics, policy, and business trends with a focus on Malaysia and Southeast Asia. Episodes frequently cover government policy shifts, macroeconomic dynamics, regulatory changes, and regional market implications, often featuring economists, policymakers, and industry leaders. The show tends to blend practical business implications with timely political and regulatory analysis, making it useful for decision-makers, investors, and corporate communications teams looking to understand how policy moves translate into market outcomes. Noteworthy is the willingness to bridge local policy with global trends, including monetary policy spillovers, capital markets reform, and regional security considerations... more

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