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Morning Brief

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Malaysia
United States
China
Iran
Bersatu
Donald Trump
Perikatan Nasional
Kuala Lumpur
Oil Prices
Tariffs
Japan
ASEAN
Strait Of Hormuz
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
B40 Group
Bank Negara Malaysia
Ukraine
Singapore
PAS
Russia

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 healthcare system is under mounting pressure as rising utilisation, rather than pricing, drives medical cost inflation. With hospitals nearing capacity and policymakers balancing expansion against reform, how can the system improve efficie... more

The UAE’s decision to leave OPEC marks a significant shift in the global oil landscape, raising questions about the cartel’s ability to coordinate supply and stabilise prices. As geopolitical tensions persist and new producers gain ground, what does ... more

The Bank of Japan has kept interest rates unchanged at 0.75%, but markets are looking at a growing split within the policy board, rising inflation forecasts, and a weaker growth outlook, all pointing to an increasingly complex policy dilemma. Stefan ... more

Since UMNO’s withdrawal of support for the Menteri Besar the party has sent mixed signals about the way forward, first signaling that it would cooperate with Perikatan National’s 5 ADUNS but subsequently backpedaling on that position. Without a coher... more

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Oh Yi Sun
Principal Advisor at the Pacific Research Centre
Pacific Research Centre
Episode: Strait of Malacca: Freedom of Navigation for All?
Zaid Malik
Human rights lawyer
Independent, mentioned as expert guest
Episode: Sedition Act: Protection for Whom?
Michael Holden
CEO of the Global Coalition on Aging
Global Coalition on Aging
Episode: How Real Is China's Economic Rebound?
Ashwin Tin
Clinical psychologist and deputy director at the International Society of Substance Use Professionals Malaysia
International Society of Substance Use Professionals Malaysia
Episode: Fentanyl Fears Surface in Malaysia’s Vape Market
Fengmin Hun
Co-founder of Lit Books
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Andrew Yap
CEO and co-founder of BookXS
BookXS
Episode: SC Annual Report 2025 : An Analysis
Chai Seng Ting
Senior Research Officer for the Malaysian Research Institute on Aging, My Aging
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Episode: Malaysia Is Ageing Faster Than It Can Cope
Dato Dr. Ahmad Faisal Mohamed Perdos
President of Mercy Malaysia
Mercy Malaysia
Episode: Sandakan Fire Tests Malaysia’s Disaster Response
Shukor Youssef
Founder and Primary Analyst at Endow Analytics
Endow Analytics
Episode: Aviation: Keep Your Seat-belts On?

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Wong Shao Ning
Co-host of The Morning Run

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Many enjoy the expert insights and diverse viewpoints shared, which enhance their understanding of current events.
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Sedition Act: Protection for Whom?
Q: Should we amend the Sedition Act 1948 to better define its scope so that it covers the online space, or what's the way forward then?
Zaid Malik argues that refinement is not the solution and advocates considering abolition due to its antithetical nature to democracy and free speech.
Sedition Act: Protection for Whom?
Q: The question is, how has the Act evolved since its establishment? What implications does this have for freedom of expression in our country?
The host and guest discuss that the Act has expanded in practice to cover online spaces and political discourse, raising concerns that it restricts freedom of expression and democracy.
North Korea Raises the Stakes in East Asia
Q: So missile launches are often used to send strategic signals. How should we interpret North Korea's actions in this instance, especially since this was done hours before the South Korean president left the country for state visits?
Dr. Hu Chiu Ping explains that the timing aligns with broader signaling tied to deterrence and allied military exercises, suggesting the tests are meant to reinforce North Korea's bargaining position while sending a message to regional players.
Aviation: Keep Your Seat-belts On?
Q: What accountability or reforms are expected at KLIA following the baggage-handling disruptions?
There is a call for clearer accountability and tangible overhaul actions from government, suggesting that improvements must go beyond public statements to meaningful changes in management and operations.
Aviation: Keep Your Seat-belts On?
Q: Which airlines are most at risk financially, and why?
Low-cost carriers are especially vulnerable due to their extremely tight margins; carriers backed by sovereigns or large state-backed entities may weather the disruption better due to stronger balance sheets.

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