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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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Malaysia’s tourism sector is rebounding strongly despite competition across ASEAN intensifying. MATTA President Nigel Wong discusses the outlook for this industry, with the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 targeting 47 million international visitors, coming ... more

Following the conclusion of the 1MDB trial, former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak can now expect to spend time behind bars until 2043, after being found guilty of all 25 charges. Shannon Teoh, the Straits Times' Malaysia Bureau Chief, shares h... more

The Jakarta Composite Index is up by more than 20% on a year to date basis. One of the best performing in Asean. Jerry Goh, Asia Equities Investment Director, Aberdeen Investments tells us why this market has outperformed after a slow start to the ye... more

2025 has been a year of change for Malaysia’s automotive industry, from soft sales to a surge in EV adoption. Mohd Shamsor Mohd Zain, President of the Malaysia Automotive Association, unpacks the market rebound, government incentives, and what’s ahea... more

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Jerry Goh
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Lim Chia Wei
Associate Director of Equities at AHAM Capital
AHAM Capital
Episode: Asian Equities Ending Strong
Dato Seri Wong Siew Hai
President of the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association
Episode: Optimism in Malaysia's Semiconductor Industry in 2026
Pramod Amthe
Head of Institutional Equity Research
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Episode: What's The Outlook For Indian Equities in 2026?
Kenneth Loh
Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence
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Episode: Still Choppy Seas for Global Shipping in 2026
Professor Andrew Hemming
Associate Professor in Law at the University of Southern Queensland
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Episode: Can Australia Further Reform Its Gun Laws?
Khoo Hsien Liang
Senior Portfolio Manager
AHAM Capital
Episode: Asean's Fortunes in 2026
Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim
Chairperson, Parent Action Group for Education Malaysia
Parent Action Group for Education Malaysia
Episode: Evaluating Malaysia’s Education Reforms
Lee Meng Horng
Senior Analyst at RHB Investment Bank
RHB Investment Bank
Episode: 2026, Time for Small-Mid Cap Stocks?

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Wong Shao Ning
Host of Morning Brief, focusing on delivering news analysis and insights for Malaysian audiences.

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Tourism: Can Visit Malaysia Year 2026 Deliver?
Q: What will shape arrivals next year, and what does Malaysia need to get right?
The traveler demographics, particularly millennials and Gen Z, will drive arrivals, alongside catering to market demands from regions like China and India.
Tourism: Can Visit Malaysia Year 2026 Deliver?
Q: What actions must the industry take to realistically beat the target for Visit Malaysia Year 2026?
The industry must eliminate illegal operators and improve the efficiency of transportation and tourism services.
Tourism: Can Visit Malaysia Year 2026 Deliver?
Q: How does Malaysia's tourism recovery really stack up?
Malaysia is among the top-performing countries in ASEAN, with significant tourism growth, achieving almost 90% of the target for 2025.
Indonesia, A Latecomer to a Market Rally
Q: What is the investment strategy to adopt in Indonesia?
Focus on stock selection, boosting domestic consumption, banking sector improvements, and value unlocking initiatives.
Indonesia, A Latecomer to a Market Rally
Q: What explains this performance after a weak first quarter?
The rebound in performance is attributed to self-help initiatives by companies and increased government spending, along with attractive valuations across many stocks.

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