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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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Investors are being selective about their portfolio positioning amid inflamed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Within Asia, that has started to translate into renewed interest in markets like Malaysia, where relative stability, yield, and di... more

• Malaysia’s food prices are under pressure as global tensions in West Asia disrupt fertiliser supplies and push up energy costs. How will these global shocks affect the prices of everyday essentials? We discuss these issues with Professor Datin Padu... more

Even as the war in Iran continues with no clear end, President Donald Trump already has his sights on another country: Cuba. The island state is undergoing a severe energy crisis as a result of a US blockade on oil supplies to Havana. Why is Trump th... more

As countries grapple with rising pump prices resulting from the war in Iran, an unwitting beneficiary could be electric vehicles or EVs. What is the consumer appetite for EVs in the current economy and what policies could spur a higher take-up rate? ... more

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Ryan Bohl
Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst
RANE
Episode: Will the War on Iran Spiral Further?
William Ng
Dato William Ng, Chairman of the Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA)
Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA)
Episode: SMEs Stay Afloat Amid Middle East Turbulence
Nigel Wong
President of MATTA (Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents)
MATTA
Episode: Tourism In Turmoil: When Middle East Tensions Take Flight
Dr Deborah K. Elms
Head of Trade Policy at the Hinrich Foundation
Hinrich Foundation
Episode: US Sidestepping IEEPA In New Probe?
Jared Monshine
Director of Research, United States Studies Center
United States Studies Center
Episode: MAGA at War, Rejuvenated Dems, Life After Trump
Dr Jun-E Tan
Senior Research Associate at Khazanah Research Institute
Khazanah Research Institute
Episode: AI Governance : Can Malaysia Keep Up?
Philippe Seay
Ambassador to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Episode: China Eyeing New Growth Drivers
Shihao Li
Asia strategist with Citic CLSA
Citic CLSA
Episode: China Eyeing New Growth Drivers
Dr. Muniswaran Ganesan
Consultant, obstetrician and gynaecologist
Episode: China Eyeing New Growth Drivers

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Wong Shao Ning
Co-host of The Morning Run

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Urgent Reforms Needed Before GE16
Q: Does this indicate the level of political support that the reform actually has within the government bench?
Yes, it suggests that while there is some level of support, there is a broader issue of discipline and perhaps overconfidence among MPs rather than a fundamental lack of support.
Airlines Brace For Prolonged Middle East Disruption
Q: What do you think this will do to the financial prospects of carriers like Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines this year?
If the war persists, Singapore Airlines will be hit hardest due to their large European operations; Malaysia Airlines may be less exposed but will still face higher costs and weaker demand as routes expand and prices rise.
Airlines Brace For Prolonged Middle East Disruption
Q: Shukor, how would you assess the current impact of the situation on global aviation, especially in comparison to other disruptions like the pandemic and the Ukraine conflict?
The situation is chaotic and unlike past shocks; airspace closures and longer routes are pushing up costs and complicating schedules, with material impact on pricing and carrier resilience depending on duration.
US Sidestepping IEEPA In New Probe?
Q: Now, the US Supreme Court recently struck down the use of the IEPA for broad tariffs. Is this new Section 301 investigation a legitimate attempt to address structural trade issues, or is it simply a legal workaround for tariffs?
The guest argues that the investigation is framed as a deep, comprehensive probe into structural issues, but many observing partners will see it as a workaround to restore tariff levels previously imposed under the IEPA, highlighting tensions between legal processes and policy aims.
MAGA at War, Rejuvenated Dems, Life After Trump
Q: Who else on both sides should we watch as the primaries unfold, and why?
Pay attention to Republicans who may distance themselves from Donald Trump after primaries, as well as rising figures like JD Vance and Marco Rubio who could shape who garners support in 2028, signaling how coattails and endorsements influence future elections.

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