Indonesia has (again) temporarily stopped sending its citizens to work in Malaysia. Jakarta claims there had been a breach of the MoU signed between both countries back in April. Malaysia's Home Minister Dato' Seri Hamzah Zainuddin's reaction - there are 15 other countries to source from. Khor Yu Leng, Political Economist, Segi Enam Advisors talks to us about the implications of this latest freeze might be on Malaysia's already stretched workforce.

Indonesia has (again) temporarily stopped sending its citizens to work in Malaysia. Jakarta claims there had been a breach of the MoU signed between both countries back in April. Malaysia's Home Minister Dato' Seri Hamzah Zainuddin's reaction - there are 15 other countries to source from. Khor Yu Leng, Political Economist, Segi Enam Advisors talks to us about the implications of this latest freeze might be on Malaysia's already stretched workforce.

Malaysia's Labour Shortage In The Wake Of Indonesia's Worker Freeze 

All eyes are on US President Joe Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia, which is taking place two years after the president declared the country a pariah state. Biden has justified his visit as an exercise in realism, but some may see it as the leader having to eat humble pie, amid record US gasoline prices and global tensions arising from the war in Ukraine. We ask Middle East expert Dr. James Dorsey on the expected outcomes of the visit.Image Credit: EPA-EFE

All eyes are on US President Joe Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia, which is taking place two years after the president declared the country a pariah state. Biden has justified his visit as an exercise in realism, but some may see it as the leader having to eat humble pie, amid record US gasoline prices and global tensions arising from the war in Ukraine. We ask Middle East expert Dr. James Dorsey on the expected outcomes of the visit.Image Credit: EPA-EFE

Joe Biden's Middle East Mission: Impossible?

Despite the gloomy horizon for the US economy, Finance Minister Tengku Dato’ Sri Zafrul Aziz is optimistic that Malaysia can weather through the storm and that GDP forecasts of growth between 5.3 to 6.3% remain on track.How well-positioned is the Malaysian economy to manoeuvre the global headwinds and can we emerge unscathed? Business commentator Pankaj C. Kumar weighs in.

Despite the gloomy horizon for the US economy, Finance Minister Tengku Dato’ Sri Zafrul Aziz is optimistic that Malaysia can weather through the storm and that GDP forecasts of growth between 5.3 to 6.3% remain on track.How well-positioned is the Malaysian economy to manoeuvre the global headwinds and can we emerge unscathed? Business commentator Pankaj C. Kumar weighs in.

Can Malaysia Stay In The Economic Sweet Spot Amidst Global Turmoil?

Two subsidiaries of Petronas in Azerbaijan have been seized following a French court order. This comes as heirs to the Sulu Sultanate seek a RM62 billion compensation over land in Sabah leased to their ancestors in 1878. Bunn Nagara, Convenor of the Sabah Malaysia Study Group, helps us put the issue in perspective.Image credit: shutterstock

Two subsidiaries of Petronas in Azerbaijan have been seized following a French court order. This comes as heirs to the Sulu Sultanate seek a RM62 billion compensation over land in Sabah leased to their ancestors in 1878. Bunn Nagara, Convenor of the Sabah Malaysia Study Group, helps us put the issue in perspective.Image credit: shutterstock

Sulu Sultanate VS Petronas

China's foreign minister Wang Yi was Kuala Lumpur as part of a 5-nation tour around South East Asia after a hiatus of face to face visits due to the pandemic. Angeline Tan, Researcher in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies at ISIS Malaysia gives us her observations of this visit and what the focus was.

China's foreign minister Wang Yi was Kuala Lumpur as part of a 5-nation tour around South East Asia after a hiatus of face to face visits due to the pandemic. Angeline Tan, Researcher in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies at ISIS Malaysia gives us her observations of this visit and what the focus was.

Trade, Still The Centre Of The Sino-Malaysia Relationship 

The Public Services Department (JPA) is cancelling the scholarship bonds of contract doctors, dentists, and pharmacists who successfully apply for release. This means there night be fewer medical professionals in government service. Dr Vijay Ganasan, Chairperson of MMA's Section Concerning House Officers and Medical Officers (SCHOMOS), gives us the latest and what he believes a sustainable solution might be. 

The Public Services Department (JPA) is cancelling the scholarship bonds of contract doctors, dentists, and pharmacists who successfully apply for release. This means there night be fewer medical professionals in government service. Dr Vijay Ganasan, Chairperson of MMA's Section Concerning House Officers and Medical Officers (SCHOMOS), gives us the latest and what he believes a sustainable solution might be.

Malaysia's Doctor Shortage - Whither The Resolution?

With  life expectancy at birth in 2021 increasing to 75.6 years we ask Dr. Juita Mohamad, Director of Economics and Business and Acting Research Director, IDEAS what does an ageing population means for Malaysia in terms of an economic, social protection and health perspective

With life expectancy at birth in 2021 increasing to 75.6 years we ask Dr. Juita Mohamad, Director of Economics and Business and Acting Research Director, IDEAS what does an ageing population means for Malaysia in terms of an economic, social protection and health perspective

Malaysia Getting Older But Not Necessarily Wiser 

3 years into the pandemic and with a week long closure for casinos in Macau, what does this mean for earnings for the operators? Angela Han Lee, Equity Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence gives us her views as to whether value is emerging despite the headwinds of China's zero covid policy.

3 years into the pandemic and with a week long closure for casinos in Macau, what does this mean for earnings for the operators? Angela Han Lee, Equity Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence gives us her views as to whether value is emerging despite the headwinds of China's zero covid policy.

Not Time To Cash In The Chips 

With Perikatan Nasional chairperson Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announcing that the coalition will be using a new logo for GE15, Adib Zalkapli, Director, BowerGroupAsia helps us understand whether the logo change is an attempt to hold together a breaking alliance.

With Perikatan Nasional chairperson Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announcing that the coalition will be using a new logo for GE15, Adib Zalkapli, Director, BowerGroupAsia helps us understand whether the logo change is an attempt to hold together a breaking alliance.

The Fluidity Of Political Party Coalitions 

Elon Musk

After around 3 months, Elon Musk announced that he was terminating his 44 billion dollar deal to buy Twitter due to the fake or spam accounts on the platform. But Bret Taylor, the chair of Twitter’s board said the company is still committed to closing the deal at the agreed-upon price and plans to pursue legal action to enforce the agreement. We ask Daniel Ives, Managing Director, Wedbush Securities how will this impact Tesla and Twitter, and the outlook for the Q2 earnings season. 

After around 3 months, Elon Musk announced that he was terminating his 44 billion dollar deal to buy Twitter due to the fake or spam accounts on the platform. But Bret Taylor, the chair of Twitter’s board said the company is still committed to closing the deal at the agreed-upon price and plans to pursue legal action to enforce the agreement. We ask Daniel Ives, Managing Director, Wedbush Securities how will this impact Tesla and Twitter, and the outlook for the Q2 earnings season.

Elon Musk's Breakup With Twitter

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What can only be described as tumultuous weekend in Sri Lanka, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe have finally agreed to step down after months of public protest as basic necessities such as medicine, fuel and even food became short in supply. What's next for this South Asia country which is a poster child of mismanagement, corruption and nepotism. Dr. Chulanee Attanayake, Research Fellow Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS), National University of Singapore tells us.

What can only be described as tumultuous weekend in Sri Lanka, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe have finally agreed to step down after months of public protest as basic necessities such as medicine, fuel and even food became short in supply. What's next for this South Asia country which is a poster child of mismanagement, corruption and nepotism. Dr. Chulanee Attanayake, Research Fellow Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS), National University of Singapore tells us.

Power Vacuum In Sri Lanka Adds To More Woes 

We discuss the importance of keeping institutions independant with economist Dr Nungsari Radhi off the back of the recent news that the newly created Special Task Force on Jihad Against Inflation has asked Bank Negara to explain its reasons for raising the Overnight Policy Rate by further 25 basis points to 2.25%. Dr Nungsari shares his concerns regarding the possibility of the government meddling in decisions made by independent institutions and just how effective the task force has been in addressing inflation. Image credit: Shutterstock

We discuss the importance of keeping institutions independant with economist Dr Nungsari Radhi off the back of the recent news that the newly created Special Task Force on Jihad Against Inflation has asked Bank Negara to explain its reasons for raising the Overnight Policy Rate by further 25 basis points to 2.25%. Dr Nungsari shares his concerns regarding the possibility of the government meddling in decisions made by independent institutions and just how effective the task force has been in addressing inflation. Image credit: Shutterstock

The Importance of Independent Institutions

On the back of Shinzo Abe's shocking assasination, we discuss the ramification of his death and the legacy Japan's longest serving prime minister is leaving behind. William Pesek in Japan shares his views on this and thoughts on the recent upper house election results which saw the ruling conversative government take on a comfortable majority in parliament.Image credit: Shutterstock

On the back of Shinzo Abe's shocking assasination, we discuss the ramification of his death and the legacy Japan's longest serving prime minister is leaving behind. William Pesek in Japan shares his views on this and thoughts on the recent upper house election results which saw the ruling conversative government take on a comfortable majority in parliament.Image credit: Shutterstock

The Legacy Of Shinzo Abe

There are reports that some pharmacies and clinics are low on supply for common medicines like paracetamol, cough syrup and lozenges for sore throat, but is this situation short-lived? And a study commissioned by the insurance industry found that medical treatment costs have increased by around 8-9 percent annually between 2013-2018. How worried should we be about all these issues, and what is the Malaysian Health White Paper update? Questions we ask Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh, President, Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM).

There are reports that some pharmacies and clinics are low on supply for common medicines like paracetamol, cough syrup and lozenges for sore throat, but is this situation short-lived? And a study commissioned by the insurance industry found that medical treatment costs have increased by around 8-9 percent annually between 2013-2018. How worried should we be about all these issues, and what is the Malaysian Health White Paper update? Questions we ask Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh, President, Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM).

Is The Medicine Shortage And Inflation Worrying? 

It has been a month since the arrival of the omicron BA 4 and BA 5 sub variants and Malaysia is seeing increase in number of cases. We ask Dr Vinod Balasubramaniam, Senior Lecturer and Co-Lead, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine &amp; Health Sciences on how worried should we be and why should we consider taking the second booster vaccine?

It has been a month since the arrival of the omicron BA 4 and BA 5 sub variants and Malaysia is seeing increase in number of cases. We ask Dr Vinod Balasubramaniam, Senior Lecturer and Co-Lead, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine &amp; Health Sciences on how worried should we be and why should we consider taking the second booster vaccine?

The Case For Second Covid Vaccine Booster 

The Chinese government is due to report GDP growth next week but can the world's second economy achieve the target of 5.5%? We ask Peiqian Liu, China Economist, NatWest Markets on the impact of Shimao Group's default, PBOC's next move and her outlook.

The Chinese government is due to report GDP growth next week but can the world's second economy achieve the target of 5.5%? We ask Peiqian Liu, China Economist, NatWest Markets on the impact of Shimao Group's default, PBOC's next move and her outlook.

China's Attempt To Recurperate

It’s been about a month since Rafizi Ramli comfortably won the deputy presidency of PKR and while many were expecting the win to result in more acrimony in the party due to his testy ties with party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, it seems temperatures have cooled with no signs of any major tension. We take stock of this development ahead of PKR's  two-day convention that begins on July 16 with Professor Shamsul Baharuddin of Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA) to get his take on PKR's prospects.  

It’s been about a month since Rafizi Ramli comfortably won the deputy presidency of PKR and while many were expecting the win to result in more acrimony in the party due to his testy ties with party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, it seems temperatures have cooled with no signs of any major tension. We take stock of this development ahead of PKR's  two-day convention that begins on July 16 with Professor Shamsul Baharuddin of Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA) to get his take on PKR's prospects.

Can The Anwar-Rafizi Combo Revitalize PKR? 

With more than 45 cabinet members resigning from Boris Johnson's government. What are the chances he will survive and who might inherit a divided Tory party? Patrick Diamond, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Queen Mary University of London gives us the answers.Image Credit: EPA-EFE

With more than 45 cabinet members resigning from Boris Johnson's government. What are the chances he will survive and who might inherit a divided Tory party? Patrick Diamond, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Queen Mary University of London gives us the answers.Image Credit: EPA-EFE

Teflon Boris Johnson Trying to Hang On 

With markets in a tailspin with a plethora of risks from the war in Ukraine to inflation, what is the best investment strategy to adopt? Manpreet Gill, Head of Fixed Income, Currencies &amp; Commodities Investment Strategy at Standard Chartered Private Bank gives us his views on this as well as on oil and gold.

With markets in a tailspin with a plethora of risks from the war in Ukraine to inflation, what is the best investment strategy to adopt? Manpreet Gill, Head of Fixed Income, Currencies &amp; Commodities Investment Strategy at Standard Chartered Private Bank gives us his views on this as well as on oil and gold.

Fixed Income, Dialing Up The Asset Allocation 

Bank Negara's Monetary Policy Committee raised the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points in June, marking the first back-to-back rate hikes since the mid-2010s. What implications will this have for the Malaysian economy? We discuss with economist Dr. Carmelo Ferlito.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Bank Negara's Monetary Policy Committee raised the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points in June, marking the first back-to-back rate hikes since the mid-2010s. What implications will this have for the Malaysian economy? We discuss with economist Dr. Carmelo Ferlito.Image Credit: <a href="http://Shutterstock.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Shutterstock.com</a>

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