Morning Brief

The appointment of government outsider Mufti Datuk Seri Zulkifli Mohamad as minister in charge of religious affairs is hailed as a win for diversity. This could be PAS's cue to be more scientific and communal in its approach now that it also joins governmental ranks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the appointment of a new Finance Minister- notably, former CIMB Group CEO Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Aziz- questions have surfaced over what kind of a minister he will be, and what kind of a policy direction the new government will set in these trying economic times. Will someone with no political background be able to navigate the bureaucratic swamp? For all this and more, we speak to Ali Salman, CEO of the Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs, for his take.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the appointment of a new Finance Minister- notably, former CIMB Group CEO Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Aziz- questions have surfaced over what kind of a minister he will be, and what kind of a policy direction the new government will set in these trying economic times. Will someone with no political background be able to navigate the bureaucratic swamp? For all this and more, we speak to Ali Salman, CEO of the Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs, for his take.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With oil prices falling due to the failure of OPEC+ talks, the economies of oil producing nations will come under pressure with reduced revenues So what is the potential fall out from this when combined with the negative effects of Covid 19? We speak to James McCormack, Global Head of Sovereign Ratings at Fitch Ratings to find out especially for Malaysia which is net oil exporting nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Malaysian Cabinet is notable for its lack of a Deputy Prime Minister post. Instead, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has appointed four Senior Ministers to share the load and assist him in his ministerial duties. So to understand the traditional role of a Deputy Prime Minister, we speak to constitutional lawyer Lim Wei Jiet, who explains the constitutional position of a DPM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Malaysian Cabinet is notable for its lack of a Deputy Prime Minister post. Instead, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has appointed four Senior Ministers to share the load and assist him in his ministerial duties. So to understand the traditional role of a Deputy Prime Minister, we speak to constitutional lawyer Lim Wei Jiet, who explains the constitutional position of a DPM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With 32 ministers and 38 deputy ministers from Bersatu, UMNO, PAS and Gabungan Parti Sarawak making up the new Malaysian cabinet, but no Deputy Prime Minister, we ask Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow from the Singapore Institute of International Affairs what are his first impressions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With 32 ministers and 38 deputy ministers from Bersatu, Umno, PAS and Gabungan Parti Sarawak making up the new Malaysian cabinet, but no Deputy Prime Minister, we ask Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow from the Singapore Institute of International Affairs what are his first impressions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russian isn't playing ball with OPEC to prop up oil prices. This will have reverberations into an oil dependent nation like MalaysiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russian isn't playing ball with OPEC to prop up oil prices. This will have reverberations into an oil dependent nation like MalaysiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first appointment of the new government is Tan Sri Idrus Harun, former Solicitor-General and Federal Court Judge, who will now serve as the country's new Attorney-General for two years. For more insight, we speak to Datuk Malik Imtiaz Sarwar, Constitutional Lawyer, about the role of the AG, issues which might arise between the AG and his brother, Election Commission Chairman Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun, and Datuk Seri Najib Razak's comments that he may now receive a 'fair trial'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent political upheaval has brought to light the importance of having a generation of young leaders ready to take the helm. But how do we get youth involved in politics? What is the fate of youth-centred legislation like Undi 18? For more, we speak to James Chai, Head of Commercial and Research at INVOKE Solutions and Malaysiakini Columnist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent political upheaval has brought to light the importance of having a generation of young leaders ready to take the helm. But how do we get youth involved in politics? What is the fate of youth-centred legislation like Undi 18? For more, we speak to James Chai, Head of Commercial and Research at INVOKE Solutions and Malaysiakini Columnist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With global demand for flights dropping sharply on the back of Covid 19 fears, the aviation sector is set for tough times ahead with cuts to flight schedules and frequencies. We ask James Teo, Transport Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence how bad things will things get for this sector, who might be the casualties and when it recovers, will be a V-shaped just like post SARS?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With global demand for flights dropping sharply on the back of Covid 19 fears, the aviation sector is set for tough times ahead with cuts to flight schedules and frequencies. We ask James Teo, Transport Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence how bad things will things get for this sector, who might be the casualties and when it recovers, will be a V-shaped just like post SARS?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin looks to have taken control of both the government and his party, PPBM. With Tun Mahathir all but out of Bersatu and the strength of the Prime Ministership with Muhyiddin, what could we see happen at the party election? Could we see a split in the party grassroots? Find out as we speak to Amir Fareed for his take on the matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin looks to have taken control of both the government and his party, PPBM. With Tun Mahathir all but out of Bersatu and the strength of the Prime Ministership with Muhyiddin, what could we see happen at the party election? Could we see a split in the party grassroots? Find out as we speak to Amir Fareed for his take on the matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We turn our attention to India, at one point, the world’s fastest growing large economy, but for the past two years, growth has tumbled, reaching a six-year low of 4.7% in the last quarter of 2019. Adding to its problem, the recent sectarian violence has killed at least 47 people and injured close to 400. Covid-19 cases are also climbing rapidly, and Liuqing Yu, Country Analyst, at the Economist Intelligence Unit, thinks India is not well-prepared to deal with any potential outbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Studies have shown companies with more diverse executive teams and board of directors deliver better than average profits. Towards this end, CIMB has been working towards a gender balanced workforce and leadership. Dato Hamida Naziaddin, Group Chief People Officer at CIMB talks about the bank's efforts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin became Malaysia’s 8th PM on Sunday on the back of support from 4 major factions. Outside Bersatu, Umno and PAS, a key pillar of political support came in the form of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) with its 18 MPs. The big question now is, how Muhyiddin will manage these factions and navigates the power-sharing, considering that parties like GPS operate on a different wavelength than that of Bersatu, Umno or PAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin became Malaysia’s 8th PM on Sunday on the back of support from 4 major factions. Outside Bersatu, Umno and PAS, a key pillar of political support came in the form of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) with its 18 MPs. The big question now is, how Muhyiddin will manage these factions and navigates the power-sharing, considering that parties like GPS operate on a different wavelength than that of Bersatu, Umno or PAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden won big on Super Tuesday and has received endorsements from several Democrat candidates. Is Biden likely to beat Bernie Sanders? Who is likely to be more capable of taking on Republican candidate, Donald Trump? Is Elizabeth Warren out of the race especially after losing in her home state? Professor Robert Shapiro, Professor of Government at Columbia University helps us assess the situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden won big on Super Tuesday and has received endorsements from several Democrat candidates. Is Biden likely to beat Bernie Sanders? Who is likely to be more capable of taking on Republican candidate, Donald Trump? Is Elizabeth Warren out of the race especially after losing in her home state? Professor Robert Shapiro, Professor of Government at Columbia University helps us assess the situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Covid-19 outbreak has severely disrupted global supply chains and has affected the Malaysian economy. Willie Tanoto, Director of Financial Institutions, Fitch Ratings estimates the resilience of our banking sector, its exposure to China, and in comparison to other economies in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a hiatus Hong Kong protesters return despite the intensifying spread of Covid-19. The authorities are unlikely to solve the impasse as the virus adds further woes to the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a hiatus Hong Kong protesters return despite the intensifying spread of Covid-19. The authorities are unlikely to solve the impasse as the virus adds further woes to the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lynas Corporation’s Malaysian operation has received a new three-year operating licence until early March 2023. The company said the licence is subject to several key conditions, which it expects to be able to satisfy. To understand the impact that might have on the people living in and around Kuantan, where the Lynas facility is located at, we spoke to Tan Bun Teet of Save Malaysia, Stop Lynas for his views.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the Fed's emergency outsize interest rate cut of 50 basis point, Bank Negara has similarly brought interest rates to decade-low levels. Julia Goh expects further risks to the domestic economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the Fed's emergency outsize interest rate cut of 50 basis point, Bank Negara has similarly brought interest rates to decade-low levels. Julia Goh expects further risks to the domestic economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Covid-19 contagion has halted major supply chains across the world. It looks like Malaysian corporations are ill-prepared as far as plans for ensuring business continuity are concerned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Covid-19 contagion has halted major supply chains across the world. It looks like Malaysian corporations are ill-prepared as far as plans for ensuring business continuity are concerned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US have struck a landmark deal with the Taliban, that will mean pulling US troops from Afghanistan within 14 months. Yet questions still remain over the feasibility of the deal, and whether the Afghan government, which was sidelined in discussions, will comply. Hady Amr, Senior Fellow of the Brookings Institution, weighs in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1:31 - Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) gives his take on Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's speech last night. 9:45 - Economics Professor Mahendhiran at Monash University, Malaysia also weighs in on economic direction and how foreign investors are viewing Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1:31 - Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) gives his take on Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's speech last night. 9:45 - Economics Professor Mahendhiran at Monash University, Malaysia also weighs in on economic direction and how foreign investors are viewing Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Due to divestment gains and cost cutting, Khazanah Nasional reported record profit of RM7 billion in 2019 against a loss of RM6 billion in the previous year. The team also speculates if the board will be changed by Prime Minister Tun Muhyiddin Yassin 3:40 - They also speak to Lim Wei Jiet, a member of the Bar Council's constitutional law committee on what grounds the Prime Minister could postpone the next parliamentary sitting on 9 March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Due to divestment gains and cost cutting, Khazanah Nasional reported record profit of RM7 billion in 2019 against a loss of RM6 billion in the previous year. The team also speculates if the board will be changed by Prime Minister Tun Muhyiddin Yassin 3:40 - They also speak to Lim Wei Jiet, a member of the Bar Council's constitutional law committee on what grounds the Prime Minister could postpone the next parliamentary sitting on 9 March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MTEM believes that there hasn't been enough policies to help the B40. A needs-based policy can also fulfill the bumiputera agenda by sheer numbers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the death toll from Covid 19 climbing above 3000 while 65 countries reporting infections, will the global economy tip into a recession? We speak to Waqas Adenwala, Asia Analyst at the Economist Intelligence Unit to find out the impact this global epidemic will have on supply chains and which countries have responded best to the situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the death toll from Covid 19 climbing above 3000 while 65 countries reporting infections, will the global economy tip into a recession? We speak to Waqas Adenwala, Asia Analyst at the Economist Intelligence Unit to find out the impact this global epidemic will have on supply chains and which countries have responded best to the situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been sworn in as Malaysia's 8th Prime Minister, following a tumultuous weekend in politics. We spoke to Sabrina Magdalene, of the BFM News team, to help us make sense of all the events yesterday, leading up to the new Prime Minister's first official day in office today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been sworn in as Malaysia's 8th Prime Minister, following a tumultuous weekend in politics. We spoke to Sabrina Magdalene, of the BFM News team, to help us make sense of all the events yesterday, leading up to the new Prime Minister's first official day in office today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, the highly-anticipated stimulus package to mitigate the coronavirus impact was announced. Tan Hooi Beng, Deputy Tax Leader of Deloitte Malaysia gives his analysis and reaction to the package.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, the highly-anticipated stimulus package to mitigate the coronavirus impact was announced. Tan Hooi Beng, Deputy Tax Leader of Deloitte Malaysia gives his analysis and reaction to the package.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An announcement from interim Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad indicates that the decision on who the next Prime Minister will be, is to come from Parliament. However, this has been met with much criticism as there has been no word yet from Istana Negara. With no resolution in sight, we speak to Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, MP for Setiawangsa and Former Youth Chief of PKR to get a first-hand account as to what is going on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Malaysian political imbroglio continuing, Professor Mahendhiran at Department of Econometrics & Business Statistics from Monash Malaysia tells us us the consequences of this impasse including the increase of specific country risk and whether this would reduce our attractiveness as an investment hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Malaysian political imbroglio continuing, Professor Mahendhiran at Department of Econometrics & Business Statistics from Monash Malaysia tells us us the consequences of this impasse including the increase of specific country risk and whether this would reduce our attractiveness as an investment hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft has guided for lower earnings on the back of Covid 19's impact on its supply chain. We speak to Dan Romanoff, Analyst at Morningstar to ask whether their cloud earnings can tide things over and will this slowdown be prolonged.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft has guided for lower earnings on the back of Covid 19's impact on its supply chain. We speak to Dan Romanoff, Analyst at Morningstar to ask whether their cloud earnings can tide things over and will this slowdown be prolonged.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pakatan Harapan has nominated Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as Prime Minister instead of Tun Mahathir Mohamad. Dr Ong Kian Ming, DAP member and Bangi MP clarifies this decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pakatan Harapan has nominated Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as Prime Minister instead of Tun Mahathir Mohamad. Dr Ong Kian Ming, DAP member and Bangi MP clarifies this decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.