Morning Brief

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad says, of the 550 people tested for Covid-19 in the country, only 18 were found to have the virus. South Korea however has now advised its citizens not to travel to Malaysia and several other countries, due to the coronavirus outbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad says, of the 550 people tested for Covid-19 in the country, only 18 were found to have the virus. South Korea however has now advised its citizens not to travel to Malaysia and several other countries, due to the coronavirus outbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 2019, Malaysia's GDP came in at 4.3% after registering only 3.6% in the last quarter of the year which was the lowest in 10 years. The deterioration was due to disappointments in the mining and agriculture sectors with weaker CPO prices and disruptions in oil and gas production. We speak to Julia Goh, Senior Economist at UOB Malaysia on what this will mean for the economy in 2020 and will this lead to a stimulus package especially since the impact of Covid 19 is yet unknown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's World Radio Day and what better way to welcome it than discussing how it's being disrupted. Mark Mulligan of media research company Midia Research, discusses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's World Radio Day and what better way to welcome it than discussing how it's being disrupted. Mark Mulligan of media research company Midia Research, discusses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Korean movie Parasite made history as the first ever non-English film to win Best Picture at the Oscars. In the wake of that victory, we speak to Kyung Hyun Kim, Professor of East Asia Studies at the University of California Irvine, about the rise of the Korean film industry, and how much it has contributed to the spread of Korean soft power across the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Korean movie Parasite made history as the first ever non-English film to win Best Picture at the Oscars. In the wake of that victory, we speak to Kyung Hyun Kim, Professor of East Asia Studies at the University of California Irvine, about the rise of the Korean film industry, and how much it has contributed to the spread of Korean soft power across the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia Inc's comeback suggests the promise of government-managed good times reminiscent of the 90s. At the same time it also raises fears of cronyism and corruption which dotted the period. As we are living in a very different era of tech disruption, it's now even more crucial for this policy to be well articulated to cover fair competition, anti-corruption and social obligations. Meanwhile MAVCOM that the US FAA's safety downgrade of Malaysian carrier and airports may have negative knock-on effects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tun Dr Mahathir commiserated with common fears by saying Malaysia is not ready for nuclear energy. This will further spotlight the importance of other renewable energy like solar which has achieved parity with natural gas cost-wise. However the renewables target of 20% by 2025 is extremely ambitious given that we are now only at 2%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tun Dr Mahathir commiserated with common fears by saying Malaysia is not ready for nuclear energy. This will further spotlight the importance of other renewable energy like solar which has achieved parity with natural gas cost-wise. However the renewables target of 20% by 2025 is extremely ambitious given that we are now only at 2%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hady Amr, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution tells what he thinks of President Donald Trump's controversial Palestine-Israel peace plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bank Negara has set a target for Islamic banking to be 40% of all banking assets by 2020. We speak to Bashar Al Natoor, Global Head of Islamic Finance at Fitch Ratings to find out the potential growth and whether there are gaps in the services and products currently on offer for Islamic Banking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bank Negara has set a target for Islamic banking to be 40% of all banking assets by 2020. We speak to Bashar Al Natoor, Global Head of Islamic Finance at Fitch Ratings to find out the potential growth and whether there are gaps in the services and products currently on offer for Islamic Banking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tun Dr. Mahathir has said that the 4.8% GDP forecast for 2020 still stands despite the hit taken by the aviation and tourism sectors. We ask if there will be further repercussions if virus is not contained by 1st quarter and what is the impact to the global supply chain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tun Dr. Mahathir has said that the 4.8% GDP forecast for 2020 still stands despite the hit taken by the aviation and tourism sectors. We ask if there will be further repercussions if virus is not contained by 1st quarter and what is the impact to the global supply chain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PAS suggested a vote of confidence to keep prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir for his full term, contradicting his promise to hand over the post to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. This further fuel rumours of a backdoor government forming between PAS, UMNO and Bersatu. We talk to Bridget Welsh, Honorary Research Associate at the University of Nottingham Asia Research Institute on what this means for the future power transition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Death toll for the coronavirus outbreak has now surpassed those from the 2003 SARS epidemic. We discuss on how this has produced a ripple effect throughout the world as China struggles to keep up with global demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Death toll for the coronavirus outbreak has now surpassed those from the 2003 SARS epidemic. We discuss on how this has produced a ripple effect throughout the world as China struggles to keep up with global demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sources told the NST that the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) could save between RM150 million and RM200 million annually if a third-party operator was appointed. Separately, Malaysia is still on the US Treasury’s watchlist for currency manipulation. We discuss the implications with Suhaimi Ilias, Chief Economist, Maybank Investment BankSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that getting offsets in large business deals is normal as long as the money is not pocketed by individuals. This was his comment in relation to the AirAsia-Airbus graft allegations. We speak to P. Gunasegaram, Editor-in-Chief of Focus Malaysia for some thoughts on the matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that getting offsets in large business deals is normal as long as the money is not pocketed by individuals. This was his comment in relation to the AirAsia-Airbus graft allegations. We speak to P. Gunasegaram, Editor-in-Chief of Focus Malaysia for some thoughts on the matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid fear over the outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus, the Malaysian government has taken legal action against several individuals accused of perpetuating misinformation. One prominent case includes National Union of Journalists exco member Wan Noor Hayati Wan Alias, accused of publishing rumours likely to cause fear or alarm. To get more insight into the story, we speak to Farah Marshita Abdul Patah, Vice PResident of the National Union of Journalists, and Syahredzan Johan, constitutional lawyer and Political Secretary to Lim Kit Siang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid fear over the outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus, the Malaysian government has taken legal action against several individuals accused of perpetuating misinformation. One prominent case includes National Union of Journalists exco member Wan Noor Hayati Wan Alias, accused of publishing rumours likely to cause fear or alarm. To get more insight into the story, we speak to Farah Marshita Abdul Patah, Vice PResident of the National Union of Journalists, and Syahredzan Johan, constitutional lawyer and Political Secretary to Lim Kit Siang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reactions to the Wuhan coronavirus have started to trickle in from global leaders and major world economies, with China declaring a force majeure on LNG imports. We bring you the latest updates on the virus, as well as discussion on what other sectors might see an impact from the virus outbreakSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reactions to the Wuhan coronavirus have started to trickle in from global leaders and major world economies, with China declaring a force majeure on LNG imports. We bring you the latest updates on the virus, as well as discussion on what other sectors might see an impact from the virus outbreakSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Securities Commission Malaysia has put out a checklist for shareholders to promote dialogue with their board of directors, during Annual General Meetings. Among issues to be engaged are sustainability and anti-corruption measures. Devanesan Evanson, CEO of Minority Shareholders' Watch Group shares his thoughts on the new guidelines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia's choice in siding with Pakistan in its long-standing tiff with India over Kashmir has been a double-edged sword. Most notable negative? India's threats to curtail palm-oil purchases from Malaysia. The Morning Run crew discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia's choice in siding with Pakistan in its long-standing tiff with India over Kashmir has been a double-edged sword. Most notable negative? India's threats to curtail palm-oil purchases from Malaysia. The Morning Run crew discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India’s economic growth has been slowing over the last three years. From 8% growth just three years ago, Bloomberg projects that the Indian economy will expand just 5% in the fiscal year through March - it’s worst performance since 2009. However India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is optimistic and thinks that the government’s growth targets for 2021 are within reach. With that in mind, we speak to Simon for his thoughts on whether India's growth target of 6% to 6.5% in 2021 is realistic, where he thinks the drivers for this growth will come from and whether China's slowdown plays a part in India's growth prospects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bukit Gassing Assemblyman Rajiv Risyakaran claims the MACC has delayed probing allegations of corruption and abuse of power within the Petaling Jaya City Council. We speak to Rajiv himself to get details on the report he made to MACC, and discuss what could be needed to ensure the public that the MACC is taking action on all corruption cases- not just the big ones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia's 2019 trade numbers have declined 2.5% to RM1.8 trillion in 2019, on the back of lower exports and imports. And now, with the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry expects Malaysia's external trade to remain modest, with a challenging global environment expected in 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia's 2019 trade numbers have declined 2.5% to RM1.8 trillion in 2019, on the back of lower exports and imports. And now, with the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry expects Malaysia's external trade to remain modest, with a challenging global environment expected in 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shares of AirAsia have continued on a downward trend on the back of allegations of its involvement in bribery in relation to the company’s purchase of Airbus aircrafts. The Morning Run crew unpacks all the reports that have come out subsequent to the revelations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shares of AirAsia have continued on a downward trend on the back of allegations of its involvement in bribery in relation to the company’s purchase of Airbus aircrafts. The Morning Run crew unpacks all the reports that have come out subsequent to the revelations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy Xie, Head of Greater China Research at OCBC Bank in Singapore tells us the impact the shutdown of provinces and cities in China has on the broader economy. He says that the pace of the rebound will depend on how soon the virus peaks but nonetheless the government will be be pursuing both monetary and fiscal measures to boost the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy Xie, Head of Greater China Research at OCBC Bank in Singapore tells us the impact the shutdown of provinces and cities in China has on the broader economy. He says that the pace of the rebound will depend on how soon the virus peaks but nonetheless the government will be be pursuing both monetary and fiscal measures to boost the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voting is underway at the Iowa caucuses, with all eyes on the Democratic race to see who will come out with the momentum to carry them through the election season. To shed some light on what's happening, we speak to Professor Robert Shapiro, Professor of Government at Columbia University, about who might win the caucus, and what we can expect from the race going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad is planning to revoke contracts, approved permits (APs) and licences re-sold to third parties. APs cover a wide range of goods, not just cars. G25 member and former Secretary-General at the Ministry of Finance, Tan Sri Sheriff Kassim, thinks all APs should be reviewed as they are misused and is a form of tariff, which have increases the cost of imports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Executive Chairman Datuk Kamarudin Meranun and CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes will relinquish their executive positions and become non-independent, non-executive board members of AirAsia for two months. Dr Muhammad Mohan, President of Transparency International Malaysia weighs in on what else AirAsia should do amidst graft allegations involving executives related to AirAsia and Airbus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Executive Chairman Datuk Kamarudin Meranun and CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes will relinquish their executive positions and become non-independent, non-executive board members of AirAsia for two months. Dr Muhammad Mohan, President of Transparency International Malaysia weighs in on what else AirAsia should do amidst graft allegations involving executives related to AirAsia and Airbus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister and acting Education Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad has revived the possibility of teaching Science and Maths in English, to mixed responses. For some initial thoughts and comparisons to previous English-medium policies in the past, we got in touch with Harry Tan, Secretary-General of the National Union of the Teaching Profession, for some of the main considerations if the government wants to make this new measure succeed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister and acting Education Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad has revived the possibility of teaching Science and Maths in English, to mixed responses. For some initial thoughts and comparisons to previous English-medium policies in the past, we got in touch with Harry Tan, Secretary-General of the National Union of the Teaching Profession, for some of the main considerations if the government wants to make this new measure succeed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a long-running bribery campaign, Airbus SE used their $300 million annual budget to illegally sway government officials and other decision makers on airplane sales. The UK court document names Air Asia Group and AirAsia X where officials were allegedly bribed with US$50 million to secure lucrative contracts to supply aircraft . The funds were supposedly used to sponsor an unnamed sports team jointly owned by two individuals identified as AirAsia Executive 1 and AirAsia Executive 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a long-running bribery campaign, Airbus SE used their $300 million annual budget to illegally sway government officials and other decision makers on airplane sales. The UK court document names Air Asia Group and AirAsia X where officials were allegedly bribed with US$50 million to secure lucrative contracts to supply aircraft . The funds were supposedly used to sponsor an unnamed sports team jointly owned by two individuals identified as AirAsia Executive 1 and AirAsia Executive 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently a survey came out from the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute that showed a majority of respondents from 7 out of 10 ASEAN countries preferred China over the US. Dr Tang Siew Mun, Head, ASEAN Studies Centre of ISEAS breaks down the findings of the survey but reminds the necessity for Asean to be a united block while weighing in on consequences of China's dominance in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently a survey came out from the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute that showed a majority of respondents from 7 out of 10 ASEAN countries preferred China over the US. Dr Tang Siew Mun, Head, ASEAN Studies Centre of ISEAS breaks down the findings of the survey but reminds the necessity for Asean to be a united block while weighing in on consequences of China's dominance in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bersatu was established back in 2016, but are only holding their first elections 4 years later in 2020. We ask Amir why this is so, what he's paying attention to and whether he sees any cracks in Bersatu's party unity leading up to the party polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bersatu was established back in 2016, but are only holding their first elections 4 years later in 2020. We ask Amir why this is so, what he's paying attention to and whether he sees any cracks in Bersatu's party unity leading up to the party polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wuhan virus has cast a shadow on the prospects on the growth on Asean economies. We speak to Lee Ju Ye, Economist at Maybank Kim Eng in Singapore to find out which country is most vulnerable and the significance of the Chinese economy to the global economy versus 2003 when there was the SARS epidemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wuhan virus has cast a shadow on the prospects on the growth on Asean economies. We speak to Lee Ju Ye, Economist at Maybank Kim Eng in Singapore to find out which country is most vulnerable and the significance of the Chinese economy to the global economy versus 2003 when there was the SARS epidemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.