With Covid-19 casting a pall over the global economy, it seems a foregone conclusion that Malaysia will eventually see an economic contraction. Ahead of the second quarter GDP announcement today, we reached out to Julia Goh, Senior Economist with UOB Malaysia, for her expectations.

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According to a study by AMCHAM Hong Kong from 6-9 July, 76% of respondents expressed concern about the new security law, and of this, about 41% was “extremely concerned,” while 37% was “somewhat concerned. However, more than 64% of the respondents indicated that their companies have no plans to move out of Hong Kong. Michael Frank, Senior Analyst of Public Policy at the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) discusses the future of Hong Kong as a financial centre in light of US sanctions, and the possibility of China’s exclusion from dollar settlements.

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Lee Shih, dispute resolution lawyer, weighs in on the Covid-19 bill that was recently tabled in Parliament. Is it too late? The devil is in the details.

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US markets have been on a sustained climb, lifted by technology stocks. But as the bull run continues, investors are starting to question whether the tech frenzy is now overdone? We ask this question of Tim Mulholland, President of TJM Limited, and also get his thoughts on US inflation figures and the trajectory of gold.

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

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Combining her enthusiasm for interior design, the awareness of the importance of upcycling, and an eye for what’s trendy and stylish, Syaza Saifuddin started an initiative called Syaza of All Trades. The initiative focuses on refurbishing old, antique furniture that’s usually unwanted into something fresh and contemporary, receiving a lot of positive feedback along the way. We speak to her in this episode of I Love KL to hear her journey so far and her observations of the demands and trends of upcycled furniture.

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Could anyone hate Tom Hanks? The two-time Oscar-winner (and six-time nominee) isn’t just one of the most popular film stars in the world, he’s also one of the most universally liked. With the acting chops to take on both comedic and dramatic roles, Hanks has starred in a whole host of iconic roles, including Sleepless in Seattle, Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, and Captain Phillips. In this week’s Supercut, we talk about all things Hanks, and why he remains so darn likeable.

Most people are aware that using the phone while driving is dangerous, but why is it so hard to break the habit? Elaine Fernandez helps us break down the psychology behind this phenomenon.

As of 6th July this year, using your phone while driving has become a non-compoundable offence, which means that offenders will need to turn up at court to settle the case. Will this help ensure better road safety? We speak to Datuk Suret Singh.

Today's Dewan Rakyat sitting include the announcement of a new bumiputera prosperity council, plans to review alternatives to death penalties, and calls for the government to lower face mask fines for students and B40 communities. Image Source: EPA-EFE