Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, is often overshadowed by his colleague Warren Buffett. But if you're an ardent follower of the two, you'll know that the investment philosophy employed by Buffett and Berkshire can be attributed to Munger's influence. Rajen Devadason of Manulife Investment Management Malaysia Berhad, CEO of the consultancy RD WealthCreation tells us who Charlie Munger is and what are the lessons we can learn from him. 

Earlier this month, the government decided to abolish the PT3 examinations in favour of school based assessments to determine students’ performance in their studies. 

But how will this sudden abolishment in the middle of the school year impact school operations? Are teachers ready to rejig their syllabus to accommodate school based assessments? 

In a special Breakfast Grille panel, we discuss this with former deputy education minister YB Teo Nie Ching and Conrad Fernandez of the education service provider, LeapEd.

The total subsidy bill of RM71 billion is weighing down the government's fiscal health calling into question the sustainability of the current subsidy and price control framework. But how do you balance the welfare of the people and what is best for the Malaysian economy? Dr. Juita Mohamad, Director of Economics and Business and Acting Research Director, IDEAS helps answer that question.

The Sri Lankan economy continues to freefall, with headline inflation spiked 45% in May compared to the year before, the highest level since 2015 due to rising food and transport costs. The government is negotiating with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and bilateral partners for financial assistance, with an IMF deal expected for the end of the month. How is the fall out affecting the lives of Sri Lankans on the ground? Research Fellow Dr. Chulanee Attanayeke of NUS gives us an update on the situation.

With ESG and sustainable investments projected to increase at a rapid pace in the future, many businesses around the world are pressed to get into ESG or be left behind. One such sector is the insurance sector where more companies are adopting ESG principles into their funds and also company frameworks. But is that growth reflected here in Malaysia and how will the insurance players adapt to the growing global demand for green money? Catherine Raju of Sun Life Malaysia explains. 

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With Fed Chair Jerome Powell admitting that a recession is inevitable in the US, the narratiive now turns to its timing and magnitude. Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence., helps clear the air.

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