Let's Talk, Singapore

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news developments in this weekly podcast.

The Straits Times' regional correspondent Leslie Lopez chats with Money FM's Elliott Danker.

In this week's Regional Round-up, we talk about Malaysia partially lifting its ban on chicken exports, how the government might introduce a moving ceiling price for consumer products, as well plans to abolish the death penalty. Elsewhere, in Thailand, the growing and consumption of marijuana has been legalized while the situation in Myanmar continues to worsen.

Produced by: Leslie Lopez ([email protected]) & Money FM's Breakfast Huddle team

Edited by: Nadhirah Kamarudin 

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Malaysia is in focus today. They have partially lifted their ban on chicken exports, look to introduce a moving ceiling price for consumer products, and plan to abolish the death penalty. Elsewhere, in Thailand the growing and consumption of marijuana has been legalized while the situation in Myanmar continues to worsen.

Leslie Lopez, Regional Correspondent, The Straits Times helps us dive deeper into these headlines.

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