The Hang Seng Index has hit a four year high yet property prices are down by 30% since June 2021. We ask Patrick Wong, Head of Hong Kong & Senior Analyst, Asia Pacific Real Estate, Bloomberg Intelligence as to why this negative correlation exist. We also ask if the Chinese property market which is in the doldrums has any impact on Hong Kong.

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is in Indonesia to meet President Prabowo Subianto as both neighbours hold their first Annual Consultation in almost eight years. Julia Lau, Senior Fellow, and Coordinator of the Indonesia Studies Programme at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute shares insights into what both leaders are expected to address.

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Malaysia's Human Rights Commission, Suhakam, is now left with only three commissioners left, below the minimum required by law, with one more due to step down soon. Jerald Joseph, Director of Pusat Komas, Chair of CSO Platform on Reforms and a former Suhakam commissioner talks about the implications of this leadership vacuum and what needs to change.

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Last week, the Securities Commission (SC) Malaysia said it may introduce mandatory corporate governance practices 

in the upcoming revision of the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance. P. Gunasegaram, Independent Business Writer tells us if this is good for Malaysia Inc and why it needs to be followed by enforcement.

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A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia is likely only if both sides can reach a deal that allows their leaders to “save face” domestically. Sebastian Strangio, Southeast Asia Editor at The Diplomat, shares his insights on what it will take to secure lasting peace in the region.

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The Turun Anwar Rally, on July 26, drew thousands of protesters, though crowd estimates vary depending on the source. However, the biggest challenge facing the opposition coalition in rallying support for a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Anwar is the absence of a clear and credible alternative to lead the government. Dr. Azmi Hassan, Senior Fellow at the Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research, offers his take on Malaysia's evolving political landscape.

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Widespread starvation has reached alarming levels in Gaza. While Israel eased some restrictions on aid entry over the weekend, relief agencies say far more needs to be done. Joining us to unpack the hunger crisis is Dato' Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus, President of MERCY Malaysia.

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The proliferation of online scam centres, particularly in Southeast Asia, has been a major concern despite various multilateral efforts to combat these crimes. Consequently, hundreds of thousands of victims may still be trapped in situations deemed less than human. Dr Surachanee Sriyai, Visiting Fellow, Media, Technology & Society Programme at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute shares her insights.

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Ahead of the “Turun Anwar” rally tomorrow, both the chief secretary to the government and the Attorney-General’s Chambers have cautioned civil servants from attending. Faisal Aziz, Bersih Chairman joins us to discuss our civil liberties when it comes to peaceful assemblies.

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Malaysia Keeps BBB+ RatingDespite recent populist measures, Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating at BBB+. Kathleen Chen, Associate Director of Asia-Pacific Sovereigns, explains the rationale.

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