Morning Brief

Perikatan Nasional has launched its manifesto with the theme of ‘Selangor Baharu Kita Bangkit’. With all coalition party manifestos announced, the battle to win over the 3.7 million Selangor voters intensifies. We speak with Datuk Dr. Marzuki Mohamad, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, International Islamic University Malaysia and former Principal Private Secretary to the 8th Prime Minister to share his views on the fight to win over the voters.

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The N39 Kota Damansara constituency will witness a three-corner fight between Izuan Kasim of PH; Radzlan Jalaludin of PN; and Sivarajan Arumugam of PSM. Tune in to the fiery debate between the candidates to find out why they should be elected as representatives, what are their positions on policy issues affecting Kota Damansara.

The N39 Kota Damansara constituency will witness a three-corner fight between Izuan Kasim of PH; Radzlan Jalaludin of PN; and Sivarajan Arumugam of PSM. Tune in to the fiery debate between the candidates to find out why they should be elected as representatives, what are their positions on policy issues affecting Kota Damansara.

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The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have started an investigation on Sam Waltman’s OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT, and echoes calls that AI needs to be regulated by Elon Musk and Geofrey Hinton. Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said Malaysia will also consider an artificial intelligence regulatory framework. We speak with Zachary Scully, Partner of RHTLaw Asia and HMS Law to get his views on the rules we may expect to see in an AI regulation framework.

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We’re less than 10 days away until the state elections on Aug 12th, where close to 10 million registered voters are expected to cast their ballots. We ask Danesh Prakash Chacko of Tindak Malaysia what are the expectations for voter turnout, how to boost up the numbers, understanding local council elections, and why is it important to elect members of the state assembly and the state government?

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We’re less than 10 days away until the state elections on Aug 12th, where close to 10 million registered voters are expected to cast their ballots. We ask Danesh Prakash Chacko of Tindak Malaysia what are the expectations for voter turnout, how to boost up the numbers, understanding local council elections, and why is it important to elect members of the state assembly and the state government?

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The general election in Myanmar that was supposed to be held this month has been delayed, as the military junta extended the state of emergency in the country for six more months. We speak to Hunter Marston of the Australian National University for an update on what this means for the country and the developments related to NLD leader Aung San Suu Kyi. 

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Earlier this year, the government promised to absorb 12,800 contract doctors into permanent positions. The first batch of 4,200 doctors reported for duty at the end of July. However, the placement of these doctors have been fraught with controversy, leaving many hospitals understaffed and relocation claims not reimbursed. We speak with Dr. Timothy Cheng of the Malaysia Medical Association on problems with the relocation exercise and implications for public health services.

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Earlier this year, the government promised to absorb 12,800 contract doctors into permanent positions. The first batch of 4,200 doctors reported for duty at the end of July. However, the placement of these doctors have been fraught with controversy, leaving many hospitals understaffed and relocation claims not reimbursed. We speak with Dr. Timothy Cheng of the Malaysia Medical Association on problems with the relocation exercise and implications for public health services.

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Former President Donald Trump is facing a third tranche of indictments over his efforts to overturn the 2020 Presidential election results. What accounts for Trump’s enduring popularity, despite facing legal scandal after scandal? We discuss factors influencing voter sentiment with independent pollster John Zogby.

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