Morning Brief

This week, the government declassified its report on the 1976 Double-Six tragedy that killed then-Sabah Chief Minister. What have been the implications of the tragic incident and how should this inform government policy on the right to information? Lawyer Roger Chin weighs in.

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Home Minister Dato’ Seri Saifuddin Nasution informed the Dewan Negara that the Printing Presses and Publication Act is still relevant to preserve peace and security. We ask Watshlah Naidu of the Center for Independent Journalism why she disputes this assertion and how best to uphold freedom of speech without stirring up racial or religious tensions.

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The US earnings season kicks off this week, with some of the major banks reporting results on Friday, including JP Morgan, CitiGroup and Wells Fargo. We get a preview of what’s expected with Walter Todd of Greenwood Capital.

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At present, many who find themselves caught in the criminal justice system are unable to pay for legal representation, especially from the lower income segment. We speak to SUHAKAM Commissioner Ragunath Kesavan on how setting up a Public Defender’s Office could remedy this.

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At present, many who find themselves caught in the criminal justice system are unable to pay for legal representation, especially from the lower income segment. We speak to SUHAKAM Commissioner Ragunath Kesavan on how setting up a Public Defender’s Office could remedy this.

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The government is embarking on several initiatives to raise Malaysia’s port competitiveness, including plans for a new port on Carey Island with a price tag of RM28 billion. We ask Ooi Lean Hin, Chairman of the Shipping Association of Malaysia for his views on measures needed to elevate Malaysian ports.

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Gold is currently trading at above 2000 US dollars - what does this say about market sentiment? We discuss what’s driving gold prices with Diego Cacciapuoti of Oxford Economics.

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The newly appointed chairs of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have called for its meetings to be open to public. What value does this bring to Malaysian democracy? We hear from former Chair of the PAC, YB Wong Kah Woh on why this move strengthens parliamentary oversight.

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The newly appointed chairs of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have called for its meetings to be open to public. What value does this bring to Malaysian democracy? We hear from former Chair of the PAC, YB Wong Kah Woh on why this move strengthens parliamentary oversight.

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The government estimates that as many as 1 million Malaysians are grappling with drug addiction, far more than official records suggest. What does this say about the effectiveness of policies to tackle drug issues? We discuss policy recommendations with Tham Jia Vern, international engagement coordinator at the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network.

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