Morning Brief

As Malaysia gears up for the 15th General Election, we speak to Thomas Fann of Bersih on the role of the Election Commission during this pivotal period. Thomas also weighs in on why it's important for voters to exercise their right at the ballot box.

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The government has ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CP-TPP), 4 years after the agreement was signed in 2018. According to MITI, all legal amendments related to the CP-TPP have been completed, and the trade deal will come into effect for Malaysia on Nov 29th. How will this benefit Malaysia? We speak to Dr Juita Mohamad of IDEAS about the impact of the deal for Malaysian trade.

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The government is hoping to embark on an ambitious legislative initiative in the generational end-game tobacco bill, which would stop the sale of tobacco products to those born in 2007 and beyond. Dr Helmy Haja Mydin, Consultant Respiratory Physician and Technical Advisor to Ministry of Health on tobacco control, gives us an update on whether and when it will be passed in Parliament.

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The government has ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CP-TPP), 4 years after the agreement was signed in 2018. According to MITI, all legal amendments related to the CP-TPP have been completed, and the trade deal will come into effect for Malaysia on Nov 29th. How will this benefit Malaysia? We speak to Dr Juita Mohamad of IDEAS about the impact of the deal for Malaysian trade.

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The government is hoping to embark on an ambitious legislative initiative in the generational end-game tobacco bill, which would stop the sale of tobacco products to those born in 2007 and beyond. Dr Helmy Haja Mydin, Consultant Respiratory Physician and Technical Advisor to Ministry of Health on tobacco control, gives us an update on whether and when it will be passed in Parliament.

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Analysts expect Budget 2023 to remain expansionary, with some even speculating that it could be higher than Budget 2022, which was the highest on record at RM300 billion. Can Budget 2023 thread that fine line of providing a cushion for economic volatility, while also ensuring fiscal discipline? Firdaos Rosli, Chief Economist of Bank Islam Malaysia shares his expectations.

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OPEC+ members agreed to impose production cuts of up to 2 million barrels per day in a bid to keep oil prices elevated. This is the most significant round of cuts since 2020. What does this mean for oil prices? Salih Yilmaz, analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, gives us that answer.

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The latest findings of the Public Accounts Committee on the littoral combat ship (LCS) and MySejahtera controversies highlight the gaps in public procurement processes and implementation. We speak to Dr Muhammad Mohan, President of Transparency International Malaysia, on the lessons that should be learnt from these projects as well as his Budget 2023 wishlist.

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The latest findings of the Public Accounts Committee on the littoral combat ship (LCS) and MySejahtera controversies highlight the gaps in public procurement processes and implementation. We speak to Dr Muhammad Mohan, President of Transparency International Malaysia, on the lessons that should be learnt from these projects as well as his Budget 2023 wishlist.

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Labour shortages, the rising cost of building materials and looming recession fears continue to stifle the construction industry. So what will help the industry get back on their feet? And what is their wishlist for Budget 2023? Oliver Wee, President of Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) tells us.

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