Morning Brief

Singapore is introducing the Overseas Networks and Expertise (ONE) pass beginning next year to strengthen the country’s position as a global hub. The five-year visa will allow talents to work in the country across all sectors and operate in multiple firms at any one time. We speak to economist Walter Theseira about the rationale behind the policy and how it will impact Singapore's economic growth.

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The government is planning to finalise a climate change bill by the end of the year with a view to tabling it in 2023. Although Malaysia is only responsible for some 0.37% of global carbon emissions, we are disproportionately impacted by the consequences of rising temperatures. What strategies should be employed in Malaysia's climate change response? We ask climate researcher Yin Shao Loong for his recommendations on policy priorities.

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While there is widespread acknowledgement that the size of the civil service does pose long-term challenges for Malaysia’s fiscal management, economist Dr. Nungsari A. Radhi helps us reconcile the need to right size versus attracting more talent into the civil service.

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The government is planning to finalise a climate change bill by the end of the year with a view to tabling it in 2023. Although Malaysia is only responsible for some 0.37% of global carbon emissions, we are disproportionately impacted by the consequences of rising temperatures. What strategies should be employed in Malaysia's climate change response? We ask climate researcher Yin Shao Loong for his recommendations on policy priorities.

Singapore is introducing the Overseas Networks and Expertise (ONE) pass beginning next year to strengthen the country’s position as a global hub. The five-year visa will allow talents to work in the country across all sectors and operate in multiple firms at any one time. We speak to economist Walter Theseira about the rationale behind the policy and how it will impact Singapore's economic growth.

While there is widespread acknowledgement that the size of the civil service does pose long-term challenges for Malaysia’s fiscal management, economist Dr. Nungsari A. Radhi helps us reconcile the need to right size versus attracting more talent into the civil service.

Over the weekend PAS concluded its 68th annual congress, the PAS Muktamar in Alor Setar, a key opportunity to rally the party faithful and strengthen alliances ahead of GE15. PAS has been careful to telegraph openness to collaborate with both Bersatu and UMNO. But with Bersatu and Umno at odds, can the trio find a middle ground before the pivotal elections?

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Pankaj C. Kumar, business commentator and columnist for The Star shares his perspective on the tabling of Budget 2023 that is being tabled 3 weeks ahead and while we expect plenty of goodies, how will the Government strike the right balance after 2 years of pandemic spending?

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The next UK Prime Minister is Liz Truss, after she beat rival Rishi Sunak in the Conservative party leadership race. She inherits a government that has swung from one crisis to another, from the pandemic to the war in Ukraine. How will Liz Truss handle this thrust into leadership, and can she deliver as cost of living crisis looms? Prof. Chandran Kukathas, Dean at the Singapore Management University weighs in with his reactions.

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Pankaj C. Kumar, business commentator and columnist for The Star shares his perspective on the tabling of Budget 2023 that is being tabled 3 weeks ahead and while we expect plenty of goodies, how will the Government strike the right balance after 2 years of pandemic spending?