Morning Brief

The Pakatan Harapan Presidential Council gave the government an ultimatum to fully announce a plan to address the issue of subsidies and cost of living within 24 hours, or face street demonstrations. Does the opposition coalition have an alternative solution to the country's inflation woes? We follow-up on the statement with PKR Communications Director Fahmi Fadzil.

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The Sri Lankan economy continues to freefall, with headline inflation spiked 45% in May compared to the year before, the highest level since 2015 due to rising food and transport costs. The government is negotiating with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and bilateral partners for financial assistance, with an IMF deal expected for the end of the month. How is the fall out affecting the lives of Sri Lankans on the ground? Research Fellow Dr. Chulanee Attanayeke of NUS gives us an update on the situation.

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With ESG and sustainable investments projected to increase at a rapid pace in the future, many businesses around the world are pressed to get into ESG or be left behind. One such sector is the insurance sector where more companies are adopting ESG principles into their funds and also company frameworks. But is that growth reflected here in Malaysia and how will the insurance players adapt to the growing global demand for green money? Catherine Raju of Sun Life Malaysia explains. 

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The total subsidy bill of RM71 billion is weighing down the government's fiscal health calling into question the sustainability of the current subsidy and price control framework. But how do you balance the welfare of the people and what is best for the Malaysian economy? Dr. Juita Mohamad, Director of Economics and Business and Acting Research Director, IDEAS helps answer that question.

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The total subsidy bill of RM71 billion is weighing down the government's fiscal health calling into question the sustainability of the current subsidy and price control framework. But how do you balance the welfare of the people and what is best for the Malaysian economy? Dr. Juita Mohamad, Director of Economics and Business and Acting Research Director, IDEAS helps answer that question.

The Sri Lankan economy continues to freefall, with headline inflation spiked 45% in May compared to the year before, the highest level since 2015 due to rising food and transport costs. The government is negotiating with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and bilateral partners for financial assistance, with an IMF deal expected for the end of the month. How is the fall out affecting the lives of Sri Lankans on the ground? Research Fellow Dr. Chulanee Attanayeke of NUS gives us an update on the situation.

With ESG and sustainable investments projected to increase at a rapid pace in the future, many businesses around the world are pressed to get into ESG or be left behind. One such sector is the insurance sector where more companies are adopting ESG principles into their funds and also company frameworks. But is that growth reflected here in Malaysia and how will the insurance players adapt to the growing global demand for green money? Catherine Raju of Sun Life Malaysia explains. 

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With Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof saying that the ministry needs an allocation of RM3.4 billion to repair sick or damaged federal roads throughout Peninsular Malaysia, we ask Dr. Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah, Professor of Transport Engineering, USM on what needs to be done to fix our expired roads

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has upgraded its outlook for the airline industry’s 2022 financial performance, amid faster recovery from the Covid-19 crisis. But with a litany of headwinds from labour shortages to fuel price increases, can aviation players expect to breakeven in the coming year? We discuss the outlook for the aviation sector with Khair Mirza of Modalis Infrastructure Partners.

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Amy Wong from Knight Frank shares her perspective on how property prices will evolve amid the higher cost of building materials, the recent rise in OPR rates by Bank Negara, and inflation concerns.

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