Morning Brief

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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How will French President Macron push through key reforms in the assembly following French voters denying him an absolute majority in parliament? Professor Peter McPhee, Emeritus Professor of History, University of Melbourne helps us unpack the challenges Macron will face.

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The highest increases in poverty rates were in the states of Sabah, Sarawak, Kelantan and Kedah. We speak to Dato Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus, President of MERCY Malaysia to discuss why these states have been left behind in our move towards high income nation by 2025 and what can be done to rectify it.

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Recruitment of foreign workers from Bangladesh continues to be delayed over policy squabbles regarding the companies appointed to conduct the process. Khor Yu Leng, political economist from Segi Enam Advisors helps us understand why is there a delay and what are the consequences of it.

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Recruitment of foreign workers from Bangladesh continues to be delayed over policy squabbles regarding the companies appointed to conduct the process. Khor Yu Leng, political economist from Segi Enam Advisors helps us understand why is there a delay and what are the consequences of it.

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How will French President Macron push through key reforms in the assembly following French voters denying him an absolute majority in parliament? Professor Peter McPhee, Emeritus Professor of History, University of Melbourne helps us unpack the challenges Macron will face.

The highest increases in poverty rates were in the states of Sabah, Sarawak, Kelantan and Kedah. We speak to Dato Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus, President of MERCY Malaysia to discuss why these states have been left behind in our move towards high income nation by 2025 and what can be done to rectify it.

Last week the government announced that beginning June 16th, all rides on RapidKL public transport will be free for one month. While rides may be free for passengers, it will cost the government RM155 million ringgit. Will free rides restore public confidence to use public transport amidst crippling traffic jams as the economy reopens? Researcher Aziff Azuddin weighs in.

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