Morning Brief

The government has announced proposed private sector plans to build three new highways in the Klang Valley to resolve congestion issues. We discuss whether the rationale for more highways holds water and policy measures to ease perennial urban traffic jams with transport consultant Rosli Azad.

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As we celebrate World No Tobacco Day, we debate with Tengku Aslahuddin, President of Vape Consumer Association of Malaysia whether vaping is really a healthier alternative.

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North Korea recently launched its 17th missile test this year, hours after US President Joe Biden departed the region after a 5-day visit. With growing concern that North Korea is considering a seventh nuclear test, what options does the international community have to respond to the security threat? We discuss the situation in North Korea with Dr. Hoo Chiew Ping of UKM.

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As we celebrate World No Tobacco Day, we debate with Tengku Aslahuddin, President of Vape Consumer Association of Malaysia whether vaping is really a healthier alternative.

North Korea recently launched its 17th missile test this year, hours after US President Joe Biden departed the region after a 5-day visit. With growing concern that North Korea is considering a seventh nuclear test, what options does the international community have to respond to the security threat? We discuss the situation in North Korea with Dr. Hoo Chiew Ping of UKM.

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The government has announced proposed private sector plans to build three new highways in the Klang Valley to resolve congestion issues. We discuss whether the rationale for more highways holds water and policy measures to ease perennial urban traffic jams with transport consultant Rosli Azad.

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Economists surveyed by Reuters predict that India’s economy would grow on average by 4% in the January to March period this year, compared to a year ago. Amid higher energy, food and commodities prices, how are the government and central bank navigating headwinds? We discuss the outlook for the Indian economy with Sanjay Mathur of ANZ Bank.

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Dr Vinod Balasubramaniam, Senior Lecturer and Co-Lead, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Descriptor: The WHO has declared monkeypox to be a moderate risk to global public health, with around 257 cases confirmed to date. How prepared is Malaysia to deal with a potential outbreak? We discuss what we know about the virus and assess Malaysia's prevention and mitigation measures with infectious diseases expert Dr. Vinod Balasubramaniam.

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With unofficial results showing Rafizi Ramli leading the race for the PKR deputy president, Dr Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs shares his insights on how an Anwar - Rafizi led party would change the fortunes of PKR in the upcoming GE15.

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With unofficial results showing Rafizi Ramli leading the race for the PKR deputy president, Dr Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs shares his insights on how an Anwar - Rafizi led party would change the fortunes of PKR in the upcoming GE15.

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