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With an inflation rate of 15% which is the highest in Asia, Sri Lanka is facing the brunt of rising oil prices and border closures. Bernard Aw, APAC Economist at Coface tells us what options the government has when it comes to repaying its foreign debt and how dire the economic situation is. Image credit: EPA-EFE

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Only 35% of children in Malaysia aged 5 to 11 have received their first dose of the covid-19 vaccine which is below the 50% target set by the Ministry of Health. Why is that the case when there are 400 walk in vaccination centers? Dato’ Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Consultant Paediatrician tells us how we can improve the vaccination rate and why it's important for all children to do so. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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Umno headquarters, the World Trade Centre, was a sea of red and white over the weekend as the party faithful gathered for the annual general assembly. The mood at this year’s assembly was in stark contrast to previous years, coming on the back of triumphant wins in the Johor and Melaka state elections. We discuss the key takeaways from the political summit with Adib Zalkapli of BowerGroupAsia. Image credit: Adam AmrHmzh/Shutterstock.com

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Umno headquarters, the World Trade Centre, was a sea of red and white over the weekend as the party faithful gathered for the annual general assembly. The mood at this year’s assembly was in stark contrast to previous years, coming on the back of triumphant wins in the Johor and Melaka state elections. We discuss the key takeaways from the political summit with Adib Zalkapli of BowerGroupAsia. Image credit: Adam AmrHmzh/Shutterstock.com

With an inflation rate of 15% which is the highest in Asia, Sri Lanka is facing the brunt of rising oil prices and border closures. Bernard Aw, APAC Economist at Coface tells us what options the government has when it comes to repaying its foreign debt and how dire the economic situation is. Image credit: EPA-EFE

Only 35% of children in Malaysia aged 5 to 11 have received their first dose of the covid-19 vaccine which is below the 50% target set by the Ministry of Health. Why is that the case when there are 400 walk in vaccination centers? Dato’ Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Consultant Paediatrician tells us how we can improve the vaccination rate and why it's important for all children to do so. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

The movement control orders imposed during two years of the pandemic have had a significant impact on the Malaysian economy, with GDP contracting by 5.6% in 2020 and unemployment hitting a high of 5.3%. As we head into the endemic phase, has Malaysia's policy response been sufficient to minimize economic scarring? We discuss the economic reforms needed with Tricia Yeoh of IDEAS. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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The lockdowns imposed in March 2020 were the start of a steep learning curve for students and educators to transition to online learning. The effectiveness of PdPR has been mixed at best, with learning outcomes dependent on the availability of technology equipment, internet access and parental supervision. What are the lessons learned from lockdown learning? We discuss policy considerations for education with Dr. Niaz Asadullah of Universiti Malaya. Image Credit: Din Mohd Yaman/Shutterstock.com

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The lockdown in Malaysia started on 18 March 2020 but what were the gaps in our healthcare system? Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO, Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy does a review with us whilst making recommendations for the future. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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Cryptocurrencies have garnered significant attention amidst the war in Ukraine. As Russia becomes more excluded in the global financial system, many have raised questions as to whether Russia will turn to cryptocurrencies to bypass the sanctions imposed. Varun Mittal, Chief Growth Officer of Singlife with Aviva and author of Singapore: The Fintech Nation tells us more. Image credit: Unsplash.com

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