Morning Brief

Bernard Aw, Economist for Asia Pacific, Coface, spells out the trade and economic ramifications from the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

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Beginning 1 March, people categorized as close contacts of positive Covid-19 cases will not have to undergo quarantine if they are asymptomatic and have received a third booster vaccine dose. We speak to epidemiologist Dr. Sanjay Rampal on the rationale for the policy as well as the challenge of balancing different interests as we head towards an endemic phase of Covid-19. Image Credit: Alen Thien / Shutterstock.com

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Johor's polls are seeing an unprecedented number of candidates, laying a potential template for soon-to-ensue GE15. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Bernard Aw, Economist for Asia Pacific, Coface, spells out the trade and economic ramifications from the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Beginning 1 March, people categorized as close contacts of positive Covid-19 cases will not have to undergo quarantine if they are asymptomatic and have received a third booster vaccine dose. We speak to epidemiologist Dr. Sanjay Rampal on the rationale for the policy as well as the challenge of balancing different interests as we head towards an endemic phase of Covid-19. Image Credit: Alen Thien / Shutterstock.com

A plethora of economic sanctions have been thrust upon Russia following its invasion of the Ukraine, but there remain serious concerns over an escalation, not to mention Europe's frail recovery. His Excellency Michalis Rokas, Ambassador the European Union to Malaysia, discusses. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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Russian troops invaded Ukraine after months of troops on the border. H.E. Naiyl Latypov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Malaysia gives their position on why the incursion was necessary and can there be a diplomatic resolution. Image credit: EPA-EFE

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Descriptor: The Election Commission has loosened campaigning rules for the Johor state elections compared to previous polls, but some argue that the flexibilities provided do not give adequate room for parties to engage with the public. We discuss whether the SOPs provide a level playing field and what needs to be done to ensure that campaigning can be conducted safely with Thomas Fann, Chairman of Bersih 2.0. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Recent revelations from the Roger Ng trial in New York has shone a spotlight on some of the details of the 1MDB corruption trial. Tom Wright, author of Billion Dollar Whale tells us what we should pay attention to and whether this has any bearings on the ongoing trials in Malaysia.

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With Russia's invasion of the Ukraine, aviation's frail recovery is once again under serious derailment. Shantanu Gangakhedkar, Aviation Consultant, Frost & Sullivan, discusses. Image credit: Pexels.com

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