Morning Brief

Over the past month, protests against Covid-19 mandates have grown into a catch-all anti-government movement that has disrupted economic activity in Ottawa and also crippled US-Canada border movements. We discuss the factors driving the ongoing protests with Dr. Matthew Kerby of ANU. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Bank Negara released GDP for the last quarter of 2021 which was above consensus expectations thanks in part to the removal of most lockdown measures. Yet the Central Bank Governor warned that the balance of the risks are tilted towards the downside amid the pandemic. Firdaos Rosli, Chief Economist at MARC Ratings gives us his expectations for 2022 growth and whether inflation will be a risk to watch out for. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Datuk Seri Garry Chua, Immediate Past President of the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), addresses the woes of the F&B sector post-pandemic as the New Normal possibly heralds the end of one of Malaysia's most-loved pastimes: 24-7 dining. Image credit: Unsplash.com

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The Malaysian GDP numbers to be released today beholds and what would the story be for the other countries in the region? Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research for ANZ speaks to us. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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The internet is one of the greatest inventions of the modern age, but its widespread usage has created various challenges for governments, tech platforms and individuals alike. How should we balance the right to access to information and freedom of expression, with the duty to prevent misinformation and hate speech? We discuss the issues at hand with media rights expert Gayathry Venkiteswaran. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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Datuk Seri Garry Chua, Immediate Past President of the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), addresses the woes of the F&B sector post-pandemic as the New Normal possibly heralds the end of one of Malaysia's most-loved pastimes: 24-7 dining. Image credit: Unsplash.com

The Malaysian GDP numbers to be released today beholds and what would the story be for the other countries in the region? Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research for ANZ speaks to us. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

The internet is one of the greatest inventions of the modern age, but its widespread usage has created various challenges for governments, tech platforms and individuals alike. How should we balance the right to access to information and freedom of expression, with the duty to prevent misinformation and hate speech? We discuss the issues at hand with media rights expert Gayathry Venkiteswaran. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

There has been some fresh developments in the usually muted utilities sector lately; Tenaga Nasional's legal win against the Inland Revenue Board and YTL Power International's disposal of their stake in Australia’s ElectraNet. Moreover, sustainability is the latest talk of the town (or sector). So, how will utility companies in Malaysia perform and develop with regards to the nation's aim of renewable energy generation? Chong Lee Len, analyst at UOB Kay Hian provides some insights on the current and future landscape of Malaysia's utilities sector. Image credit: Pixabay.com

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The Election Commission has confirmed that Johor state elections will be held on March 12th, with Nomination Day set for February 26th. Muda has aligned itself as a strategic partner to Pakatan Harapan, and will contest in at least 6 seats, potentially 9 pending negotiations with PKR. Can opposition parties form a united front against Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional parties? Political analyst Dr. Azmi Hassan weighs in. Image credit: MUDA

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