Morning Brief

We ask Datuk Chung Chee Leong, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Cagamas Berhad on their latest product, the reverse mortgage scheme with the intention of helping the elderly fund their retirement using their home as collateral for a loan. Image credit: Pixabay.com

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We ask Datuk Chung Chee Leong, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Cagamas Berhad on their latest product, the reverse mortgage scheme with the intention of helping the elderly fund their retirement using their home as collateral for a loan. Image credit: Pixabay.com

Worldwide, Sukuk issuances are up 36% annually but Malaysia has lost its mantle as top global issuer. Bashar Al Natoor, Senior Director, Global Head of Islamic Finance, chats about the implications. Image credit: Unsplash.com

Chung Yi Fan helps us unpack the bumpy roll-out of the RFID payment system at selected toll plazas over the past week causing massive congestions at toll plazas along the North-South Highway and the Klang Valley. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

China's GDP for 2021 hit 8.1% which was above market expectations but what are the growth prospects for this year? What will be the engines of growth and what is the cost of their zero covid strategy? Peiqian Liu, China Economist from NatWest Markets tells us. Image credit: Unsplash.com

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Over the past few weeks, rumours have been flying about the possibility of snap polls being called in Johor, following the death of Kempas state assemblyman Dato’ Osman Sapian in December. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad has said any decision for snap polls must be done with proper justification, but he has not discounted calling for elections to ensure the stability of the government. How do the political developments in Johor affect the timeline for GE15? We discuss the factors at play with political analyst Dr. Azmi Hassan. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted blood donation drives and prevented regular donors from contributing blood. How do blood shortages impact the provision of public medical services? Dr. Alvina Lau of the National Blood Centre explains the importance of ensuring a sustainable blood supply to hospitals and gives tips for first-time blood donors. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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The Securities Commission (SC) concluded its enquiry on MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki's controversial share purchases, and said they were unable to conclusively establish any breach under Section 25(4) of the Securities Industry (Central Depositories) Act 1991 (SICDA). What does the SC statement mean and what are the implications of this? We get reactions from Subang MP Wong Chen. Image credit: EPA-EFE

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Over the past few weeks, rumours have been flying about the possibility of snap polls being called in Johor, following the death of Kempas state assemblyman Dato’ Osman Sapian in December. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad has said any decision for snap polls must be done with proper justification, but he has not discounted calling for elections to ensure the stability of the government. How do the political developments in Johor affect the timeline for GE15? We discuss the factors at play with political analyst Dr. Azmi Hassan. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

China's GDP for 2021 hit 8.1% which was above market expectations but what are the growth prospects for this year? What will be the engines of growth and what is the cost of their zero covid strategy? Peiqian Liu, China Economist from NatWest Markets tells us. Image credit: Unsplash.com