Morning Brief

According to the Department of Statistics (DOSM), the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a marked increase in clinical waste from the use of test kits and personal protective equipment (PPE). What are the best practices in dealing with clinical waste? Waste management expert Dr Agamuthu Pariatamby walks us through the processes, and what we as individuals can do when disposing of pandemic-related waste. Image credit: Yuri Abas

Oil prices are down by more than 20% from their highs. Matthew Darvin, Asia Regional Head of Sales at HedgePoint Global Markets tells us the reasons for this and what to expect from the OPEC+ meeting this week and will supply be raised or cut? Image credit: Shutterstock.com

This week marks 100 days since Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri became the ninth Prime Minister of Malaysia. He came into office at the height of the Covid-19 outbreak, with more than 20,000 cases of infection reported every day. Daily cases are now down to around 5000 and the political situation also seems less tense compared to Tan Sri Muhyiddin's term. What does this say about Ismail Sabri's leadership? We assess his achievements with political commentator Dr Hamidin Abd Hamid. Image credit: EPA-EFE

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The Johor-Singapore Causeway finally reopened thanks to the launch of the Vaccinated Travel Lane by land which allows 1400 people to travel daily. Is this the much-needed relief for Johor businesses who benefitted from 400,000 people who crossed daily before Covid 19? Teh Kee Sin, the Founding President of SME Association of South Johor tells us. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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The scientific community is racing to better understand the latest Covid-19 variant, dubbed Omicron that was first reported in South Africa. We discuss the available data, the outstanding questions and how governments should respond to the risks of contagion with epidemiologist Ben Cowling. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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The Johor-Singapore Causeway finally reopened thanks to the launch of the Vaccinated Travel Lane by land which allows 1400 people to travel daily. Is this the much-needed relief for Johor businesses who benefitted from 400,000 people who crossed daily before Covid 19? Teh Kee Sin, the Founding President of SME Association of South Johor tells us. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

The scientific community is racing to better understand the latest Covid-19 variant, dubbed Omicron that was first reported in South Africa. We discuss the available data, the outstanding questions and how governments should respond to the risks of contagion with epidemiologist Ben Cowling. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Datuk Seri Nazir Razak gives us a perspective on Better Malaysia Assembly as they request for the formation of a non-partisan assembly to propose reforms for systemic national change, but will this bring about the change that Malaysians want? Or will this just be another exercise in futility? Image credit: EPA-EFE

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Malaysia saw 13 Initial Public Offerings in the 1st half of this year creating a market capitalisation of RM1.5 billion on the Bursa Malaysia. A total of RM395 million was raised which was 102% more than the same period last year. But will this positive trend continue in 2022 and from what sectors? Wong Kar Choon, IPO Leader, Audit & Assurance Partner from Deloitte Malaysia gives us his views based on their recently released report. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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The US Dollar had been already gaining strength prior to news of this Covid 19 variant, Omicron. But will emerging currencies face more headwinds over this new uncertainty and how will the Ringgit react? Saktiandi Supaat, Head of FX Research at Maybank tells us. Image credit: Pexels.com

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