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Professor Charles Fine, Dean of Asia School of Business gives us an update on whether the supply chain disruptions taking place globally is easing and whether these disruptions will likely persist at the end of the year.

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According to statistics from the Home Affairs Ministry, some 2 million prisoners have been released in Malaysia over the past decade. What are the challenges to reintegration and what policy measures are needed to give ex-inmates a genuine second chance in society? We discuss ways to reduce the stigma with Prof. Datuk Dr. Denison Jayasooria.

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Food prices are rising in Malaysia, raising concerns that households, already struggling with the pandemic, cannot cope. 

Carmelo Ferlito, CEO of the Center for Market Education (CME), discusses causes and solutions.

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According to statistics from the Home Affairs Ministry, some 2 million prisoners have been released in Malaysia over the past decade. What are the challenges to reintegration and what policy measures are needed to give ex-inmates a genuine second chance in society? We discuss ways to reduce the stigma with Prof. Datuk Dr. Denison Jayasooria.

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Professor Charles Fine, Dean of Asia School of Business gives us an update on whether the supply chain disruptions taking place globally is easing and whether these disruptions will likely persist at the end of the year.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said that the National Energy Policy is in the final phase of development. This policy was first introduced in the 12th Malaysia plan and it has the ultimate aim,for Malaysia to be carbon neutral while achieving long-term energy security at competitive pricing. Yin Shao Loong, Senior Research Associate from Khazanah Research Institute tells us what the priorities of the policy should be. Credit: 123rf.com

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The next presidential elections in the Philippines' is shaping up to be a clash of clans. Sara Duterte-Carpio, daughter of current President Rodrigo Duterte is running for Vice-President with Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as her running mate. The decision has revealed the faultlines in the Duterte political dynasty. How will it impact the trajectory of the elections? Philippines' political analyst Andrea Chloe Wong gives some insights. Credit: Shutterstock.com

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The next presidential elections in the Philippines' is shaping up to be a clash of clans. Sara Duterte-Carpio, daughter of current President Rodrigo Duterte is running for Vice-President with Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as her running mate. The decision has revealed the faultlines in the Duterte political dynasty. How will it impact the trajectory of the elections? Philippines' political analyst Andrea Chloe Wong gives some insights. Credit: Shutterstock.com

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The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections or Bersih marked 15 years since its inception on 23 November 2021. Bersih started out focusing on issues of voting and elections, but it has also become a standard-bearer for the principles of freedom of speech and public assembly. We discuss democratic change and the next chapter for Bersih with Thomas Fann.

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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said that the National Energy Policy is in the final phase of development. This policy was first introduced in the 12th Malaysia plan and it has the ultimate aim,for Malaysia to be carbon neutral while achieving long-term energy security at competitive pricing. Yin Shao Loong, Senior Research Associate from Khazanah Research Institute tells us what the priorities of the policy should be. Credit: 123rf.com