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Langkawi is expected to open for interstate tourists starting from Malaysia Day. Nasaruddin Abdul Muttalib, CEO of the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) discusses the island’s readiness and projected number of visitors.

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All eyes will be on whether Prime Minister Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri opts to hold a confidence vote when Parliament reconvenes next week, as recommended by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The initial indications aren't reassuring, especially as the Attorney-General has come out to say that a confidence vote is not necessary. What would be the potential implications for Ismail Sabri's government if they forego the vote? We discuss this with political analyst Dr. Azmi Hassan.

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Global automakers expect to grapple with chip shortages for another two years. How are they responding in the meantime? And if shortage normalises in 2023, what’s the likelihood of excess supply as the US, Europe and China commit billions of dollars to ramp up fabrication capacity? James Teo, Asian Equities Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence discusses.

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Langkawi is expected to open for interstate tourists starting from Malaysia Day. Nasaruddin Abdul Muttalib, CEO of the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) discusses the island’s readiness and projected number of visitors.

Image credit: Safiamycentrio / Pixabay.com

Global automakers expect to grapple with chip shortages for another two years. How are they responding in the meantime? And if shortage normalises in 2023, what’s the likelihood of excess supply as the US, Europe and China commit billions of dollars to ramp up fabrication capacity? James Teo, Asian Equities Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence discusses.

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Apple has loosened its restrictions on in-app payments, by allowing some developers to direct users to alternative methods of payment and offer lower prices through channels outside the App Store. We discuss with Daniel Ives of Wedbush Securities whether this move will alleviate the regulatory pressures faced by Apple. Dan also weighs in on expectations for Apple’s fall launch event, with the eagerly anticipated iPhone 13 launch.

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Nigel Wong, Honorary Secretary-General, The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), discusses Langkawi's soon-to-occur travel bubble in terms of expected arrivals, SOPs and success rate, as well as the tourism sector's Budget '22 wishlist.

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Affin Hwang Asset Management discusses the challenges and safeguards of digital payment systems. This interview is in collaboration with Standard Chartered Malaysia.

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Apple has loosened its restrictions on in-app payments, by allowing some developers to direct users to alternative methods of payment and offer lower prices through channels outside the App Store. We discuss with Daniel Ives of Wedbush Securities whether this move will alleviate the regulatory pressures faced by Apple. Dan also weighs in on expectations for Apple’s fall launch event, with the eagerly anticipated iPhone 13 launch.

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Affin Hwang Asset Management discusses the challenges and safeguards of digital payment systems. This interview is in collaboration with Standard Chartered Malaysia.

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