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We speak to Datuk Aishah Ahmad, President, Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA) on how the industry is faring after 2 months of closure and how the recovery looks like as show rooms reopen for sales and production of motor vehicles resumes nationwide.

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We speak to Datuk Aishah Ahmad, President, Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA) on how the industry is faring after 2 months of closure and how the recovery looks like as show rooms reopen for sales and production of motor vehicles resumes nationwide.

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The Jackson Hole Symposium meeting happened over the weekend, where prominent central bankers, finance ministers, academics, and financial market participants from around the world converged to discuss economic developments and policies albeit virtually. The highlight was the speech by Fed Chair, Jerome Powell. Prof. Hans Genberg, Professor of Economics at Asia School of Business weighs in on what was the key takeaways from this event.

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Economy and capital markets have seen a resurgence in India in the first half of 2021, despite a deadly second wave of Covid-19 and a slow pace of its vaccination programme. How will the 2nd half of the year look like for India - continued upward momentum or a correction? We discuss the latest developments in India's economic growth with Sanjay Marthur, Chief Economist of Southeast Asia and India at ANZ Bank.

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All eyes are on the Cabinet announcement by Prime Minister Dato' Seri Ismail Sabri this morning. Will the Cabinet appointments be based on merit and competency, or will political loyalties and appeasement win over? We discuss the possible permutations with political geostrategist Dr. Azmi Hassan of University Technology Malaysia.

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Lim Guan Eng, Secretary-General of DAP discusses his proposed bipartisan National Economic Turnaround Plan to assist distressed Malaysians and businesses, and under what circumstances would he withdraw support for Budget 2022.

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The Ministry of Education estimates some 1,500 students have been orphaned as a result of their parents succumbing to Covid-19, but this is likely to be the tip of the iceberg. What help is available for orphaned children, or those who have been left alone while parents or caregivers are hospitalized?

Datin P.H. Wong, Director, Childline Foundation and Project Lead for the Covid-19 Child Crisis Support Team (CCST) discusses the steps that NGOs are taking in cooperation with government welfare services to support children in need.

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The Ministry of Education estimates some 1,500 students have been orphaned as a result of their parents succumbing to Covid-19, but this is likely to be the tip of the iceberg. What help is available for orphaned children, or those who have been left alone while parents or caregivers are hospitalized?

Datin P.H. Wong, Director, Childline Foundation and Project Lead for the Covid-19 Child Crisis Support Team (CCST) discusses the steps that NGOs are taking in cooperation with government welfare services to support children in need.

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Economy and capital markets have seen a resurgence in India in the first half of 2021, despite a deadly second wave of Covid-19 and a slow pace of its vaccination programme. How will the 2nd half of the year look like for India - continued upward momentum or a correction? We discuss the latest developments in India's economic growth with Sanjay Marthur, Chief Economist of Southeast Asia and India at ANZ Bank.

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Andy Davison, Founder and CEO of The Expat Group Media, and approved agent of the MM2H programme ran a survey and found that less than 5% of respondents qualify to stay on in Malaysia under the new requirements that applicants must have a minimum monthly income of RM40,000 compared to RM10,000. He discusses the implications and how he is engaging with the new government on this matter.

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