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The current UMNO internal wrangling is reminiscent of the schism in the 1980s, which saw a splinter party form under the banner of Semangat 46. However, analysts say the present infighting is worse than previous occasions, with the party split between those who think UMNO should go at it alone and those who want to remain in government under Perikatan Nasional. How will these dynamics play out in the lead-up to the Parliamentary sitting in September and the long-awaited confidence vote in the Prime Minister? We discuss this with Adib Zalkapli of BowerGroupAsia. Image Credit: Aisyaqilumaranas / Shutterstock.com

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Statistics confirmed that 2020 was the worst year on record for the airline industry, we speak to the regional director at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on the outlook of this industry. The Morning Run also asked him about IATA’s digital app pass and the challenges in implementing this.

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Datuk William Ng, Chairman, Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA) discusses the situation on the ground for small and medium-sized businesses, and how best to re-open the economy in light of high Covid cases.

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Statistics confirmed that 2020 was the worst year on record for the airline industry, we speak to the regional director at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on the outlook of this industry. The Morning Run also asked him about IATA’s digital app pass and the challenges in implementing this.

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The current UMNO internal wrangling is reminiscent of the schism in the 1980s, which saw a splinter party form under the banner of Semangat 46. However, analysts say the present infighting is worse than previous occasions, with the party split between those who think UMNO should go at it alone and those who want to remain in government under Perikatan Nasional. How will these dynamics play out in the lead-up to the Parliamentary sitting in September and the long-awaited confidence vote in the Prime Minister? We discuss this with Adib Zalkapli of BowerGroupAsia. Image Credit: Aisyaqilumaranas / Shutterstock.com

Muar MP Syed Saddiq speaks to The Morning Run about parti MUDA's stance on the September confidence vote and Tan Sri Muhyiddin's support in parliament, the need for political compromises, claims and concerns of party hopping, MUDA's political allies and partners, and thoughts on his charges.

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8 August marks 54 years since the establishment of ASEAN. While the bloc has been a useful forum for cooperation and engagement among the 10 member states, there have been questions about the effectiveness of ASEAN in light of the pandemic experience. We reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of ASEAN with analyst Muhd Sinatra.

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Yesterday, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced some relaxation of restrictions for fully vaccinated people. For example, allowing long-distance couples to meet and for parents to cross districts and states to visit children under 18 years old. Dr. Khoo Yoong Khean, Managing Editor, Malaysian Medical Gazette discusses how we could continue to re-open while balancing public health needs and resources.

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The UK has faced one challenge after another, from Brexit to escalating Covid-19 cases last year, and now the Delta variant. Thomas Moore, Senior Investment Director at Aberdeen Standard Investments discusses his outlook and stock picks.

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8 August marks 54 years since the establishment of ASEAN. While the bloc has been a useful forum for cooperation and engagement among the 10 member states, there have been questions about the effectiveness of ASEAN in light of the pandemic experience. We reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of ASEAN with analyst Muhd Sinatra.

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