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FAQs about Pressing Matters:How many episodes does Pressing Matters have?The podcast currently has 431 episodes available.
November 18, 2019Escape Plan to Cyprus for Cambodia’s Elite?While Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen aims to project a humble and patriotic persona, his family members and close associates have been more willing to showcase lavish lifestyles abroad. We speak to Reuters’ Special Correspondent Clare Baldwin on an article she co-authored tracing the financial assets of Cambodia’s wealthy to overseas havens, including Cyprus. Read the full report here: Khmer Riche - How relatives and allies of Cambodia's leader amassed wealth overseas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more15minPlay
November 11, 2019Market Forces should Dictate Mergers and Acquisitions in the Malaysian Insurance Industry.Joyce Goh, Senior Editor at The Edge reviews her exclusive no holds barred interview with CEO of Allianz Malaysia, Zakri Khir focusing on M&A's in the insurance space and how distrust remains a problem. We also ask her about her op-ed piece on maternity leave that dispels all notions that it is just an extended holiday spent watching netflix and drinking boba tea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more22minPlay
November 04, 2019Owning PLUS - Government, Private, or the People?The PLUS highway has attracted 4 bids so far, from a diverse stable of private sector players. To untangle some of the threads of this story, we speak to P. Gunasegaram, Editor-in-Chief of Focus Malaysia, about his recent article tackling the complexities of this takeover saga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more20minPlay
November 04, 2019Owning PLUS - Government, Private, or the People?The PLUS highway has attracted 4 bids so far, from a diverse stable of private sector players. To untangle some of the threads of this story, we speak to P. Gunasegaram, Editor-in-Chief of Focus Malaysia, about his recent article tackling the complexities of this takeover saga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more20minPlay
October 21, 2019National Transport Policy - Directions without a Map?The National Transport Policy (NTP) is out but are there really any hard policies here? Roshan speaks to Daniel about his analysis of the NTP, the biggest problem in our transport system as well as thoughts on Budget 2020 and the fuel subsidy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more20minPlay
October 21, 2019National Transport Policy - Directions without a Map?The National Transport Policy (NTP) is out but are there really any hard policies here? Roshan speaks to Daniel about his analysis of the NTP, the biggest problem in our transport system as well as thoughts on Budget 2020 and the fuel subsidy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more20minPlay
October 14, 2019Budget 2020 - a Full House in ParliamentContinuing our spotlight on Budget 2020, on Pressing Matters today we speak to veteran journalist Keith Kam, head of the BFM News Team, and Dhanya Nair, BFM News reporter, about their experience covering the budget tabling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more21minPlay
October 07, 2019Hong Kong Protests: No End In SightAs China celebrated its 70th anniversary last week, anti-government protests continue to rock Hong Kong. For an on-the-ground perspective, we speak to James Ross and discuss reactions to the escalating violence, the experience of media personnel as well as the impact on public-police dynamics on the island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more22minPlay
October 07, 2019Hong Kong Protests: No End In SightAs China celebrated its 70th anniversary last week, anti-government protests continue to rock Hong Kong. For an on-the-ground perspective, we speak to James Ross and discuss reactions to the escalating violence, the experience of media personnel as well as the impact on public-police dynamics on the island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more22minPlay
September 30, 2019Housing - No Short-Term SolutionsThe mismatch between supply and demand in the property sector has no easy solution. This morning, we speak to P.Gunasegaram, the new editor-in-chief of Focus Malaysia, about housing schemes, 'bankable' consumers, and the upcoming Budget 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more22minPlay
FAQs about Pressing Matters:How many episodes does Pressing Matters have?The podcast currently has 431 episodes available.