Best Double Espresso Podcasts (2024)

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AME ELITE, In A Sweet Spot For Industrial Parks 23:18

2d ago23:18

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Industrial parks are a sweet spot in the property space with the sudden deluge of data centres and logistic warehousing demand in Malaysia. But do we have world-class industrial parks in this country? We speak to Dylan Tan, Group CEO for AME Elite Consortium for their views, their strategy for growth and why their share price is underperforming. Se…

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MN Holdings Powering Their Next Stage Of Growth 20:38

1d ago20:38

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Ace listed, MN Holdings Berhad, engaged in underground utilities and substation engineering services and solutions has seen their share prices soar by 70% on a year to date basis. We ask, Managing Director, Clement Toh what their strategies of growth are and is there more upside to their stock price. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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Episode 1 - Duty To Warn That Trump Is Dangerous 38:42

5h ago38:42

38:42

The guys wanted Labor Day off. I meant Derek, and Mark wanted Labor Day off. Since we are now post Labor Day with an important election coming up in November, I thought that we should re air Episode 1 which features Dr. John Gartner who along with other mental health professionals released the documentary On the first episode of Powell to the Peopl…

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Agreeing To Disagree In Selangor State-Federal Relations 22:28

22h ago22:28

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Malaysia is constitutionally a federation where there is a strong central government but yet the individuality of states are also maintained. Is that just idealism or is there conflict between state and federal governments and can it be resolved? Lee Chean Chung, PKR MP for Petaling Jaya and Dr. Afif Bahardin, Bersatu Dun of Taman Medan gives us th…

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Infineon Banks On Kulim 3 For Future Growth 24:31

1d ago24:31

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Kulim, Kedah is the site of what will eventually become the world’s largest 200mm silicon carbide wafer fabrication owned by Infineon Technologies, the German semiconductor manufacturer. Why have they placed their bets on Kulim and Malaysia for their regional expansion, and how might the sector benefit from their presence? We speak to Ng Kok Tiong,…

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Azalina Othman: Patriotism, Reforms & Umno 32:49

1d ago32:49

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Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said is the current minister in the PM's department in charge of law and institutional reform. On this Breakfast Grille, she reflects on her years in politics with the unique insight of having served under three different administrations - Barisan Nasional, Perikatan Nasional & Pakatan Harapan - as well as why it is so dif…

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Royal Selangor Keeping Tradition Alive 27:25

1d ago27:25

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As we gear up to celebrate the 67th National Day tomorrow, we’re featuring a Malaysian brand that’s even older than our country at 139 years old - the pewter craftsmaker Royal Selangor. How are they keeping traditions alive in an era that prizes technological innovation? Executive Director Chen Tien Yue joins us on the Breakfast Grille to share Roy…

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Assessing Malaysia's Readiness To Become An Ageing Nation 23:44

6d ago23:44

23:44

Malaysia is expected to transition to ageing nation status by 2030 where over 15% of its population will be above 60-years-old. Associate Professor Dr Rahimah Ibrahim, director at the Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing (MyAgeing) and Delren Douglas, the president of the Association of Aged Care Operators of Malaysia (AGECOPE), discuss the count…

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Washington's Triple Espresso - RFK Refugees Podcast 1:14:42

18h ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Jon review a semi-successful Leagues Cup and a rough return to the league. But not all is lost as they look ahead to potential hope for the coming weeks. They also talk new contracts, and more. They also look at the return of the Spirit after a thumping 4-1 win over t…

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A United Malaysia Is Worth Fighting For 23:51

21h ago23:51

23:51

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof recently revealed that there have been differing legal views between the federal and state levels, as Sarawak demands more rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 to be fulfilled. These demands were reportedly discussed at the highest council meeting last month. Bandar Kuching MP Dr. Kelvin Yii joins…

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Changing Of Political Guard In Thailand And Indonesia 23:31

1d ago23:31

23:31

Our neighbours, Thailand and Indonesia, are facing major political changes with a change in leadership. We discuss the dismissal of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and whether his replacement can manage the factions with insights from Michael Montesano of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. After which we turn to Indonesia where we analyse Indone…

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Malaysia, Time For Reforms Is Now 24:10

1d ago24:10

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This Saturday, as we celebrate Merdeka, we speak to Tricia Yeoh, CEO of think tank, IDEAS, about the realities of coalition politics in Malaysia. We also discuss the significance of essential reforms, both institutional and economic and whether the pace of progress is sufficient. We will also explore if Malaysia is on the right path to becoming a n…

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Ukraine Perseveres Amid Fatigue 23:10

1d ago23:10

23:10

On August 24th, Ukraine marks its Independence Day while continuing to defend against Russian aggression since Crimea's annexation in 2014 and the invasion in February 2022. We speak with Denys Mykhailiuk, Chargé d'Affaires at the Ukrainian Embassy in Malaysia, and examine Ukraine’s recent bold move into Russian territory. See omnystudio.com/listen…

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Humanitarian Relief For Injured Palestinians 24:26

17d ago24:26

24:26

The humanitarian catastrophe as a result of the war in Gaza is impacting millions of Palestinian lives. In a bid to alleviate the suffering, Malaysia has flown in 41 injured Palestinians and their families for medical treatment, a move that has seen mixed reactions. We speak to H.E. Walid Abu Ali, the Ambassador of Palestine to Malaysia for more cl…

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The Wheels On the Bus 1:08:32

6d ago1:08:32

1:08:32

In this week's episode the Powell men discuss the beat down on the bus. #NJTransit bus driver #ToronWalker gave an unruly passenger a beatdown after allegedly being spit on by the aforementioned passenger. Call it a #lifelesson. #CrimeAndPunishment . In #NassauCounty #LongIsland there is a new #MaskLaw. In respionse to masked crime you can no longe…

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New Hope For Bangladesh 23:52

14d ago23:52

23:52

Earlier this month, a mass protest movement led by the youth of Bangladesh ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her ruling party the Awami League after 15 years in power. What are the hopes of and challenges for the nation of a 170 million people following a tumultuous summer? We discuss the future of Bangladesh with its High Commissioner to Mal…

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Human Behaviors Needed To Improve Road Safety 24:12

19d ago24:12

24:12

Studies have found that Malaysia ranked fifth for countries with the most dangerous roads, and third for countries where you are most likely to die on the road. With these figures, we speak to Dr. Rizati Binti Hamidun, Director of Road Safety Engineering and Environmental Research Centre from MIROS and Dato' Professor Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah,…

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Invest Sabah Refreshing State Investment Narrative 24:09

20d ago24:09

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Sabah is renowned for its natural heritage but also faces the paradox of plenty: despite being resource-rich, it has consistently lagged in economic development. What is Invest Sabah doing to change the investment narrative? We discuss the priorities and opportunities to bring in investment to Sabah with CEO Dr. Firdausi Suffian. See omnystudio.com…

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Is Everyone A Winner In The Construction Boom? 23:45

19d ago23:45

23:45

The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), established by the Construction Industry Development Act (Act 520), works to improve the construction industry's standards and capabilities. CEO Dato' Sr Mohd Zaid Zakaria addresses the sector’s current challenges, emerging opportunities, and future directions as well as helping us unpack who are …

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Kyndryl, The World's Largest Startup And Their Plans For Malaysia 23:41

20d ago23:41

23:41

Kyndryl, the world's largest IT infrastructure player also had the title of world's largest start up after their separation from IBM in 2021. We speak to Effendi Azmi Hashim, Managing Director of its Malaysian and Indonesian operation about being agonistic when it comes to partners, their strategy for growth and how they intend to benefit from the …

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Beauty Is Only Skin Deep 1:07:45

2h ago1:07:45

1:07:45

In this week's episode the Powell men court the wrath of women as they question the overuse of #wigs, #weaves , #makeup, and #lashes. Not to mention #BBL , #implants , and bags full of #Sephora. What happened to natural beauty? Was #AlexanderONeal right? #Fake . The conversation continues with talk of the #2024Olympics in #Paris. The guys were impr…

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Ambiga On Madani Govt: Slow Pace Of Reforms Indefensible 24:02

21d ago24:02

24:02

Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Anwar Ibrahim took office on 24 November 2022 on a platform of sweeping reforms to strengthen Malaysia’s institutions. 20 months later, his unity government has been described as “the most dictatorial that the country has ever had”, according to prominent lawyer Dato' Ambiga Sreenevasan. What prompted this drastic change in…

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The Evolution Of KL's Public Transport 23:42

22d ago23:42

23:42

It has been 26 years since the first LRT in Kuala Lumpur began its services, transforming how citizens of the city get around. Today there are nearly 140 kilometres of trains, served by the monorail, LRT and MRT lines, supplemented by a bus service under one agency, Prasarana Malaysia. Dato’ Ridza Abdoh Salleh, the former CEO of Prasarana and Afiq …

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ISIS Malaysia: Translating Madani Principles Into Foreign Policy Rhetoric 24:38

27d ago24:38

24:38

The Institute for Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia was set up in 1983 as an autonomous non-profit research organisation functioning as the nation’s think tank. What role does this body play in influencing the policy decisions of the Madani Government? We discuss Malaysian foreign policy with Datuk Prof. Dr. Mohd Faiz Abdullah, Ch…

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Agrobank Helping Malaysia Achieve Its Agriculture Goals 23:47

26d ago23:47

23:47

Established in 1969, Agrobank, a DFI is crucial to Malaysia's agricultural development, offering specialised financial services tailored to the sector. CEO Dato' Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin tells us how the bank aligns with the Ministry of Agriculture's initiatives and how they manage the challenges of being a DFI and managing higher NPLs c…

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Volatile Summer For Markets 23:11

27d ago23:11

23:11

Records were broken for markets this week with a broad global selldown but an almost equally sharp rebound. Anand Pathmakanthan, Head of Regional Equity Research, Maybank Investment Banking Group and Steve Larson, Portfolio Manager for Principal Equities tells us what to expect for the rest of the second half of 2024, what investment strategy to ad…

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Gen X Vs Gen Z 59:26

7d ago59:26

59:26

In this week's Episode the clash between #GenX and #GenZ becomes real. Why won't these people clean up after themselves? Where did we go wrong? These kids are spoiled #Bratz . The convo continues with a discussion of #KamalaHarris #VP considerations. #JoshShapiro #TimWalz #MarkKelly. It's #VPWalz by the way. Hopefully we'll be dancing in November .…

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Airbus : Laser Focused On Its Strengths 23:36

28d ago23:36

23:36

The world's largest aeroplane manufacturer, Airbus, has navigated the post-Covid-19 years with increased demand for its aircraft as travel returns with a vengeance amid an increased awareness that sustainability needs to also be a driving force. Anand Stanley, president of Airbus Asia-Pacific, joins us to discuss the path this European multinationa…

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Revolutionizing Healthcare: Strategy For Affordable Precision Medicine 23:43

29d ago23:43

23:43

Alps Global Holding Berhad aims to revolutionise healthcare through biotechnology research and wellness services, focusing on personalised and precision medicine to reduce costs. Group CEO Dr Tham Seng Kong discusses the challenges of high costs and failure rates in biotech, emphasising their strategy to control the entire supply chain for more aff…

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PCM Urges Equality For Para Sports Development 25:33

30d ago25:33

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While Malaysia has yet to win an Olympic gold medal, Malaysian Paralympic athletes have secured six golds since 2016. But these achievements have not been rewarded with greater investment into para sports. Paralympic Council of Malaysia President Datuk Seri Megat D. Shahriman makes the case for more funding for para sports development in line with …

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Penang : Stepping Up Its Tourism Game 23:38

1M ago23:38

23:38

Penang has been hard at work wooing travelers back to the island ever since Covid-19 global travel restrictions were lifted, and these efforts are showing results with the number of visitors from China nearly trebling in the first half of 2024, as an example. Wong Hon Wai is the Penang executive councilor in charge of tourism & creative economy out…

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Co-opbank Pertama : Navigating A More Digital Landscape 23:45

1M ago23:45

23:45

Co-opbank Pertama is Malaysia's first co-operative bank set up in 1950 but only having received its deposit-taking license from Bank Negara in 2014. Its CEO Khairil Anuar Mohammad Anuar, shares the bank's growth plans that he initiated when he took over the helm in 2021, while ensuring CBP's members continue to receive attractive dividends. See omn…

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Comma La Harris AKA Kamala The Once And Future Queen 1:04:40

1M ago1:04:40

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As the last Days of summer are upon us, the guys are demanding some ME time. So it was up to supervision to grant leave. In that spirit we hope that you enjoy the replay of our thoughts on the next POTUS. In this week's episode the Powell men reflect on the week. What a difference a week makes. #JoeBiden steps down and #KamalaHarris steps in the po…

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APEC Redefining Global Trade Narratives 24:30

1M ago24:30

24:30

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC was born at a time when globalisation and free trade were fully embraced, but the conventional wisdom has changed since then. What does this then mean for APEC’s role and approach as an interlocutor platform for its 21 member economies, including Malaysia? We discuss trends in global trade with Tan Sri …

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Sarawak And Malaysia - Segulai, Sejalai? 27:54

1M ago27:54

27:54

Sarawak has come a long way since 1963 and is charting a seemingly independent economic future that hinges on greater autonomy from the federal government. What is the pathway to shared development and prosperity for Sarawak and Malaysia as a whole, in line with the Dayak phrase “segulai, sejalai” or onward together? We discuss this to mark Sarawak…

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Hannah Yeoh On Malaysia Game Plan For Olympic Gold 36:02

1M ago36:02

36:02

Will Paris 2024 see Malaysia end its Olympic gold medal drought? What are the policies being considered to make the sports economy more vibrant in Malaysia? We discuss these themes and more with Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh at the start of the Summer Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Engie Malaysia, Helping Malaysia Go Green 23:32

1M ago23:32

23:32

Engie Services Malaysia is the local arm of a European and world leader in low-carbon electricity production that also provides B2B solutions to achieve carbon-neutral targets. We speak to their managing director, Wong Yin Kee who will tell us their strategy for growth and how they stack up against the competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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Kamala Harris Transforms US Presidential Elections 23:31

1M ago23:31

23:31

With the surprising withdrawal of Joe Biden from the race and the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the landscape for the US November presidential elections has shifted dramatically. As the Republican nominee is now confirmed, what strategies might the Democratic Party employ to counter a resurgent Trump campaign? We explore these devel…

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Kamala Kamala Kamala 1:02:04

1M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

In this week's episode the Powell men discuss the historic world wind weekend that saw #JoeBiden upend the #2024Election by making #KamalaHarris the new #DemocraticNominee following weeks of the #Democrts calling for #Biden to step down. The new #Election24 features #TheProsecuterVSTheFelon . #Trump is in a new fight with #Harris. The fight is on .…

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Back to Back Wins - RFK Refugees Podcast 59:26

2M ago59:26

59:26

Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Jon break down a dramatic win for DC United over Minnesota United. They discuss the friendly against Celtic and possible roster rule changes impact on the future of the team. They also talk about the Spirit's win against Chivas in the weirdest summer tournament of all…

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Farm Price Sprouting To Greener Heights 24:09

1M ago24:09

24:09

Farm Price has significantly transformed its business model to focus on the wholesale and distribution of fresh vegetables. This strategic shift led to a successful listing on the ACE Market. We speak with Lawrence Tiong Lee Chian their Managing Director to discuss whether this price appreciation is justified and how the company plans to utilise th…

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UEM Sunrise, Plans In Place For Growth 23:46

1M ago23:46

23:46

Data centres and SEZ are the buzzwords for Johor which benefits UEM Sunrise which owns almost 7000 acres in that state. We speak to Sufian Abdullah, their CEO as to how they intend to monetise this opportunity whilst overcoming the challenges of competition whilst examining their transformation plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Invest Penang, Strategizing For Sustainable Long Term Growth 23:39

1M ago23:39

23:39

Penang, Malaysia's second smallest state punches above its weight when it comes to GDP contribution and FDI inflow but what is the next phase of growth for the Silicon Island of the East? Dato’ Loo Lee Lian, CEO of InvestPenang tells us their plans, how they overcome the challenges of talent shortage and manage the competition even from other state…

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Synergy House: Furniture E-Commerce Retailer Turned Enabler 24:42

2M ago24:42

24:42

Malaysia is the 12th largest furniture exporter in the world based on 2021 data, with a total export value of some RM13 billion ringgit in 2022. This is the landscape that Synergy House operates in, a pure-play e-commerce furniture design, development and distribution company that listed on the ACE Market in June last year. How have they put their …

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Thank you, Steve - RFK Refugees Podcast 1:04:59

2M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. In this episode of the RFK Refugees podcast, Ted and Jon discuss various topics including the coverage of international tournaments, DC United's recent win against Nashville SC, and Steve Birnbaum's retirement. They also speculate on the team's future formation and signings. …

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South Africa : Remembering Mandela Amid Crisis 33:49

2M ago33:49

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July 18th every year is celebrated as Nelson Mandela International Day honouring the first post-apartheid president of South Africa. Its High Commissioner to Malaysia, Dave Malcomson, discusses how the past 30 years of post-apartheid has led to the country accusing Israel of genocide for its actions in Gaza, balancing it out with its continued enga…

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Assasins Creed Ears Bleed 1:06:41

2M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

In this week's episode the Powell men discuss the #assassination attempt by a #shooter in #Butlerpa #Pennsylvania of #Republican #nominee #DonaldTrump . The #shooting happened at a #rally . It appears that the #SecretService had a bad day. The #shot #grazed Trump's #ear. Sadly two #Trumpsupporters were seriously #wounded and one was killed. The #FB…

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Can France Unite A Divided World? 32:50

2M ago32:50

32:50

French ambassador to Malaysia His Excellency Axel Cruau joins us in the studio for a wide-ranging conversation on the recently concluded French legislative elections, bilateral ties in Malaysia, geo-politics and how the upcoming Olympics will be more economically and environmentally sustainable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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IATA: Sustainable Aviation Part of Energy Transition 26:18

2M ago26:18

26:18

2024 is the year the global airline industry turned the page on the Covid-19 pandemic - traffic has returned to pre-pandemic levels and airlines are making profits once again. But the positive numbers belie the many headwinds that could still weigh down on future growth. How are airlines navigating these challenges? We discuss these themes with Mar…

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Democracy Reforms Out Of Pace With Political Realities 36:42

2M ago36:42

36:42

The shifting political landscape since 2018 has meant that the dynamics in Parliament have changed - to what extent are the present rules and conventions in keeping with this new reality? Do the current electoral laws allow for the maximum public participation? We discuss priority reforms for parliament and elections to strengthen Malaysian democra…

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