Some analysts posited that rising commodity prices linked to the Russia-Ukraine war may benefit commodity-linked markets in Southeast Asia like that of Malaysia's. But with the FBMKLCI still up about 2.5% since the start of the year, why have equities north of the causeway been a bit sluggish? Alexander Chia, Regional Head of Equity Research at RHB, joined us from Kuala Lumpur on Across the ASEAN to talk about valuations, inflation, and his outlook on palm oil and the rubber glove sector.

Some analysts posited that rising commodity prices linked to the Russia-Ukraine war may benefit commodity-linked markets in Southeast Asia like that of Malaysia's. But with the FBMKLCI still up about 2.5% since the start of the year, why have equities north of the causeway been a bit sluggish? Alexander Chia, Regional Head of Equity Research at RHB, joined us from Kuala Lumpur on Across the ASEAN to talk about valuations, inflation, and his outlook on palm oil and the rubber glove sector.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.