Lavanya Venkateswaran, Senior ASEAN Economist, OCBC discusses how Malaysia's Budget 2025 is a noble attempt at balancing economic priorities with political realities. She notes that the government remained committed to fiscal consolidation while boosting economic competitiveness and raising the standard of living; promises that were a part of its pre-budget statement.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Lavanya Venkateswaran, Senior ASEAN Economist, OCBC discusses how Malaysia's Budget 2025 is a noble attempt at balancing economic priorities with political realities. She notes that the government remained committed to fiscal consolidation while boosting economic competitiveness and raising the standard of living; promises that were a part of its pre-budget statement.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am)

Bigger Pic: How much will Malaysia's Budget 2025 boost the economy?

Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development, CMC Markets Singapore discusses what investors are watching out for this week. She outlines the various market implications of the US election results.

Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development, CMC Markets Singapore discusses what investors are watching out for this week. She outlines the various market implications of the US election results.

Bigger Pic: US elections, rate decisions, earnings

Every time a new media platform comes along, politicians work to master it. 

In a bid to win over younger voters, both US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have made a series of unorthodox campaign stops in the final stretch of the 2024 White House race: podcasts.

So, how impactful are podcasts compared with other forms of communication? And do these newer modes of media allow voters to peel the external layers off politicians to better understand them as a person?

On this episode of Morning Shot, Lea Redfern, Lecturer, Discipline of Media and Communications, University of Sydney and Andy Whitehouse, Senior Partner & Managing Partner at Penta Group, and Assistant Professor teaching political communications at Columbia University share their perspectives.

Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors & Getty Images / Designed by Yeo Kai Ting

Every time a new media platform comes along, politicians work to master it. 
In a bid to win over younger voters, both US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have made a series of unorthodox campaign stops in the final stretch of the 2024 White House race: podcasts.
So, how impactful are podcasts compared with other forms of communication? And do these newer modes of media allow voters to peel the external layers off politicians to better understand them as a person?
On this episode of Morning Shot, Lea Redfern, Lecturer, Discipline of Media and Communications, University of Sydney and Andy Whitehouse, Senior Partner &amp; Managing Partner at Penta Group, and Assistant Professor teaching political communications at Columbia University share their perspectives.
Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) Photo credits: pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors &amp; Getty Images / Designed by Yeo Kai Ting

Morning Shot: US Election Special - The 'Secret Life' of Podcasting & Media Engagement

As we welcome election week in the US, you may have noticed some symbols at the rallies and in the videos that pop up on social media. 

Both U.S. political parties have an animal symbol: A donkey for Democrats, and an elephant for Republicans. These animals are so much more than campaign symbols—they’re part of American history.

Audrey and Ryan dive into the fascinating backstory of these iconic mascots.



Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang

Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek 

Photo credits: CNN

Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

As we welcome election week in the US, you may have noticed some symbols at the rallies and in the videos that pop up on social media. 
Both U.S. political parties have an animal symbol: A donkey for Democrats, and an elephant for Republicans. These animals are so much more than campaign symbols—they’re part of American history.
Audrey and Ryan dive into the fascinating backstory of these iconic mascots.
 
Presented by Audrey Siek &amp; Ryan Huang
Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek 
Photo credits: CNN
Music credits: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Bigger Pic: How much will Malaysia's Budget 2025 boost the economy?

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