With Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's majority in the Dewan Rakyat in doubt and a flood of no-confidence motions, all eyes are now set on the upcoming parliamentary session beginning November 2nd. Will these motions see the light of day on the parliament floor or be buried under government business? We also get into the importance of Budget 2021 as a motion of confidence in the prime minister.



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With Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's majority in the Dewan Rakyat in doubt and a flood of no-confidence motions, all eyes are now set on the upcoming parliamentary session beginning November 2nd. Will these motions see the light of day on the parliament floor or be buried under government business? We also get into the importance of Budget 2021 as a motion of confidence in the prime minister.

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Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

Opinion and analysis of today&rsquo;s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

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Budget 2021: A No-Confidence Motion?

The WHO has declared the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global public health emergency, with hundreds of suspected cases linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain. As concerns grow over limited vaccine options and the speed of transmission, what does this outbreak reveal about global preparedness, and how vulnerable are countries like Malaysia to future imported cases?



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The WHO has declared the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global public health emergency, with hundreds of suspected cases linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain. As concerns grow over limited vaccine options and the speed of transmission, what does this outbreak reveal about global preparedness, and how vulnerable are countries like Malaysia to future imported cases?Image Credit: Shutterstock

Can the World Contain the Latest Ebola Outbreak?

The government’s latest move to open limited public university pathways for UEC graduates has reignited one of Malaysia’s longest-running education debates. While supporters see it as a step towards greater inclusivity, critics argue the policy remains restrictive and politically cautious, raising questions over whether this marks meaningful progress or another temporary compromise in the unresolved issue of UEC recognition.



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The government’s latest move to open limited public university pathways for UEC graduates has reignited one of Malaysia’s longest-running education debates. While supporters see it as a step towards greater inclusivity, critics argue the policy remains restrictive and politically cautious, raising questions over whether this marks meaningful progress or another temporary compromise in the unresolved issue of UEC recognition.Image Credit: Shutterstock

Is Malaysia Finally Moving on UEC Recognition?

The Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia have proposed allowing retail investors to participate in the LEAP Market, along with other measures to make listing more attractive for SMEs and mid-tier companies. Will these moves revitalize the LEAP Market while maintaining adequate investor protection? We discuss this with Ng Zhu Hann of Tradeview Capital.



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The Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia have proposed allowing retail investors to participate in the LEAP Market, along with other measures to make listing more attractive for SMEs and mid-tier companies. Will these moves revitalize the LEAP Market while maintaining adequate investor protection? We discuss this with Ng Zhu Hann of Tradeview Capital.Image Credit: Shutterstock

Budget 2021: A No-Confidence Motion?

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