Why is Parti Warisan Sabah disassociating itself from the Pakatan Harapan Plus coalition? The Morning Run speaks with Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal, Warisan's President, to find out. We asked him about potential partnerships with Syed Saddiq and MUDA, Warisan's relationship with PH, and whether he want to be Prime Minister.

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Why is Parti Warisan Sabah disassociating itself from the Pakatan Harapan Plus coalition? The Morning Run speaks with Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal, Warisan's President, to find out. We asked him about potential partnerships with Syed Saddiq and MUDA, Warisan's relationship with PH, and whether he want to be Prime Minister. Image credit:&nbsp;Dolly MJ _ Shutterstock

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Shafie Apdal: Time to Go Beyond Mahathir and Anwar

The Straits Times Index hit an all-time high in August and is up 23 per cent year-to-date. But the second-quarter earnings season showed the market's engine has changed — the old story of domestic consumption and property has given way to wealth, regionalisation and AI-linked infrastructure. Financial services posted resilient earnings and still saw the biggest outflow of any sector, at $1.42 billion. We speak to Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the Singapore Stock Exchange, on what's driving the rally and whether 17.5 times earnings is still worth paying.


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The Straits Times Index hit an all-time high in August and is up 23 per cent year-to-date. But the second-quarter earnings season showed the market's engine has changed — the old story of domestic consumption and property has given way to wealth, regionalisation and AI-linked infrastructure. Financial services posted resilient earnings and still saw the biggest outflow of any sector, at $1.42 billion. We speak to Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the Singapore Stock Exchange, on what's driving the rally and whether 17.5 times earnings is still worth paying. Image Credit: Shutterstock

The Straits Times Index Hit All Time High, New Growth Drivers Ahead

Malaysia's Cross-Border Insolvency Act 2026 came into force on 28 August, giving the country a dedicated framework for insolvency cases where the debtor, the assets and the creditors sit in different jurisdictions. It's based on a UN model law adopted internationally more than two decades ago — so the obvious question is what took so long. The government says it strengthens legal certainty, protects creditors and supports business rescue rather than liquidation. We speak to Dato' Seri Azalina Othman Said, Minister of Law & Institutional Reform, on what changes for businesses and whether this makes Malaysia a credible regional restructuring hub.



*Image taken at BFM Studio on 6 July 2026.

Malaysia's Cross-Border Insolvency Act 2026 came into force on 28 August, giving the country a dedicated framework for insolvency cases where the debtor, the assets and the creditors sit in different jurisdictions. It's based on a UN model law adopted internationally more than two decades ago — so the obvious question is what took so long. The government says it strengthens legal certainty, protects creditors and supports business rescue rather than liquidation. We speak to Dato' Seri Azalina Othman Said, Minister of Law &amp; Institutional Reform, on what changes for businesses and whether this makes Malaysia a credible regional restructuring hub.*Image taken at BFM Studio on 6 July 2026.

Malaysia Finally Has A Cross-Border Insolvency Law

The Election Commission has unveiled its proposed boundary maps for Sarawak, following the State Assembly’s decision to expand from 82 to 99 constituencies. While officially aimed at improving voter representation, redelineation exercises often spark debates over gerrymandering, malapportionment, and political advantage.

Dr. Wong Chin Huat, Political Scientist at Sunway University and co-founder of Project SAMA, joins BFM’s Morning Brief to share his analysis of how these new boundary proposals reshape power dynamics and what voters should scrutinise before the objection window closes.

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The Election Commission has unveiled its proposed boundary maps for Sarawak, following the State Assembly’s decision to expand from 82 to 99 constituencies. While officially aimed at improving voter representation, redelineation exercises often spark debates over gerrymandering, malapportionment, and political advantage.Dr. Wong Chin Huat, Political Scientist at Sunway University and co-founder of Project SAMA, joins BFM’s Morning Brief to share his analysis of how these new boundary proposals reshape power dynamics and what voters should scrutinise before the objection window closes. Image Credit: Shutterstock

Shafie Apdal: Time to Go Beyond Mahathir and Anwar

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