The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry, along with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), has been supervising nearly 18 billion ringgit of investments from Chinese companies into Malaysia. Although China has been Malaysia’s largest trading partner since 2009, the cumulative amount of Chinese investments still lags behind those from the US, Japan, and even Singapore. Joining us to unpack China’s capital injections into Malaysia is Dr. Cassey Lee, Senior Fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute

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The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry, along with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), has been supervising nearly 18 billion ringgit of investments from Chinese companies into Malaysia. Although China has been Malaysia’s largest trading partner since 2009, the cumulative amount of Chinese investments still lags behind those from the US, Japan, and even Singapore. Joining us to unpack China’s capital injections into Malaysia is Dr. Cassey Lee, Senior Fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

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Unpacking China's Record Investments In Malaysia

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

Unpacking China's Record Investments In Malaysia

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