On Oil - Which Law Trumps Which?

Petronas is facing a lawsuit from the Sarawak state government, over the non-payment of a 5% sales tax on petroleum products. But who is in the right? To make some sense of the complex situation as it stands, we speak to Lim Wei Jiet, Constitutional Lawyer, about his take on the issue.

The Brexit Elections

Aoife O’Donoghue, Professor of International Law and Global Governance at Durham University tells us that the key issues for the UK elections is Brexit and the sacred National Health System (NHS). Both of which are issues that have deep rooted problems that cannot be resolved easily.

OSA: Do We Still Need It?

The Morning Run breaks down the Official Secrets Act 1972 and gets into the different aspects of the issue of transparency and national security. This comes on the back of Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong confirming that the government will repeal the OSA and replace…

The Year Is Ending, Have You Maximised Your Tax Reliefs?

In light of the fact that we’re entering the last month of the year, Roshan speaks to tax consultant Thannee about how best to prepare for your next tax filing, especially when it comes to maximising tax relief to pay the right amount of taxes. They also talk about how to deal and prepare for an…

Malaysians will Spend More Despite Recession Fears

According to the Conference Board Global Consumer Confidence Survey in collaboration with Nielsen,  three quarters of Malaysians believe we are in a recession. The same respondents are however confident about their personal finances, will spend more and have a positive view on job prospects. Anil A…

Malaysians will Spend More Despite Recession Fears

According to the Conference Board Global Consumer Confidence Survey in collaboration with Nielsen,  three quarters of Malaysians believe we are in a recession. The same respondents are however confident about their personal finances, will spend more and have a positive view on job prospects. Anil A…

Being Pragmatic about the US-China Trade War

Despite the passing of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act in US, trade talks between China and US are still progressing with indications that a phase 1 of a deal will be signed before December 15 when 15% tariffs on USD160billion of Chinese imports kick in. This is especially since both c…

Being Pragmatic about the US-China Trade War

Despite the passing of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act in US, trade talks between China and US are still progressing with indications that a phase 1 of a deal will be signed before December 15 when 15% tariffs on USD160billion of Chinese imports kick in. This is especially since both c…

ASEAN/Malaysia to Benefit from K-Economy Pivot

Tun Dr Mahathir visits South Korea to meet up with President Moon Jae-in following his unveiling of the New Southern Policy which promises a new era of Korean-Asean relationship. It will undoubtedly be a win-win since South Korea can diversify its economy while allowing Malaysia to enjoy the spoils…

ASEAN/Malaysia to Benefit from K-Economy Pivot

Tun Dr Mahathir visits South Korea to meet up with President Moon Jae-in following his unveiling of the New Southern Policy which promises a new era of Korean-Asean relationship. It will undoubtedly be a win-win since South Korea can diversify its economy while allowing Malaysia to enjoy the spoils…