The Morning Run team discuss the economic inequality that is hindering Malaysia’s high-income aspirations. 

5:40 - According to sources quoted by the Edge, a large foreign-owned insurance company has proposed to contribute up to RM 2.5 billion to set up a medical scheme for the poor. This is in exchange for an exemption from having to sell a 30% stake to local investors as per Bank Negara’s requirement. 

8:38 - Starbiz quoting sources say the board of Bursa Malaysia is looking for an experienced, credible candidate to fill Bursa Malaysia’s CEO position. The contract of the current CEO of Bursa - Datuk Seri Tajuddin Atan - will expire by end-March next year.

The Morning Run team discuss the economic inequality that is hindering Malaysia&rsquo;s high-income aspirations. <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('340')">5:40</a> - According to sources quoted by the Edge, a large foreign-owned insurance company has proposed to contribute up to RM 2.5 billion to set up a medical scheme for the poor. This is in exchange for an exemption from having to sell a 30% stake to local investors as per Bank Negara&rsquo;s requirement. <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('518')">8:38</a> - Starbiz quoting sources say the board of Bursa Malaysia is looking for an experienced, credible candidate to fill Bursa Malaysia&rsquo;s CEO position. The contract of the current CEO of Bursa - Datuk Seri Tajuddin Atan - will expire by end-March next year.

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