KUALA LUMPUR: In this latest episode of Beyond the Headlines, the team explores the controversy surrounding FashionValet and the RM43 million in investment losses recorded by Khazanah Nasional and Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) following the e-commerce platform's sale to NXBT Partners.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has since launched an investigation into investor governance and the handling of public funds in this case.
Host Hazween Hassan sits down with Trident Analytics chief analyst Peter Lim to unpack the complexities behind this financial setback and examine the scale of Khazanah and PNB's losses relative to their overall portfolios.
The episode also tackles how sovereign wealth funds approach investments and how their strategies differ from private firms.
In the second segment, the show reviews the recent US presidential election, where Donald Trump claimed his second and final term after defeating Kamala Harris on Nov 5.
Known for his divisive image, Trump's win—hailed as a "convincing victory" by The New York Times—has stirred strong reactions, with both celebration and criticism marking his comeback.
Catch the full discussion on the New Straits Times' Youtube channel, @NSTOnline.