Best Penang Podcasts (2024)

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The Word Of God // Pr Daniel Lau // 22nd September 48:08

41m ago48:08

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Penang DAP: Charting A New (Younger) Way Forward 12:26

2d ago12:26

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The Penang DAP elections were held over the weekend and saw Human Resource Minister Steven Sim named its chairman, replacing Chow Kon Yeow, who did not contest. Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh was elected deputy chairman. Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser at the Pacific Research Centre, takes a look at the outcome of the vote and helps us make sense…

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147. ペナン島への一人旅。アートと文化が交差する街の魅力。Solo Trip to Penang Island: The Charm of a City Where Art and Cultures Intersect 32:01

18d ago32:01

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5週間（ごしゅうかん）のマレーシア滞在（たいざい）を終（お）えて日本（にほん）に帰（かえ）ってきました。今回は4週目（よんしゅうめ）に行（い）ったペナン島（とう）の旅行（りょこう）について話（はな）しています。ペナン島（とう）はアートと歴史（れきし）、多文化（たぶんか）が共生（きょうせい）する興味深（きょうみぶか）い街（まち）でした。一人（ひとり）で旅行（りょこう）をすると色々（いろいろ）な人（ひと）と出会（であ）い、仲良（なかよ）くなるのですが、そういう点（てん）でも面白（おもしろ）い経験（けいけん）でした。また今回（こんかい）利用（りよう）したマレーシア航空（こうくう）でのトラブルについても話（はな）しています。マレーシア滞在後半編（たいざいこうはんへん）、第一部（だいいちぶ）をお楽し（…

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China's Stimulus Package, Global Reactions 9:43

4h ago9:43

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Markets in China and Hong Kong rallied more than 4% following the People's Bank of China's announcement of plans to lower borrowing costs and allow banks to increase their lending. These measures are aimed at reviving the country's flagging economy. Tommy Xie, the head of OCBC's Greater China Research, shares his thoughts on whether or not these me…

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MyCC Cracks Down On Bid-Rigging In Procurement 10:31

5h ago10:31

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Bid-rigging remains a critical issue in Malaysia, leading to substantial financial losses and diminished public service quality. In response, the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) is set to amend the Competition Act 2010, implementing incentives for individuals who report these unethical practices to foster greater transparency. For a clearer …

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Asia Braces For EUDR Effects 11:05

5h ago11:05

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The European Commission has announced its newly appointed team of 26 commissioners, marking a shift in dynamics after a divisive parliamentary election. A key issue facing the Commission is the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), set to take effect at the end of the year, which has raised concerns among Malaysian stakeholders about potenti…

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Can Tax Incentives Bring Investors To Forest City? 10:47

6h ago10:47

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The Forest City Special Financial Zone (SFZ) in Johor was launched last Friday and is set to offer a range of investment incentives, including a reduced corporate income tax rate of between 0% and 5%, as well as a 0% tax rate for family wealth offices, which is a first in Malaysia. Are these tax breaks sufficient to accelerate investments in Forest…

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PTPTN: The Student Loans Repayment Conundrum 10:15

6h ago10:15

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The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) is set to take legal actions against 430,000 borrowers who still owe about RM6 billion in unpaid student loans. Some have been accused of being irresponsible but could they be suffering from the impact of stagnant wages and/or rising cost of living? Dr Amirul Rafiq Abu Rahim, a research associa…

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Chinese EV Makers: Still Powering Ahead 10:52

4h ago10:52

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Despite China’s New Energy Vehicle deliveries hitting a record in the first half of this year, major Chinese EV makers delivered mixed results in August, even with continued government incentives. Ray Kwok, Director of Research Department, CGS International Securities Hong Kong Limited, helps us understand the EV landscape in China along with the c…

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Sri Lanka: New President, New Way Forward 11:15

5h ago11:15

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Sri Lankans have elected Anura Kumara Dissanayake as their new president, following a second tally of preferential votes, the first time in the country's history. Dr Chulanee Attanayake, a researcher at Swinburne University of Technology, explains why this is significant as also for the first time, the president is not from a political dynasty. Plu…

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149. マレーシア最終週！Tioman島でのダイビング体験。クアラルンプールとは違う魅力的な村の暮らし Final Week in Malaysia! Diving Experience on Tioman Island. Life in a Charming Village, So Different from Kuala Lumpur. 33:18

4d ago33:18

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５週間（ごしゅうかん）のマレーシア滞在（たいざい）報告（ほうこく）の最後（さいご）の話（はなし）になります。５週目（ごしゅうめ）はティオマン島（とう）という小（ちい）さな島（しま）に渡（わた）り、ダイビングをしてきました。クアラルンプールの都会（とかい）に比（くら）べ、島（しま）の村（むら）の生活（せいかつ）はシンプルで人々（ひとびと）もフレンドリーで温（あたた）かく、とても静（しず）かで心地（ここち）よい場所（ばしょ）でした。素敵（すてき）な出会（であ）いもたくさんあり、5週間（ごしゅうかん）の中（なか）で最（もっと）も人（ひと）と触（ふ）れ合（あ）い、価値（かち）のあるいい経験（けいけん）をした1週間（いっしゅうかん）でした。また来年（らいねん）も絶対（ぜったい）に戻（もど）りたいと思（…

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A Look At The Thai Economy 9:33

7h ago9:33

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Recently, Thailand’s cabinet approved a cash handout plan totaling almost THB146 billion , or USD4.4 billion. The baht is also seeing its biggest rally since 1998. Poon Panichpibool, Markets Strategist at Krung Thai Bank helps put these developments into perspective and what it might mean for Thailand's economy with a new prime minister now in plac…

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What Is Driving Political Violence In The US 10:50

4h ago10:50

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With under 2 months before Americans vote for the next president of the United States, campaigning has already been marred by two assassination attempts on the Republican candidate, Donald Trump. John Zogby, the founder of political survey companies John Zogby Strategies, shares his views on how heated campaigning has become as a result of rhetoric…

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Address The Brain Drain Problem Now 10:39

6h ago10:39

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The recent operational challenges faced by Malaysia Airlines in recent weeks have highlighted the talent retention issue in the country. This is amid reports that more than 60 of the local carrier's engineers had left for better-paying jobs in Singapore. Nic Chambers, Managing Director of recruitment agency Michael Page Malaysia helps put into cont…

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Fed Surprises With 50bps Rate Cut 11:12

7h ago11:12

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The US Federal Reserve has kicked off a historic easing cycle with a 50 basis point cut in its benchmark interest rate. What does this mean for the outlook of the US economy and how will this factor into the subsequent trajectory of Fed monetary policy as we head into the final quarter of the year? Olu Sonola, Head of US Economic Research at Fitch …

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Crossing The Rubicon - Path of No Return 37:41

8d ago37:41

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Send us a text After crossing the Rubicon, Caesar plunged Rome into chaos, setting the stage for one of history's most dramatic power struggles. With his legions at his back, he marched swiftly towards Rome, sending shock waves through the Senate and striking fear into the heart of his rival, Pompey. As panic spread, Pompey and the senators fled th…

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Politics & Development Funds For The Rakyat 10:37

1d ago10:37

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Perikatan Nasional has rejected the MOU offered by the Madani government to resolve the issue of equal constituency development funds for the opposition. PN claims the MOU could threaten the rights of Malays and Bumiputeras, clash with cultural values, and limit MPs' freedom of speech. Independent political analyst, Adib Zalkapli, shares his insigh…

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Climate Disasters The New Normal In SEA 11:17

1d ago11:17

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As climate change wreaks havoc on weather patterns in Southeast Asia, how has this affected perceptions of climate change action amongst its diverse population? We discuss the findings of the 2024 Southeast Asia Climate Outlook with Sharon Seah of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com…

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Work: A Holy Calling // Charlotte Wai // 15th Sept 31:29

10h ago31:29

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Sri Lankans Go To The Polls 10:27

5h ago10:27

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Sri Lanka will hold its presidential election this Saturday, September 21st, following the country's 2022 economic collapse which saw the president at the time having to flee amid mass protests. Faraz Shauketaly, an independent broadcaster and investigative journalist talks to us about the sentiments going into election day as 17 million eligible v…

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Halal Certification: The Way Forward 8:59

5h ago8:59

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The news that JAKIM is considering making halal certification mandatory for restaurants and food establishments that do not serve pork or alcohol, has sparked debate highlighting the complexity and importance of this move. Prof Dr Abdul Malik Musharat, Chairman of Global Halal Malaysia Traders and Consumer Association shares his insights on this is…

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Where Is The CPO Price Heading? 9:14

5h ago9:14

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The price of crude palm oil is currently hovering above the RM3,800 level as Malaysia’s August palm oil stockpile rose to a six-month high since February, driven by seasonally higher production and lower exports. Alvin Tai, an analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, shares his views on the direction of the commodity amid the strengthening of the ringgit…

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148. マレーシアでの成長ストーリー。一人暮らし体験談と語学学校での友達作り。Growth Story in Malaysia: Living Alone and Making Friends at Language School. 31:54

11d ago31:54

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私(わたし)がペナン島(とう)に行(い)っている間(あいだ)、一人(ひとり)でクアラルンプールで生活(せいかつ)していたとらくんの話(はなし)をしてもらいました。一人(ひとり)きりでアパートに住(す)み、語学学校(ごがくがっこう)に通(かよ)っていましたが、実際(じっさい)どんな生活(せいかつ)を送(おく)っていたのでしょうか。アパートのシャワーやトイレ問題(もんだい)の解決方法(かいけつほうほう)、語学学校(ごがくがっこう)でのアクティビティを通(とお)じた友達(ともだち)作(づく)り、カラオケ、ボーリング体験(たいけん)などなど、高校生(こうこうせい)が海外(かいがい)で一人(ひとり)で生活(せいかつ)した一週間(いっしゅうかん)について詳(くわ)しく語(かた)ってもらいました。 Tor…

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Crossing of the Rubicon - The Die is Cast 34:33

5h ago34:33

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Send us a text The year is 49 BC, and Rome teeters on the edge of chaos. Julius Caesar, a brilliant general with legions of fiercely loyal soldiers, stands on the banks of the Rubicon River—a shallow stream marking the point of no return. Behind him lies the safety of his command in Gaul; ahead, the looming threat of civil war. The Senate has order…

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Is Malaysia Ready For Self-Driving Vehicles? 12:50

7h ago12:50

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The government is developing new regulations to support the integration of autonomous vehicles (AVs) into public transport. What can Malaysia learn from the experience of other countries in integrating this technology in transport systems? We get insights from economist Dr. Walter Theseira about the potential of AVs to transform the transport lands…

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Penang DAP Elections Belie Party Dynamics 8:56

8h ago8:56

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DAP will hold state elections on 22 September, with incumbent Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stating that he will not defend his post as state party chair. What does that say about the internal dynamics of DAP? We discuss this with political analyst Dr. Azmi Hassan. Image Credit: shutterstock.com

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US Election Impact On Markets And Economy 10:15

5d ago10:15

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After the US debate, it appeared that Kamala Harris had the upper hand. But what were the economic policies of both candidates? Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC weighs in and also tells how volatile markets will be until polling day on November 5th. Image Credit: shutterstock.com…

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Different Pollution Facets Disrupting Water Faucets 9:57

6d ago9:57

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Water pollution is a continuous issue in our country. Most recently, residents in Selangor experienced unscheduled water cuts caused by water contamination and a new case of illegal waste dumping is also causing odour pollution in Johor. We speak to Dr Zaki Zainudin, Water Quality and Water Quality Modeling Specialist about the legal framework on w…

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Improving The Trust In Trustee Legislation 11:20

11d ago11:20

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The government recently agreed to amend both the Trustee Act and the Trustee (Incorporation) Act to prevent the misappropriation of funds by established trustees for purposes such as religious, social, and welfare activities. Given past cases of public fund misuse, including in the Aman Palestin scandal, are these legal reforms the way forward for …

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Singapore's Innovative Platform Workers Bill 10:29

1d ago10:29

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This new law offers better protection for platform workers like private hire drivers and freelance delivery workers, by creating a new legal category between employees and the self-employed. Dr. Walter Theseira, Associate Professor of Economics, Singapore University of Social Sciences explains the details of this bill and how it impacts the future …

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Teacher Support Needed For Better 3R Skills Interventions 9:35

6d ago9:35

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The Ministry of Education has identified 28% of Year 1 pupils are lagging in 3R skills i.e. reading, writing and arithmetic, and require additional support. What kind of interventions would work best to shore up the basic skills needed by primary students? Shahnaz Al-Sadat of LeapEd gives us her insights. Image Credit: shutterstock.com…

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Malaysia's Property Sector In A Sweet Spot 10:46

15d ago10:46

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According to the government’s National Property Information Centre (NAPIC), there was the highest property sales growth since 2019 during the first half of 2024, increasing by 23.8% year-on-year to approximately RM105.7 billion. Chan Ai Cheng, Immediate Past-President of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents tells us if this positive momentum ca…

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Preview Harris Vs Trump Showdown 10:28

2d ago10:28

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Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic party and Republican contender former President Donald Trump face off in a historic presidential debate for the first and likely only time in this election campaign. We discuss expectations for the debate with Bryan DeAngelis of Penta Group. Image Credit: shutterstock.com…

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Becoming Like Jesus // Pr Daniel Lau // 8th Sept 50:18

8d ago50:18

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Solutions For Stateless In Sabah? 12:10

3d ago12:10

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The issue of statelessness and undocumented residents in Sabah is particularly acute and complex. Last week, the Sabah state government announced that it will set up an inter-agency special committee and a task force to address these issues. What are the key challenges that need to be addressed? Suriani Kempe of Family Frontiers weighs in. Image Cr…

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Liberalisation Of China's Manufacturing Sector 10:18

3d ago10:18

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China is removing the last remaining barriers to foreign investment in manufacturing and healthcare, starting November 1st. Tommy Xie, Head, Greater China Research, OCBC Bank tells us the rationale for this and if it will attract FDI. We also look at the recent economic data to determine if there is risk of serious deflation in the world's second l…

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U-Turn On DNS Redirection Policy After Public Outcry 10:33

4d ago10:33

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Last week, news emerged that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) directed all Internet service providers to implement public DNS (Domain Name System) redirection for businesses, enterprises, and government agencies by September 30. Although Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil defended the decision, he has asked MCMC to pu…

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HK Property Prices Taking A Tumble 10:03

17d ago10:03

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Hong Kong, which houses some of the most expensive properties in the world, is currently experiencing a crisis, with owners being forced to slash prices. The downturn in the city has persisted for around five years. Patrick Wong, Head of Bloomberg Intelligence Hong Kong & Senior Analyst - Asia Pacific Real Estate tells us if we can expect any gover…

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Verses of Resilience - 8 Inspirational Masterpieces 31:39

19d ago31:39

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Send us a text Keith has a cold this week (cue the sad violins) and couldn’t finish the research for the podcast he really wanted to do. So instead, he's decided to take us on a thrilling poetic ride—because why not, right? Join us as he dives into eight of the most powerful and timeless poems ever written. We’re talking about the defiant resilienc…

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Rethinking The Reliability Of SOCSO 10:57

7d ago10:57

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Fraud in the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) has led to the government implementing a comprehensive overhaul of the claims system. They are also rolling out a nationwide operation to identify and address additional fraudulent activities. Lim Zi-Han, Partner, Donovan & Ho shares his insights on the strategies and reforms required to tackle thes…

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Fasten Seatbelts For Tech Volatility 10:26

7d ago10:26

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Shares around the world fell on Wednesday, pummelled by a drop in tech stocks following a record sell-off of Wall Street darling Nvidia. Analysts cited a confluence of factors behind the rout, which also impacted Asian and European tech stocks. Is this recent sell-off merely a temporary market correction, or has the Magnificent Seven reached its pe…

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Malaysia-Russia Relations : The Situation 11:21

8d ago11:21

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Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Anwar Ibrahim has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok, Russia, on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum where the Malaysian leader is the main attraction. Julia Roknifard, an independent expert on international relations talks to us about the significance of this meeting with Moscow continuing to …

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Streaming Wars Over, But Profitability Pressure Mounts 8:44

8d ago8:44

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Last week, Indian regulators cleared the way for an $8.5 billion US dollar merger of Disney and Reliance, creating India’s biggest entertainment player to compete with Sony, Netflix and Amazon. How does this benefit Disney, and what are the trends shaping the broader entertainment streaming sector? We get analysis from Geetha Ranganathan of Bloombe…

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Child Online Safety: A Crisis To Address NOW 12:29

14d ago12:29

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Amid reports from the Malaysian Communications & Multimedia Commission having received almost 6,600 cases of cyberbullying involving youths, a 20-fold increase from three years ago, action needs to be taken immediately to address this. Datin PH Wong, Executive Director of Childline Foundation shares some insights into this worrying trend as social …

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Post-Election Impasse In Venezuela 10:59

22d ago10:59

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Venezuela remains at a political impasse more than a month after Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner in the presidential elections. This outcome is disputed by the opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez and sparked on-going mass street demonstrations. We get updates on the situation in Venezuela with Dr. Raul Sanchez-Urribarri of La Trobe Univers…

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Heirs Of God // Rev Cornelio Perez // 1st Sept 1:08:56

11d ago1:08:56

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The Affordable Housing Balancing Act 9:12

10d ago9:12

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Putrajaya has pledged to prioritise affordable housing projects amid concerns from some residents groups that this could result in excessive development, leading to traffic congestion. Teresa Kok, the MP for Seputeh, shares her views from her constituents' perspectives. Image Credit: shutterstock.com…

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China Needs Structural Reform Over Short-Term Stimulus 9:43

10d ago9:43

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China’s economy is increasingly looking less likely to reach its 5% GDP growth target - what does this mean for equities? Brock Silvers of Kaiyuan Capital weighs in on whether there are silver linings amid the economic uncertainties. Image Credit: shutterstock.com

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MAG Faces The Perfect Storm 9:21

11d ago9:21

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Malaysia Aviation Group has temporarily reduced its flights and routes until December this year to implement corrective measures after a series of delays and flight cancellations caused the ire of many passengers. Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst and Consultant of Sobie Aviation explains why this has happened to MAG and what they need to do to re…

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APHM: Malaysian Private Healthcare Still Cheapest In Region 10:56

11d ago10:56

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A recent report by the healthcare news portal CodeBlue on medical inflation featuring comments from the Chief Executive of the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has sparked debate on regulatory reform for private healthcare pricing. We get industry perspectives from Datuk Dr. Kuljit Singh of the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia…

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