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PAC Findings On The LCS Project
August 08, 2022 23:45 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBWong Kah Woh, Chairman, PAC and Member of Parliament for Ipoh Timor unpacks the recent revelations from the Public Accounts Committee report on the littoral combat ship (LCS) project as not a single ship has been completed despite RM 6 billion being spent
Singapore, Room Uncertain Future To One Of Prosperity In 57 years.
August 08, 2022 23:30 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBAs Singapore celebrates National day, we take a look at the reasons for its success and also its future challenges with Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal adviser at Pacific Research Center. We also ask if PM designate, Lawrence Wong will bring a change to this city state in terms of leadership style.
GE15: United Opposition Required To Defeat UMNO
August 08, 2022 23:15 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBIs GE15 for BN to lose? Or will we see another seismic shift in our political paradigm? Dr Azmi Hassan, Senior Research Fellow, Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research helps us answer these questions as this watershed election looms
Very Cold Winter For Europe's Economy
August 08, 2022 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBThe US economy may be in a technical recession with two quarters of a negative GDP growth and an inverted yield curve. However is the economic situation in Europe far worse with a brewing energy crisis. Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us.
What Is Happening To Instagram?
August 08, 2022 22:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBWe get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives. 2:32 - What Is Happening To Instagram? 9:13 - Doing the bare minimum at work 14:41 - International Headlines 20:00 - Local Headlines
Wavelength Ep300 - Sylvia Wong
August 08, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBWith our eyes set on unearthing the freshest flavors from unexpected places, we widen our scope with hand-picked musical gems from all across Asia. This week, we hear from jazz pianist Sylvia Wong to learn more about her debut EP "Rediscovery" by the Sylvia Wong Trio Project. -- The Steve McQueens - Blue Spicy Pumpkin Casiopea - Time Limit David Gomes - Kiyoshi’s Love Pohon Sidra - Stratagem Sylvia Wong - Water to a Tree Sylvia Wong Interview Part 1 Sylvia Wong - First Time for ...
Personifying Southeast Asia In Video Games
August 08, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBPersona Theory Games aims to champion Southeast Asian narratives in the form of engaging, story-driven games. Ahead of the impending release of their upcoming game, Kabaret, we speak to the team to find out what it’s like to be in the industry without any formal background in video game development and what it’s like to make games that are more focused on storytelling. Image Source: Persona Theory Games
REVIEW: Haaland & Nunez On The Mark
August 08, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBGame week one, done and dusted! New boys, Erling Haaland & Darwin Nunez open their EPL account, while toothless Red Devils goes down to Graham Potter's inspired Brighton. Elsewhere, Liverpool held by a Mitrovic brace at Craven Cottage, Jorginho's penalty gifts Tuchel's Chelsea three points, Arsenal starting the season in style - winning away against London rivals Crystal Palace. Also, what's happening in Malaysian football this week? Spoiler alert: A lot. All that and more on the brand-new...
Everyone’s A Critic - ILHAM Art Show 2022
August 08, 2022 11:30 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBThe ILHAM Art Show 2022 is ILHAM Gallery's first open call exhibition, featuring the works of 31 artists based in Malaysia. Conceived and largely put together during the various lockdowns, the show offers a unique snapshot of the diversity of artistic approaches in the country. We review the exhibition. Image Source: Chang Yoong Chia/Ilham Gallery
6 Billion Ringgit Lost At Sea with LCS Vessels?
August 08, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBA project involving six littoral combat ships have been under fire recently, after the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee submitted its findings on the procurement to Parliament, where it was revealed that not a single ship had been completed although the government had already paid the RM6 billion. We discuss the controversy surrounding this project, and the impact it has on the nation. hain.tarmann, shutterstock
Of Meta, Troll Farms, And Possibly The PDRM?
August 08, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBMeta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has identified and removed about 600 Malaysian accounts across all its social media platforms, believed to be part of a troll farm. We first look at the kind of influence these fake accounts have on the public, and why that needs to be highlighted. Then, we discuss what should be done about this. Image Source: mundissima, shutterstock
Today On Twitter: Can You Actually BeReal On Social Media?
August 08, 2022 09:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBBeReal, a new photo-sharing platform hailed as the anti-Instagram app, is rising up the social media ladder. We get into how this app works and what people have been saying about it. Image source: Tada Images, Shutterstock
Equal Citizenship: Only Parliament Can Rewrite Constitution
August 08, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThe Court of Appeal has overturned the landmark High Court ruling that would have allowed children born overseas to Malaysian mothers to be entitled to Malaysian citizenship. We discuss what led to this, responses from people and what the next steps are. Image source: CC7, shutterstock
In It For The Long Haul: Working With Long Covid
August 04, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBAre our workplaces ready to deal with long Covid? We discuss how employers and teammates can have more empathy at work for people who have long Covid. Then - how does it affect one’s mental health, and how does that in turn, affect work? Image Source: CDC, Pexels
Today On Twitter: Mahsuri's Curse Is Broken!
August 04, 2022 09:30 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBMahsuri has returned! Or at least, her 7th generation descendant. Naturally, both her and Langkawi are trending on Twitter, and we get into it.
Popek Popek Parlimen: Who Ya Gonna Call? Scam Busters!
August 04, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBIn today's Dewan Rakyat roundup, we look at efforts to restore Tasik Chini, the need to declare a climate emergency, the various ways in which scammers are levelling up their scamming ways and what the government is doing to get ahead of it all. Image Source : Anna Tarazevich, pexels
打破主流迷思 债券投资并非无往不利
August 04, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB经典的股票及债券6/4策略深植散户心中，这是投资组合多元化理念下的传统配置方式。 想进行分散投资的话，该如何巧妙运用债券投资来降低组合中的风险？我国债券对外资而言，究竟有什么流动性？嘉宾又如何看待接下来流动性上的提升呢？ 赶紧点击收听完整访谈！
How To Support Someone With An Eating Disorder
August 04, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBEating disorders should never be taken lightly, as it can have serious consequences on the individual’s physical and mental health. But in a world where people - young and old - are often told or shown that they should look a certain way, are we seeing an increase in eating disorders? And if your loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, what can you do to support them? We speak to Dr Chua Sook Ning, founder and clinical psychologist at RELATE Malaysia, and Kym Piekunka, a lived expe...
Road to GE #1 - Vote Where You Live or In Your Hometown?
August 04, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBRoad to GE is a show that explores your power in deciding who serves you in government. On our first episode, we discuss the whole idea of going back to your hometown to vote for elections. Every time there’s an election in Malaysia, there’s talk of needing to take a couple of days off from work, traffic jams and increase in prices of flight tickets, as people rush to make it back to their hometowns to vote. This is something very normal here, something we’re all accustomed to. But what i...
Why Are We Portraying Refugees as a Security Threat?
August 04, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBRefugees in Malaysia are only recognised as such through their UNHCR cards, as Malaysia’s law does not make any distinctions between refugees and undocumented migrants. However, the Malaysian government recently introduced the Tracking Refugees Information System - also known as TRIS - for all UNHCR card holders, to identify their whereabouts in the country. This move has raised concerns among refugee rights groups and activists about its necessity and implementation. We speak to Tham Hui Y...
近期环球极端气候事件 应再度拉响全人类警报
August 04, 2022 05:32 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB从欧亚大陆到美洲地带，极端气候事件近来频繁发生。除了欧洲多地气温飙破新高，更因此备受热浪、林火、制水等炙热问题所苦。而气候的另一个极端，是由突发强降雨所引发的洪涝水患。上至国际多边气候组织；下至国家政府有关单位，近年来不止一度发出气候变迁的警讯——作为地球公民经历愈发有感的恶劣天气，真的是时候更加重视全球气候危机。 本期节目，Yoga 林俞伽＆张康祺为你大略汇整近两个月内，世界各地发生的恶劣气候事件，并告诉你：气候变迁的代价与连环效应几乎是肉眼可见的。
近期全球极端气候事件 应再度拉响全人类警报
August 04, 2022 05:32 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB从欧亚大陆到美洲地带，极端气候事件近来频繁发生。除了欧洲多地气温飙破新高，更因此备受热浪、林火、制水等炙热问题所苦。而气候的另一个极端，是由突发强降雨所引发的洪涝水患。上至国际多边气候组织；下至国家政府有关单位，近年来不止一度发出气候变迁的警讯——作为地球公民经历愈发有感的恶劣天气，真的是时候更加重视全球气候危机。 本期节目，Yoga 林俞伽＆张康祺为你大略汇整近两个月内，世界各地发生的恶劣气候事件，并告诉你：气候变迁的代价与连环效应几乎是肉眼可见的。
Same Job, Different Pay?
August 04, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBAre Malaysians paid fairly for the work they do? That is the question many Malaysians are asking after an article on World of Buzz highlighted the large wage disparity between Malaysia and Singapore. While there are many factors such as cost of living that might have been a factor here, there are other granular reasons that also play a role in enlarging the gap. We speak to Tan E-Hun from REFSA to understand the causes behind this wage disparity. Image Credit: Shutterstock | Jirsak ...
The Barbershop Inside A Working Minibus
August 04, 2022 02:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBWhen Muhilan and his brother, Arvind, lost their jobs due to the pandemic, they had to think of something low-risk to help keep things afloat. After finding a nostalgia-inducing minibus, The Barber Bus was born! We invite Muhilan on the show to chat about diving headfirst into entrepreneurship, keeping the functioning bus stationary in Mont Kiara, and keeping things cosy and comfortable with a limited number of daily customers. Image Credit: The Barber Bus Official Website
【开门新趋势】海归技术的正向心态 Chiefway 借力造厂我国市场 （上）
August 04, 2022 02:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB智能调光玻璃不再是专享福利 1 / 2 从鳞次栉比的大厦楼宇，到家装室内的洗浴隔间，玻璃都是幕墙或隔断的热门选项。甚至出于私密性考量，隔热和防窥的自粘贴膜也应需面市。然而，这些自粘贴膜却是遇水则损的「高危产品」，在实用层面欠缺效果。马来西亚 Chiefway 创办人——Jeffery 张德义，从一名科技领域从业者，跨行到玻璃工艺创业，不仅没有水土不服；反而从中国引进独家技术，还在马来西亚成功申请专利。基于不危害环境的永续前提下，具备隔热、隔音和智能调光功能的玻璃贴膜技术，究竟能不能让 Jeffery 实现高科技玻璃也能以公道的定价普及到民房家居？ 节目上半期，我们从一片玻璃开始，聊聊 Jeffery 张德义创办马来西亚 Chiefway 的故事。
The Cost Of Having A Pet
August 04, 2022 01:30 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBPets can be amazing lifelong companions to us humans but unfortunately taking care of them can really put a strain on your wallet. From the initial costs of buying a pet or adopting one, to the veterinary cost to buying pet food and other toys, it’s really not cheap to have a pet nowadays. The good news is that with proper planning, owning a pet doesn’t have to be financially burdening. Sim Wie Boon speaks to licensed financial planner Joyce Chuah for her thoughts. Image credit: Shuttersto...
Pathology Asia Group: Behind the Scenes With The Doctor's Doctor
August 04, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThe Covid-19 pandemic boosted demand for quick diagnostic testing to unprecedented levels, bringing into focus the crucial role of pathology players in the healthcare ecosystem. What trends in healthcare and medicine are driving the regional growth potential of the pathology industry? We find out from Dr Christopher Ting, CEO of Pathology Asia Group, which runs a network of pathology labs across Southeast Asia, including Innoquest Pathology in Malaysia (formerly known as Gribbles Pathology)...
Finetuning The Generation End-Game Bill Towards A Smoke-Free Malaysia
August 03, 2022 23:45 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBThe Control of Tobacco Products and Smoking Bill 2022 has now been referred to the Parliamentary Special Select Committee to be finetuned despite some concessions made before it was tabled for second reading at the Dewan Rakyat this week. It is now expected to come up again at the next sitting. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii is a member of this PSSC and he explains the intricacies of formulating a bill to meet every stakeholders' demands.
Pelosi's Visit Is All About Taiwan
August 03, 2022 23:30 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBUS Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi continues her whirlwind tour of Asia, moving onto South Korea and Japan. However the trip has been overshadowed by her visit to Taiwan which was the worst kept secret of her itinerary. We speak to William Pesek, columnist at Nikkei Asia as to what is her agenda.
The Future Of Malaysia's FDIs Amid Growing Regional Competition
August 03, 2022 23:15 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBMalaysia has agreed in principle to implement a global minimum tax of 15% on multinational companies. Currently, Malaysia's standard corporate income tax rate is 24%, with some MNCs granted tax exemptions and enjoy preferential rates of zero to 10% according to various concession. Dr Geoffrey Williams, Economist at Malaysia University of Science and Technology, talks about how this may impact foreign direct investment into the country.
Fed Giving Mixed Signals
August 03, 2022 23:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBMacroeconomic data and the bond market are signaling that the US economy is heading for a slowdown but yet equity markets remain robust. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence explains why whilst giving us his views of Asian equity markets.
Quality Not Quantity When It Comes To Life
August 03, 2022 22:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBWe get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives. 2:11 - What would you do if you found out that you won't live long? 7:28 - Would you live in a small room in the city or a bigger place but further away? 13:08 - International headlines 18:05 Local headlines
The Return of Vinyl Markets with Kena Sound
August 03, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBVinyl & music markets are back! Kena Sound - a brand new one-day only music market will be held at PJPac this weekend Saturday the 6th of August. Head-honchos of the Kena Sound crew, Daryl Goh & Chang joins us on the program to preview the weekend's festivities.
A Night At The Theatre
August 03, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBSongstress and local mainstay Dasha Logan's debut album Over You released just over a year ago, without much fanfare, at the height of the pandemic. A Night At The Theatre is a showcase featuring songs from the debut with an odd one or two cover tunes in conjunction with the first anniversary of the release. Dasha joins us as we look forward to the night at the theatre.
Used Car Review: 2007 Porsche Boxster
August 03, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week on Cruise Control, news on electric vehicle infrastructures as Sime Darby Motors roll out their plans to set up EV charging ports on selected locations on the west of the Malaysian peninsula; across the region in Indonesia, Toyota are ramping up their plans for more EV manufacturing plants with a cool US$1.8 billion investment; and we celebrate the return of The Flying Sikh to the rally course as Karamjit Singh and his navigator Jagdev Singh triumph at the recent Malaysian Rally C...
Popcorn Culture - Stuff We Missed: RRR
August 03, 2022 11:30 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBWhile we missed its cinema run, RRR's reputation has been hard to ignore, as it's set several box-office records and has received rip-roaring reviews. A Telugu-language epic action drama film that focuses on a fictional friendship between two real-life Indian revolutionaries, Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan) and Komaram Bheem (N. T. Rama Rao Jr.) and their fight against the British and colonialism, it's acked with action, heart and a show-stopping dance number - we dive in.
Pelosi’s Visit: Calm Waters In Malaysia, Stormy Seas in Taiwan
August 03, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBMalaysia was part of US Speaker's Nancy Pelosi Asia Pacific Tour- we get into the significance of this brief visit. Then, a look at the highly fraught visit she subsequently made to Taiwan and the reverberations it may have across the region. Image Source: Nancy Pelosi, Facebook
It’s The Final Countdown (To Najib’s Last Appeal)
August 03, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBIn light of the upcoming verdict for Datuk Seri Najib Razak's appeal, we dive into the ins and outs of our judicial system, from conviction to appeals, and what options exist for people who have been found guilty. Then, a run-through of politically-linked cases in the past, and what we learned from them. Image Source: Najib, Facebook
Today On Twitter: My Dream Job
August 03, 2022 09:30 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBWhat line of job would you take up if money was an option? This question was discussed on Twitter after personal financial blogger on Ringgit Oh Ringgit, Suraya, asked this exact question. We get into it. Image source: MicroStockHub, Istock
Popek Popek Parlimen: Tioman, Oktoberfest And Food Wastage
August 03, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn today's session, the MPs discussed a variety of topics, including measures to address food wastage, plans for the new Tioman Airport and whether it's been approved by the government, our beauty industry and concerns surrounding booster shots. Image Source: Jaggat Rashidi, Shutterstock
"Popek Popek Parlimen: Tioman, Oktoberfest And Food Wastage "
August 03, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn today's session, the MPs discussed a variety of topics, including measures to address food wastage, plans for the new Tioman Airport and whether it's been approved by the government, our beauty industry and concerns surrounding booster shots. Image Source: Jaggat Rashidi, Shutterstock
美国击毙 911 头号公敌 反恐战争结束了吗？
August 03, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB美国总统拜登在8月1日公开宣布，盖达组织（Al-Qaeda）现任首领，同时也是“911事件”的策划者——札瓦希里（Ayman al-Zawahiri）被美方所击毙。这也是自2021年美国从阿富汗狼狈撤军后，再度在这个地区执行刺杀行动。 从混乱的阿富汗撤军行动、塔利班和伊斯兰国（ISIS）死灰复燃，反恐行动的效益真的显著吗？究竟在军备预算日渐递增，同时又面临经济复苏的荆棘情况下，美国是否真的能保住到的巨人的姿态、完成反恐大业？
Between The State & Adult Children - Who Cares for the Elderly?
August 03, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIt’s no secret that Malaysia’s population is already an ageing one. For years, a Senior Citizens Bill to protect the rights and welfare of older adults has been discussed and debated, but nothing concrete has yet to be tabled or presented in Parliament. With recent reports of more than 2,000 senior citizens abandoned at hospitals from 2018 till June this year, we take a step back to discuss who shoulders the responsibility of caring for older adults, with Chai Sen Tyng, Senior Research Offi...
地缘政治风险再起 台海局势搅动金融市场
August 03, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB地缘政治的问题，最近都对市场造成了不小的影响。美国众议院的议长佩洛西访问台湾，让台湾海峡的区域安全蒙上了阴霾，亚洲市场昨天更是多数收低，中港台股市更是跌了超过2%，当然美国股市昨天也是受到不小的影响。 一个人的访问，便触动了金融市场的神经，台海的局势演变到底是否会演变成亚太版的“俄乌战争”，而这对全球的经济和供应链，又到底意味着什么，iFAST投资顾问谭成暐将在节目中为大家剖析一二。
The Human Right To A Clean, Healthy & Sustainable Environment
August 03, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBThe U.N. General Assembly — the highest UN body that wields considerable influence over its member states — adopted a historic resolution: the recognition that it’s a universal human right to live in a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, on the 29th of July 2022. The resolution has been five decades in the making, and is described as an important tool for accountability and climate justice. But as a non-legally binding resolution, can it still serve as a catalyst for change and clim...
Joy, Challenges and Hope: My Life Journey
August 03, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBDr Kannan Pasamanickam has dedicated the vast majority of his life to his patients. Recently, the good doctor wrote an autobiography titled Joy, Challenges and Hope: My Life Journey, where he details well, his journey growing up in a small town in Muar, his passion for the field of medicine and how hope and optimism are important pillars in his life. Dr Kannan joins us on the show today to talk about his book and his life journey. Image credit: Subang Jaya Medical Centre
Is Closing Down Your Business Necessarily a Bad Thing?
August 03, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBLocal lingerie brand Jujumello closed down their business last month after 6 years of operations. Mel Chai, the Co-Founder of Jujumello joins the conversation as we dive into pitfalls that might lead a business to cease its operations or “fail” and how entrepreneurs could overcome and learn from failure and overcome the fear of failure. Image Credit: Shutterstock | Supamotion
Making The Sports World Safer
August 03, 2022 03:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBWith Safer Sport Day on August 8, Sarina Sundara Rajah, one of the four gymnasts winning a gold medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games explains her mission for advocating for a safe sports environment in Malaysia. She is also the founding principal of Sarina Rhythmic Gymnastics Club (SRGC). Image Credit: Sarina Sundara Rajah Facebook Page
Just The Two Of Us, Weddings Can Make It If We Try
August 03, 2022 02:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBThe wedding industry in Malaysia is one of its most lucrative, being valued around RM7 billion in 2018; but it was also one of the hardest hit during the pandemic with large scale events totally shutting down for 2 years. What was that like, and how quickly is that sector recovering now that many couples are sprinting post-pandemic to the altar? Benson Yin, owner of bridal gallery Two of Us, discusses taking over the business in 2016 and what sets bridal photography apart as a service. Ima...
营商走一扇门立一条道 Eatcosys 一站式全做到
August 03, 2022 02:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB企业在发展期间免不了会面临各种各样的挑战，土法炼钢的解决模式早已行不通… 市面上不乏拥有企业运营解决方案的提供商，然而却鲜少有企业提供一站式的解决方案。Eatcosys 透过丰富的经验以及全面的市场洞察，为客户提供一站式的生态系统解决方案和咨询服务，助力企业的扩展。 本期节目，Eatcosys 董事长兼副执行长——覃立宗将为你介绍一站式的服务模式以及整合的平台对商业经营的重要性。除此之外，Eatcosys 也将为你揭晓其如何在涉及多方资源的同时进行良好的整合。