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CIMB - Preferential Service That Goes Beyond Banking (EP1)
August 03, 2022 00:45 - 1 minute - 1.88 MBNavigating the complex world of investing is intimidating enough but doing it with a trusted partner with a local and regional footprint makes all the difference. This is where CIMB Preferred comes in, offering you financial solutions with the experience and solid foundation, personalised to your needs. Keith Kam speaks to Daniel Cheong, CIMB's Head of Consumer Banking Malaysia.
CIMB Preferred - The Regional Priority Banking Service To Meet Your Goals And Aspirations (EP1)
August 03, 2022 00:45 - 1 minute - 1.88 MBNavigating the complex world of investing is intimidating enough but doing it with a trusted partner with a local and regional footprint makes all the difference. This is where CIMB Preferred comes in, offering you financial solutions with the experience and solid foundation, personalised to your needs. Keith Kam speaks to Daniel Cheong, CIMB's Head of Consumer Banking Malaysia.
Is The End In Sight For Supply Chain Disruptions For Geodis?
August 03, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBLogistic companies are facing the perfect storm of challenges of global supply chain shortages, soaring commodity prices, and border closures. We speak to Venkateswaran Lakshmanan, Sub-Regional Managing Director of Southeast Asia at Geodis if the worst is over and what are their growth prospect in this region.
Is the End in Sight for Supply Chain Disruptions for Geodis?
August 03, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBLogistic companies are facing the perfect storm of challenges of global supply chain shortages, soaring commodity prices, and border closures. We speak to Venkateswaran Lakshmanan, Sub-Regional Managing Director of Southeast Asia at Geodis if the worst is over and what are their growth prospect in this region.
高龄化的大马 国家长照体系如何迎战？
August 03, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MB大马距离老龄化社会到底有多远？根据政府最新的人口普查报告显示，大马65岁或以上的乐龄人口的比例，已经达到了6.8%，大约有200多万人口左右。若要按照联合国的标准去计算，只要老龄人口的比例占据了总人口的7%，便是老龄化的社会了。 面对步步逼近的老龄化问题，马来西亚到底是不是一个适合年长者居住的国家本期财今烤问的节目里有居家护理机构Homage来到我们的节目当中，来跟我们聊大马长照护理到底可以怎么做。让我们来听听Homage大马区域总经理余纬顺的想法。
Sahabat Kita Demi Negara Beyond A Political Tool?
August 02, 2022 23:45 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBWith the Home Ministry officially launching the Sahabat Kita Demi Negara programme, we ask James Chai, Visiting Fellow, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute whether this programme wanting youths to be its eyes and ears for KDN has more sinister intentions Image credit: Shutterstock
Food Inflation Cannot Be Avoided
August 02, 2022 23:30 - 13 minutes - 12 MBA few days ago for the first time since the start of the Russian invasion, a ship carrying Ukrainian grain finally left the port of Odesa. Will this lead to lower prices? Priyanka Kishore, head of India and Southeast Asia economics at Oxford Economics tell us her views.
Have Property Prices Reached Its Peak?
August 02, 2022 23:15 - 10 minutes - 9.67 MBTo get a temperature check on the property market and even what to buy, Chan Ai Cheng, President, Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents helps us give a perspective on how the demand supply dynamics are evolving for the property market
Look Beyond The Geopolitical Headlines
August 02, 2022 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBNancy Pelozi's visit to Taiwan has added geopolitical risk to markets but should we look beyond the headlines for signs that markets have bottomed? Jack Kouzi, Director for Strategy at VFS Group gives us his views whilst taking a deep dive at the recent tech results.
When Is It Okay To Be Mad At Your Waiter?
August 02, 2022 22:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 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. 2:38 - Does inflation make us reconsider ESG? 8:49 - Why do people lash out at service workers? 13:35 - International headlines 18:06 - Local headlines Image Credit: Shutterstock
By the Book: Bibliography - Mary Shelley
August 02, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBWhile she was best known for Frankenstein, Mary Shelley lived a deeply fascinating life - she was raised with a radical, intellectual education, engaged in feminist activism throughout her life, and pushed through tragedy, with the loss of her husband Percy Bysshe Shelley at a young age (and three of their children). And she was also a prolific writer and editor to boot. We dive into her life and work in this episode of Bibliography, and then in Footnotes, discuss adaptations and biopics. ...
Popcorn Culture - Throwback: Treasure Planet
August 02, 2022 11:30 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBWidely considered one of Disney's more underrated films, Treasure Planet is an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel Treasure Island - but set in space, with robots and shape-shifters to boot. While it didn't do well on its initial release, its animation style had a special touch, setting hand-drawn 2D traditional animation atop 3D computer animation. 20 years on, we look back at this film and see if critics and audiences got it wrong at the time.
Is It An Offense To Record The Police?
August 02, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBRecently, in a written parliamentary reply, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin warned the public against recording police raids or arrests. We look at the legality around this issue and what it means for transparency and accountability. Image Source: Hamzah, Facebook
STEM = Science Teaching Elicits Mismatch?
August 02, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBWe look into what’s going on with STEM education and careers. Universities are saying that there aren’t enough science students to fulfil their quotas, while science grads are saying that there aren’t enough jobs in the market. We look into the mismatch and how we can encourage more of an interest in STEM. Image Source: Jeswin Thomas, Pexels
Today On Twitter: Do You Give Money To Beggars?
August 02, 2022 09:30 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBIf you're a resident in the Klang Valley you would have heard the warnings against giving money to beggars, as they're likely to be part of sydincates that use children, mothers and disabled people to carry out their activites. A Tweet making this very warning went viral, prompting responses from users on what they do when they're approached on the street. Image Source: Rapideye, Istock
Popek Popek Parlimen: Flood Warnings Via SMS Alerts?
August 02, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBToday's round up of the Dewan Rakyat include news of an SMS alert system to warn residents in flood prone areas, a question on contradicting policy approaches to labour shortage in the plantation sector, and a surprise tabling of the US State Department's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, which happened to fall on the same day as US Speaker Nancy Pelosi's arrival in Malaysia. Image source: Prostock-Studio, istock
检讨刑事法典377A 新加坡在LGBTQ權益与传统价值找平衡
August 02, 2022 08:07 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB新加坡法律和内政部长尚穆根（K. Shanmugam）在脸书上说，虽然新加坡政府正在考慮重新检讨将同性性行为入罪的『刑事法典』377A，但是新加坡也坚持保护现有的婚姻制度和其定义。 过去多年来曾有 LGBTQ 维权团体多次试图推翻被称禁止男性性行为的刑事法典 377A，但是都因遭到宗教团体的抵制大多以失败告终。 新加坡 LGBTQ 族群和宗教团体似乎试着去妥协并且达成部分共识，宗教团体愿意退一步不反对推翻殖民时期留下来的「老旧」法案，而 LGBTQ 团体也不推动同性婚姻合法化。新加坡天主教会表示，教会尊重 LGBTQ 族群的维护权益，但要求同志团体必须要尊重传统婚姻制度和定义，那就是婚姻只限一男一女、一夫一妻。
Ask A Psychologist #23: Parenting
August 02, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBConsultant clinical psychologists Paul Jambunathan and Evelyn Soong join our monthly mental health clinic to address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues. On this show, we discuss parenting, and the myriad mental and emotional challenges related to raising children.
To Tackle Human Trafficking, Change Has To Start At The Top
August 02, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBFor the second consecutive year, the 2022 US Trafficking in Persons report has given Malaysia the lowest rank - Tier 3 - indicating our failure to meet minimum standards when it comes to human trafficking. With World Day Against Trafficking in Persons observed annually on July 30th, we take a look at what this latest report means for Malaysia, a member of the UN Human Rights Council, and whether the current economic situation will further fuel trafficking activities, with Jerald Joseph, hum...
‘Shopping’ for a Job in an Expo?
August 02, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBLast week, more than 1,700 people were employed on the spot on the five-day job expo Jamin Kerja Keluarga Malaysia Career Expo 2022. Some say job fairs are like speed dating for recruitment, some say that it feels like window shopping for a job. But the main objective of job expos is still recruiting the best people for companies, and candidates to join the best companies. What can businesses do to best portray themselves in these job fairs? And how different are job expo interviews compare...
Future Proofing your Organisation
August 02, 2022 03:30 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBAgainst the backdrop of about 650,000 unemployed Malaysians, MDEC’s MYWiT initiative aims to assist employers and assist alike to help with talent challenges. Apply before 31st August for MYWiT incentives. Find out more at mdec.my/mywit. Terms and conditions apply. Brought to you by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, MDEC.
Succession Planning: Secrets To Great CEO Selection
August 02, 2022 03:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBOn this, part three of our five-part special on Succession Planning, Organisational Psychologist & CEO of O-Psych Hetal Doshi shares her five secrets to great CEO selection - including tips on pivots, identifying the right fit, planning for the unexpected, as well as scrutiny over the CEO selection panel. Image Credit: Shutterstock | Jirsak
All Shucked Up
August 02, 2022 02:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThe pandemic brought a wave of disruption with it, and while F&B outlets were still considered essential services during periods of lockdown, they faced many other challenges that continue to resonate to this day. Chief Shucker Josh Green from Southern Rock Seafood and Shucked Oysters Bar provides his perspective on surviving the pandemic and what’s in store for both the seafood and F&B spaces, especially in light of continued supply chain disruptions Image Credit: Shucked Oysters Bar Face...
【科技3P / 第二季】Aonic：无人机看见大地也需要走乡下地
August 02, 2022 02:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB全球无人机市场正在逐渐扩大，无人机涉略的领域也逐步广泛——它不仅能进行航空测绘和调查，还能对基础设施的建设、监控等带来效用… 在很大程度上，无人机能为企业带来事半功倍的效果。因此对于各行各业而言：无人机都占有举足轻重的地位。为了让受众体验完整的生态服务系统，并且推动传统行业的发展，一家原本专注售卖无人机的企业进行了品牌重塑，从 Poladrone 正式更名为 Aonic。 Aonic 推出了新的垂直零售业务，增加了四个垂直领域：即农业、工业、服务和学院，打造了属于无人机的「3S 商店」。本期节目，Aonic 的技术成长部门主管——刘惠萁将为我们说明工业无人机的自动化应用如何提高工农业的工作效率并且解决人手稀缺的问题，为工农业带来贡献。
Allianz General Insurance- Win One Year’s Worth of Groceries
August 02, 2022 01:15 - 2 minutes - 2.8 MBAllianz is back with another motorcycle sweep campaign aimed to help M40 and B40 cope with the rising prices of goods. Participants of this campaign will stand a chance to win one-year worth of groceries valued at RM 10,000 when they purchase or renew a Motorcycle policy with Allianz. Sazali Abd Rahman, Deputy Chief Sales Officer, Allianz General Insurance Company Malaysia Berhad, joins us to discuss this campaign.
SNS Network, Is DaaS The Future ?
August 02, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBAfter hitting a revenue of RM1 billion, SNS Network Technology Bhd, is heading for a listing on the ACE market but what is the next catalyst for growth? Is the market saturated and with cost pressures, will we see margin compression? Co-founder and managing director, Ko Yun Hung comes on the Breakfast Grille to answers these questions and more.
Scrutinizing The Generational Endgame Bill
August 01, 2022 23:45 - 13 minutes - 12 MBWith the Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill tabled for the second and third reading in parliament yesterday, we speak to Dr Helmy Haja Mydin, Consultant Respiratory Physician and Technical Advisor to Ministry of Health. about the lasting and impactful GEG will have on health legacy for Malaysia but understand the loopholes on the enforcement power issues in the bill itself
Will She Or Won't She Visit Taiwan
August 01, 2022 23:30 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThe US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is on a trip to Asia Pacific which includes Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan but with no mention of Taiwan officially. What is the implication to China- US relations if she does indeed visit Taiwan? Dr Adrian Ang, Research Fellow Coordinator of United States Programme, S S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies tells us.
Power Outage Investigation Ongoing
August 01, 2022 23:15 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MBFollowing the surprise power outage which for some areas lasted more than 2 hours in the middle of the day we speak to Shukreen Ma, Head Group Corporate Communications, Tenaga Nasional Berhad and what transpired and how can we avoid this situation from repeating itself
Watch The US Consumer
August 01, 2022 23:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBUS data indicates that inflation is far from peak whilst manufacturing is slowing down. But is this the only headwind facing markets? Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist at US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us what keeps him awake.
Favoritism Doesn’t Have To Be Destructive
August 01, 2022 22:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 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. 3:12 Does requiring employees to take a certain number of days off work? 9:12 Are there any upsides to playing favourites at work? 15:27 International headlines 20:27 Local headlines Image credit: shutterstock
Review In Progress - Stray
August 01, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThe GGWP team talks about Stray, a game that will get you meowing alongside its protagonist, a stray cat, as it goes on an adventure in a post apocalyptic world. Is this game worth picking up, even if you’re not a cat lover? Tune in to find out! Image Source: gamingbolt.com
Everyone's A Critic - Saya Seekor Dinosaur
August 01, 2022 11:30 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBEugene Foo's debut solo exhibition re-imagines various scenes of Malaysian life if humans and dinosaurs coexisted. The paintings evoke a sense of fantasy and nostalgia, and attempt to reframe how popular culture depicts these prehistoric creatures. We speak with Eugene about his fascination with dinosaurs and how that has shaped his art. Image source : Eugene Foo
A Lookback At Khalid Ibrahim's Life And Career
August 01, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBFormer Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim has passed away at the age of 75. We speak to Tricia Yeoh, CEO of IDEAS about his legacy and her memories of working with the late Tan Sri as a research officer during his tenure as chief minister. Image Source : Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, Facebook
Should The Minimum Age For Motorcycle Licenses Be Raised to 21?
August 01, 2022 09:30 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBShould the minimum age for motorcycle licenses be raised from 16 to 21? We look into what this would achieve in terms of road safety, as well as what ideal motorcycle riding practices should look like. Then, how would this particularly impact young people who may be reliant on motorcycles for transportation or work? We explore. Image Source : Nurul46 , Shutterstock
Popek Popek Parlimen: Changing The Way We Approach Education
August 01, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBIn today's session, the MPs discussed financial assistance given by the Social Welfare Department, the impact of abolishing the UPSR and PT3 examinations, and period poverty and what the government is doing to address it. Image source : Radzi Jidin, Facebook
市场资本已悄悄看空成长股 熊市反弹或已见顶
August 01, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB当散户正在狂欢，华尔街大型投资基金开始逐步看空成长股，苹果、英伟达及特斯拉都在名单中。资本家都在押注下一轮跌势即将来到，这波熊市反弹是否到顶了？ 经过熊市洗礼，一些曾经的美国科技巨头风光不再，数字广告及流媒体业务成长走下坡。当买入机会来临时，该以什么样的选股策略挑出优质成长股？ 点击链接收听完整访谈！
How Rehabilitation Helps Long COVID Patients
August 01, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBBy now, we’ve learned that having COVID-19 isn’t just about the toll it takes on your body when you first contract the virus, but the lingering symptoms even when you’ve recovered from the infection. Also known as long COVID, these symptoms can significantly affect your quality of life, so on this show, we take a look at the role of rehabilitation medicine in helping “long haulers” to get back on their feet, with Dr Akmal Hafizah Zamli, rehabilitation physician and head of the Department o...
美众院议长亚洲行开展 佩洛西未确定会否访台
August 01, 2022 07:33 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB美国众议院议长佩洛西（Nancy Pelosi）率领五名在众议院常设委员会担任职务的众议员，正式开启印太区域国家——新、马、日、韩的官访行程。不过，这场印太行虽从四月展延至今（佩洛西确诊冠病所致），争议却一点也不少，其中引发轩然大波的便是台湾有可能成为四个国家以外的其中一个目的地。 据『众议院议长办公室』发布的文告显示：佩洛西将到访新加坡、马来西亚、韩国、日本，四个印太区域国家，聚焦探讨美国与印太区域的共同安全和经济发展。尽管通篇对台湾只字未提，外界却已经传得沸沸扬扬… 中方对此更是多番警告——上至国家主席习近平；下至环球时报前主编胡锡进；港媒更观察到，单是过去几日，台海一带的军演就有五场之多。 中美关系的乌云愈发浓密，甚至电闪雷鸣——佩洛西会否降落宝岛，这场官访行程又会牵引出哪些连环效应？本期节目，一起关注台湾有没有可能自 1997 年后，再度迎来美国众议院议长这位总统继任顺位列居第三的美国立法高官。
美众院议长亚洲行开展 佩洛西是否访台成焦点
August 01, 2022 07:33 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB美国众议院议长佩洛西（Nancy Pelosi）率领五名在众议院常设委员会担任职务的众议员，正式开启印太区域国家——新、马、日、韩的官访行程。不过，这场印太行虽从四月展延至今（佩洛西确诊冠病所致），争议却一点也不少，其中引发轩然大波的便是台湾有可能成为四个国家以外的其中一个目的地。 据『众议院议长办公室』发布的文告显示：佩洛西将到访新加坡、马来西亚、韩国、日本，四个印太区域国家，聚焦探讨美国与印太区域的共同安全和经济发展。尽管通篇对台湾只字未提，外界却已经传得沸沸扬扬… 中方对此更是多番警告——上至国家主席习近平；下至环球时报前主编胡锡进；港媒更观察到，单是过去几日，台海一带的军演就有五场之多。 中美关系的乌云愈发浓密，甚至电闪雷鸣——佩洛西会否降落宝岛，这场官访行程又会牵引出哪些连环效应？本期节目，一起关注台湾有没有可能自 1997 年后，再度迎来美国众议院议长这位总统继任顺位列居第三的美国立法高官。
Clear Forests First, EIA Later?
August 01, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBAccording to a recent report in Macaranga, plantation company AA Sawit Sdn Bhd has just submitted an environmental impact assessment (EIA) report to get federal approval for its new plantations in Johor. However, the development on the site had already begun two years ago, with satellite images showing that between 2020—2021, more than 600 ha of forests on the 3,775 ha site in Endau, northeast Johor, were cleared. Why did the state and local authorities allow logging to commence without an ...
Samuel Lim on Being Radically Kind
August 01, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBSamuel Lim is a film critic and a teacher. On today's episode, he shares with us how films have shaped his life, what propelled him to teach primary school kids and how there is no success without kindness.
Embedded Finance Is The Future Of Fintech
August 01, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe ACI Worldwide in the Prime-Time for Real Time 2022 report states that Malaysia has achieved remarkable speed in the nationwide implementation of real-time payments, and its rapid adoption by banks. This comes as little surprise, especially as the pandemic forced many businesses to rethink their approach to finance and technology. How can SMEs continue to adapt with the changing fintech space? According to MatchMove CEO, Shailesh Naik, embedded finance is the answer. Image Credit: Shutt...
Sales Mastery for Salespeople in a Down Economy
August 01, 2022 03:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBAs the twin forces of a recessionary and inflationary economy hit businesses everywhere, the first area to feel the impact is sales and especially sales people. Jeevan Sahadevan, founder of Leverage Lab, outlines several specific and powerful keys for salespeople to work on to pick up their sales very quickly and hit targets. Image Credit: Shutterstock | Digital Storm
Making Sense of Solid Scents
August 01, 2022 02:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWhen we last had Adrian Cheong on the station, his company was still called The Apothecary and not Analogue Apotik. So, why the name change? It has plenty to do with branding and expansion. We invite Adrian back to discuss his range of solid colognes, localising scents for the Malaysian market, as well as the trial-and-error process of creating new scents and fragrances from scratch. Image Credit : Analogue Apotik Faceboook Page
Final Stretch For The 1MDB-SRC Trial
August 01, 2022 01:30 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBThe SRC International 1MDB corruption trial heads into the final leg this month, as the appeal is heard by the Federal Court on 15 August. We discuss the latest developments in the trial, including the sudden change in legal counsel for former Prime Minister Dato' Sri Najib Razak as well as what's at stake for the parties involved and the nation with independent writer P. Gunasegaram. Image Credit: YuriAbas / Shutterstock.com
TIME - The 3Cs of Digitalisation (EP1)
August 01, 2022 01:15 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MBDigital transformation has been the clarion call for most businesses in these modern times yet still a lasting trend that intimidates. How is TIME dotCom helping businesses innovate for the future? Find out from Kit Au, Executive Vice President of Enterprise Business at TIME as he gives the low-down on TIME's 3Cs of Digitalisation. Learn more at time.com.my/3Cs and download their free eBook to champion your digitalisation journey today with TIME’s 3Cs.
Snowflake Confident Of ASEAN Expansion Despite Global Headwinds
August 01, 2022 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBCloud storage and analytics services provider Snowflake had one of the most impressive debuts on NYSE in 2020, with its share price reaching a high of USD401 in November last year. However the stock has tumbled sharply amid investor concerns over the prospects of tech players in a challenging global economy. What bearing do global market signals have for Snowflake’s expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in ASEAN? We speak to Sanjay Deshmukh, Snowflake's Senior Regional Vice Presi...
Tackling Chicken Price Inflation And Undersupply
July 31, 2022 23:45 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBWith the poultry industry being a victim of government’s several policy u-turns and conflicting messages, we ask Ong Kian Ming how should the government assist local chicken farmers in the short and long term
Explore World-Renowned Engineering Programmes at Sunway University
July 31, 2022 23:45 - 1 minute - 1.78 MBSunway University’s programmes with Lancaster University is highly popular and have been for so many years. On this episode, Prof Sibrandes Poppema, President of Sunway University, joins us to tell us why he believes the Sunway-Lancaster programmes are top-notch, as well as share about some new Lancaster-validated engineering programmes.