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美股暴涨正式“牛归”？大马陷衰退几率不大
November 14, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB美国通胀降温不少，让股债市暴涨，美元汇率上周创下3年来最大单周跌幅。美国民主党成功保持对参议院的控制，至于众议院控制权或许将落入共和党手里，这对资本市场将带来什么影响？ 特别是即将来临在G20峰会，除了中美领导会晤、西方国家继续排挤俄罗斯，还有哪些新看头？ 点击收听完整访谈！
Biodiversity for Malaysia: COP15 - A Chance to Save Nature?
November 14, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBCome December, The UN Biodiversity Conference, the Fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-15) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will take place, and the main objective of the Conference is to adopt the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. Since March this year, we've been collaborating with the good folks from Reef Check Malaysia on this series called Biodiversity for Malaysia, a monthly segment which aimed to get everyone on the same page when it comes to...
马来西亚女性的大选时代 选民到参选人的焦点议题
November 14, 2022 04:55 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB在人人自危的时代，我们都希望有个勇敢的代表，挺身而出、为民发声。而民主体制中，这类人被称之为「人民代议士」。可是，正处马来西亚女性议题纷扰，久久不得解方的大前提下，第 15 届全国大选的女性参选人却还是没有达标。其实，我们为什么总要对女性能够平等发出声音格外重视？在性别平等理应取得大跃进的时代，马来西亚还有哪些令女性国人期待的空间？本期特备节目，我们请执业女律师分享她的见解。
The Challenges Faced By Women Entrepreneurs
November 14, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWomen entrepreneurs are stepping into the forefront of business. But what are the challenges faced by these women entrepreneurs? We speak to Associate Professor Grace Lee Hooi Yean, Head of Economics Department, Dr Sharon Koh Geok May, Senior Lecturer and Dr Juliana Angeline French, Head of Marketing Department from the Monash University Malaysia School of Business to understand women in business and what can be done to address pain points of women’s entrepreneurial journey. It’s also Wom...
Achieving Sustainable Leadership Success
November 14, 2022 03:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBSafe to say, leadership isn’t easy, and it’s entirely possible to put obstacles in your own path if you get overwhelmed or if you don’t know how to maintain effective leadership over a longer term. Mark J. Silverman, an executive coach, author, speaker and podcast host, tells all about achieving sustainable leadership success. Image Credit: Shutterstock | Kateryna Onyshchuk
Time-Stopping Jewellery
November 14, 2022 02:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn 2020, Alyssa Lee founded The Petal Archive with her sister by pressing and drying real fresh flowers, then embedding them in resin before transforming them into jewellery pieces. She joins us to explain the concept of jewellery as time capsules and a reflection of their customers’ individuality. Image Credit: The Petal Archive Facebook Page
US Midterms 2022: Democrats Flip The Script
November 14, 2022 01:30 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBThe 2022 US midterm elections last week didn’t follow the typical script. Voters usually punish the incumbent government by voting for the other side in these elections. However, contrary to expectations, Republicans did not make major gains in the House of Representatives or the Senate. What does this signal about America’s political direction? Public opinion pollster John Zogby gives us his takeaways. Image credit: EPA-EPE
GDP - 3Q GDP Trumps Forecast But What's Next?
November 14, 2022 00:30 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBMalaysia’s economy registered a stronger growth of 14.2 percent in the third quarter of 2022 from 8.9 percent in the second quarter. The 14.2 percent is the fastest GDP pace posted by any Southeast Asian nation during the period, surpassing Vietnam's 13.7 percent. Bank Negara Malaysia governor Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus said headline inflation was likely to have peaked for the year at 4.5 percent during the quarter from 2.8 percent in Q2 2022. What does this all mean for the future OPR...
QTR Soaring On Tailwinds Despite Blockade, Pandemic Setback
November 14, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBWhile all airlines were badly hit by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, for Qatar Airways the global shutdown came on top of a blockade imposed by neighbouring countries on Qatar since 2017. With the blockade now lifted and pandemic recovery in full swing, is clear skies ahead for Qatar Airways, especially with the tailwind of the FIFA World Cup this month? We discuss the outlook for Qatar Airways with Dato' Muzammil Mohamad, ASEAN Regional Manager.
Democracy Is A Messy Business
November 13, 2022 23:45 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBFor GE15, 3 major coalitions are fighting to run the country, with a crowded field of 945 candidates contesting in 222 parliamentary seats. All of which makes the outcome harder to predict, thus raising the prospect of a hung parliament after every vote has been counted. New Sin Yew, Constitutional Lawyer, tells us what the Federal Constitution does say or doesn't say about such a situation. Image credit: Shutterstock
No Expectations In Biden-Xi Meeting
November 13, 2022 23:30 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBWe speak to Richard McGregor, Senior Fellow at the Lowy Institute, as to what the stakes are for this much anticipated meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping who will be having their first face to face meeting since Biden became the President of the US on the sidelines of the Group 20 summit in Bali. Image credit: Shutterstock
US Market Rally Just A Dead Cat Bounce?
November 13, 2022 23:00 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBMarkets have reacted positively to the lower inflation print in October. But is this sustainable given its just one data point and inflation is still a far cry from the Fed's target of 2%. Does this also mean that the USD has peaked and investors should also be looking at other Asian currencies? For answers, we speak to Clifford Bennett, Chief Economist, ACY Securities. Image credit: Shutterstock
POTP Epi468: Hits From The 60s to 80s
November 12, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBPatrick Teoh takes you on another foot-stomping, hand-clapping ride down memory lane as he blows dust off his vinyl collection to bring you a selection of hits from the 60s to 80s.
EP45: Justin Timberlake's Justified
November 11, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBJoin Daryl Ong & Othniel Ting as they delve into an album of our chosen artist of the week, running you through the stories & history of the album track by track. This week, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Justin Timberlake's solo debut album, Justified.
Elon Musk & Twitter
November 11, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBA Bit of Culture returns with a vengeance and the topic that’s occupying Kam’s mind is Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter and how that will change the landscape of that platform. Helping him to understand more about it are Matt Armitage and Bihzhu Foo. But before they discuss that topic, Bihzhu touches on the return of live events after the pandemic and how things are getting more vibrant again. Matt then shares the fond memories that he has of going to the cinema and how he can’t really captu...
Three Lions to Qatar Revealed
November 11, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBEngland has announced their final squad to the World Cup! James Madison, Callum Wilson and Conor Gallagher are the surprise names that will be boarding the plane to Qatar. Our pundits respond to Gareth Southgate's picks, and also react to the midweek Carabao Cup ties. They also look ahead to this weekend's EPL matches, a week before the World Cup. All these, and more, on Just For Kicks.
GE15 Manifestos: What’s Promised For Our Environment?
November 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBWe continue our side-by-side comparison of the manifestos, by taking a closer look at what each coalition has to offer when it comes to the environment. First, we hear about the actual pledges, and how they differ from one another. And then later - what environmental priorities should the next government be focused on? Image source: Rich Carey, Shutterstock
School's Out, Kelas Demokrasi In
November 11, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBFahmi Reza's Kelas Demokrasi forum was shut down by UKM yesterday, and then at UiTM Shah Alam today. We look into it. Image source: Fahmi Reza/@kuasasiswa, Twitter
GE15: We Need To Do More To Empower Persons With Disabilities
November 11, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBThe rights and welfare of persons living with disabilities - often referred to as the OKU community - have long been sidelined in Malaysian politics and policies. As GE15 beckons and calls for reforms intensify ahead of the next government being formed, what are political parties and candidates offering to empower and support the OKU community without being tokenistic? What reforms are sorely needed to current policies? We find out from Datin Anit Kaur Randhawa, member of OKU Rights Matter ...
库存水涨船高 棕油期货后市仍有潜力？
November 11, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB随着原油需求恢复稳定，2023年1月棕油期货上升至每公吨4,449吨令吉水平，改写超过4个月新高纪录。不过，受季节性因素影响，国内棕油产量持续增加，棕油价格上涨空间是否将受到抑制？马六甲证券研究主管刘礼誉将深入分析棕油期货后市前景。
YSEALI Bootcamp 2022
November 11, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBYSEALI Boot Camp 2022, led by Biji-Biji, aims to empower talented youths (18 to 35 years old) from all over Malaysia to spark fresh ideas and drive innovation through civic engagement. We speak to Rashvin Pal Singh and Gurdit Singh, some of the brains behind this boot camp. Image Credit: YSEALI Boot Camp 2022
美国中期选举未呈现红潮现象 拜登能否扭转局势？
November 11, 2022 06:52 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MB2022年美国中期选举的开票已经接近尾声，尽管共和党暂时小胜，但并未出现预期中的“红潮”席卷现象。在竞争激烈的参议院选举中，两党仍在持续缠斗。参议院究竟将鹿死谁手呢？若是拜登在期中选举中失去对国会的控制权，那势必将对他的政治生涯造成巨大影响。在逆境下，拜登能否成功扭转局势？
Big Men in Town - A Jersey Boys Tribute
November 11, 2022 06:45 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBFilled with singalong songs you're sure to recognise, Big Men In Town is a revue of the best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, whose hits include Oh What A Night, Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, My Eyes Adored You, Beggin, and more. Set to be performed by tribute specialists The Jersey Boys, Big Men in Town will bring to life the rise and fall of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and tells the story behind the Jersey Boys sound. Presented by Homme Productions, the show is being held in ...
Barbarian Invasion
November 11, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBThere's a quote by political philosopher Hannah Arendt that goes: “Every generation, Western Civilization is invaded by barbarians. We call them children”. For renowned filmmaker Tan Chui Mui, motherhood perhaps did feel like an invasion, with lots of societal pressure thrust upon "the mother" to conform to certain ideals, coupled with a sense of loss of self that comes along when you are expected to make your child your main focus in life. These and more themes run throughout her award-win...
The Fine Art Of Election Business
November 11, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBWith GE15 right around the corner, many businesses are experiencing a noticeable shift compared to normal times. How do they navigate this change of pace? We spoke to Ryan Ng, senior manager from gifts and premiums supplier IG Premiums, and Allen Chua, a banner printer, to hear their on-the-ground experience with their businesses during the election period. Image Credit: Shutterstock | Djohan Shahrin
MSP229 Back To The Birdyverse. Yes. Twitter. Again.
November 11, 2022 03:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBMass lay-offs, a financial crisis, growing voices of intolerance. And a kitchen sink. No, it isn’t the global economic crisis. It’s Twitter under its new owner, Elon Musk. Image Credit: Kulturpop | MidJourney
The Roots Of Home & Living Trends
November 11, 2022 02:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBMaking a home isn’t just about the sofas you choose or the colour of your walls, but how do you know what decisions to make in creating your space? Xavier Mah, the founder of Pokok Asia shares the story of creating this home & living trends platform, and the importance of guiding home and property owners towards their dreams. Image Credit: Pokok Asia Facebook Page
WtF: Jobs On The Line - Economic and Political!
November 11, 2022 01:30 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBFrom big tech's latest job layoffs to the latest mid term US election results, we have an in depth discussion on the latest political and economic developments happening in the US and try to find parallels with GE15. Image credit: Shutterstock
Spritzer- Dietary Impact on the Skin (PT 1)
November 11, 2022 01:15 - 1 minute - 1.77 MBWhile natural mineral water contains various elements that offer health benefits, there is a mineral called silica, that helps to promote collagen production. In fact, Spritzer is one of the few mineral water brands in the world that has high silica content. To find out more about silica and skin health, we spoke to Dr Meera Kuppusamy, Consultant Dermatologist, from Columbia Asia Hospital – Klang.
Crypto - Has The Fat Lady Sung For FTC?
November 11, 2022 00:45 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBFTX, which was at one time the 2nd largest crypto exchange, saw its fortunes take a dive after a series of bad decisions by its owner, Sam Bankman-Fried. It looked like a white knight in the form of a rival, Binance would come and save the day but that deal is now dead in the water. Bankman-Fried told investors that the company is facing a shortfall of up to 8 billion dollars from withdrawal requests and needs emergency funding. Will all this have a contagion on the price of cryptocurrencie...
Don't Believe Everything You Read About Elections
November 11, 2022 00:30 - 12 minutes - 11 MBWith GE15 round the corner, what are the do's and don'ts for voters, candidates and parties alike? Thomas Fann, Chairperson of Bersih reminds us whilst dispelling the fake news that has been swirling on the voting process. Image credit: Shutterstock
Adobe - Not Just Photoshop!
November 11, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBMany have heard of Adobe because of their best-in-class photo-editing app, Photoshop. That's just one of many software suites of Adobe which has grown by leaps and bounds since its inception. One of Adobe's most impressive moves was the transition from a licensed software company to a completely cloud-based company. How did this happen and what's the next growth phase for Adobe? We will be speaking to Simon Dale, Managing Director South East Asia and Korea of Adobe.
烤问李伟康/无惧迎战政党巨头 独立人士有何胜算？
November 11, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB今天来到财今烤问的是确定以独立人士出战，第十五届大选士布爹选区的候选人李伟康。作为前隆雪华青团长、社运份子，他对于未来大马的政治想象是什么？同时，作为一名候选人，他想为士布爹民众争取什么权益？
Ampang - Women Power!
November 10, 2022 23:45 - 10 minutes - 9.84 MBThe Ampang P99 seat is a nine corner fight featuring five women candidates. Will this just be a toss up between former Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities and incumbent MP Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin who will be defending her seat under the Parti Bangsa Malaysia ticket and Pakatan Harapan’s Rodziah Ismail? Will voters forgive her for the Sheraton move? Zuraida won the seat in GE14 under the PKR ticket and in 2020, she infamously joined the Sheraton Move which saw her defecting to...
Don’t Expect China To Reopen So Soon
November 10, 2022 23:30 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBWe speak to Steve Saxon from McKinsey & Company about China's travel and tourism industry as it grapples with rising Covid cases, while the government continues to enforce their zero Covid policy. Image credit: Shutterstock
Dead Cat Bounce Or A Real Rally?
November 10, 2022 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBThe US released better than expected inflation figures of 7.7% thus causing markets to rally but is this sustainable? Brian Arcese, Portfolio Manager & Equity Analyst of Foord Asset Management answers that question. We also ponder if the new headwind is the earnings compression and if that has been priced in yet. Image credit: Shutterstock
EP45: Justin Timberlake
November 10, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBAnother week, and yet another anniversary of an iconic album. This time, the big 2-0 of Justified - the debut solo album from Justin Timberlake. In conjunction with that, we go Back to Back into his essential tracks outside that release. Tracklist Suit and Tie (feat. Jay Z) (The 20/20 Experience) Lovestoned/I Think She Knows (Radio Edit) (FutureSex / LoveSounds) Timbaland - Give It To Me (feat.Justin Timberlake & Nelly Furtado) That Girl (The 20/20 Experience ) Medley: Let Me Talk...
Murals - Then & Now
November 10, 2022 13:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBMurals are pretty prevalent in our surroundings and have become more common these days, in the form of graffitis. But historically, they have also appeared on a lot of formal institutions as well, albeit in slightly different forms. In this episode, we look at the close relationship that our buildings have with murals, and how they’ve evolved. Our resident heritage conservation expert, Elizabeth Cardosa joins us to reflect on the topic.
Popcorn Culture - Supercut: Iconic Performances That Never Happened
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBWe've all heard of the famous roles that almost had another very famous face playing them: Leonardo DiCaprio as Patrick Bateman, Sean Connery as Gandalf (and Russell Crowe as Aragorn), Emily Blunt as Black Widow. In this episode of Supercut, we talk about what could've been, and whether the movies and shows in question would have been improved - or made immeasurably worse.
GE15 Manifestos: Transport & Urban Planning Policies
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWe look at the various coalition manifestos and how they plan to address transport and urban policies, especially in light of the LRT shutdown. First, we speak to an analyst who’s done the manifesto comparisons. And then later - how do public transportation kerfuffles affect us all? Image source: SL Chen, Shuttershock
穿越经济下行周期 安乐养老趁早规划
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB现代人规划养老金必须纳入考量的因素越来越多，包括经济发展不确定性、人均寿命延长、人口老龄化严重等等。 到底个人需要存多少养老金，才真正足够？国内养老制度不够完善，那么在众多理财工具中，如储蓄户口、信托基金、PRS私人退休金计划中，该如何分配部署？ 马上收听了解更多退休养老的财务规划。
Today On Twitter: LRT Shutdown Brings The Rakyat Together
November 10, 2022 09:45 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MB#RakyatJagaRakyat makes a comeback on Twitter, as people come together to carpool and offer rides to people affected by the Kelana Jaya LRT line shutdown. Image source: ellinnur bakarudin, Shutterstock.
净利翻一倍！ 大马Heineken如何做到疫后重生？
November 10, 2022 09:05 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MB喜力大马（Heineken Malaysia）在经济复苏带动下，业绩大幅反弹。公司最新财报显示，公司净利达到1.09亿令吉，按年大涨1.13倍；营收方面则按年增长84.81%，达到7.20亿令吉。在如此亮眼的业绩底下，公司在未来是否还能够维持下去？今天的市场追踪，让我们一起关注这家啤酒巨头。
More Independent Candidates = More Noise?
November 10, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBGE15 will see the highest number of independent candidates contesting for parliamentary seats. We look at concerns that some have expressed about how independent candidates lead to splitting of the vote, and the role they play in our political scene. Image source: Siti Kasim, Facebook
LRT故障停运成选举攻防 魏家祥黑水一战添变数
November 10, 2022 08:37 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB马来西亚第十五届全国大选进入了竞选期，选战进入了白热化的阶段。然而就在这个节骨眼上，Kelana Jaya与Ampang公园之间的16个轻快铁（LRT）却宣布停止运作7天。这件事无疑成了选举中反对党有力的攻击点。究竟国阵是否能顺利解决这一燃眉之急呢？此次公共交通系统的故障又是否会影响国阵的选情呢？
Genetic Counselling: What, Why, and For Whom?
November 10, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIn conjunction with Genetic Counselor Awareness Day on 10 November - which is observed on the second Thursday in November each year - Yoon Sook Yee, certified genetic counseller and President of the Genetic Counselling Society Malaysia, joins us to share why genetic counselling is becoming increasingly important in modern healthcare, and the path towards training more genetic counsellors. Image Credit: Facebook/Genetic Counselling Society Malaysia-GCSM
IMU- How To Eat Healthier the Malaysian Way (PT 2)
November 10, 2022 06:45 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MBThere is a perception that Malaysian food, where rice features prominently, can be quite unhealthy. So how can we maintain a balanced diet and enjoy all our favourite Malaysian staples like nasi lemak and banana leaf rice? Professor Dr Winnie Chee of IMU explains.
Law & Behold #48: Your Right To Vote
November 10, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBLaw & Behold is a monthly series which aims to arm Malaysians with constitutional literacy, and is done in collaboration with The Malaysian Bar, the University of Malaya's Faculty of Law, and the Malaysian Centre for Constitutionalism and Human Rights (MCCHR). This month, we look at our constitutional right to vote, and discuss amendments that might affect this round of General Elections, including the lowering of the voting age, automatic voter registration, and changes to how postal votin...
Copyright Infringements During Election Campaigns
November 10, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBAs some Malaysians’ spirits are lifted to feel involved in the upcoming election, some will choose to express their support towards their party of preference, by wearing t-shirts, caps or even using umbrellas that bear political party logos, especially during rallies, For some even political figures or slogans. But can anyone simply print any political merchandise during campaign season? Is it even legal to do so? We explore this with Puvaneswary Vickramasingam, Senior Lecturer at Brickfiel...
Solving The Talent Crunch Battle
November 10, 2022 03:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThere have been a lot of HR topics covering how businesses are struggling to attract talent, shortening of working hours, and the new employment act. CXL, a homegrown HR solutions company believes businesses should hire contingent talent and how they can be used effectively. What tech are they utilising to streamline this process, and how is it helping, or hindering, onboarding?