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Affordable Productivity and Cybersecurity
November 10, 2022 02:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBCompanies are racing towards digitalisation; and whilst this is the direction they need to be heading in, especially in 2022, it can be an expensive endeavour especially for SMEs and MSMEs. Current tools that are available for productivity and cybersecurity are either free (with caveats) or extremely expensive for a small business. This is where the partnership between Open-Xchange, BigDomain and DotAsia hopes to change things. This collaboration offers advanced email and productivity tools...
【開門新趨勢】中小微企业代表谈：第 15 届全国大选
November 10, 2022 02:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB『马来西亚 15 届全国大选』迈进倒数阶段，各政党联盟也在竞选期中陆续公布竞选宣言。另外，为了让游子得以返乡旅履行公民义务，将投票日前夕列订为特别公假的建议也开始从各党派参选人口中提出；而各个州属也受促宣布特假。而不少需要安排交通回返他州选区投票的选民，也正在为此挠破脑袋。 谈及企业是否必须配合有可能公布的特别公假而休业，业内人士并不认为这是唯一方案… 对竞选宣言的主要内容，尽管业内人士颔首称道，却更期待更广泛的落地与更周详的执行。本期节目，『开门见商』就从执行面着手，一谈中小微型企业板块，究竟有没有觉得：政府在「偷懒」？
The Cost of A Divorce
November 10, 2022 01:30 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBAs difficult as it may be, sometimes relationships don't work out the way we want them to be and unfortunately a divorce may be the last option for a couple. And while the emotional aspect can be painful, there is a financial aspect to consider as well. Who gets what and how will you go about it? Rozanna Rashid of Alpine Advisory shares some thoughts on the cost of divorce in Malaysia. Image credit: Shutterstock
KL Commuter Woes Persist With LRT Screw Up
November 10, 2022 00:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBPrasarana has announced the closure of 16 LRT stations until 15 November, causing massive disruption and inconvenience to KL commuters. We unpack why this has happened, what are the remedial actions that should take place and who is accountable for with Aziff Azuddin, Independent Urban Mobility Researcher. We also discuss which manifesto has the most comprehensive transportation solution for Malaysia. Image credit: Shutterstock
Tourism Selangor Pursues Tourists, Balancing Between Conservation And Economics
November 10, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBSelangor has many attractions to draw tourists - both natural and manmade - and many locals are discovering them especially in the years before international travel resumed. How has the state helped its travel, tourism and hospitality players survive the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns and what is it doing now to revitalise this sector? Azrul Shah Mohamad, the CEO of Tourism Selangor, talks about balancing the fragile natural beauty that is Selangor state while pursuing the lucrative tourism do...
Sungai Buloh - A Vote For The Party Or The Candidate?
November 09, 2022 23:45 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBNo other seat exemplifies the dilemma between party and candidate that voters are faced with better than this seat. It’s a crowded field with 7 contenders for the seat, but all eyes are on caretaker Health Minister Khairy Jamaludin running for Umno, Barisan Nasional and Datuk. R. Ramanan of PKR, defending what is long seen as the PKR stronghold. The incumbent MP, M. Sivarasa held this seat with an overwhelming majority in GE14 but was dropped this time round. For insights, we speak to Dr L...
Republican Red Ripple Divides US Congress
November 09, 2022 23:30 - 9 minutes - 8.29 MBAlthough Republicans eked out convincing wins in many states and gained control of the House of Representatives in the US midterm elections, it was by no means the bulldozing of the Democrats that some foretold. Meanwhile the race for control of the Senate remains on a cliff-hanger, with seats in Georgia and Arizona currently too close to call. How will these elections impact President Biden’s policymaking for the remainder of his term? We discuss the implications with Dr. Adrian Ang of RSI...
Crypto Crash Has Contagion Effect On Markets
November 09, 2022 23:00 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBThe Crypto market is going into free fall with the impending collapse of the exchange FTX. What reverberations does this have on the wider financial market? Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence tells us whilst giving us his views on the next set of US inflation figures. Image credit: Shutterstock
Pulse Picks - Songs About Democracy, Voting & Change
November 09, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBA special episode of Pulse Picks this week as we approach election season - we handpick you tunes about democracy & people-power, taking you behind the political messages of each track. -- The Clash - Know Your Rights Marvin Gaye - You're the Man Aretha Franklin - Respect Public Enemy - Fight the Power The Linda Lindas - Vote! Bob Marley & The Wailers - Get Up Stand Up Radiohead - Electioneering The Beatles - Revolution
RIP Aaron Carter, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Peter Gabriel's New Album & Meta's New Audio Compression
November 09, 2022 14:00 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MBBy The Way is a rapid-fire segment that gives you a snapshot of developing stories in the music world. This week, stories on Aaron Carter passing, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Peter Gabriel's return after 10 years and Meta's new audio compression format.
Is Malaysia Ready For Autonomous Driving?
November 09, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThis week on Cruise Control, the petrolheads sift through the biggest headlines in the automotive world before cruising the city in an all-electric luxury sedan. Top news items include French car makers Renault, who have partnered up with Geely to build electric, hybrid and ICE powertrains as they both strive to reduce emissions for their respective brands. Locally, Ford announced the arrival of a base level Ranger XL with a manual transmission; while Volvo are already taking orders for t...
Popcorn Culture - Review: Enola Holmes 2
November 09, 2022 11:30 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBFollowing on 2020's Enola Holmes, this sequel follows our eponymous heroine as she works on her first case as a detective, looking for a missing girl (with an assist from her famous brother, Sherlock). We discuss whether Enola Holmes 2 lives up to the success of the first film, and if it's worth catching.
Ultimate KL Food Tour
November 09, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBAs the largest city in Malaysia, KL has a variety of places to eat at, drink and be merry. We speak to food blogger and Tiktokker Ceddy Ang for all the best places to try new dishes. Brought to you by Tourism Malaysia. Image source: Tourism Malaysia
How Would You Feel If GE15 Is Postponed?
November 09, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIsmail Sabri has said that the EC can postpone GE15 in the event that there are major floods. So how would you feel if GE15 got postponed, because of the bad weather that we all knew was coming? We look at the reactions and commentary from listeners. Image source: Djohan Shahrin, Shutterstock
Today On Twitter: LRT Shutdown Inciting Chaos
November 09, 2022 09:45 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBAlmost half of the Kelana Jaya LRT line will not be running until the 15th of November. We look at the reactions online. Image source: Abdul Razak Latif, Shutterstock
How Do Cybertroopers Influence Online Political Discourse?
November 09, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBWe look at a recent study on cybertroopers and what it tells us about the role they play in Malaysia. Image source: affendi shahidan, Shutterstock
Do I Have Health Anxiety?
November 09, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBYou’ve probably found yourself worrying a bit more than normal over physical symptoms you’re experiencing, or perhaps even going down a rabbit hole looking up your symptoms online or asking your doctor about it. In severe cases, this is known as health anxiety or hypochondria. But when is it normal to worry about your health and when it is causing you more problems? We speak to consultant clinical psychologist Lavender Tan to help us better understand this condition and how it affects the l...
深入分析美国期中选举 美股后市看涨或跌？
November 09, 2022 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB美国期中选举投票结果即将出炉，若从昨天的行情来看，市场举棋不定，美股盘中屡次转跌，但是最终还是连续第三日收涨，道指涨超300点，领跑美股三大指数。很多的投资人押注共和党可能赢得这次的期中选举，如果共和党在选举至少拿下一个国会议院，这意味着未来的议事与施政上可能出现更多僵局，但这对于市场而言，真的是好消息吗？Trident Analytics创办人 Peter林子证将深入分析此次美国期中选举对美股后市影响。
发挥制衡力量 大马邮寄选民投票心声
November 09, 2022 07:03 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB马来西亚大选即将登场，部分海外的大马公民也通过网上申请邮寄选票。尽管邮寄选票在一定程度上解决了海外选民的投票困扰，但这种方式往往并不受选民的信任，因此从前注册成为邮寄选民的大马公民寥寥无几。 然而根据非官方统计，这一届注册成为邮寄选民的大马人却足足比上一届多了10倍左右。在海外选民高涨的投票热情下，会对马来西亚第15届大选的选情带来什么影响呢？
Methane: A Crucial Opportunity in the Climate Fight
November 09, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBMethane emissions account for roughly 25 percent of current global warming, and contribute to climate-related threats including more intense and frequent heat waves and flooding, food insecurity, and poor air quality. According to Malaysia’s third biennial update report to the United Nations, methane emissions contributed 17 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in 2016, with its major source being fugitive emissions from the oil and gas industry. Where does Malaysia’s biggest opportunities f...
Working Across Time Zones
November 09, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBRemote working has allowed many businesses and organisations to hire global talents to bolster their workforce. While this is a positive development, it also opens up a Pandora's box of issues from managing the different time zones to other challenges that might come from having a global team collaboration. We speak to Joelle Pang, general manager of FastJobs Asia to get an insight into this unique position and its issues with a look at how it can be addressed. Image Credit: Shutterstock |...
We Are Family
November 09, 2022 03:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIBU Family is a non for profit resource group that makes parenting easier. They provide guidance to new parents, and parents with toddlers by organising support workshops on a range of topics such as breastfeeding, postpartum, single parenting, first aid & even potty training. Joyce Lim, the chairperson and executive director of IBU, shares how they ensure a well-rounded support system to the mothers. Image Credit: IBU Family Facebook Page
Making Spots Cuter With Dododots
November 09, 2022 02:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBWe all have our insecurities, and we’ve all gone through awkward periods of life where we feel ashamed or worried about those insecurities. Maybe, instead of hiding those insecurities, we need to find a way to take pride in them instead. Esther Erin and Ethan Wong, co-founders of Dododots Beauty Patch, discuss how they’re using this approach with acne, and how they utilise collaborations to conduct successful marketing campaigns. Image Credit: Dododots Beauty Patch Instagram Page ...
Development for the Greater Good - at Whose Expense?
October 26, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIt's a familiar tale here in Malaysia: a sprawling, thriving rainforest, cleared for development or plantations. Despite pledges to protect our intact forests made on the international stage, back home, we still keep hearing of more forests being degazetted or earmarked for development. In this case, the site in question used to be part of a forest reserve in the Chini-Bera forest complex, home to Orang Asli communities, and a wide array of wildlife too, cleared and developed for a new palm...
英国迎来首位亚裔首相 苏纳克是谁？
October 26, 2022 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB上任45天的英国首相特拉斯突然宣布辞去英国保守党党首职务，成为英国历史上任职时间最短的首相。苏纳克不仅是英国首位非白人领导人，并且是英国 200 多年来最年轻的首相。在英国政治紊乱的今天，苏纳克有办法扭转英国整体的局面吗？还是只是另一位“短命”的首相？
Ketuanan Pengundi #5 - Reforming MACC & AGC
October 26, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBKetuanan Pengundi (or Voter Supremacy) is a series in collaboration with Bersih. This series will explore 6 key reforms that the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections is championing to empower voters, ahead of GE15. On the 5th episode, we explore the role of institutions like MACC & AGC and how we can reform it. Image Credit: Shutterstock
Aligning With Sustainability Practices Through Digital Transformation
October 26, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBDigital transformation is more than a buzz word these days with businesses and organisations embarking on digitalisation efforts in a bid to keep up with the current business landscape. So how can digital transformation initiatives align with sustainability practices? Margie Ong, CEO for Thoughts In Gear (TIG) joins us to discuss current awareness levels when it comes to sustainability and how digital transformation can help businesses with their sustainability efforts. Image Credit: Shut...
For Better Breast Health
October 26, 2022 03:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBVellarry Maydelina, founder of Oupus Organics, decided to leverage Borneo ingredients for products that claim to help with improving lymphatic circulation. She shares what her entrepreneurial journey has been like, and her aim to promote breast health awareness among women through her products. Image Credit: Oupus Organics Official Website
A Decade of OpenMinds
October 26, 2022 02:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBIt takes a lot for a business to stand the test of time, especially given the comings and goings of the past decade. Jan Wong and Daryll Tan, co-founders of OpenMinds Resources, prove that while it is an uphill battle, it is not impossible to actually hit that sweet 10 year milestone. Image Credit: OpenMinds Resources Official Website
网络安全是企业的金刚锁 仁科集团为商业盖金钟罩
October 26, 2022 02:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB科技脉动不止、网络发展大兴，「网络安全」是技术、过程与实践的主体。网络安全的重点在于保护系统、程序和数据，免受网络袭击的风险。对企业而言，网络安全具有重要性，因为一旦数据遭泄，轻则破财消灾；重则付之一炬。 迎合数码转型的趋势，仁科集团（SRKK）耑为中小微企业完备其网络安全防护系统。除了作企业发挥业务潜力的外援；也当企业在虚拟世界的外罩。本期节目，杨开贤营运长将和我们分享 SRKK 如何为网络安全树立起坚不可摧的盾牌。
How Have Real Estate Agents Survived The Pandemic?
October 26, 2022 01:30 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn today’s episode of The Property Show, Philip See speaks to Timothy Toh, Team Leader of real estate agents at KW Malaysia, on how this profession has changed over the past decade, and how the role has evolved with digitalization along with their compensation structure. Image credit: Shutterstock
Blue Skies Ahead For Malaysian Aviation Sector
October 26, 2022 01:15 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MBWith country borders reopened, what has the impact been on the aviation sector? In fact do elections add an extra boost to earnings? Yin Shao Yang, Associate Director of Maybank Investment Bank, gives his views on the sector and what his top picks are. Image credit: Shutterstock
Cancer Research Malaysia On Reducing the Risk of Breast Cancer in the Asian Population (PT 1)
October 26, 2022 00:45 - 1 minute - 1.76 MBProf Datin Paduka Dr Teo Soo Hwang, Chief Scientific Officer from Cancer Research Malaysia, joins us to share more about the burden of breast cancer and their work on breast cancer research. For more information check out our HOMESOY Facebook Page.
Much Ado About DPM Posts?
October 26, 2022 00:30 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBAs GE15 heats up, both Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan are vying for East Malaysia support by dangling the deputy prime minister position as an incentive. How significant is this role in the government line-up and will this actually strengthen East Malaysian representation in the corridors of power? We discuss this with Dr. Wong Chin Huat of Sunway University. Image credit: Shutterstock
Betamek Aims To Be An Alpha Automotive Electronics Player
October 26, 2022 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBBetamek Berhad is listing on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market on Oct 26th 2022, after 33 years in the business, mostly supplying car audio systems to Perodua vehicles for 28 of those years. Its managing director, Mirzan Mahathir, talks about plans to diversify and take advantage of increasing use of electronics in vehicles.
烤问iFAST/市场遇冷之际 投资者能学到什么功课？
October 26, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB回顾两年前市场的行情，大概是最好的时候但也是最坏的时候，我们一度在疫情爆发时面临股灾的问题，但同时也经历了前所未有的牛市。然而，来到了今年，在美联储激进的升息措施底下，熊市却已然来到，尤其是在全球经济衰退预期逐渐升温，我们似乎看不到熊市到底几时会结束。 面临如此惨淡的行情，不少财富管理的公司，无论是投资银行或是券商都受到不小的影响。奕丰集团（iFAST）董事经理陈奕冠将在节目中分享，在熊市之中，他们扭转局势的关键策略到底是什么？投资者又能学习到什么功课？
MAVCOM Vs Surging Air Ticket Prices
October 25, 2022 23:45 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBWe all saw the reports of how flight ticket prices for the weekend of GE15 surged as soon as the Election Commission announced the dates of when that will happen. In response, Putrajaya tasked the Malaysian Aviation Commission with regulating the prices of flight tickets to ensure that airlines don't hike up prices arbitrarily. Is that within their powers, though? Pushpalatha Subramaniam, Director of Consumer Affairs, at MAVCOM talks to us about what its roles are in ensuring air passengers...
Foreign Capital Flight From Chinese Equities
October 25, 2022 23:30 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MBChina’s third quarter GDP came in better than expected at 3.9% growth, but this has not buoyed market sentiment for Chinese stocks. In fact, Chinese markets fell sharply following the announcement on Sunday that President Xi Jinping would serve a third term. China’s overall economic recovery also remains bleak amid Covid zero and a looming property crisis. Are the days of booming growth and outperforming Chinese stocks over? We discuss the outlook for Chinese equities with Brock Silvers of ...
Microsoft Ok But Alphabet Disappoints
October 25, 2022 23:00 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MB2 of the big tech reported their results last night which were a mixed bag. We ask Jack Kouzi, Director for Strategy, VFS Group on what to make of the results, and whether it is time to bottom fish. We also ask him his expectations on Meta, Amazon and Apple results which come out later this week. Image credit: Shutterstock
Ep 9: Deepavali Special
October 25, 2022 14:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBA music programme focusing on vintage big band and classic swing sounds from the yesteryears. Hosted by the dynamic duo Sean Ghazi & Ida Mariana. To celebrate Deepavali, enjoy our selection of Hindustani classics! ----- Tracklist: Lata Mangeshkar & Mohd Rafi - Ho Rasa Sayang Re Mukesh - Mera Joota Hai Japani Kishore Kumar - Chal Chal Chal Mere Saathi Kishore Kumar & Sushma Shreshta - Tera Mujhse Hai Pehle Ka Naata Koi Shailendra Singh - Main Shayar To Nahin Arijit Singh & Antara Mi...
Damok - Speeding His Way into the Future
October 25, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBWith amazing track records in junior racing, 20 year old Syarifuddin Azman or commonly known as Damok, was recently announced to be competing for a full season of Moto3 with the MT Helmets-MSI team next year. Last weekend - after a two year hiatus - he raced and claimed the 16th position as a wildcard rider in Moto3 race at the Petronas Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit, attracting almost 165,000 motorsport fans who brought life back to the SIC. He joins us...
By The Book: Book Club October 2022 - Fairy Tale
October 25, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBWritten by Stephen King during the pandemic, Fairy Tale tells the story of 17-year-old Charlie Reade, who befriends a lonely, elderly man, Mr. Bowditch, and his lovely, elderly dog, Radar - and the lengths Charlie will go to help them, and the other world that he's introduced to on his quest. In this book club, two Constant Readers join Charlie and Radar on their adventure and discuss whether we enjoyed it. And then on Footnotes, we unpack a recent interview with Alan Moore in which he look...
Popcorn Culture - Review: House Of The Dragon S1
October 25, 2022 11:30 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBNine weeks after reviewing the first episode, we return to King's Landing to re-review our thoughts on this season of House Of The Dragon as a whole. Did we love-hate the characters as much as we thought we would? Were the time-jumps too jarring? And let's be honest, how many people did we want Dracarys'd on the show? We discuss the ups and downs of this Game Of Thrones spinoff, as well as our excitement for more content from this land of ice and fire.
Trauma, Triggers and Traps - Is Compromise A Bad Word?
October 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBBetween MoUs and coalitions, compromise has increasingly become part and parcel of politics in Malaysia. And yet for many, it's still seen as a last resort, or as an unnecessary muddying of waters. Is that the case? We unpack this. Image source: Gerd Altmann, Pixabay
Rishi Sunak Becomes Next UK Prime Minister
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBRishi Sunak is set to become the next UK prime minister, marking a number of firsts - he’s the first Asian to take the post, and at 42, the youngest PM in their modern history. We unpack the significance of Rishi's ascension and what it means for a minority to take the highest office in Britain. Image source: Shag 7799, Shutterstock
Healthy Ageing: How Speech-Language Therapy Helps Older Adults
October 25, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBWhen we hear speech therapy, some of us might think that it’s mainly for children with speech disorders, or for stroke survivors to learn how to speak again. But is there more to speech therapy, especially for older adults? On this episode of Healthy Ageing, we speak to speech-language therapist Tay Chia Yi to find out how speech therapy can help to improve the quality of life for older adults, and thus their overall physical and mental well-being. Image Credit: Shutterstock
万众瞩目 FAAMG超级巨头财报前瞻分析
October 25, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB中共二十大结束后首个交易日中港股市一泻千里，未来政治风险、经济走势方向、台海局势的不确定性引起恐慌抛售。 美国社媒公司Snap Q3营收增速创新低，给数字广告业拉响警报，引发市场担忧即将发布财报的Meta、谷歌母公司Alphabet等依靠广告营收的业绩表现。当大环境参杂着许多不利因素，美股还能否延续强势反弹？ 点击收听完整访谈podcast！
习近平三连任中共总书记 叶耀元：口号治国没用！
October 25, 2022 07:15 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB『二十届一中全会』第一次会议于 10 月 23 日（星期日）召开，习近平三度或推举，再成中共中央总书记、中央军委主席、中国国家主席。除了相对意料之内的「三连任」，更值得关注的是：中共中央政治局常委的六人班底，完全被「习家军」占据。 在愈发内卷的亚洲最大经济体，是否正在开倒车；愈发变得口号治国的世界第二大强国，是否会重返「锁国政策」？习政权的又一个五年，台海阴霾持续笼罩之余；声称已「脱贫摘帽、全民奔小康」的红色国度，恐怕还会有一些列民生议题值得关注。
Why Is Modern Slavery on the Rise?
October 25, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBA staggering 50 million people globally are trapped in modern slavery, according to a recent report jointly published by the International Labour Organisation, the International Organisation for Migration, and Walk Free, an anti-trafficking human rights group. A problem that is neither new nor unknown, why have we struggled to clamp down on modern slavery? Are we ready to admit that modern slavery can be found, even here in Malaysia? We unpack this recent report and the broader issue of m...
How Leaders Can Leverage On Leadership Communication
October 25, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBCommunication is an important skill that can make or break a leader. But how does leadership communication differ from normal forms of communication and what makes it effective? Dr. Patricia Lau from the School of Business at Monash University Malaysia joins us to share her thoughts on what leadership communication is and how it can be a powerful tool in any organisation's leadership. Image Credit: Shutterstock | Rido