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Is it time to start feeding our meat addiction with a new approach? It ends up in a pan. Why not grow it in one? Advances in biotechnology, food processing and changing consumer demand are putting us on the cusp of a cultured meat and plant-sourced burger revolution.

We 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.

03:18 - Do you find facial hair appealing?

08:52 - What’s the secret behind the least miserable economies?

12:16 - Is the media more free post-GE14?

00:40 - Retrenched workers and fresh graduates are now fighting it out for high-skilled jobs which are not growing as fast as low-skilled ones. Between 2010 and 2017, the number of degree holders in the workforce has increased by an average of more than 170,000 people per year.

09:43 - Tun Daim Zainuddin has expressed confidence that the East Coast Rail Link’s (ECRL) price tag of 44 billion ringgit could see a further reduction. The original contract costs RM65.5 billion which saw a saving of RM21.5 billion.

11:37 - Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the government intends to bring back the Formula One (F1) race to Malaysia to stimulate Malaysians to enter the automotive industry. The prime minister believes that the reintroduction of the Malaysian Grand Prix would generate positive publicity for the country as well as bringing large crowds to the event.

00:40 - Pinterest and Zoom both closed far above their IPO prices, reflecting investor hunger for tech stocks.

03:17 - With merger talks between Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank dragging its feet, Deutsche Bank is said to be planning for the worst.

The Morning Run team talks to Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow about the recently approved Penang South Reclamation (PSR) Project. What were the approval conditions set by the National Physical Planning Council? How will the project be funded? What are the environmental impacts of the projects?

Rhymba Hills is a tea company that’s continuing to gain popularity because of its famous herbal infusions. But in a small market dominated by name brands, can Rhymba Hills make a sustainable name for itself? We speak to founder Ciinndey Wong about giving up her job as an accountant to start a tea company, the way she picks her herbal infusions, as well as her plans on taking the business further.

China and US inch closer to a resolution but is it a little too late?

We speak to Tim Mulholland, President of TJM Limited in Chicago to find out if that rings true whilst also getting his views on the Pinterest and Zoom listing.

Design Thinking, is it just an empty buzzword or the next step in innovation and education?

We ask Professor Weinberg about the state of the movement, the competition it faces from the big consultancies and its presence in Malaysia.

How much you pay for your electricity each month, is also dependent on fuel costs - as this is what Tenaga Nasional uses to generate power. 

However, TNB uses the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through or ICPT mechanism, as well as government subsidies, to determine tariffs every six months, ensuring fairness for all consumers.

Find out more when Keith Kam speaks with the Tenaga's Chief Strategy & Regulatory Officer, Datuk Fazlur Rahman 

To find more, please visit www.tnb.com.my 

Federal Hill is one of the more significant hills in KL, as it was conceptualised to represent the aspiration of the federation. Home to some prominent buildings and government quarters, and vast land spaces, Federal Hill has managed to stave off major developments in the area so far. But will this last? Elizabeth Cardosa from Badan Warisan Malaysia contextualises the importance of preserving the area.