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Many of us have barriers in our mind due to the fear of stepping forward to do the things we dream of. But, what are we actually afraid of? Usually, it's fear of failure, fear of being ridiculed, fear of crushing disappointment and so on. In this segment, Sheila Singam and guest, Kimberly Monteiro speak about how breaking through that barrier of fear and limiting beliefs can give you the confidence to surge upwards and the gumption to the do the things you have always wanted to do.

Crude Brent prices touched US$50/barrel for the first time this year. Listen to Tim Mulholland of China-America Capital Company explain what this means to shale producers in the US and how OPEC is going to react following this news.

Chris Tan answers a query on assuming legal responsibilities in a subsale property. If the previous owner built an illegal extension, what are your rights as the current owner? Find out more on The Property Show.

The artist and director of the upcoming exhibition "Making" explain the impulse to discover new techniques, materials and media. Beyond  the Why’s, they throw light on some processes, like what is entailed in making decisions and choices, what influence these choices and how these in turn enable a different kind of inquiry. 

The Geeks talk about the return of ThePirateBay to a .org domain and how Google aims to kill passwords by year end.

Today, we look at the Malaysian bond market and how they will likely react to the 1MDB compound fine, FOMC leanings and increase in bank's lending rates? Hasif Murad, Investment Manager at Aberdeen Islamic Asset Management helps us in this endeavour.

On October 31, 1984, Delhi, India, witnessed a horror of great proportions. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India was shot dead by her Sikh bodyguards. In retaliation, an orgy of murder, rape and arson was unleashed upon the Sikh residents of Delhi in which more than 3000 lost their lives. Our guests, performers from ‘Kultar’s Mime’-- based on a poem by Sarbpreet Singh --synthesize the suffering of the innocents and present violence to inform, educate and transform.

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.

The Morning Run crew gives you their take on today's business headlines:

- Pressure doubles down on 1MDB

- Petronas, Russia and it's Matryoshka doll of discussions

- Wilmar and Ruchi Soya JV to leave a sweet aftertaste?

- No plain packaging plans for tobacco after all

Victor Yap from Amanz.net wraps up the month of May 2016 including highlights of Google I/O 2016 and Casual Connect Asia 2016.