We all dream of living that sweet, sandy, seaside retirement life. It turns out at least geographically, that fantasy is a lot closer than we think. Malaysia’s very own Penang has made it onto the list of the 15 best islands to retire on, but what does it really take to achieve this retirement dream?

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Electronic price tags may be the way forward in reducing food waste and removing the stigma from grocery shopping from clearance or discount sections.

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France is offering its citizens the chance to trade their gas-guzzling vehicles for a 2,500 euro grant (~RM12K) to buy an electric bicycle, according to reports.

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It’s been a month since the Emergency Ordinance to tackle fake news came into effect to curb the spread of online misinformation regarding Covid-19. We discuss if the fake news ordinance has made a difference in our daily lives, and why industry players continue to be concerned about this.

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Singaporean commerce platform Pine Labs has acquired local startup Fave for over US$45 million, and the two companies hope for joint global expansion, starting primarily in India.

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Grab has entered into a merger with Altimeter Growth Corp, securing a valuation of nearly US$40 billion and getting one step closer to the U.S. listing it’s been aiming towards for a long time.

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While some states have decided to not allow Ramadan bazaars yet again this year, others like Kuala Lumpur have given the greenlight to 65 bazaars to operate. As news of a ‘fourth wave’ looms, some are calling this decision risky and dangerous, while others sympathize with microbusiness owners who cannot endure two brutal years in a row. Is there really a right decision in this scenario?

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All restaurants, eateries, stalls, fast food outlets and food delivery services are allowed to operate until 6am in light of the Ramadan fasting month, which starts today.

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Consumer organisations have called upon eateries to stop charging their patrons for a glass of water. But how do F&B owners feel about this? We get the opinions of the guys on the other side of the coin, and discuss just how much you’re willing to pay for a glass of sky juice.

Featured Guest(s): 

Ren Yi Chin, MyBurgerLab | Lin Lee, Yellow Brick Road | Joshua Liew, espressolab | Daniel Chong, Makan Time

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Wondering why many restaurants and cafés have been missing from your favourite food delivery platform? It’s not the outlets with the issue; the number of food delivery riders has taken a hit with the loosening of MCO restrictions.

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