Evening Edition

An article by the BBC talks about how companies in the UK are welcoming neurodiverse talents and the measures taken to provide a conducive working environment. We also discuss steps organizations here can take in providing a neurodiverse workplace.

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A study by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute found that 73% of Southeast Asians fear that the region will be a battleground for influence by the US and China. We look at ASEAN's place as the grass between the two elephants.

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A 17-member pro-tem committee has been established to finalise a draft on the Malaysia Media Council Act.

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Standard Chartered expects the ringgit to do better against the US dollar in 2020.

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In the UK, NHS guidance says that pharmacists should play a bigger role in getting the nation into shape by initiating conversations on topics like weight loss with customers. We look at the concept of offering unsolicited advice and whether it is an effective way to encourage others to lead a healthier lifestyle.

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The national strategy plan unveiled by the government will pursue several strategies, including the likes of improving social protection, sexual reproductive health education, and streamlining relevant laws to name a few.

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Protestors in Hong Kong have been choosing to identify and reward businesses that are in support of the movement, dubbing them as being part of the 'yellow economy'. We take a further look at the role businesses play in times of civil unrest.

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More details of phase one of the US China trade deal includes Beijing's promise to crack down on intellectual property theft and Washington's effort in cutting tariffs on Chinese goods.

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Mark Hamill announced that he quit Facebook to protest its decision to allow political ads containing false statements or misinformation. Tony Fernandez recently deleted Twitter to escape the anger and negaitivity. With both saying they're better off, we look at the efficacy of deleting social media as a form of protest and whether everyone should rethink their relationship with social media.

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Cabinet has decided not to sell Malaysia’s biggest highway concessionaire, and instead keep it under the ownership of Khazanah Nasional and the EPF. However, Tun Mahathir has said that PLUS will reduce the toll rates by 18%.

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