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Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has delivered a much-anticipated national speech from Naypyidaw, addressing the Rohingya crisis. We speak with Lilianne Fan, International Director and Co-Founder of the Geutanyoe Foundation, and Deputy Chair of the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network, about prospects for improvement in the Rohingya situation.
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The Better Beer Festival has been cancelled as the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) rejects the organiser's application to hold the event. Caroline and Uma speak with event organisers about the impact of canning live events. Our guests are Matthew Dawson, General Manager at The Livescape Group, as well as Para R., Founder of PR Worldwide; and President of the Arts, Live Festival and Events Association (ALIFE).
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Urban population is steadily growing and it’s estimated that by 2030, 60% of the world’s population will be living in urban cities. Consequently that affects the way our city skylines are going to look in a decade or two, so this evening we’ll talk about what the buildings of tomorrow will look like and how they’ll affect the way we live and work, with Antony Wood, the Executive Director of the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
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Given the proximity and similarities between both Indonesia and Malaysia, just how does Indonesia fare in the education sector? Are their issues similar to ours? i.e. Is there some kind of emphasis to put English first? Is the percentage of good quality teachers hard to maintain? We find out from Professor Anita Lie, an educationist whose research study on English curriculum, has been recognised globally.
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The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Iain McNally - check out the debut feature film from popular YouTubers JinnyboyTV.
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Craig, Kam and Pravin join Ross to look back at the weekend's EPL. Big wins for both Manchester clubs whilst Liverpool and Spurs were held to frustrating draws at home. Also, a look at Chelsea v Arsenal where the Gunners look more than worth a point and Newcastle United who sit proudly in 4th after 5 matches.
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The Star's award-winning R.AGE team has released a new documentary series called "Student/Trafficked". The team went undercover to investigate the network of student trafficking, that has left many Bangladeshi students stranded in Malaysia as illegal workers. Besides bringing the issue to light, R.AGE is also working with the Ministry of Higher Education and the Immigration Department, as well as partner NGOs, to set up a reporting system for victims and to renew their hopes for a tertiary education. We speak with Ian Yee, Editor & Executive Producer, and Elroi Yee, Senior Producer at R.AGE.
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Bob, Dez & Keeshaanan join Ross to look back at the midweek Champions League matches. Have Spurs finally banished their Wembley hoodoo? Also a look at Everton and Arsenal in the Europa League. Also, a full preview of the EPL weekend including Roy Hodgson's 1st game in charge of Crystal Palace. Everton are at Old Trafford and Chelsea host Arsenal. Includes Treatment Table and 3 Big Shouts.
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The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - take on Ju-On director Takashi Shimizu's latest horror offering.
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The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - wonder if Steven Soderbergh's unexpected return to cinema was worth the wait.
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