Evening Edition

Earlier this month, several tech companies including Apple, Google and Microsoft announced that they were looking into the possibility of going password-free, and replacing passwords with a more secure way to access accounts or devices. We discuss what this would look like.

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Last Saturday, two reporters were allegedly harassed by a security guard at the Pudu UTC Immigration Department while attempting to cover a story on passport renewals. As a result, several groups have called for protection for journalists and reporters. We look into the incident and what is needed to create a safer environment for members of the media.

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In Kuala Lumpur, about one-third of construction costs for residential buildings go to building car parks, and this has caused the prices of houses to go up. We discuss the larger issues of being a car-centric nation and how that can affect us as homeowners.

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Welcome back to the fifth installment of Mind Your Business, where we get into some of the major headlines and talk about how they impact businesses and our economic landscape. This week we discuss:
- The OPR hike
- Malaysia's Q1 GDP results

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We unpack the long awaited debate between opposition leader Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim and former Prime Minister Dato' Sri Najib Razak to discuss the fate of Sapura Energy Berhad as well as issues pertaining to the country's governance and economy.

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There has been a spirited back and forth on Twitter about taking MCs, faking MCs, and the culture of coming to work even when we don't feel well. We get into the responses and the prevailing office practices that keep us from taking a break when we need it.

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Yesterday, temperatures of up to 34°C were recorded in KL and Selangor, following the arrival of the South West Monsoon winds. This has naturally caused some concerns about switching on air-conditioners and running the risk of raking up electricity bills. We explore the ways we can keep cool in weather like this and the role that our built environment plays in adapting to high temperatures.

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Last week, we saw many families celebrating Hari Raya returning to their hometown for the first time in two years, as travel restrictions were lifted. We speak to PLUS Malaysia on the breakdown of the Raya exodus traffic, and what we can learn from it.

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A Tweet questioning why Malaysia lacks the culture of complimenting drew some attention. We get into the responses and explore whether we are indeed bad at receiving and giving compliments.

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The National Solutions Forum is an initiative by Sunway Group and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Malaysia to showcase the most impactful solutions to Sustainable Development Goals–related challenges in Malaysia. We spoke to Professor Woo Wing Thye about the outcome of the forum, and what we learned from it.

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