Local university students were left stranded when they could not attend orientation due to a last minute order to close universities. Dr Sharifah Munirah Alatas, Senior lecturer in Strategic Studies and International Relations of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, shares her views on how the situation could have been saved.

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Juliet Jacobs speaks to Jawahar Ali Ameer Ali, Deputy General Manager, Consumer & Investor Office of Securities Commission Malaysia, about being vigilant when investing, and the consequences of investing with unlicensed entities. Highlighted is the InvestSmart ® Fest, an investor education event that includes seminars and exhibitions, that will be virtual this year.

This is a special episode brought to you by the Securities Commission Malaysia in support of the World Investor Week 2020 and the Financial Education Network’s Financial Literacy Month 2020.

New Zealanders head for the polls on October 17th. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is widely expected to win. Grant Duncan, Associate Professor, Massey University discusses her track record and the challenges ahead.

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In the wake of the Sabah state elections, eyes are now on neighbouring state Sarawak, to see when they will decide to go to the polls. How will the Sarawak state government balance the fragility of its coalition against Covid-19 concerns? Dr. Arnold Puyok, Political Analyst at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, weighs in.

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With less than a month to go before the US elections, how are investors positioning themselves on the yield curve to ride out this period of uncertainty? Joe Quinlan, of the US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management, weighs in on this, as well as what failure to sign a post-Brexit trade deal would mean for the UK, as its October 15th deadline looms.

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.

1.58 : Has remote work broken up your office cliques?

9.06 : How often do you talk to your parents/grandparents?

16.34 : International Headlines

23.30 : Local Headlines

With our eyes set on unearthing the freshest flavours from unexpected places, we widen our scope with hand-picked musical gems from all across Asia. Singaporean rapper Shigga Shay joins us for a chat about his recent trailblazing mixed reality virtual concert and the release of his latest 2-track EP "365". 

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DANGERDISKO, Q Sound - Free
Analog K - Fallin For You
Hoody - I Feel For You (IOAH x plan8 Remix)
Khakii - BASS (ft. Colde)
Shigga Shay - 365 the intro
Shigga Shay Interview
Shigga Shay - who r u 是个谁
LIL DMT - Neck
Ichu - On My Own (ft. Nic)
Manila Grey - Blue Vegeta
ChronicalZ - TAKYAH SEMAK CIRCLE AKU PLEASE.
Jitwam - enchanté

A weekend of shock results! Thrashings for Man Utd & Liverpool, Hammers end Foxes' 100% record whilst Everton continue to win at the top. In depth discussions on the big games and also a look at the Malaysia Super League which completed its penultimate round at the weekend.

How will the privatization of football associations affect the development of the sport in the country? We speak with Haresh Deol for his thoughts.

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How will the privatization of football associations affect the development of the sport in the country? We speak with Haresh Deol for his thoughts.

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