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Innovating is no longer an option in today’s business environment. It is essential for surviving amongst a sea of competition. So what would it mean for businesses or organisations to innovate and why is it important for them to do so? Sheila Singam, Managing Partner at Human Equation joins us to discuss how businesses can think out of the box and innovate through the ‘Three Box’ philosophy. 

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Often, the working world and especially being in a leadership position demands a certain amount of mental fortitude. However, there are fallacies along the way that may test your mettle. Larraine Chang, founder & CEO of Ascension Associates, touches on issues like linear thinking and impostor syndrome that may be stopping leaders from achieving their goals and leading well. 

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Founded by Cynn Chua & Pei Ying in October 2018, Summorie wants to make the best notebooks and stationery for Malaysians. They share their journey, everything from pen to paper. 

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The GE15 results were disappointing for many who were hoping for a return to Pakatan Harapan governance. Nathaniel Tan of Projek #BangsaMalaysia argues that Malaysians shouldn't despair and makes a case for bridging societal divides, regardless of which coalition is in power.

The outlook for the FBM KLCI is looking uncertain. But there will be more clarity once a new government is formed when leaders meet the YDPA. In a possible PN led government, the differentiating factor is PAS which has the largest number of seats in parliament at 49. How will this be viewed by investors in terms of policy making and representation in various Ministries? For insights, we speak to Alexander Chia, Regional Head of Research, RHB Investment Bank.

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Whichever coalition eventually governs Malaysia, the road ahead will be a challenging one with a global recession impending. Dr Nungsari Radhi, Economist tells us what are the solutions and the consequences if we ignore the problems.

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As predicted, the 15th general elections culminated in a hung Parliament, but few foresaw the rise of the green wave in peninsular Malaysia as PAS secured the highest seats in the august house. Ibrahim Suffian of the Merdeka Center helps us contextualise the GE15 results and discusses where politics in the country is heading.

With no single coalition able to win enough seats to form the government, Istana Negara instructed coalition and party leaders to notify the Dewan Rakyat Speaker of their numbers to form a new government and respective PM candidates by 2pm today. The Federal Constitution states the King has the discretion to appoint as prime minister the person he feels is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the members of the Dewan Rakyat and can act at his discretion. But what is the process from here on and what does the law or convention tell us? For answers we speak to Dato’ Malik Imtiaz Sarwar, Constitutional Lawyer.

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We speak to Alizan Mahadi from ISIS Malaysia on the recently concluded COP27 negotiations in Egypt as delegates managed to pull out a resolution on Loss and Damage. The question is if this is enough to avert a climate catastrophe?

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With a global recession on the cards, what is the optimum geographical and asset allocation? Kingsley Jones, Chief Investment Officer, Jevons Global points us in the right direction that includes non-USD assets and sectors like luxury goods and certain metals.

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