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 In Bangkok earlier this month, the Infocomm SEA event saw vendors and visitors from all over the world gather to display and discuss ideas and products for Hybrid Working. A movement that, based on the event, is very much in full-swing. But is Hybrid Working for everyone? And what are some of the tools available to make Hybrid Working easier, and more productive in the future? And finally, what on earth is 'Flexwashing'? Tune in to find out.

Pivoting from their luxury style, Sacoor Group’s launch of Sacoor Blue is inspired by the idea of living a sustainable lifestyle and taking care of the Earth. Their relaxed styles and environmentally conscious outlook echo the sentiments of the Gen Z market, which continues to voice out its concern for the planet. We hear from Hugo Carriço, Sacoor Group’s Chief Operations Officer about the pivot.

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相近的文化使「宝岛」台湾成为马来西亚华裔子弟的留学重镇，更成了留学生毕业后的其中一条就业之路。不过，升学期间不乏学长姐环绕相助；就业谋职的过程中却不一定能轻易取得相关资讯。因此，一群在台毕业的侨外生成立了『迦南计划』。一个原本只是共享留台就业资讯的脸书群组；如今已经拓展成了职业串联平台，协助侨外生寻获适合自己的职业、活出影响力。

本期节目，我们就先来聊聊：侨外生在马来西亚与台湾两国留学后的就业前景。

Estate planning is a vital but often forgotten element in a Muslim’s financial plan. We usually spend the most of our time building and protecting our assets but usually forget the last part which is legacy planning. According to the Malaysian Institute of Estate Planners, 80% of Malaysians do not possess valid wills, with many having no idea what happens if their wishes aren’t followed after death. Ahmad Shareza, Head of Islamic Wealth Management and Business Development from Maybank Islamic talks about the importance of Islamic estate planning, what are some of the issues that could crop up, and how Maybank Islamic Wealth Management can assist you.

In Malaysia where political debates are not the norm, we speak to three out of the 10 candidates running for the Batu constituency: PKR incumbent P Prabakaran, takes on independent candidates Siti Kasim and Tian Chua. We put them through their paces and ask them why they deserve to be the MP for this constituency.

Holland Circular Hotspot (HCH) is a private-public platform in which the local government authorities, experts and companies collaborate internationally to stimulate entrepreneurship in the field of a circular economy. CEO, Freek van Eijk shares with us their collaboration with Malaysian companies and the government, and how Malaysia can improve to have a better circular economy.

For the first time, Malaysians have a buffet of options when it comes to the Prime Minister candidate. Each of the three main coalitions have their designated PM - but each man has to first win their federal parliamentary seats on the road to Putrajaya. We discuss the prospects of the potential PMs with political analyst Dr. Kartini Aboo Talib @ Khalid of UKM.

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When Indonesia took over the chairmanship of the G20 last year, no one foresaw the outbreak of the war in Ukraine which would derail geopolitical ties between the largest economies in the world. The G20 Summit was successfully hosted in Bali amid ongoing developments in Ukraine - but was this event a case of form over substance? Bunn Nagara, Honorary Research Fellow of Perak Academy gives us the key takeaways from the summit.

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While we seem to be at crossroads with softer US CPI and PPI data, retail sales figures have been still rather robust. This has fuelled a market rally in November while the USD continues to weaken with the Bloomberg dollar spot index only up 8.5% from 15%. This may persist as long as the equity market continues to be risk on. Over in China, consumer spending contracted in October, its first decline in four months. Will the Chinese government introduce any measures to boost the retail economy similar to the property sector? For answers, we speak to Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank.

Following the release of the 2023 Grammy Nominations list, we go through some of the big categories and predict who we think might walk away with the coveted gold-plated gramophone trophy.

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(Song of the Year) Harry Styles - As It Was

(Best New Artist) Måneskin - Begging

(Best Dance Recording) KAYTRANADA - Intimidated (ft H.E.R)

(Best R&B Song) Beyonce - CUFF IT

(Best Rock Song) RHCP - Black Summer

(Best Rap Song) Kendrick Lamar - The Heart Part 5

(Best Pop Solo Performance) - Adele - Easy On Me

(Best Pop Duo/Group Performance) Coldplay & BTS - My Universe

(Record of the Year) Beyonce - BREAK MY SOUL