What should we learn from the pandemic? How do we invest during a recession? Roshan speaks to personal finance blogger Aaron Tang, a.k.a. Mr. Stingy, on these as well as tips on managing finances and Aaron thoughts on recession.

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Sim Wie Boon speaks to Idham Nawawi, CEO of Celcom Axiata Berhad, about the company's growth during the CMCO, how they took part in the Light It Blue campaign in support of frontline workers, and a few tips to save data.

Covid-19 has thrown many industries into confusion, as companies try to adapt to a new normal. One such player is Kelington Group Berhad, which is a Ultra High Purity gas and chemicals delivery company, looking to expand into the industrial gas production space. We speak to Raymond Gan, CEO of KGB, about the company's new factory, expansion plans, and mitigating coronavirus disruption.

Even with this Conditional Movement Control Order in place, many Malaysians are still hesitant to resume spending in physical stores. With footfall at shopping centres still far from pre-Covid numbers, we reach out to Datuk Seri Garry Chua to get a current snapshot of the retail sector, and to discuss how things may change in a post-Covid world.

Countries around the world are starting to look into ways to revive stagnant tourism industries in a way that would at the same time prevent a resurgence in Covid-19 infections. To that end, the concept of the 'travel bubble' has been introduced; allowing travel corridors between specific countries which can be slowly expanded as more countries become coronavirus green zones. To get more insight into this, we speak to Dr. Mario Hardy, about how viable this strategy would be in the Asia Pacific, and the challenge of putting together a standardised set of regulations.

With unemployment set to rise as the country faces a recession, should the government focus on saving jobs or creating new jobs? We ask Achim Schmillen, Senior Economist for Social Protection & Labour at World Bank Group what the answer is. He also weighs in what other things the government should focus on to help job creation.

Although the stimulus package may look large on paper, Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy at Mizuho Bank warns that this may be too little cash to help India avoid recession. He also says that recovery in Singapore may not be so fast despite the relaxation of the lockdown.

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.

02:08 - Will you continue to exercise self-control after MCO?

07:39 - Are you missing your daily commute?

14:46 - International headlines

21:10 - Local newspaper headlines

By The Way is a rapid-fire segment that gives you a snapshot of developing stories in the music world. This week, it’s on the future of Q Magazine, Lily Cornell’s new project and experimental smart headphones cables.

American country musician, Travis Mccready, held the first ever physical distancing concert amidst the pandemic. Will this be a glimpse into the new normal for concerts? Iqbal Ameer of Livescape Group also joins us to share his thoughts on the future of live events.