Although small cap investing has its risks, it can also be rewarding if you pick the gems. Lee Meng Horng, Malaysia Head of Small Cap Research, from RHB Investment Bank tells us what he thinks about the small cap winners for Malaysia whilst cautioning on the recent market exuberance.

We examine the government's strategy to combat Covid-19 with Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood, Public Health Special Advisor to the Prime Minister. She also talks about what to expect next, Malaysia's involvement in drug trials, and how we could secure access to vaccines, if any is discovered. She is the founder of Mercy and has served several international bodies in leading responses to emergency and humanitarian crises.

The first parliamentary sitting of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's administration takes place today - and only for today. With the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's speech the only item on the agenda, questions have arisen over why the decision has been made to forgo any kind of debate, especially in this time of crisis. So to give us more insight, we speak to Dr. Hamidin Hamid, Research Fellow at the Ilham Centre, about what we can expect, divisions within Perikatan Nasional, and whether the Prime Minister the support to survive a no-confidence vote put forward by Langkawi MP and former Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Japan and South Korea are two countries which have seen early success in flattening the coronavirus curve. However, all eyes are on them as they also become some of the first to restart their economies and relax movement restrictions. So for more insight into Japan and South Korea's strategies to fight the coronavirus, as well as preserve their economies from lasting damage, we speak to Jonathan Berkshire Miller, Senior Fellow at the Japan Institute for International Affairs.

The deal offered to Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak’s stepson Riza Abdul Aziz surprised many quarters last week. In fact, many questions remained unanswered especially since ex-AG Tan Sri Tommy Thomas has denied that he approved the deal. P. Gunasegaram, Editor in Chief of Focus Malaysia helps us break down the chain of events and what does this mean for the other 1MDB and graft cases.

Markets have moved due to the rate cuts by the Federal Reserve but the reality is that aggregate demand will be weak. Kingsley Jones, Chief Investment Officer at Jevons Global warns of this but says that there are still gems to be found beyond tech and healthcare. In particular, food related stocks offer value as demand will be strong.

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.

02:39 - How has your entertainment consumption changed during the pandemic?

08:24 - What’s been your experience of dining out now that the Conditional Movement Control Order is in place?

14:54 - International headlines

19:44 - Local newspaper 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. This week, we are joined by local alternative rock duo, Jaggfuzzbeats, who recently dropped their latest single "Not My Fault".

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Papastathopulous - Kenang 
Alien Lipstick Fire - Can’t Sleep
ADOY - Wonder
Jaggfuzzbeats - Fade

Jaggfuzzbeats Interview
Jaggfuzzbeats - Not My Fault

Bedchamber - Désolé, Du Soleil 
Lost Spaces - Windows 95
Resort - I Wish Someone Would
Ali Aiman - Bersamamu
No Buses - Pretty Old Man

There are many precautionary steps that we need to collectively take, as the country acclimatizes to the new normal. One of the steps suggested by Malaysian Institute of Planners is to develop a geofencing application that can help warn users as they enter a COVID-19 “red zone”. How will this work, and will it empower users to be more proactive in taking care of their own safety?

Your steady stream of groove-based Neo-soul, House, RnB & Hip-Hop jams for your listening pleasure – accompanied by chilled out beats that have been double-boiled in jazz chords, soulful vocals and rare grooves. 

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Vansire - Metamodernity    
Selmer - Thinkin' Freely     
MyKey - Was It Something I Said
Kowloon - Walk With Me 
Video Age - Is It Her?
George Benson - You're Never Too Far from Me 
Kehlani - Hate The Club (Ft. Masego)
Jenevieve - Baby Powder 
Mahalia - BRB   
Princess Nokia - Gemini
The Colours That Rise - Hyperlace 
Soulstatejazz - Rebels On The Way