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Voting for the first time can be an intimidating task, especially if you haven’t been paying much attention to the political landscape. So, what do you have to keep in mind as a first time voter?

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虽然疫情期间美国的科技业发展迅速，但在后疫情时代却没能保持发展速度，反而急速下降。不仅是推特面临裁员风波，就连脸书的母公司Meta也宣布将进行大规模的裁员。究其原因，科技业的寒冬与大环境的改变以及竞争对手的涌现有关。

尽管众多人并不赞同元宇宙的投资，但是祖克伯依然坚持元宇宙的方向，并希望投资者可以坚守这一阵线。到底元宇宙这一策略最终将迎来怎样的结局呢？美国科技业的“下岗潮”又何时能结束？

On 30 September, Malaysia officially ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) making us the 9th country to ratify this free trade agreement. But the CPTPP has remained a point of contention, as some say that it will benefit Malaysia’s economy, while others argue that it will cost us in the long-run, requiring changes in laws, guidelines and directives. So what could happen next, now that we’ve ratified the CPTPP? We find out from Chee Yoke Ling, Executive Director of Third World Network.

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As GE15 approaches, party banners, flags, buntings and posters have been put up almost everywhere around housing areas and roadsides as politicians campaign in their respective constituencies. We can’t help but wonder who will be collecting them post elections? What are the guidelines for placing and disposing of party flags? Where does election litter go - to the landfill or to a recycling plant? We discuss this with Rajiv Rishyakaran, ADUN of Bukit Gasing.

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In the conversational economy we live in today, consumers want brands to consistently deliver richer, more intuitive, personalised experiences across channels, and they want this anytime, anywhere. This is where Conversational AI-enabled solutions like intelligent bots or digital assistants can make a huge difference. Beerud Sheth, CEO of Gupshup, talks to us about the evolving role of conversational AI in customer engagement, and how it’s magically helping brands deliver a truly seamless, personalised, omnichannel experience for every consumer.

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Throwing away used furniture that’s still in good shape is a waste, but giving it away gets you nothing. On the flipside, what if you’ve got an unfurnished house or are just looking to replace furniture with attractive but inexpensive second hand options? Johnson Goh, owner of Unearth Store, shares his unique business that helps connect sellers and buyers of used furniture and other bulky items.

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农业是经济体发展的基础，重要程度比肩甚至赶超工业。不过，一小株绿色农产品，却很容易让人忽视背后的环环耕耘。SOJO 作为农业科技新创平台，正是以整合农业资源、结合科技的力量，让农业工作者可以在更健全的定价机制下维持稳定且更高的收入。

从买卖到运输，无论农产品的浮动价格信息；或是确保生鲜效率物流，SOJO 都可以用一款手机应用程式，解决农业供应链中各个环节的痛点。本期节目，SOJO 创办人兼执行长，将会跟我们分享：他从农夫「摇身一变」成为创业家后，如何善用农耕经验，助力同业蓬勃向荣。

The building sector accounts for more than 40% of energy consumption, generates 40% of all waste and consumes some 16% of water for construction activities. With the sustainability agenda gaining traction amongst real estate investors, will green buildings soon be a more common feature in Malaysia? Or is the cost just too exorbitant? We discuss this with Amy Wong, Executive Director Research and Consultancy of Knight Frank.

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RHB Live FX @ Reflex is RHB's new digital platform that will enable online monitoring and booking of real time FX rates seamlessly. How will this platform simplify the way people invest? Joining us to share that and more is Angus Salim Amran, Group Treasurer from Group Treasury and Global Markets, RHB Bank Berhad.

Last week ahead of Nomination Day, the C4 Center presented a research paper highlighting the ways in which business and politics intermingle in Malaysia, and the potential risks that this can pose to our political system without transparency. What safeguards should be put in place to ensure that business in politics is kept corruption-free? We discuss the issue with independent business writer P. Gunasegaram.

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