Japan’s economy appears to be on the brink of recession with hits from the Covid-19 outbreak as well as a startling quarterly GDP contraction of 6.3%.

We dive into the issue with Alvin Liew, Senior Economist from UOB Singapore, discussing the sales tax hike, stimulus packages and the death of Abenomics.

Mental health issues don't just impact individuals on a personal basis, but also exact a toll on the country's economy. On the back of a study by NGO RELATE Mental Health Malaysia, which found that mental health issues in the workplace cost around RM14.5 billion in 2018, we speak to Dr. Chua Sook Ning, founder of RELATE Malaysia, for more insight.

We speak to Tony about his insights from the Federal Reserve's minutes released yesterday as well as his thoughts on Chinese manufacturing as activity slowly ramps up again. How long will it take for global supply chains to return to a sense of normalcy?

Beyond that, we also get into Germany's economy as weak economic data dragged down the Euro, and thoughts on whether we'll see Asian Central Banks cut rates due to the Covid-19.

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.

01:59 - What would make an office fun?

07:58 - Was this a mistake or cutting-edge marketing?

13:10 - What is the best way to increase female participation in the workforce?

18:38 - Headlines of the day.

No dessert is more endearing, more universally loved, more all-encompassing than cakes. And when you get a custom cake for your celebration, it just makes it that much more special. So this week, Jun speaks to one of the biggest custom cake brands in Malaysia—Kek & Co.. We learn about how Farah & Satira went from competitors to collaborators, recount their sensational unicorn cake hit, and learn more about the Malaysian cake industry.

This week, Ariff tells about Nissan's wild 4 months, amid former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn's corruption scandal. After that, Daniel gives us a lowdown on his wishlist and what to expect in the upcoming NAP 2020. For our review, we take a look at the 5-seating, 6-door, longroof oddball that is the MINI Cooper Clubman S.

This week, we check out (and celebrate) Little Women as it finally makes its way to Malaysia, and discuss if this truly is Greta Gerwig's magnum opus. Based on Louisa May Alcott's timeless classic, Little Women stars some of Hollywood's most promising names including Florence Pugh, Emma Warson, Timothée Chalamet, and frequent Gerwig collaborator, Saoirse Ronan.

The government announced during its budget speech that they are aiming to achieve this by 2040.

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has reiterated his promise to resign after the APEC summit in Kuala Lumpur this November. We talk about the kinds of support the Prime Minister needs to attain and keep the role.

A survey by Hays has found that 46% of Malaysians are dissatisfied with their jobs - the highest ratio among five markets surveyed in Asia.