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According to Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s secretary general, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, the party has decided to wait until after GE15 to decide on who to cooperate with. Without naming any parties, Nanta said this has always been the coalition’s principle as GPS wants a stable federal government. We speak to Dr James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies, University of Tasmania, on the possible thinking behind GPS' strategies.

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One of the largest software companies in the world has taken the strategic decision to bet heavily on the cloud. Will it pay off? We ask SAP's Southeast Asian president Verena Siow for her views and also if worries of an economic policy will see a slowdown in IT spend.

财政预算案刚刚提呈不久，国会便迎来了解散，面临第15届大选，马华到底有着什么样的布局？尤其是在前首相拿督斯里纳吉因着SRC案件定罪入狱后，作为国阵成员之一的他们，又是否会担心受到影响？本期的节目，马华总秘书拿督张盛闻将在节目中分享，他对于此次大选的想法，还有马华在此次选战中的策略。

Bursa Malaysia’s data have revealed that more than 60% of the new individual Central Depository System accounts were opened by those aged between 25 and 44. We explore how the increased interest in online trading might have contributed to these statistics with Sammeer, the Managing Director and Head of Consumer, Private and Business Banking at Standard Chartered Malaysia. He will also share some pitfalls to look for navigating this new virtual world with real-life consequences.

This conversation is brought to you by Standard Chartered Malaysia.

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The US introduced export control measures designed to limit US technology transfer to China. This ban will affect chips used in artificial intelligence and supercomputing and will certainly decouple the global semiconductor chain. How will China retaliate and will Malaysia technology companies benefit from China's Plus 1 strategy? We speak to Dato’ Wong Siew Hai, President, Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association for some insights.

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US markets rallied for the 2nd day on the back of good corporate results but is this just a dead cat bounce? Kingsley Jones, Chief Investment Officer at Jevons Global tells us whilst diving into the strength of the US Dollar.

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A music programme focusing on vintage big band and classic swing sounds from the yesteryears. Hosted by the dynamic duo Sean Ghazi & Ida Mariana. In this episode, enjoy a curation of toe-tapping classics by our favourite female voices from the yesteryears.
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Tracklist:
Saloma - Bayangan Tinggi
Anneke Gronloh - Rambut Hitam, Matanya Galak
Frances Yip - Geylang Sipaku Geylang
Nona Asiah - Ciumku Lagi
Julie Sudiro - Tanah Malaysia
Kartina Dahari - Selendang Sutera
Momo Latiff - Menanti Saat Bahagia
Mary Sia Ling Ling - Mencarimu
Maria Menado - Terkenang Kesuma
Normadiah - Ah Pek & Marjina

Oscar Wilde is as known for his sparkling wit and love for aestheticism, as he is for his tragic persecution and eventual demise. For this month's Bibliography, we pay tribute to the acclaimed author and playwright - known for, among others, The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest - by celebrating his works and discussing his complicated legacy. We wrap up by discussing both adaptations of his works, and adaptations we'd like to see.  

Based on the epic Tamil novel written by Kalki Krishnamurthy, Ponniyin Selvan: I is the first of two films directed by Mani Ratnam. This long-awaited adaptation has taken a circuitous road to the big screen - in this review, we talk about the experience of watching this film, and whether it manages to capture the complexities of its origin story.

In our week-long miniseries called 'Why I Vote', we hear from Malaysians of different backgrounds and perspectives about what exactly brings them to the ballot box. In our second episode, we speak to voters who will be casting their vote from abroad, along with organisations that are working to help overseas Malaysians get their ballots home in time.

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