Have you ever wondered, what are the practical realities of being a visual artist in Kuala Lumpur and wanting to buy your own home? Well, you might find the answer at an exhibition called “Whose Dream House?” by artists MeiKei Ho and Ong Cai Bin. In their joint show, MeiKei and Cai Bin ruminate on the pressures modern home ownership and question whether the idea of a “dream house” is really the dream at all. We speak with MeiKei and Cai Bin about their works in the show.

While more people are sharing their experiences with mental health issues online, some of them may find themselves at the receiving end of more bullying and accusations of “sadfishing”. If you need emotional support, you can call Befrienders at 03-79568145/8144 or email [email protected].

E-hailing drivers can undergo full medical examinations for as little as RM20. But doctors are asking what kind of medical exam will be provided at such a low fee?

When many of us look back on summer holidays during childhood, we might think of hours spent outside or at summer camps kicking balls, swimming or doing theatre. But in recent years a growing number of summer camps, as well as books and magazines, are teaching children how to make and save money – and how to get rich.

It’s clear that flying’s dependence on fossil fuels takes a toll on the environment. A round-trip transatlantic flight emits as much CO2 as an average Indian does in an entire year. (And carbon offsets, while well-meaning, are criticised for being ineffective and poorly regulated.) Even as air passenger numbers continue to grow, so too does the debate around the ethics of air travel. Now some companies have decided to offer more time off, for those who shun air travel.

The end of an era is here. Malaysia will be switching all analogue TV transmissions to digital TV by the end of this month. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has encouraged those who have yet to make the switch to obtain its digital service, myFreeview Digital TV.

As Malaysia is taking further strides in embracing IR 4.0, the ultimate enable of this autonomous functionality will be ‘Fast Data’ - the capability of machines to process and analyse vast amounts of information in real time. Micron Technologies are one of the giants of the memory and data industry and with its Centre of Excellence for SSD which is being built in Penang, the opportunity now finally meets our growth ambitions. We speak to the CEO of Micron Technologies, Sanjay Mehrotra, on the future of this sector.

SensorFlow is a smart energy management startup from Singapore that combines IoT and AI to automate energy consumption for hotel buildings more sustainable and energy-efficient. It was created from the realisation that tourism and hospitality industry is one of the biggest contributors to global energy demands and carbon emissions. And in line with Malaysia’s sustainability reform agenda, we speak to the founder of SensorFlow, Sai, about the ever-evolving landscape of the travel industry and the obstacles it faces as it moves towards being more sustainable.

Statistics show that more than 75% of new and small companies from around the world shut down every year. This failure rate is staggeringly high and extremely concerning because it means seven out of ten companies are likely to fail. Flipidea is a startup on a mission to guide aspiring entrepreneurs and students to discover analytical insights by learning from failed startups and business failures.

Although September turned out to be a net positive for US stocks, October is starting out on quite a negative foot as US equities have fallen for a second day in a row. So in light of that, with the upcoming Malaysian Budget and falling interest rates, Roshan speaks to Rajen Devadason about ways to deal with the falling interest rates.