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E-wallets are quickly becoming an all-purpose payment method in Malaysia, with significant growth seen for over-the-counter purchases, especially at physical F&B outlets and retail stores. Arun Menon from Ipsos Malaysia gives us more insights into our usage patterns, as well as other cashless payment options Malaysians are leaning toward.

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Have you ever felt confused when looking into different insurance plans, not knowing which one works for you? Online insurance platforms like PolicyStreet aim to step in and make things a little easier for the end consumers. Winnie Chua, the chief product officer from PolicyStreet, explains how.

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在医学与科学蓬勃并进的时代，3D 打印技术不仅在模具制造、工业设计等领域被广泛使用；甚至也投入了临床医疗和手术领域。2003 年在新加坡成立的 Osteopore（奥世博），就是其中一家利用 3D 模型将传统金属植入体取而代之，而且技术还在亚洲区放眼比肩西方世界。

致力于取代传统金属支架，Osteopore 通过 3D 打印技术所生产的特殊混合物植入体，可被人体降解，更能诱导病患更生自体骨。这项技术既有利于病患降低术后出现排斥现象的风险，也能有效缩短治疗时间。本期节目，就让我们一起来探索临床手术的 3D 打印技术，有哪些奥秘。

It is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the global effects of climate change; especially when it has arrived at our doorstep. The flooding in Malaysia has caused lives and irreparable damage. While the government has an important role to play on this matter, Malaysians as global citizens really need to start being more proactive.

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How are markets reacting to the dissolution of Parliament? We discuss the outlook for equities with GE15 on the horizon with Anand Pathmakanthan of Maybank Investment Bank.

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The government appears to proceed with its proposal to close down the office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Malaysia, as disclosed in a written reply to Parliament recently. What implications will this have for the protection of refugees and asylum seekers here? We speak to Lilianne Fan of Geutanyoe Project on this matter.

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The dissolution of Parliament was finally announced, thus paving the way for the 15th General Elections. This was not a surprise, even though Budget 2023 was just tabled. We get first hand reactions with our panel of experts; Ibrahim Suffian, Programme Director, Merdeka Centre and Pankaj C. Kumar, business commentator.

As Malaysia gears up for the 15th General Election, we speak to Thomas Fann of Bersih on the role of the Election Commission during this pivotal period. Thomas also weighs in on why it's important for voters to exercise their right at the ballot box.

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We discuss the country’s economic outlook with UOB senior economist Julia Goh following Budget 2023, and whether Malaysia will achieve GDP growth of between 6.5 to 7 percent this year, and projected GDP to grow between 4 to 5 percent in 2023 as it contents with bloated operating and development expenditure.

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Despite less hawkish statements from some Fed officials, Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist at US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management, tells us that inflation is still a key priority. What then does this mean for markets?

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