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马来西亚『2023 财政预算案』特备节目　1 / 3

中小型企业作为目前占全国生产总值 38％ 的基础动能，在财案 2023 中必然需要得到格外重视。尤其正值后疫情时代，加之经济困顿，财政部将如何聚焦中小型企业的复苏与转型？

来自『亚企理财中心』的拿督蔡兆源认为，后疫情时代的中小型企业并没有中断科技转型的进程… 因此，如何提振中小型企业拉抬国家经贸表现；如何借财案之力增值增产，将会是财案与工商行业须相辅相成的重要方向。

Intelligent Manufacturing or Smart manufacturing started as a concept roughly over 10 years ago. But how many of us actually know what that means and how it aligns with the concepts of Industry 4.0? We’ll be speaking to Saj Kumar, Regional Business Lead for Manufacturing at Microsoft Asia to get a background into what all this means and also a look into how it is changing the manufacturing landscape.

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The pandemic changed our lifestyle, and many of us turned to online services for our daily needs. This led to a surge of 3 million new digital consumers from 2020. But while digital consumption is becoming more permanently ingrained as a way of life in Malaysia, many Malaysian businesses are still ill-equipped to make the transition, therefore unable to engage consumers where they are most present. Guray Ozturk, Business Development Director of Infobip Malaysia, explains how businesses need to understand the importance of digitalisation, especially in utilising available technologies to deliver customer service that is personable and emotional to engage the growing digital savvy Malaysian consumers. 

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Agarwood or also known as “The Wood of the Gods” is one of the most expensive fragrant dark resinous components of the Aquilaria tree. This unique resin is in high demand as it is used in the medicinal, jewellery, fragrance and essential oil industries. Currently, the agarwood market trade is estimated to be valued at USD32 billion and expected to double to USD64 billion by the end of 2029 globally - making Agarwood the world's most valuable plant species. David Liew and Adrieent Tan share how technology is helping them lead the way in agarwood inoculation.

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1997 年，一群热血的爱鼓之人聚在了一起，手集团就此成立。历经 25 年打磨，手集团俨然从十人小团体跃升成为享誉盛名的击打乐团。同时，秉承多元文化的信仰，手集团的高度包容也早已让其跳脱传统中华文化的框架，用各色文化交织成了独树一帜的艺术团。

尽管雨雪风霜，手集团本心擂动。用艺术歌颂后疫情时代的拨云见日，他们要让生命在鼓声中重新飞扬。本期节目，手集团艺术总监，Bernard 吴圣雄，将用他和手集团的故事，再创我们听者的内心雷动。

With the Covid-19 pandemic leading to more indoor time, less physical activity and stress eating, it's not surprising that many Malaysians struggle with their weight. However, most Malaysians find it expensive to eat healthy especially in the current inflationary environment. So can we eat healthier on a budget? Sim Wie Boon speaks to Prof Dr Winnie Chee at International Medical University (IMU) to get some tips on how to eat healthier with a budget.

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Asia's regional growth outlook has deteriorated over the last month as recessionary fears bite. Even the MSCI Asia Index has declined by 26% on a year to date basis. So what are the safe haven assets we should consider? Tan Teng Boo, Managing Director of Capital Dynamics gives us his views.

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The latest findings of the Public Accounts Committee on the littoral combat ship (LCS) and MySejahtera controversies highlight the gaps in public procurement processes and implementation. We speak to Dr Muhammad Mohan, President of Transparency International Malaysia, on the lessons that should be learnt from these projects as well as his Budget 2023 wishlist.

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Nearly three years since Covid-19 ravaged the world's economy and nothing has been the same since. Throw in a war in Europe, and China that still wants to completely eradicate the virus, and you have a recipe for continued uncertainty. Brian Coulton, Chief Economist at Fitch Ratings, helps us unpack the latest Global Economic Outlook that forecasts a global recession amidst rising inflation while trying to pick out some sliver of hope along the way.

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Labour shortages, the rising cost of building materials and looming recession fears continue to stifle the construction industry. So what will help the industry get back on their feet? And what is their wishlist for Budget 2023? Oliver Wee, President of Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) tells us.

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