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With Budget 2023 slated to be tabled on October 7th, questions arise whether Pakatan Harapan would abide by the MOU signed with the government and support the budget. In addition, is PH coming up with its own shadow budget to provide an alternative to the voting public? We speak to PKR member and Subang MP Wong Chen on opposition expectations for the budget.

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In a country teeming with long-serving politicians, the emergence of MUDA has galvanised political enthusiasm among Malaysian youth, especially in the wake of Undi18. But can they translate political enthusiasm into actual seats in Parliament in the next GE15? We speak to Syed Saddiq, Member of Parliament for Muar and President of MUDA on the party's plans for GE15.

Cosmos科技公司将在10月6日正式上市。作为一家综合水技术解决方案的供应商，他们主要涉及的业务，不仅是液体控制和遥控测量仪器的分销业务，甚至利用在于水、废水和油气行业的金属制品，他们都一手包办。公司董事经理拿督钟道伟将在节目中分享，他们的上市愿景。

Although mid-tier companies represent around 2% of total business establishments, they contribute around 40% to Malaysia's GDP. How can Budget 2023 create a level playing field for Malaysian mid-tier businesses which are so important as they attempt to compete in regional markets? We speak to Callum Chen of the Malaysian Consortium of Mid-Tier Companies for their budget wishlist.

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Brazilians went to the polls to vote for a President, which ended in a runoff which is now scheduled for October 30th. The main candidates for Latin America’s largest economy could not be more different in personality and policy. Clara Ferreira Marques, columnist, at Bloomberg Opinion gives us her opinions on President Jair Bolsanaro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and who might win.

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The RBA surprised the market by raising rates by 25 instead of 50 basis points. We ask Kingsley Jones, Chief Investment Officer at Jevons Global, the reasons for this move whilst diving into what is driving Gold prices at this juncture.

A music programme focusing on vintage big band and classic swing sounds from the yesteryears. Hosted by the dynamic duo Sean Ghazi & Ida Mariana. This week, Penang songstress Bihzhu tags along on a journey back in time as we explore the sounds of legendary composer & jazz maestro, Jimmy Boyle.
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Tracklist:

Bing Slamet - Chendering
Ahmad Daud - Lagak Penari
Kathleen Rodrigues - Putra Putri
Zainal Abu - Sungai Pahang
Zainal Abu - Bahtera Karam
Sean Ghazi - Jauh Jauh
Orkes RTM - Kemegahan Negaraku
Mystery Singer - Melody of Love
Ida Mariana - Gema Rembulan
Bihzhu - Chendering

Over the weekend, one of the deadliest stadium disasters happened in Malang, East Java when local rivals Arema FC lost to Persebaya Surabaya - the Arema's first home lost in this fixture for over 23 years. Fans stormed the pitch causing police & authorities to react firing teargas trapping fans and causing at least 125 fans their lives - including 32 young children - and hundreds more hurt in the aftermath. With Indonesian fans and police/security officials shifting the blame to each other in the days that followed, this week we dissect how and why this happened & how the Kanjurahan disaster would affect the landscape of Indonesian football.

Ahead of the Booker Prize for this year being announced on October 17, we're looking back at some of the titles that have both won and been shortlisted for the prize over the years, and recommend our favourites. We also talk more broadly about the relevance of the prize itself, and its place in the literary (and colonial) landscape. 

Described by some critics as 'near perfection', Some Like It Hot has a lot going for it - it's directed, produced and co-written by Billy Wilder, it has both Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis - and of course, it has a sparkling Marilyn Monroe performance. Ahead of reviewing Blonde, we look back to a movie that's often been regarded as one of Monroe's bests, and discuss what it's like watching it 63 years on.