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Most of us are probably familiar with cashless and ticketless parking, in fact, smart parking in Malaysia is valued at USD 450 million from 2022-2030 whereas the figure stands at USD 8 billion in Southeast Asia. However, surprisingly, the Southeast Asian market for parking is still 90% cash-based. This could be down to parking space owners not understanding or fearing the switch to digital. Started by 3 industry veterans, Sonicboom looks to transform traditional cash payment parking businesses to a 0 capital expenditure low operational expenditure business, by having an all-in-one terminal software that eliminates the need of upgrading the software to keep up to date with the latest payment features.

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作为马来西亚经济发展的顶梁柱，中小微型企业却常常会因为单一声量太小，导致资源汲取受阻、发展受限，甚至会出现资讯差而面临在经营上束手无策的状况。特别是疫情更是为中小微型企业带来不小的打击。在面临困难重重的情况之下，身为全国总会长的陈芳心对此有什么看法、并且会如何通过与政府沟通、携手合作，来为中小微型企业发声呢？

On today’s episode of Ringgit and Sense, we look at life after retirement, do you or do you not work? Do you have a choice? Because if you look at the numbers from EPF, it looks like many of us will have to work even after we pass the retirement age of 60. Licensed financial planner Joyce Chuah of Success Concepts comes on the show to talk about retirement and how you can un-retire yourself.

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Inflation was on the rise in 2022 impacting the wallets of Malaysians. However not all listed consumer stocks were negatively. Syifaa' Mahsuri Ismail, equity analyst from Hong Leong Investment Bank tells us why whilst giving us an outlook for this sector in 2023 and what names to pick.

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The public healthcare system is in crisis, with many healthcare workers contemplating leaving the service. What urgent policy measures are needed to prevent the system from collapsing? Dr. Khor Swee Keng of the Malaysian Health Coalition weighs in on this debate.

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The Schaeffler Group started more than seven decades ago in Germany and is now a leading global automotive and industrial supplier. But the success of the industry hinges a great deal on the automotive market and the semiconductor industry. Both are expected to face more headwinds this year. Its presence in Malaysia dates back to 1995 where it caters more to the industrial division which supplies rolling bearing to many industries and it also has an office in Penang which caters to the semiconductor industry. We speak to Kelvin Chong, Country Manager of Malaysia for Schaeffler for insights.

Parliament will reconvene next week on Monday for its first full sitting since GE15. Dr. Wong Chin Huat, political scientist, Sunway University tells us why parliamentary reform is essential to ensure that democracy thrives in this country.

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With the threat of a global recession looming overhead, what does this mean for consumer sentiment, especially in the Asia-Pacific region? We discuss consumer trends with Liyana Yahaya, Senior for Regional Analytics & Insights, NielsenIQ.

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China reopening of its economy and borders early this year will certainly see the economy on track for better growth in 2023. Will the recovery be a V or U shaped? Also how should investors be reading the recent comments from the FED on further rate hikes and what will be the terminal rate? For answers, we speak to Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank.

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This week, we review "To What End", the 12th studio album of Brooklyn based rapper and producer Oddisee. A self-produced album that features live instrumentations, grooves and a dose of wisdom.

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Many Hats

Bartenders (feat. Toine Jameson)

Try Again

Race

The Way (feat. Haile Supreme & Saint Ezekiel)

Already Knew

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Rating: Daryl - 2.5/5 | Othniel - 1.8/5

Top Picks: Try Again, Many Hats, Race, Bartenders