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Malaysian-based company, Graphjet Technology will be converting palm kernel shells into graphite and graphene. The company aims to raise 115 million US dollars via a de-SPAC deal for a NASDAQ listing in October this year. Set to be the third Malaysian unicorn, CEO Lee Ping Wei shares with us business expansion plans, why the route of a SPAC listing, and how the rise of EVs will impact them.

Although diners have returned to restaurants and eateries with the full reopening of the economy, current economic conditions are far from ideal for the F&B sector. Cost pressures, including higher raw material expenses and labour shortages, have put F&B operators in a dilemma given inflation is also constraining consumers' wallets. Can Budget 2023 provide a boost? We speak to Datuk Garry Chua of the MRCA for their budget wishlist.

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The pandemic has changed the nature of work permanently with hybrid work becoming the norm. But what about the 4 day work week? Will employers accept this? And what are the challenges of implementing this? Mariam Salman, Campaign Officer at 4 Day Week Campaign in the UK tells us about its feasibility.

With general elections around the corner, talk of seat allocations and which candidates will run where is rife. PKR President Dato’ Sri Anwar Ibrahim recently signalled that he would not be defending his seat in Port Dickson, and may instead aim for a seat held by defectors from Pakatan Harapan. On the other side of the aisle, PAS has indicated that they will decide next week on which team to side with during GE15. We speak to political analyst Dr Oh Ei Sun for his analysis on these developments.

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The US dollar continues to appreciate with the Fed's hawkish stance while the UK pound has depreciated sharply over the impending tax cuts. We ask Song Seng Wun, Economist at CIMB Private Banking if we are indeed in a recession and facing an prolonged bear market.

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.

03:17: Voice Assistant bad for social and cognitive development?

09:52: The case for 4 day school week

15:53: International headlines

21:44: Local headlines

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This week on the programme, we celebrate the life of West-coast rapper Artist Leon Ivey Jr better known as Coolio, who cemented his place in hip-hop folklore with his Grammy winning track Gangsta's Paradise. A man who in the later years rejected the 'rapper' label, instead embracing himself as an all-round entertainer - we dive into this life and discography which spanned more than three decades, selling over 17million records. 

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Show Me Love

Mama, I’m in Love Wit a Gangsta (feat. LeShaun)

Sticky Fingers

Ooh La La

Ghetto Square Dance

Boyfriend (feat. A.I.)

Fantastic Voyage

I Remember (feat. J-RO, Billy Boy)

Sunshine

My soul

C U When U Get There (feat. 40 Thevz)

Kedai KL, an artisanal marketplace, is the latest hip spot in town that champions local entrepreneurs and artisans by providing them with spaces to showcase their products and services. We speak to the co-founders, Dato’ Sharon Haniffa and Datin Christine Bong to find out the thought process that goes into curating the marketplace, as well as what they plan to achieve with Kedai KL moving forward.

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Description: From Paris and New York, to Tokyo and Seoul, cities have always featured in a huge way in film and television, sometimes even becoming a main character in its own right. In this Supercut, we talk about our favourite cities on screen and the movies and shows that manage to capture the spirit of a place. 

We look at how we’re developing the Klang Valley, with Bukit Dinding in the headlines. First, we talk about one of the central points of contention: how do environmental impact assessments, or EIAs fit into conversations around new developments? And then - what should be prioritised when it comes to developments in KL?

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