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With the inevitable global economic slowdown, what options does the Malaysian economy has to sustain growth? With a RM1 trillion debt and an election pending, are our options limited? Dr. Nungsari A. Radhi, Economist gives us some ideas.

A hike in interest rates is positive for banks but less so for neo banks. What then is the path to profitability and how innovative do digital banks have to be to achieve market share? Tamma Febrian, Director of Financial Institutions at Fitch Ratings tells us.

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A group of residents has issued a Letter of Demand to KL City Hall and the Federal Territories Ministry for information on flood mitigation measures being taken. Because let's not forget how last year's monsoon season led to the worst incidents of flooding in the Klang Valley. The latest Attorney General’s Report published last month, also revealed that DBKL has only implemented 7.7% of flood mitigation measures detailed in the 2017 flood management master plan. Lim Wei Jiet is representing the residents.

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How are markets digesting the latest US Fed rate hike and pace of monetary policy tightening? We look ahead to the third quarter earnings season as well as employment trend projections with Tim Mulholland of TJM Limited, who also discusses options-based strategies to consider in volatile conditions.

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.

02:28: How do we get people to care about animal welfare?

08:22: What are the pros and cons of a four day work week?

14:12: International headlines

18:08: Local headlines

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Recently, pop icon Mariah Carey teased the original version of her elusive 1995 grunge album - written three decades ago under the moniker Chick. The 53-year-old hinted that she’s collaborating with an undisclosed person for the new release, which would almost definitely be an intriguing listen. In anticipation of that, this week we go Back-To-Back into her greatest hits that made her the pop superstar that she is.
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Heartbreaker (ft. Jay-Z) (Rainbow)

I’ll Be Lovin’ U Long Time (E=MC2)

Honey (Butterfly)

Shake It Off (The Emancipation of Mimi)

We Belong Together (Mimi’s Late Night Valentine Mix)

Someday (Mariah Carey)

Didn’t Mean to Turn You On (Glitter OST)

Through The Rain (Charmbracelet)

It’s Like That (The Emancipation of Mimi)

Emotions (Emotions)

According to the World Bank, Malaysia can now be considered an ageing nation, with more than 7 percent of our population belonging in the age group of 65 years old and above. This number is expected to double by 2044, making our society an “aged society” by then. How can we accommodate this segment of the population in the design of our cities? Alice Sabrina Ismail, Director of Architecture at the Faculty of Built Environment & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia joins us on the show to discuss the topic.

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Whether we’re talking about anthropomorphised animals like Donald Duck, pets like Marley, or the kind we’d rather avoid (ahem, Bruce) - animals on film or TV are almost a foolproof formula. So we’re dedicating this week’s Supercut to discussing everything from the cute n’ cuddly to the frankly terrifying, and share some of our favourites. 

There is a lot of speculation as to when GE15 is going to be. It looks like everyone is in the dark and there’s reportedly some disagreement about it in the cabinet too. So first, we talk about where everyone stands on election timing and how prepared they are. And then, what are the broader repercussions of not knowing when elections will be?

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We look into the value of having subordinates assess their bosses, and whether it contributes to a better work environment.

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