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We’re constantly exposed to fake news and bad news. So, how do we consume news media and maintain our sanity? We discuss this with Asst Prof Peter Beattie, Media Researcher, Chinese University of Hong Kong.

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More than two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, many parts of society are still feeling the ripple effects of lockdowns, especially children. However, experts have highlighted time and time again that we have not done enough to ensure that our children are not left behind, whether it’s their education, health, or general well-being. With Budget 2023 set to be tabled soon, what does a budget that prioritises children look like? We find out from Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh, consultant paediatrician and advisor with the National Early Childhood Intervention Council. 

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You might think Gen Z, being the generation that grew up at an era where digital technology was developing at a rapid pace, would be the generation that embraces work from home or hybrid work arrangements. You would be mistaken. Gen Zs are actually showing a keen interest to return to the physical office. To understand this strange phenomenon and why this is happening, we speak with Mallory Loone, Co-Founder and Lead Trainer at Work Inspires.

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Now that we’re transitioning into endemicity, CEOs around the region are shifting their focus from business preservation to business growth. Pok Tzai Ming from Ernst & Young joins to discuss how CEOs are using tools like mergers and acquisitions to boost capabilities in technology, talent and innovation, as well as ESG and sustainability strategies in their pursuit for growth. 

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Did you know that honey has some great healing properties? Darlings Honey started when one of the founder's family members was struggling with cancer, and ended up becoming a business that could help benefit society as a whole. Danielle Pee, the co-founder of Darlings Honey, shares how this sweet business started.

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尽管「快餐式」文化已然成为当代人生活快节奏的一部分，不过人们已经开始愈发注重饮食健康。然而，如何摄取足够的纤维量却成了一道难题… 世卫组织的报告显示：成年人一天应摄入 25 - 30 克纤维量；马来西亚国家营养协会的数据则显示：国人每日的纤维量远远不达标。

有鉴于此，Wise Crafters 矢言通过个人化餐单服务，满足人们每日的营养需求。与此同时，Wise Crafters 创办人 Samantha 伍苑萍也将为我们揭晓申请「清真认证（HALAL）」过程中的一些迷思和心得。

Geopolitics has taken on a new dimension this year with the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February. This has led to a new thinking of the global order. What then would the impact be on Malaysia if there were indeed an attack on Taiwan by China? Imran Yusof, Head of MIDF Research gives some insights.

With international borders reopening and Covid-19 quarantine requirements mostly lifted, the travel and hospitality industry is seeing a return to normalcy after more than two years of near-zero revenue. Hilton International is now positioning itself to tap the increasing demand for hotel rooms across the Asia Pacific. Its Vice President & Regional Head for Southeast Asia, Alexandra Murray, talks about the challenges that lie ahead along with the rewards that are ripe for the taking.

The ringgit has fallen by 9% to the greenback on a year-to-date basis, levels not seen since the Asian Financial Crisis in 1998. Some view the weakening currency as an indication that Malaysia’s economy is on the rocks, but is that necessarily the case? Business commentator Pankaj C. Kumar helps us make sense of the relative value of currencies, and also highlights the structural issues in the economy that underpin the value of the ringgit.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo is barred from running for a third term as president, but rumours have surfaced that he may be considering a run as vice-president. We speak to Resty Woro Yuniar of the South China Morning Post on the political developments there as well as look ahead to the G20 Summit in November which Indonesia is hosting in Bali.

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