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Uncertain market conditions have created anxiety amongst investors seeking to grow and preserve their wealth. Ng Chze How, head of retail wealth distribution Manulife Investment Management Malaysia speaks to us on how investors can navigate the volatility to achieve their investment goals. 

Go to the nearest Standard Chartered Banks or Manulife Investment Management’s unit trust advisers to find out more. For disclaimers, terms and conditions, kindly refer to www.manulifeim.com.my/gmadi. 

Industrial REITs have outperformed in the last few years on the back of the e-commerce and logistic boom. However in the era of rising interest rates, what does this mean for REITs? Chan Wai Leo, CEO of AME REIT tells us whilst telling us about their asset injection pipeline and their plans for asset enhancement.

What’s the difference between brand-name and generic pharmaceuticals? And how can Budget 2023 help lower the cost of medication? We discuss the medicine procurement and Budget 2023 with Mark Cheong, Deputy Head at the School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia.

India and China are among the states that continue to buy Russian exports, after the US, EU and allies imposed sanctions isolating Russia from the global economy. However both President Xi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared to distance themselves from Russia’s offensive in Ukraine when they met during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. Is this indicative of cracks in Russia’s diplomatic shield against countries opposed to the war? Dr. Pradeep Taneja of Melbourne University weighs in.

How much has Malaysia’s economic recovery been hampered by the lack of foreign workers? And which listed companies are impacted or even stand to benefit? For some analysis on the impact of the labour shortage, we speak to Jeremy Goh, Head of Research, Hong Leong Investment Bank

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will meet and likely raise rates by at least 75bps. How will markets react and in turn how will other key central banks respond? Clifford Bennett, Chief Economist at ACY Securities gives us his opinion and the impact it will have on the currency 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.

2:29 - How should the wealthy share their wealth?
8:38 - What would you queue up for?
14:24 - International headlines
19:25 - Local headlines

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Patrick Teoh takes you on another foot-stomping, hand-clapping ride down memory lane as he blows dust off his vinyl collection to bring you a selection of hits from the 60s to 80s.

Join Othniel Ting and Daryl Ong as they take you through the discography of our artist of the week, playing some of their most iconic and memorable hits back to back. This week, we're celebrating Malaysia Day by taking a tour and playing you tracks from every state in the country.

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Sabah - K-Clique - Mimpi (feat. Alyph)

Johor - Forceparkbois - Lotus

Perlis - Miroll, Yella Sky Sound System - Babylon Inna Mi Yard

Terengganu - Awang Samrow - Dok Degih

Perak - Muck - Local Trash Heroes

Federal Territories - Butterfingers - The Chemistry (Between Us)

Sarawak - Noh Salleh - Sarawak

Penang - Jimmy Boyle - Chendering (sung by Bing Slamet)

Selangor - Jaggfuzzbeats - In Time

Kelantan - NO GOOD - Suay

Malacca - TAHVOLE - J&W

Negeri Sembilan - Go Gerila! - Biso Bonar

Pahang - Siti Nurhaliza - Joget Pahang

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Editor's note: We dropped the ball and unfortunately left out Kedah. We sincerely apologize for the human error.
Here's our shortlisted song featuring anak Kedah Shelhiel.

From Anubis to Zeus, depictions of gods and myths are a-plenty on screen. In this Supercut, we dive into some of our favourites, and discuss why the old stories have offered such abiding on-screen fodder.