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Human Resource (HR) digitalisation is one of the most significant changes affecting organisations, and has since gained exponential adoption over the years. What methods and procedures should HR execute to keep up with rapid modernisation of the workforce? How can a superapp help solve these problems? We hear from a supplier of one of these super apps Digi-X, and a client, Todak, for a use case.

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黑沃咖啡 HWC「旅行」来马之初，创办人 Penny 林佩霓就曾作客节目。经过小半年，巴生谷一带已经开设八家实体店面，且开展了好些个品牌联名合作方案。这个马来西亚市场的「咖啡旅客」，显然在品牌联名方面颇有心得。

在品牌联名方面，马来西亚黑沃咖啡 HWC 有着属于自己的一套策略。黑沃咖啡不仅跟优衣库（Uniqlo）、紫藤等品牌联合推出节庆主题系列商品。除了从温馨的父亲节，到团圆的中秋节；健身房等商业空间也都跟黑沃咖啡 HWC 都开展了合作。本期节目，马来西亚黑沃咖啡 HWC 市场部经理——Edmund 黎觉中将和我们分享推出品牌联名的心得与准备。

The Monetary Policy Committee of Bank Negara Malaysia has once again increased the overnight policy rate by 25 basis points, bringing it from 2.25% to 2.50%. Bank Negara has been gradually hiking rates from the low rate environment during the pandemic in a bid to fight rising inflation. With more hikes likely to happen in the future, Sim Wie Boon speaks to Felix Neoh, Director of Financial Planning, Finwealth Management to understand how the OPR hikes impact your finances.

India's broader stock market index Nifty 50 has risen by 18% from its YTD lows in June after being sold down for the earlier part of the year. Pramod Amthe, Head of Equity Research at Incred CGS CIMB, India tells us what the investment opportunities are and also if government policy has been pro-market.

The inclusion of Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia under one national banner has created a rich tapestry of cultural heritage, including generational knowledge in producing crafts and handiworks. Can more be done to promote the economic potential of craftwork and cottage industries to elevate the livelihoods of indigenous and rural communities in the country? For reflections on this issue from an East Malaysian perspective, we speak to Jaqueline Fong, Founder of Tanoti Crafts.

After 59 years, socio-economic development in Malaysia remains patchy and imbalanced, especially in East Malaysia. As post-pandemic economic recovery kicks in, what policy measures should be considered to even out development gaps? We speak to economist Dr. Dayang Affizzah Marikan for suggestions.

A former chief editor of The Edge, Azam Aris, and contributing editor Shanmugam Muragasu have been slapped with two charges of criminal defamation this week. We ask Sreekant Pillai, Criminal Lawyer as to what is the difference between this and civil defamation and should we repeal defamation laws in Malaysia.

Recently, the Special Council on the MA63 endorsed the proposal to increase East Malaysia representation in parliament to 35%, giving Sabah and Sarawak 78 of the 222 parliamentary seats. Would this actually increase effective political representation for East Malaysia? Danesh Prakash Chacko of Tindak Malaysia weighs in.

With stronger inflation data suggesting that the Federal Reserve will continue with their hawkish stance, what then does this mean for markets? And will inflation be exacerbated by the potential rail strike. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence tells us whilst diving into the impact of a strong greenback.

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