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美国昨天公布8月CPI的通膨数据达到8.3%，远远高于预期，连带冲击市场的走势，美股止步四连涨，道指和标普跌约4%，而科技股抛售加速，纳指更是跌了5%，在通膨高烧不退的情况下，市场将走向何方？Trident Analytics 创办人林子证将在节目当中，为市场和通膨之间的角力进行分析。

Malaysia’s organ donation rate is among the lowest in the world, with only 2.84 transplant procedures carried out per one million population in 2021. Recently, the Minister of Health Khairy Jamaluddin announced that organ donation registration can now be made through MySejahtera, which is believed to help encourage more donors to pledge. Consultant urologist Dr Vijayan Manogran and consultant nephrologist Dr Sunita Bavanandan join Azrul Mohd Khalib from the Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy, to explore the barriers to organ donation in Malaysia, and why the need is more urgent than ever, considering the burden of diseases that require organ transplants. 

We may never know exactly when or where an earthquake will happen, but Navakanesh Batmanathan is working to help educate people and better prepare them, should it happen. A National Geographic Young Explorer in 2017, he has worked to map faults, and the areas around faults, to gain a clearer picture of potential earthquake hazards. Currently a research assistant with the Southeast Asia Disaster Prevention Research Initiative (SEADPRI-UKM), he joins us to share more about his work as an earthquake geologist, and also to discuss the Geological Disasters Knowledge and Awareness Training of Trainers (TOT) program, to educate and encourage Malaysian Youth and Young Professionals (YYPs) to understand risks of geological disasters in Malaysia and its surrounding regions. 

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Recently, MUDA announced that they’d like to work with Pakatan Harapan at GE15. Their announcement has been met with mixed reactions. While some welcome the decision saying that it’s the natural path for the party, others, especially supporters of PKR are rather sceptical of them. On this episode, we’re joined by Amira Aisya, Deputy President and Elections Director of MUDA to discuss MUDA’s GE15 plans, especially with regard to working with Pakatan Harapan. 

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What does spirituality mean in the context of a workplace? As human beings, we tend to focus on the tangible such as the physical and material plane instead of the spiritual side of things. But why is spirituality important in the modern work environment? Sheila Singam, managing partner at Human Equation joins us to discuss what workplace spirituality means and how it can play a positive role in an organisation. 

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The Rainforest World Music Festival in Kuching celebrated its 25th physical anniversary followed by the Borneo Jazz Festival in Miri. Helping to bring back these festivals again, is Karen Shepherd, a freelance writer and editor-in-chief of Cerava Sarawak.

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Cloud kitchens boomed during the pandemic, with food delivery spiking high as all of us stayed dutifully at home. However, now that we're moving into endemicity, is that business model enough? Kenneth Lai, CEO and co-founder of Vacrea, talks about their three brands - Cauli & Rice, M Fried Chicken, and Aunty Sam Satay - as well as their plans to take their F&B goals to the next level. 

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The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) has been a star performer vis-a-vis other Asia markets, up by 9% year-to-date. With global headwinds affecting Indonesian monetary policy, can the JCI continue to outperform in the region? and be successful in keeping inflation in check?

The Selangor International Business Summit 2022 is happening from October 6th to 9th at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This edition will feature booths from several other states in Malaysia, along with participants from key Asean countries. Dato' Teng Chang Khim, Selangor's State Executive Councillor for Industry and Trade talks about what trade visitors and business delegations can look forward to this time around.

Visit www.selangorsummit.com for more information.