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Tyson Foods is a 90 year old US company that's one of the world's largest frozen food producers, listed on the NYSE. It's been in Malaysia since 1987 but only in the last 4 years it seems to be making its presence known here with acquisitions to expand its operations.

Keith takes them out of the freezer, and put them on the grille to find out why it has taken them 3 decades to make their mark here. Also, what does it look like for them going forward .. you know with the higher chicken prices, will it ruffle their feathers?

当我们提到半导体发展的时候，多数人都聚焦于芯片制造前景，或是封装测试景气。然而，作为半导体公司的供应商，高端的设备制造也是该领域重要的一个环节。大马从事代理和销售半导体设备的巨头——QES将在节目中展望半导体前景，并分析公司要如何从代理转为半导体设备制造大厂。

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri, has said that discussions will be held soon between relevant ministries regarding special moratoriums for SMEs. Carmelo Ferlito, CEO for the Center for Market Education tells us if this is the best way to help struggling SMEs or are there other solutions may be more productive.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the country’s forces have recaptured  6,000 square kilometres of Russian-held territory in counter offensives this week. Moscow has described its troop withdrawal from the region in recent days as a "regrouping", although the explanation is seen as hollow by some observers. Do these developments mark a turning point in the war? Alexey Muraviev of Curtin University gives us his analysis.

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The next general election will see over 1 million new voters aged between 18 to 21 eligible to cast their vote. As we head into GE15, politicians from both sides of the divide will no doubt intensify their efforts to attract the most eyeballs to their campaigns on social media, especially among first-time voters. But how effective is social media campaigning, and in a world of fake news and disinformation, could social media campaigning end up backfiring against a political party? Badrul Hisyam Ismail of Iman Research speaks to us about the evolution and future of political campaigning.

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US markets plunged levels not seen since 2020 on the back of higher than expected inflation. Is it time to buy the dip or should we look for safe haven assets? Jack Kouzi, Director for Strategy at VFS Group gives us his views.

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.

1:46 - Handling different political views with your family
8:00 - Malaysia's ethical journalism at jeopardy? 
14:02 - International headlines
19:16 - Local headlines

A music programme focusing on vintage big band and classic swing sounds from the yesteryears. Hosted by the dynamic duo Sean Ghazi & Ida Mariana. Enjoy a colourful curation of Malaysiana to commemorate our 59th Malaysia Day.
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Tracklist:
Freedom - Mulanya Disini
Anneke Gronloh - Oh Malaysia
Noh Salleh - Sarawak
The Shang Sisters - Nona Nona Zaman Sekarang
Yudi Yap - Kopi Susu
Jamaludin Alias - Inilah Barisan Kita
Nikki & Jimmy Palikat - Sayang Kinabalu
Sean Ghazi - Tanah Pusaka
Alleycats - Senyumlah Kuala Lumpur
Ella - Standing In the Eyes of the World

In anticipation of Malaysia Day, we discuss how English fiction in Malaysia has evolved, and what our literature says about the country, culture, and our aspirations. We close off the conversation with recommendations of local fiction to check out.  

A 1999 remake of a 1932 film, The Mummy packed a lot into its 2-hour runtime: zany comedy, all the trappings of a classic action-adventure film, and a great pairing in the form of Brendan Fraser's American adventurer Rick O'Connell and Rachel Weisz's scholarly librarian, Evelyn Carnahan. All that - and of course, mummies and pyramids. In this episode, we take it back to the movie that kickstarted sequels and spinoffs (and maybe, kind of, Dwayne Johnson's career), and talk about whether it still holds up.