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A collaboration between SUARAM and a group of independent young creatives called HiMedia, Teater Narapidana is a play that highlights issues around incarceration and detention without trial. Inspired by real-life stories, the play aims to highlight the humanity of these prisoners while also raising awareness on the issue. We speak with the folks behind the production.  

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We're no strangers to the last mile problem-- the challenge of moving people between transportation hubs and their final destinations. So we delve into this by first looking into how we can solve this, and how micromobility comes into the picture.

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You get the email, you put your best clothes on, and you attend the job interview. Then they ask you the ultimate question: "Why should we hire you?" Twitter users weigh in with their opinions, and we join in.

An article by Malaysian Insight has shed some light about how it is hard for homeless people to break out of their cycle, and one of the reasons is due to difficulties in getting hired. We look into these challenges faced by this group, and how to address them.

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已故英女王伊丽莎白二世国葬仪式将在 9 月 19 日（周一）于西敏寺举行，最终将长眠于温莎城堡圣乔治堂。『伦敦桥行动』作为英国官方秘密规划多年的女王逝世应变计划，从治丧到国葬；公布讣告到新王登基，全流程长达十天。

过去一个周末，这个古老的国度，迎来了君主立宪制的元首迭代。在位时间最久的君主辞世了；侍位在侧长达 70 年的王储查尔斯自动继位，成为英王查尔斯三世。

英国人在「新伊丽莎白时代（New Elizabethan Age）」告终之际，迎来白金汉宫上空的一抹抚慰心灵的七彩… 那么，英王查尔斯三世在后疫情百废待兴的历史节点登高称王，又将会谱写怎样的皇室新篇章？

Consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan joins our monthly mental health clinic to address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues. On this episode, we discuss bullying and the psychology of it from the perspective of the perpetrators and the victims, as well as how to cope with the mental health impact. 

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从股市季节性来看，9月份下行几率大， 上周美股止跌反弹，纳斯达克指数升4.14%。展望这周，即将出炉的CPI数据会如何主导市场发展？

以太坊将在15日完成合并，在市场过度炒作和美化下，加密产业和股市将受到什么影响？

赶紧点击收听来宾对市场短期走势行情的前瞻分析！

For decades now, Adrian Banie Lasimbang has been at the forefront of the movement for sustainable development, and representation for Borneo’s indigenous rural communities. With a long history in grassroots activism, he was the first Malaysian to be awarded the Seacology Prize in 2004 for his success in organising indigenous communities against the unsustainable exploitation of Borneo’s forests, and his leadership on alternative energy projects. A former senator, he also founded TONIBUNG back in 1993, and has led sustainable energy projects across Borneo. Today, he is the President of Pertubuhan Suara Anak Sabah, and remains a green energy activist, advocate for renewable energy, social and environmental activist, and renewable energy developer/practitioner. We speak to him about his work, and also his concerns on the state of Sabah's natural environment, and the issues facing natives in the state. 

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Ivan Lim is the founder of and a teacher at NextGen Academy, an online school (focused on math and add maths) centred around the philosophy that every student can unlock their highest potential. Besides that, Ivan also runs a snack business (Hou Sek Gourmet Snacks) and previously ran a cafe. He joins us on the show to discuss what “highest potential” means and the lessons he’s learned from unsuccessful business endeavours. 

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In kindergarten, do you remember being fascinated and captivated by the stories your teachers told during story time? Well, that doesn’t change when it comes to attracting customers. Storytelling is one of the most powerful marketing tools, and we discuss why your startup needs a story and it needs someone to tell the story. Associate Professor Dr. Nurul Nisa Omar, the Dean of Faculty of Arts & Science at International University of Malaya-Wales (IUMW) joins the conversation to tell you exactly how to do that. 

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