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The secret laptop destruct sequence of Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation, a lawnmowing android, social media intrusion and chewing gum make for some very weird science.

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https://www.wired.com/story/janet-jackson-rhythm-nation-crash-hard-drives/

Image Credit: Unsplash | Kristina Flour

We tend to associate batik with formal or traditional wear, but it's undeniable that batik has been making a comeback, as more local brands put a new and modern spin on batik wear for all occasions. One of those brands is Batik by Nellie Pop and Jee, run by a mother and daughter duo, doing their bit to bring slow fashion back in style. We speak to Wong Ann Jee, one of the co-founders, to find out more about how their Peranakan heritage influences their work in creating custom and unique pieces for their customers.

Image Credit: Batik by Nellie Pop & Jee Instagram Page

Datuk Ringo Low answers your legal conundrum as part of the Legal Property Clinic. as we get his perspective as well on the latest DBKL ruling over the requirement to complete your renovations in 12 months

Behind every digital transformation initiative, is the right service provider with an extensive ecosystem of required solutions to bring your efforts toward success. How does TIME plan to make digitalisation effective and valuable? Executive Vice President of Enterprise Business at TIME, Kit Au explains. 

Learn more at time.com.my/3Cs and download their free eBook to champion your digitalisation journey today with TIME’s 3Cs.

Classic Scenic Berhad makes wooden picture frames and is listed on Bursa Malaysia's Main Board. It is one of the biggest frame makers in the world and has been steadily paying out dividends since its listing in 2004 - even through the pandemic. Its Executive Director, Eric Vo, paints us a picture of the business and what Classic Scenic can look forward to.

After the Federal Court dismissed Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s final appeal over his sentence and conviction in the SRC International case, mentions of royal pardon have been garnering attention. Edmund Bon, Lawyer from Amer Bon Advocates tells us how the process work and if reform that is required.

With Thailand’s constitutional court suspending prime minister Prayuth Chan-O-Cha from official duty while it considers a legal challenge to his 8 year term limit, Dr Michael Montesano, coordinator of the Thailand Studies Programme at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute tells us the implications of this and could this country call for early elections

As government policy is important and is the foundation to catalysing change, businesses also need to adapt.

With a mindset change that taking on a green transition is not a lose-lose situation Datin Seri Sunita Rajakumar, Chairperson of Climate Governance Malaysia tells us how businesses should pivot.

Tim Mulholland, President, TJM Limited outlines what he expects from Jackson Hole as central bankers gather and how markets are likely to performing in the coming months ahead

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