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The US Fed raised interest rates by 0.75% for the second consecutive time,

in an effort to tamp down on skyrocketing inflation. In response markets rallied, but is it still sustainable. We ask Grant Bowers, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Franklin Templeton.

The Dewan Rakyat passed the Independent Police Commission (IPCC) bill this week, to the disappointment of civil society groups for a much stronger body to address police misconduct in the form of the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC). Human rights expert Dato' Sri M. Ramachelvam explains why the IPCC is flawed, and also reacts to the extension of section 4(5) of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA), which allows detention for up to 28-days.

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In a move expected by most economists, the Federal Reserve raised rates by 75bps whilst Chairman, Jerome Powell noted that the pace of hikes might slow. We speak to Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy at Mizuho Bank for his reactions and what this means for Asian central banks.

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.

2:20 - Let's have deeper conversations! 

8:48 - Work from home to work from hotel

14:48 - International Headlines

• 18:52 - Local Headlines

By The Way is a rapid-fire segment that gives you a snapshot of developing stories in the music world. This week, stories on Decentralized streaming platform Audius hacked for approximately $1.1million, updates on the closure of popular event venue Angkasa Space, Chainsmokers set to perform in space, and Lollapalooza's plans to enter the Asian market.

Recently, Warner Music cut a deal with Soundcloud to adopt the streamer’s Fan-Powered Royalties (FPR) system, which allocates royalties based on individual listening rather than distributing subscription money based on total streams. WMG is the first major label to adopt the system and could signal a larger shift for the industry. We explore if this will be the future of the music business with resident tech guru, Matt Armitage.

This week's edition of Cruise Control returns with interesting car launches, plus a preview & review of crowd favourites all rolled into one.

Mercedes look set to take the local car market by storm with the launch of the all-electric EQ series, Daniel and Ali gather their thoughts on the recent additions to the German giants' impressive fleet; launching the luxurious EQS 450+ Sedan, the impressive EQC 400 as well as the spacious seven-seater EQB 350 all on the same day. Other notable launches include the new Ford's Ranger pickup, and the locally assembled Kia Carnival available for bookings soon.

We also look ahead to the incoming upgrade on the all-new Toyota Vios, as more information about its interiors start to surface. We round off with Daniel's guide on a reliable MPV readily available in the after market; the 20 year old, second generation Nissan Serena.

In this action thriller directed by the Russo brothers, Ryan Gosling plays a CIA mercenary who ends up on the run when he uncovers secrets about the agency. Hot on heels is a ruthless ex-colleague, played by none other than Chris Evans (definitely not exuding Captain America vibes here). We review the movie, and talk about whether it lives up to the buzz it's been generating.

According to the Women, Family and Community Development Minister, child marriages in Malaysia are on a downward trend. We discuss what we know of the measures being taken that's led to this.

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BFM 財今节目『开门见商』7 月末线上直播论坛重温：后疫情时代，各国陆续过渡到地方疾病阶段，企业在法律层面有哪些值得关注的新常态？

相信网民都关注到了我国马来西亚一家脱口秀俱乐部，因一名巫裔女子在「开放麦」环节行为被指失当，最终在「侮辱伊斯兰教」罪名下面控；而该脱口秀俱乐部也因此遭当局勒令关闭。「財今对话」不过于着墨这起事件的细枝末节，不过却由此深思：企业在法律层面，是否仍存在许多未知的知识？

尽管全球范围的冠病大流行逐步趋缓，熬过两年多疫情，总算稍微拨云见日；在职场中，却有不少两年多来已经彻底转型的作业模式。而工作形态愈趋弹性和灵活，企业似乎也来到了时间的分水岭——应当重新思考，劳资关系是否也该顺应时代推进。