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The mass purge of UMNO members sent shockwaves although names which included Khairy Jamaluddin and Tan Sri Noh Omar were not a surprise. Reasons cited include criticising the party president and working with opposition parties during GE15. Dr Azmi Hassan, Senior Fellow, Nusantara Academy of Strategic Research helps us unpack the consequence of this move.

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Analysts have described the Volvo Geely merger as one of the most successful in a decade. Volvo’s IPO in 2021 was seen as instrumental to help it realise its global goal of being fully electric by 2030. In Malaysia, Volvo Car Malaysia delivered a total of 3,194 vehicles last year, which represents a 43% increase from 2021. Two fully EVs have been launched which are the XC40 and C40 recharge and sales have been strong so far. We speak to Charles Frump, Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia for more insights.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim concluded a half-day official visit to Singapore, his first as Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister. We check in with Thomas Daniel, Senior Fellow at ISIS Malaysia on the future of bilateral ties and how we can improve trading relations.

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Tensions are flaring between Palestine and Israel following a raid by the Israeli military last Thursday in the town of Jenin in the occupied West Bank. In the aftermath of the Jenin raid, the Palestinian National Authority withdrew its security cooperation with Israel. Meanwhile Israel’s security cabinet signalled plans to relax gun laws and withdraw Palestinian social security rights. Will this latest surge of violence become a prelude to another uprising in Palestine? Middle East expert Dr. James Dorsey weighs in.

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Tech heavyweights like Meta, Apple and Alphabet are expected to release results this week. Earnings are expected to be soft but this is likely priced in and investors would be more concerned with the guidance given. The FOMC meeting also starts on February 1 and expectations are for a 25 bp increase but more importantly will be the guidance given on future rate increases. For more insights on this, we speak to Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management.

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With our eyes set on unearthing the freshest flavors from unexpected places, we widen our scope with hand-picked musical gems from all across Asia. This week, Sam Lopez from lost spaces joins us in the studio to share all about his forthcoming album, evolving his signature sound, being signed to a major label and more.

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Gard Wuzgut - Betul Aku Salah (feat. MonoloQue)

ATRiA, Gbrand - Come Alive

Mulan Theory - Luv Rider (feat. Ichu & F.Rider)

The Couch Club, White Chorus, Bleu House - Throw It All

lost spaces - face the dark

lost spaces Interview Part 1

lost spaces, JAIE - touch/feelings

lost spaces Interview Part 2

lost spaces - daydream

Microsoft and Sony continue their war this year, while Blizzard’s games become unplayable in China after they broke up with Netease. We summarise these news and more, with Jonathan Leo from Kakuchopurei.com, and review January releases, including Dead Space Remake, Hi Fi Rush, A Space for the Unbound and many more.

In what was the standout fixture over the weekend & meeting for the first time this season, Man City showed their class as they knocked out Arteta's on-form Arsenal side in the fourth-round of the FA Cup through a Nathan Ake strike. Elsewhere, holders Liverpool also bowed out of the competition after going down to Brighton & Hove Albion. Manchester United booked their spot in the next round with an emphatic win vs Paul Ince's Reading while new signing Arnaut Danjuma scored on his debut as Spurs dispatched Preston North End. All that - plus mid season reviews, here on Just For Kicks!

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The aftermath of the UMNO’s supreme council meeting has revealed big changes: Former Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin and former Selangor chapter chief Tan Sri Noh Omar were sacked from the party. Additionally, several member were suspended, including former information chief Shahril Hamdan, former VP Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Hussein, Datuk Maulizan Bujang and Datuk Seri Salim Shariff. First, we hear from Shahril Hamdan about what happened. Then, we catch up with a political analyst to unpack it all.

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