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This week, we roll back the clock taking it back to 1960, where a young Etta James introduced herself to the world with her debut LP At Last! which kickstarted the career of the soul legend. In conjunction with what would have been her 85th birthday & 11th year death anniversary a couple days back, we go Track-By-Track into the release that solidified her great legacy.

Kam Raslan returns on A Bit of Culture and this time around, he poses the dilemma that he has about digital piracy and the ethical conundrum that comes with it to his two guests, Dhanya Nair and Ahmad Yazid. But before that, Dhanya looks at how the self-help genre has now evolved in the digital age, and tying it all together afterwards, Ahmad Yazid shares his experience going through therapy and how he grapples with the stigma around it that’s still prevalent.

The long-awaited showdown between Manchester City and Arsenal is finally happening, albeit in the FA Cup. Can the apprentice get the better of his master and set the tone and the pace for the rest of the season? We look ahead to the 4th Round of the FA Cup, featuring Manchester City vs Arsenal, Brighton vs Liverpool and many more. The pundits also discuss Everton's fortune and future, as they try to pick up the pieces after Frank Lampard was sacked. All these, and more, on Just For Kicks!

With the nation celebrating back to back public holidays, weekdays have become shorter. We first discuss how we can push through the short week fog, and get our minds on track. Then, we check in with the Malaysian Employers Federation to hear what they have to say about public holidays.

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A tweet expressing how delightful it is to hear someone speak eloquently has been making its rounds. The tweet has opened up a discussion on how important it is to have the ability to fully communicate your thoughts, as well as whether it's fair to see this as a marker of intelligence. We get into it.

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The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) has called for the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) to be revamped over its perceived inaction on Touch ‘n Go’s alleged “monopolistic behaviour”. On top of that, the calls for the improvement of Touch n Go has been increasing. We dissect these issues, as well as possible ways for the system provider to improve.

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Spina bifida is a birth defect affecting the spine and spinal cord, which can lead to severe physical disabilities that the child has to live with. But with continued advances in treatments, including the option of surgery even before a baby is born, the odds have improved tremendously for babies with spina bifida. But what does the landscape look like here in Malaysia? We find out more from consultant neurosurgeon Prof Dr Dharmendra Ganesan.

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Mahi Ramakrishnan is the founder of Beyond Borders, an NGO aimed at promoting and protecting the rights of refugees and stateless persons. She is also a journalist and an award-winning filmmaker. She joins us on the show today to talk about her journey in activism and what gives her hope for the future.

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Valentines Day is fast approaching and if you're looking for ways to celebrate with your loved ones, the Philharmonic Winds of Malaysia have got you covered. The non-profit group is set to present L.O.V.E. - Valentine’s with Philwinds, promising three concerts of love songs, ranging from Disney hits and pop songs, to jazz standards and classic band repertoires. We find out what's in store from Eric Lee, the Artistic Director & conductor of the  Philharmonic Winds Of Malaysia, and renowned jazz pianist Michael Veerapan, who is a soloist for the concert.

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In case you hadn’t heard, quite a lot of people are worried about a global recession in 2023. That said in Malaysia, some economists that The Edge spoke to earlier this month, don’t expect to see a recession but do expect a slowdown in growth.

Now whether it’s a recession or a slowing of growth, this could mean a potential impact to revenue of some businesses, and while one way to deal with this is to cut costs, the other is to look into growth areas and tap into that.

Today on BizBytes we take a look at one of these potential growth areas - the Islamic economy, otherwise referred to as the Halal economy, with Ruslena Ramli, Director of Islamic Digital Economy, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

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