Billions of dollars are pouring into start-ups focused on reversing the effects of time on our cells. Could a cure for old age be within our grasp?

Kumo develops SaaS solutions for SMEs in the beauty and medical aesthetics industry. Under their umbrella of products they have developed Aoikumo and Kumodent. Aoikumo serves the beauty, wellness, and medical aesthetics industry and KumoDent serves dental clinics. Essentially, they provide systems to help owners manage their business, while they can focus on growth. Kevin Nair, founder of Aoikumo, tells us how he clears the confusion clouds in the industry.

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As property prices in Australia continue to skyrocket, Darien Bradshaw, Executive Director of One Global Australia explains how the different segments and locations have performed, and how Malaysian investors can pursue these opportunities beyond supporting their children's educational needs. Image credit: Unsplash.com

Bank Negara Malaysia, in the Economic & Monetary Review 2021 report released this week, said that the cost of living in Malaysia needs structural reforms on both income and cost aspects. It also stated that short term measures such as price controls may pose repercussions on a long term basis. But what structural reforms should we be considering? Dr. Geoffrey Williams, Economist at Malaysia University of Science and Technology shares his thoughts. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

The cabinet has delayed the Anti Hopping Law but is this critical for a democracy like Malaysia? Datuk Seri Azalina Othman, Former Deputy Speaker of Dewan Rakyat and Special Adviser to the Prime Minister for Law and Human Rights, tells us why whilst diving into the MOU between the government and the opposition. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

PWC has recently released the findings of their Act Now to Recover (“ANTR”) survey, that was conducted between June and July last year, which revealed how the pandemic has impacted business owners in Malaysia and how they have navigated through the challenges of recovery. So, what are the biggest issues that keep business leaders awake at night and are the concerns still primarily cash conservation? Surendran Seelan, Deals Director (Business Restructuring Services) at PwC Malaysia tells us more.

An inversion on bond market yields portend a looming US recession; but while history suggests that it is an event that might occur, it won't be immediate, according to HK-based Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist at UBP. Image credit: Pixabay.com

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.

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13:55 - International headlines

19:52 - Local headlines

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In celebration of Michelle Yeoh's highly acclaimed performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once, we decided to dedicate an entire Supercut to actors we've been watching for the longest time! Whether it's Leonardo DiCaprio's illustrious evolution from child actor to Oscar-winning Hollywood heavyweight, or everlasting scenery chewers like Denzel Washington, we're geeking out over the famous faces and characters we've grown up with over the years.

A water war is brewing between Kedah, Perak, and Penang, as Kedah is asking for Penang, a state that depends on Kedah's rivers for most of its water supply, to pay RM50 million in annual raw water fees. Experts are calling for intervention from the government, amidst concerns that the states’ agricultural sectors will suffer. We get into this.

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