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We look at what it takes to revamp our civil service following calls from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for cabinet members and civil servants to emerge from the “culture of contentment”. First, we revisit an interview we did on why reform is essential. Then, we look at how to empower our civil servants.

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Michelle Yeoh’s awards season success has reopened the question of whether the government is doing enough for the local film industry, with filmmaker Pete Teo posting a Twitter thread on the issue. We look at what other Malaysians are saying in response.

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We break down the recently held UMNO General Assembly and the highlights around it.

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来到1月中，美国科技业裁员潮继续上演，在美联储激进升息下，市场对认为这轮财报季，各行业美企表现并不佳。上周率先发布财报的美国四大银行机构显示明显的存款流出迹象，贷款利润放缓之余，更为潜在经济危机准备了大规模坏账储备金。

丰隆投行零售研究主管吴俊声对美国各大行业财报的看法是什么？市场一片看好旅游业需求反弹，2023会否是Capital A翻身之年？

If you’re struggling with your mental health, you’ve probably considered the idea of seeing a mental health professional - whether it’s a counsellor, clinical psychologist, or maybe even a psychiatrist. But making that decision to get help isn’t easy, and can be daunting if you don’t know where to start.

On this new series My Mind and Me, we’ll be exploring how you can take that first step in seeking mental healthcare. In this first episode, we speak to Prof Dr Alvin Ng, Founding President of the Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology (MSCP) on how you can find a qualified and trusted mental healthcare professional. 

You can check if a clinical psychologist is registered with MSCP here. 

You can check if a counsellor is registered with Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia here. 

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墨西哥于16日正式全面禁止在公共场域使用烟草产品，被堪称全球最严格的『禁烟法』。除了原有的禁烟立法，在酒吧、餐厅、工作场所设置『无烟区』， 墨西哥更扩大禁烟范围至公园、海滩、旅宿设施、办公室所有空间、食肆餐厅。不少当地人民对新“『禁烟法』的可行性提出了质疑”，认为这将促使墨西哥警方的腐败问题，乘机向在公共场域吸烟的烟民收取贿赂。

全面禁烟政策固然是能有效预防疾病，但没有适当的调整就立马执行，可能会影响烟草产品市场并助长走私烟品的地下经济。所以究竟全面禁烟之前，政府应该考虑的层面又有哪一些呢？ 

The Swap Project (TSP) was launched in late 2018 by Jayda Chong and Jamie Choy, two young women who "are passionate about sustainability in a fashionable way". Fashion of course has a huge environmental cost, and it's estimated that the fashion industry is currently responsible for more annual carbon emissions than all international flights and maritime shipping, combined. How can pre-loved clothing swap-meets like The Swap Project make a change in the way we think about fashion and our personal consumption? We speak to Jayda about this and more.

Image Credit: Facebook/The Swap Project

Sivaranjani Manickam is the National Workers Bureau Coordinator of Parti Sosialis Malaysia, and also a part of Asylum Access. In this episode, she joins us to discuss why she decided to become an activist, if it’s a sustainable career in Malaysia and finding the right balance between helping yourself and society. 

Last week, two regional fintech unicorns entered Malaysia, offering payments solutions and e-wallet capabilities. With so many cashless payment options out there, too many to some, where could two new players potentially fit in? Vincent Fong, Chief Editor of Fintech news Malaysia helps us uncover all of that.

It’s safe to say that physical fitness and mental health go hand in hand, and in turn, that affects our overall performance in the workplace and in life. What can we learn from the world of sports coaching that we can also apply to the world of work? Riad Hechame, founder of Peak Human Performance, the strength and performance clinic, explains.

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