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Gaming has been on the rise since the start of the pandemic, as people had more time and nothing to do. As the economy and society opens up, there is still growth in the gaming market, especially casual games. In fact, some recent findings from the 2020 Global Games Market Report stated 87% of the 20.1 million gamers in Malaysia alone spent at least some of their money on in-game virtual items in the past six months. Hyper-casual games and hybrid-casual games are entertaining and interactive, with a low barrier to entry for Malaysians - you only need a smartphone. Seeing this opportunity, industry veteran Daryl Lau started Mason Games to tap into the growing industry. (Replay of 11 Nov 2021)

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After fulfilling their dream of opening up a restaurant making their favourite Peranakan food, and dealing with a newborn, Alicia and Derson were swiped sideways by the pandemic. No longer able to rely on dine-in customers to keep their business running reliably they had to quickly come up with something to help hold onto their business, their staff, and their sanity. 

After a bumper year in 2021, Will the Malaysian technology sector be able to replicate the 39% growth it achieved last year in 2022? Tan J Young from Hong Leong Investment Bank helps us answer that questions. Image credit: Unsplash.com

Following public furore over reports of millions of ringgit in MACC Chief Tan Sri Azam Baki's share trading account, the public is now rightly asking why conflict-of-interest obligations in public markets don't apply to civil service.

As a primer, Devanesan Evanson, CEO, Minority Shareholders Watch Group, explains the corporate governance rules on conflict of interest in Bursa Malaysia. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Malaysia's five digital banks are expected to be announced soon, with the narrative now shifting to market strategy and path to profit. Vincent Fong, Chief Editor, Fintech News Malaysia, discusses. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

「生意要做大，股权要规划」。

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By The Way is a rapid-fire segment that gives you a snapshot of developing stories in the music world.

To kick-off our new season of Breaking Bread, Jun speaks to Chef Jun Wong (yes, two Juns in a show) from Kikubari, a restaurant in Damansara Heights' DC Mall serving progressive Japanese cuisine. We’ll hear about her story, learn where she draws inspiration from, and talk about the mindset shifts that need to happen for Malaysia’s food scene to truly thrive.

There's been reports of a shortage of domestic helpers throughout the pandemic. We look into how the current system is like now, and what factors are influencing the shortages. Next, we talk to families who have been affected by this issue, and how they've been coping without the aid of domestic helpers. Finally, we look at what mechanism needs to be put in place, and what role the government should play.

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We return with our monthly mental health clinic to address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues. Consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan starts the new year by looking at how to build healthy friendships.

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