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As IR4.0 continues to change the way we work with technology, more adults are in danger of losing their jobs in the coming years. But the good news is, rapid digital acceleration has also changed the education sphere. Today, more working adults are reskilling and upskilling themselves with certification courses, post-graduate programs, and microcredentials to keep their jobs and remain in-demand. We speak to Professor Dr Pradeep Nair, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer at Taylor’s University, as he discusses MicroCreds and how their credits are stackable towards a formal award, as well as their place in the future of modern working culture. For details visit here.

The FBMKLCI has been a disappointment on a year to date basis. We ask Vincent Khoo, Head of Research at UOB KAYHIAN Malaysia if 2022 will be a repeat or are there investment themes that we should consider instead?

With the Health Ministry unveiling a set of new guidelines on the National Covid-19 testing strategy or NTS, Azrul Mohd Khalib from the Galen Centre provides clarity on who should get a Covid-19 test, when to get tested and who should pay for the test. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Malaysia and Australia elevated long-standing bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) earlier this year. How do the fortunes of the Lucky Country impact Malaysia, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and rising geopolitical temperatures in the region? We discuss the opportunities and challenges in enhancing cooperation with the newly-minted High Commissioner of Australia to Malaysia, H.E. Dr Justin Lee.

The past nearly 2 years have not been easy for all of us and staying connected has helped somewhat.

Find out what U Mobile has been doing to ensure everyone has affordable and easy access to going online and ensuring life goes on as normal as possible in these uncertain times.

For more details, check out www.u.com.my

Professor Niaz Asadullah from University Malaya help us understand the severity of the shortages and the skill gaps in engineering in Malaysia as well as what needs to be done to fill these shortages. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Business commentator, Pankaj C Kumar unpacks Grab Holdings IPO which debuted Nasdaq via a SPAC on Thursday and does it have what it takes to go the distance moving forward? Image credit: Shutterstock.com

US markets corrected sharply on Friday but what were the reasons for this and is this the time to bottom fish? Kingsley Jones, Chief Investment Officer at Jevons Global gives us his answer. Image credit: Unsplash.com

This week, Patrick Teoh takes you on another foot-stomping, hand-clapping ride down memory lane as he blows dust off his vinyl collection to bring you a selection of hits from the 60s to 80s.

Your steady stream of groove-based Neo-soul, House, RnB & Hip-Hop jams for your listening pleasure – accompanied by chilled out beats that have been double-boiled in jazz chords, soulful vocals and rare grooves.

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Cleveland Eaton - Day Dreaming

Mali-I - Heaven Sent (feat. Ms Ray)

Jackie Mittoo - Be Thankful

Sonia - Easier To Love

Trevor Walters - Blood's Thicker Than Water

Jelly Cleaver, Shunaji, Maddy Coombs - Feeling Fine

Raquel Martins - Untrue

Mildlife - Downstream

Apifera - Beyond The Sunrays

Common Saints - Idol Eyes

Cousin Kula - Now That You’re Gone

Toast - It's Just An Illusion (Coming To Ya)

DECAP x Kiefer - Family (feat. Kyla Moscovich)

Kristoffer Eikrem & Beautiful Disco - 45 Days ft. Arne Torvik

Kristoffer Eikrem & Beautiful Disco - Morning Coffee (feat. Zee)

Lynda Dawn - Roses - XL Middleton Version

Tambala - Supa

Aurora Dee Raynes - Drawn To Silences

L'Eclair - Dallas

Bentley, Horatio Luna - Koopa Troopa

Caixa Cubo - Palavras (feat. Zé Leônidas)

Basement Membrane - Smoky

Mindstreaming - Screen Memory (Phil Asher & Mighty Zaf Remix)

Hugo Mari, Ell Murphy - Ain’t Got Time