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A video of an elderly delivery rider has gone viral, with many social media users expressing dismay and sadness that someone of his age should have to still take on such a challenging job. We discuss this.

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We look into special privileges granted to former PM's from the government, following the news of a request from former PM Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak for a piece of land and house worth RM100 million, which he has now withdrawn.

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Prostate cancer is the third most common cancer among men in Malaysia, but it’s still uncommon for men to talk about their prostate problems. When such an important health issue is shrouded in secrecy, men suffer - they get diagnosed late, do not have meaningful conversations about treatment, and have fewer options to improve their outcomes. We pair up an oncologist and a prostate cancer survivor to share just what men need to know about prostate cancer. This show is part of Health in a Pod, a health education campaign brought to you by Johnson & Johnson Malaysia.

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S. Arutchelvan is the deputy chairperson of Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM). Arul has been an activist and a human rights defender for more than 30 years, has worked for SUARAM and been a part of and led many people’s movements throughout his years, including the anti-ISA movement. He joins us to share his story.

M-C-M': Utopia Milik Siapa? takes us on a journey to discover how escalating house prices came about in Malaysia, and explores the forces at work causing this, including developers, banks, the state. The award-winning 2012 film tackles issues like affordable housing, rising debt, the likelihood of a Malaysian Homeless Generation, and why democracy matters to the economic well-being of all Malaysians. This film is being re-released by the Freedom Film Network on their Weekend Watch Playlist, and we discuss what inspired the making of this film and more, with its writer and director, Boon Kia Meng.

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In an effort to attract more digital nomads, Portugal has passed a batch of labour laws designed to protect workers, including fines for employers calling workers after hours, and requiring companies to pay for work from home expenses such as internet and electricity.

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Marine genes and the quest for eternal life, the psychology of ghosting, a paralysis reversing spinal gel and the value of impostor system are our starting points for this week’s round up of sci-tech breakthroughs.

On our fifth episode of ‘One Goal At A Time’ we hear from Siew Choon Thye, President of TEEAM - The Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia, about their early involvement in recycling programmes and the ongoing battle against E-waste.

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In conjunction with International Children’s Day, we speak to Shailaja Grace Guillory, the CEO of Toothless. At the age of 7, she started her own business called Bloom Teas and she also has a charity organisation called Little Hands Big Hearts. Not only is she an entrepreneur but an author, philanthropist, and international speaker. She talks to us about her businesses, her aspirations and her why.

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