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We break down today's trending topic - a rejuvenation of the Taylor Swift-Jake Gyllenhaal saga. Which has prompted us to wonder: if you’re a fan, do you care about an artist’s personal life?

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On Tuesday, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said in a written parliamentary response that the import and use of medical cannabis is allowed in the country, if legal requirements are met. We discuss the significance of this announcement.

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The Ministry of Health Malaysia has released the results of its study on ivermectin, which found that the drug does not prevent patients with COVID-19 symptoms from progressing into stage four or five, and thus it should not be used to treat COVID-19. Emeritus Prof PT Thomas, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor’s University, puts on his pharmacy and toxicology hat to help us understand the results of this study. Raja Eileen Soraya, Immediate Past President of the Medico-Legal Society of Malaysia, joins him to look at the gaps in enforcement that enable people to sell ivermectin on chat groups and online.

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Sevan Doraisamy is the Executive Director of SUARAM (Suara Rakyat Malaysia). Sevan is an otai! He’s been fighting tirelessly for the betterment of all of our lives, but especially the poor and marginalised, for more than 20 years. He joins us on the show today to share his story.

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We're continuing our collaboration with the Freedom Film Network, showcasing films from their archives. This week, the chosen film is Al-Fatehah Memali, a documentary which follows two singer-songwriters, Black and Meor, as they journey to Kg Memali in Kedah, to try and make sense of what is now known as "The Memali Incident." Also known as “Operasi Angkara,” the incident involved the killing of both civilians and authorities, but the central figure was the alleged deviant preacher, Uztaz Ibrahim Mahmood aka As-Syahid Ustaz Ibrahim Libya. We trace back the incidents of that oft-forgotten incident and tragedy in our nation's history, and also what transpired after, with the film's director, Rahmat Haron. He will also discuss how local politics and the Internal Security Act played a part in what took place.

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The pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated the  Age of  the  Consumer – a concept that consumers are more empowered than  ever as they can access information about products and services over the Internet in real time. This is exceptionally evident amid COVID-19, as consumers were forced to change their behaviors, particularly noted in the pivot towards the digital space. They want more  personalized  content, faster service, better experiences – and they want them all now.

To read up more on the report by Hubspot and Talkwalker on Social Media Trends 2022 Global report, click here.

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For the last 20 years we’ve been waiting for the world predicted in Minority Report to come to pass. Mass surveillance. Artificial intelligence predicting our every move. Advertising intruding into every facet of our lives. Could the Metaverse give birth to the world of Minority Report?

In our fourth episode of ‘One Goal At A Time’ we hear from Arham Abdul Rahman, the CEO of MIDA – The Malaysian Investment Development Authority, about Malaysia’s Green Technology Agenda and the Green Investment Tax Allowance.

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Newton Eco Technology Sdn Bhd was founded in 2014 in Malaysia and is focused on the development of energy-saving technology as well as green energy applications. It is a one-stop integrated total energy management solutions provider operating across Southeast Asia, with a strong focus in Malaysia. Executive Director, Nicole Szeto joins us to discuss the challenges they face, growth plans and more.

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