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The booster program has started in earnest to as vaccine efficacy wanes over time. We ask Dr. Helmy Haja Mydin, Consultant Respiratory Physician about the program, whether mixing and matching vaccines is the right approach and what are the risks, if any.

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We speak to Justin Chen, CEO of Arcc Spaces, one of Asia’s leading flexible work spaces operators about how the pandemic has changed the future and design of co-working spaces in Asia Pacific, as businesses decide whether they need to shift from fixed working spaces to more flexible solutions to meet the uncertainties of the future.

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Malaysia’s 5G roll-out appears to have hit a speedbump, as this week it was revealed in a report by Reuters that no telco carriers have signed up to the 5G network to date. Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), the state-owned entity in charge of the 5G deployment later clarified that negotiations are on-going and are expected to be concluded in early 2022. What do these developments reveal about Malaysia's readiness to roll-out 5G services? We discuss the challenges with Alexander Wong, Managing Editor of SoyaCincau.

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri recently concluded a 3-day visit to Indonesia, where the two countries announced a vaccinated travel lane arrangement and investment agreements worth RM12.8 billion. We discuss what the visit means for bilateral ties moving forward, including the potential appointment of the next Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia with analyst Muhd Sinatra of ISIS Malaysia.

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Economic data from China has been weak but is this just a soft patch? Will the official statement from the 6th Plenum reveal what are the key economic policies that will drive growth? Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist at UBP gives us his views.

In this month’s episode, Elizabeth Cardosa joins us to share the story of Ulu Pangsun Mini Hydro Station, one of the oldest power plants in Malaysia that’s no longer in commission, but was built under a very interesting circumstance, located all the way in Hulu Langat, and surrounded by lush greenery.

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Sure, we all love the intensity and drama of a critically acclaimed film, but there’s nothing quite like a movie that is just simply… fun! Whether that involves gigantic kaiju battling robots, a wild spin in car with a headphones-sporting driver, or an animated princess who suddenly comes to life, we all love having a roaring good time at the movies. So this week, we celebrate the things that make movies so darn fun!

Yesterday, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said that about 40% of people have failed to show up for their Covid-19 booster shots. We look at why this might be the case.

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Tonight, we focus on electric vehicles and whether they’re truly a viable option in Malaysia. First, what would it really take for EVs to become the vehicle of choice, and what stands in the way right now? Then, we hear from the president of the Malaysian Electric Vehicle Owners Club about the pain points and how they’re being overcome.

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We break down the trending hashtags of the day, and dive into the much anticipated annual online shopping event - the 11.11 sale!

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